The rising Democratic star tells VF that her party’s response to Donald Trump’s radical agenda is “not enough,” and argues its leaders should ask themselves a simple question: “What are you doing and why are you not in your community?”

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Even in their darkest nights, politicians trust that their steady savior will once more ride to their rescue — their fiercest opponents. That’s why Democrats, as lost and bereft as

Maryland delegate introduces bill to pardon seven women tried and convicted of witchcraft more than 300 years ago

Trump has worked to overhaul the government by pushing out federal officials and drastically downsizing agencies through the Elon Musk-led DOGE.

Chuck Schumer is facing a unique confluence of storms. But does anyone really think anyone else could do better?

Doge head makes unfound claim that Democrats use fraud in entitlements such as Medicare to boost their voting ranks

Democrats are confronting stark divisions within their party as leaders grapple with their losses in the 2024 election cycle and how to confront an emboldened Trump administration.

Late-night host Jon Stewart compared Democrats to a stationary bike, “pedaling really hard and not going anywhere,” on “The Daily Show” Monday night.

The administration has pledged to take greater control of federal regulators in a test of presidential powers

The potential layoffs listed in documents reviewed by Democrats are part of the White House’’s broader push to shrink the federal government

After bruising losses in November’s elections, Democrats are trying to figure out how to unite their many factions behind a common set of ideas & objectives. Infighting in the party itself, though, doesn’t make it any easier. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional correspondent Barbara Sprunt, and political correspondent Susan Davis.The podcast is produced by Bria Suggs & Kelli Wessinger and edited by Casey Morell. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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