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Mamdani is the epitome of diplomacy when dodging question on AOC-Schumer generational leadership clash

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani expertly sidestepped a direct question about whether Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez should challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for his Senate leadership position, keeping his focus firmly on cooperation instead of conflict. The exchange, which aired on NBC on April 19, 2026, highlighted the growing tension within…

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Who is Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner, and Did He do a Nazi Salute?

Senatorial candidate Graham Platner of the Democratic Party from Maine drew online controversy. A photo of him with a raised hand circulated, and right-wing spaces compared the gesture to a Nazi salute. But is the gesture a Nazi salute?

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‘Focus on potholes’: NYC Mayor Mamdani smoothly sidetracks Harris 2028 endorsement

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked about his thoughts on a speculative Harris 2028 presidential run in a Meet the Press interview. His maneuvering of the situation earned him praise online.

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Eric Swalwell's Fall From Grace Has Rewritten California's Governor Race, and Katie Porter May Be the Biggest Early Winner

Eric Swalwell's implosion has done more than end one of California's most closely watched gubernatorial bids. It has scrambled the 2026 governor's race, opened a fight for his supporters, and created fresh anxiety inside the Democratic Party over whether a crowded field could hand Republicans an even bigger opening in…

Latin Times

Troubling News for Jews from the Michigan Democratic Party

Weeks after a Hezbollah-linked terrorist tried to murder dozens of Jewish children, the party nominates a Hezbollah sympathizer over an incumbent targeted because he's Jewish

Reason

Mamdani Defends Warm Trump Ties While Warning Democrats They Have Lost the Plot on Vision

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his working relationship with President Trump, highlighting shared goals for NYC, while critiquing the Democratic Party's lack of vision.

International Business Times UK

Three dozen Texas Democrats urge Kendall Scudder not to seek reelection as state party chair

In an open letter, former staffers and other insiders said the state party has fallen short on strategy and failed to act with urgency under Scudder’s leadership.

The Texas Tribune

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‘I want the Democratic Party to treat me like a Never-Trumper:’ Hasan Piker wants Dems to win back their voters

Political commentator Hasan Piker went on Pod Save America to talk about several political issues. When asked about the upcoming midterm elections, Piker imparted advice on strategy to the Democratic Party.

The Mary Sue

More than 50 Former Staffers Call on Eric Swalwell to Resign From Congress After He Suspends California Governor Campaign

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday, abruptly ending a bid that had been gaining traction after a wave of sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations triggered a fast-moving political backlash inside the Democratic Party.

Latin Times

Kamala Harris Says She's 'Thinking About' Running for US President Again—Would You Vote for Her?

Kamala Harris has hinted at a potential 2028 presidential run, stirring debate within the Democratic Party and raising questions about her political future.

International Business Times UK

‘We can’t lose’: all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year’s midterms

Leading party figures gather at the National Action Network convention in New York to strategize for midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Courts likely to block Trump’s effort to curtail mail-in voting

President Donald Trump’s effort to curtail mail voting through executive order will likely be ruled illegal in at least one of several lawsuits filed this week, experts said, the latest in the president’s long-running effort to assert federal control of elections. Democratic party groups and civil rights organizations have already…

Roll Call

Stephen Lewis, Canadian politician and social activist, dies aged 88

Lewis’s son Avi Lewis was elected leader of progressive New Democratic party a day before his father’s death

The Guardian - US

Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic party, promises ‘NDP comeback’

Ex-TV host pledged to centre party around equity, with higher wealth taxes, green energy and tuition-free education Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox

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Slovenia to inaugurate new parliament on 10 April after election mired in scandal

Outgoing Prime Minister Robert Golob's liberal Freedom Movement scored a tight victory winning 29 seats in the 90-seat parliament ahead of US President Donald Trump admirer Janez Janša's Slovenian Democratic Party.

The Texas Tribune

How a 27-year-old upstart unseated longtime Texas House Democrat Chris Turner

Junior Ezeonu, a Grand Prairie City Council member, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary, becoming the representative-elect for the southeast Tarrant County House district.

International Business Times UK

Trump Calls Democrats 'America's Greatest Enemy' After Claiming Iran Is Dead in Inflammatory Post

Explore the impact of Trump's statements on Democrats and the Iran conflict on global oil prices and political tensions. Get the latest updates on this evolving situation.

Fortune

Jack Schlossberg on why Democrats lost young men to Trump—and it starts with the reason he quit the Biden campaign

Schlossberg also told Fortune which party really represents "modernity," and why Democrats need to stand for something.

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Texas Observer

In Texas Senate Primary, the Influencer Class Was (and Is) the Problem

The content creators undeniably have a role in the political ecosystem nowadays. The issue is when they obscure—or even consume—a compelling race.

The Mary Sue

Democrats’ Official X Account Takes Heat for Poorly Captioned Jeffrey Epstein Tweet

The Democrats’ latest post about Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump proves that not everything should be yassified for attention. Good and bad publicity does matter, especially if the account in question is an official political account.

The Guardian - US

Americans aren’t facing a democratic collapse. We’re living in its aftermath

The US was an oligarchy well before Trump’s first term. Recognizing this reality is essential to building a true democracy

The Guardian - US

California Democrats defy call from party to abandon crowded race: ‘Voters choose the next governor’

State party chair had urged candidates with no ‘viable path’ to victory to drop out to ensure Democratic win in November

International Business Times UK

Democratic Party Revolts After Donald Trump's Iran Strikes as Exiles Celebrate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Fall

Explore the global reactions to Trump's Iran strikes, from political outrage in Washington to celebrations among Iranian exiles.

Texas Observer

Why This South Texas District Is a Proving Ground for One of Democrats’ Biggest Questions

Bobby Pulido thinks he knows how to win back Trump-supporting Latino voters. But first he needs to win the primary for the 15th Congressional District.

The Texas Tribune

Can Jasmine Crockett’s East Texas past give her an electoral boost in rural Texas?

Before she was a firebrand congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett was a public defender — and local Democratic party chair — in Texarkana.

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