NEW DATA: Record Share of Americans Dip Into Retirement Savings To Avoid Foreclosure and Pay for Medical Expenses
New data reveals the extent of Donald Trump’s damage to the economy and Americans’ budgets: A record share of Americans with Vanguard 401(k)s have raided their personal retirement savings due to financial emergencies, withdrawing a median of $1,900. The top reasons for increased hardship withdrawals included avoiding foreclosure and… Read More
NEW: RFK Jr. Postpones Third Consecutive Meeting of Preventive Health Task Force
The task force determines which preventive care, like cancer screenings, must be covered cost-free under most insurance plans New reporting revealed that the Department of Health and Human Services, under Robert F. Kennedy Jr., once again postponed a meeting of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a key… Read More
Arkansas Democrat Alex Holladay Wins State House District 70 Election, Becomes 27th Democratic Legislative Flip Since 2025
Democrats continue to win and overperform in elections across the country Last night, Arkansas Democrat Alex Holladay clinched a dominant victory in the Arkansas House District 70 election — another district previously held by a Republican now flipped by a Democrat. This victory is another sign that Democrats have… Read More
DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Raymond Smith on His Victory in NC-03 Democratic Primary
Last night, Democrat Raymond Smith clinched victory in the Democratic primary for North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District. Smith represents a new direction for North Carolinians — a fighter who will put working families over Donald Trump and his billionaire backers. North Carolina Democrats have clear momentum in the state as… Read More
DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Bobby Pulido on His Victory in the Texas Democratic Congressional District 15 Primary
Last night, Democrat Bobby Pulido clinched victory in the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Congressional District 15. Pulido will never stop fighting to put working Texans first. While Republicans continue to hemorrhage support, especially among Latino voters, as Trump and Republicans’ deeply unpopular policies raise costs on Texas families, the… Read More
DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee James Talarico on His Victory in the Texas Democratic Senate Primary
Last night, Democrat James Talarico clinched victory in the Texas Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. As an eighth-generation Texan, former public school teacher, and Presbyterian seminarian, Talarico will never stop fighting to put Texas families first. While Republican politicians continue to hemorrhage support as Trump’s deeply unpopular policies raise costs… Read More
DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Rep. Gina Hinojosa on Her Victory in the Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Primary
Tonight, the DNC congratulates the new Texas Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Gina Hinojosa, along with the rest of the Democratic candidates who clinched victory across the state and will represent the Democratic ticket in Texas in November. Across Texas, voters nominated Democratic candidates who are focused on lowering costs, protecting health… Read More
DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Jamie Ager on His Victory in NC-11 Democratic Primary
Tonight, Democrat Jamie Ager clinched victory in the Democratic primary election for North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District. While Republicans continue to hemorrhage support as Trump’s failed policies raise costs on North Carolina families, the DNC is all-in to support Ager, who will lower costs for hard-working North Carolinians and protect… Read More
DNC Chair Ken Martin Statement on U.S. Service Members Killed in Trump’s War with Iran
Today the Pentagon released the names of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers killed during Donald Trump’s war with Iran. They were among six American service members who died and several more who have been seriously wounded. Trump has callously predicted that more U.S. service members will die as part… Read More
DNC Congratulates Democratic Nominee Roy Cooper on His Victory in the North Carolina Democratic Senate Primary
Tonight, the DNC congratulates North Carolina Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Roy Cooper for winning tonight’s primary. Across North Carolina, Democratic voters nominated candidates like Cooper who are focused on lowering costs, protecting health care, and standing up for working North Carolinians. With critical races up and down the ballot, the… Read More