Thanks to Trump’s Reckless Trade Policies, Inflation is Up and Consumer Sentiment is Down
New economic data shows that consumer sentiment worsened this month, particularly with lower- and middle-income consumers. This comes on the heels of inflation accelerating last month to its highest rate since January, with prices rising on everything from groceries to gas to clothing to airline fares. Americans are… Read More
DNC Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
In recognition of the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, DNC Chair Ken Martin and DNC Vice Chair Artie Blanco released the following statement: “Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to honor the contributions that Latinos have made to our country throughout its history. As Democrats, we celebrate the people, cultures, … Read More
DNC Statement on Georgia Hyundai Factory Immigration Raid
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement in response to the immigration raid of South Korean workers on a Hyundai plant in Georgia: “Last week, nearly 500 South Korean workers in Georgia were targeted by immigration authorities in a raid — including those who had legal authorization to work… Read More
Democrats Launch Nationwide Voter Registration Blitz Across 27 States with 50 Events
This week, Democrats are hosting over 50 voter registration events across 27 states and territories as part of our National Voter Registration Week of Action programming — marking a renewed and expanded commitment by the DNC to engage voters early and everywhere. These events span more than 37 Congressional districts… Read More
DNC Statement on the Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act
On the anniversary of the signing of the Violence Against Women Act, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: “American women are safer from sexual assault, stalking, and domestic violence because of the Violence Against Women Act. For over three decades, Democrats have fought to strengthen and expand this… Read More
DNC Statement on the 24th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement on the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001: “Today, we come together as a nation to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost on September 11th and to reaffirm that they will never be forgotten. Our nation was… Read More
DNC Statement on the Murder of Charlie Kirk
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement in response to the murder of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University: “Today, in yet another horrific act of targeted political violence, Charlie Kirk was murdered in cold blood on a school campus. Though we’re still awaiting further details, in all likelihood,… Read More
Another Huge Democratic Overperformance Last Night, Beating 2017 Trends
From: DNC Chair Ken Martin Last night’s special election in VA-11 was further proof that voters are fed up with Trump and Republicans’ billionaire-first agenda. Rep.-Elect James Walkinshaw’s victory wasn’t an outlier — it was the latest in a string of Democrats beating the odds all over the country and… Read More
Fact Check: Trump’s Job Numbers Are a Disaster Despite His Attempts to Distract and Deceive Americans
The Bureau of Labor Statistics yesterday released a preliminary benchmark estimate of revisions to the jobs numbers from March 2024 through March 2025. Panicking, Donald Trump’s White House is using the report to distract from their disastrous jobs numbers, which show that Trump’s economy is in the gutter as… Read More
Trump’s Billionaire-First Budget Shutters Health Clinics in Rural Virginia While Earle-Sears and Virginia Republicans Remain Silent
New reporting this week revealed three rural health clinics in Virginia will close because of the passage of Trump and Republicans’ billionaire-first budget that rips health care away from working families and jeopardizes rural health care access, while Republicans like Winsome Earle-Sears praise Trump’s attacks on working families. A… Read More