Democrats

US reps. Khanna, Massie push to block Trump's ability to strike Iran without Congressional consent

Ro Khanna (D-CA) and Thomas Massie (R-KY) are planning to force a vote on a war powers resolution to require any Iran strike to obtain Congressional approval.

US Representatives Thomas Massie (R‑KY) and Ro Khanna (D‑CA) speak to the media, February 9, 2026; illustrative.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) administers the oath of office to House members and delegates of the U.S. House of Representatives at the start of the 116th Congress inside the House Chamber on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., January 3, 2019

Democrats to boycott Trump's State of the Union, attend rally in protest

 Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party, February 16, 2026.

Social activist Omri Ronen joins The Democrats Party ahead of 'fateful' Israel elections

US President Donald Trump arrives at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, February 9, 2026.

Democratic-led states seek to block Trump administration from ending public health funding


Trump’s hometown conundrum deepens amid NYC mayoral race - opinion

President Donald Trump said he is working hard to prevent Zohran Mamdani from moving into Gracie Mansion.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attend the men’s final of the US Open tennis tournament in Flushing, NY, on Sunday. Trump was loudly jeered and booed, notes the writer.

'Another wonderful secret': House releases contents of Epstein 'birthday book', other records

The House Oversight Committee released Epstein's will and entries from his address book, but comittee Democrats released images of a lewd birthday card reportedly penned by Trump.

 Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) holds up a photo of US President Donald Trump with late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein during a meeting of the the House Oversight and Accountability Committee to markup a resolution and report to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress, January 10, 2024; illustrative.

The rising stigma of being Jewish: How antisemitism resurfaces after Oct. 7 - opinion

What are the chances that Democratic presidential hopefuls J.B. Pritzker, Rahm Emanuel, or Josh Shapiro, all Jews, will succeed in winning their party’s backing?

THEN-US AMBASSADOR to Japan Rahm Emanuel delivers a speech last year.

America is in free fall: The collapse of the Center endangers democracy everywhere - opinion

The unraveling isn’t something you have to squint to see, it’s right out in the open, and it runs deeper than any single president or party.

US President Donald Trump speaks after signing an executive order, as US Vice President JD Vance and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth look on, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, August 25, 2025.

Boston mayor candidate Josh Kraft: Netanyahu 'has to go'

Josh Kraft, the scion of the billionaire American-Jewish Kraft family with a reputation for being staunchly pro-Israel, was asked about his views on the current conflict in Gaza. 

Josh Kraft, Boston mayoral candidate, talks to the press in Boston, Massachusetts, on March 5, 2025.

US divided on Gaza genocide accusations, Hamas responsibility, poll finds

Most Americans believe famine exists in Gaza, but a majority still blame Hamas for the crisis, revealing sharp partisan and generational divides, a Harvard poll shows.

People protest in support of Palestinians in Gaza in front of the US Mission to the United Nations during a Security Council meeting in New York City, August 5, 2025; illustrative.

DNC blocks resolution calling for recognition of Palestinian statehood, halting Israel arms sales

A Democratic National Committee panel blocked a resolution calling for the suspension of military aid to Israel, reflecting growing divisions within the party.

Allison Minnerly, a new Gen Z DNC member from Florida, speaks about a resolution she proposed seeking to block arms sales to Israel and recognize a Palestinian state.

Texas Senate approves redistricting bill, sending it to governor to sign

This comes after Texas Democrats staged a walkout to ensure that Republicans would not have the seats needed to take a vote.

Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick addresses lawmakers from the dais during a session in the State Senate, as Republicans attempt to pass an HB 4, a bill that would redraw the state's 38 Congressional Districts, at Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 23, 2025.

Mamdani and the Israel test of the Democratic party - opinion

Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is likely the next mayor of New York. But his ascent should alarm anyone who still believes in the foundational principles of the Democratic Party

The Israel test of the Democratic party

US congressmen meet Syria's leader al-Sharaa, highlighting new ties between two countries

At the same time, there are concerns in Israel about Syria’s treatment of the Druze in southern Syria and also questions about Syria-Israel ties.

Members of US Congress meet with Syrian transitional president Ahmed al-Sharaa, August 19, 2025.