The push for generational change in the Democratic Party faces a test in a Chicago-area congressional district, where the top candidates span three generations: from Gen X and millennials to Gen Z.
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A run for their money: Young candidates rival older incumbents in midterm fundraising
As a growing crop of young candidates challenge longtime Democratic incumbents, some are not just breaking through in the money race, but outraising their opponents altogether.
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Will calls to ‘abolish ICE’ sway voters in 2026? The strategy has Democrats split
The Trump administration’s immigration efforts have led some Democrats to call for abolishing ICE. Others won’t go as far, wary of appearing out of step with voters who want immigration laws enforced.
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Elizabeth Warren says both bids to buy Warner Bros. Discovery are bad for consumers
Sen. Elizabeth Warren cautions that the sale of Warner Bros. Discovery to either Netflix or Paramount Skydance could reduce competition and concentrate power over what films and news American see.
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Karine Jean-Pierre on why she left the Democrats — and calls herself independent
In her new book Independent, former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre writes that party infighting, bias and disloyalty drove her to leave the Democratic Party.
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In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him
NPR’s Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.
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Trump’s return to ‘law and order’ highlights a sore spot for Democrats: crime policy
Democrats have struggled to counter GOP efforts to frame itself as the party of “law and order.” Some see it as a problem of messaging, while others think past and current policies may be to blame.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Aug. 15, 2025Â
Limit access to part of Wickenden Street for a movie shoot, sure, but obstruct my peregrinations to Pizza Marvin at your peril. Welcome back to my Friday column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Sign […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Aug. 1, 2025Â
We like you, we really like you. And if you like us, please consider making a contribution to support public media in Rhode Island. Welcome back to my Friday column. You can follow me through the week on Bluesky, threads and X. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every […]
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Pete Buttigieg warns Democrats can’t go back to status quo after President Trump
Steve Inskeep speaks with former US Secretary for Transportation Pete Buttigieg about distrust in government and the status of the Democratic party.
