With Bernie Sanders unlikely to run for president again and Democratic voters fuming at party leaders, many progressives see an open lane. But who will fill it?

The populist message of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarchy” tour has resonated with voters frustrated by President Trump’s agenda — and the Democratic Party’s muddled response.

Should young progressives leave the Democratic Party behind and start running as independents? According to recent comments by Bernie Sanders, the answer to that question might very well be yes. In an interview with the New York Times this week, the independent Vermont Senator called on progressives to run “outside” of the Democratic Party in […]Read More…

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has been crystal clear about whether President Donald Trump can fire him. “Not permitted under the law,” he said — twice — when asked in November.

The US president also confirmed he was revoking the security clearance of Joe Biden and “any other member” of the Biden family.

MEMORANDUM FOR THE HEADS OF EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENTS AND AGENCIES  SUBJECT:    Rescinding Security Clearances and Access to Classified Information from

US News: Former US vice president Kamala Harris leads the 2028 Democratic presidential nomination field with 36% support, according to a new poll. Pete Buttigi

Paul Weiss, targeted by an executive order from President Trump, had started working with other big firms to challenge the order in court. Then its chairman went to Oval Office and cut a deal.

Potential candidates who received support in the low single digits included Mark Cuban, Josh Shapiro, Cory Booker, and Gretchen Whitmer.

Joe Bidens efforts to aid Democrats amid record-low poll numbers face internal resistance, highlighting generational divides and post-2024 election challenges, while personal and political tensions reshape his post-presidency role.

With the Democratic Party struggling to find a new direction, former President Joe Biden and former first lady Jill Biden have offered to jump in and help with fundraising and rebuilding.

Joe Biden, the 82-year-old former president who was forced to step aside due to incompetence after bragging about beating Medicare on a debate stage, is eager to return to politics. NBC News reports that “Sleepy Joe” and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, have been reaching out to Democratic leaders and offering to help the party “regain its viability” and revitalize its tarnished brand. The former president relayed this offer last month during a private meeting with Ken Martin, the new chair of the Democratic National Committee. Alas, the overture “seems to have fallen flat,” not least due to Biden’s hard-earned reputation as a bumbling geezer and relic of the past who often struggles to form coherent sentences.

US News: Joe and Jill Biden are stepping up to support the Democratic Party amidst its leadership crisis, with offers to fundraise and campaign. However, their