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Congress Members Got Full Pay During Government Shutdown: Here's How Much They Made During Record Long Stoppage

The longest government shutdown in American history came to an end this past week, with the 43-day event disrupting food assistance payouts, travel and more pieces of the economy.

Benzinga

Democrats “defined everything by identity,” Pete Buttigieg says in critique of his party

The former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.

The Texas Tribune

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore doubles down on his state’s redistricting response to Texas

Speaking at the Texas Tribune Festival, the Democrat also emphasized he wasn’t running for president in 2028.

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Trump's Approval Rating Hits New Low: Voters Blame Republican Party For Government Shutdown

President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has hit a new second-term low in a new poll, with the government shutdown weighing heavily on voters’ minds.

Benzinga

Politics of a shutdown - Roll Call

Enough Senate Democrats finally broke ranks with their party to clear a path for ending the longest partial government shutdown in history. CQ Roll Call’s Aris Folley, Aidan Quigley and David Lerman assess the political fallout of the shutdown, what it means for the Democratic Party and the steps still…

Roll Call

What the Democrats' resurgence in US elections spells for the 2026 midterms

The United States' Democratic Party make decisive gains in local elections last week, hinting at new political fault lines in an unsettled electorate. Political scientist Charles Bullock of the University of Georgia, a veteran observer of US elections, analyses the implications for the 2026 midterms.

Radio France Internationale

Newsom digs at Biden and says Democrats no longer ‘old’ after Tuesday’s Republican rout

‘He thought we would just try to win an argument by writing an op-ed,’ Newsom says of Trump

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Palestinian American hails Virginia win: ‘You can be bold on the Gaza genocide and still be victorious’

Democrat Sam Rasoul, a Muslim, won re-election to the state legislature despite accusations of antisemitism

The Guardian - US

Mamdani's Win Suggests a Socialist Future for Democrats and a Rocky One for American Politics

Many in the rising generation are embracing collectivist ideas.

Reason

Pelosi’s ground-breaking legacy as a power broker - Roll Call

As Rep. Nancy Pelosi is set to retire, few have matched the former House speaker's impact on the modern Democratic Party.

Roll Call

How Mamdani built an ‘unstoppable force’ that won over New York

The mayor-elect built the greatest field operation by any political campaign in the city’s history – by getting New Yorkers to talk to eachother. Can Democrats learn from his success?

The Guardian - US

Steve Bannon sounds the alarm after Mamdani win - and warns Republicans will be defeated in 2026 if they’re not MAGA

The former Trump official warned that Mamdani’s election shows the growing strength of the Democratic party’s populist wing

The Independent UK

Possible Dem presidential contenders jostle over election results

No one admits it, but the next presidential primary is already in motion for Democrats.

Axios

GOP Rep. Claims 'New Yorkers Have Just Fallen For The Socialist Lie' Following Mamdani's Mayoral Win: 'America, This Is Your Warning!'

Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar claimed "New Yorkers have just fallen for the Socialist lie" following the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the city's mayoral elections.

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AOC Claims Mamdani Had To 'Defeat a Republican And The Old Guard Of The Democratic Party' In NYC Elections

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez celebrated the victory of Zohran Mamdani in New York City's mayoral elections, saying he had to defeat both a "Republican and the old guard of the Democratic party at the same time."

Axios

A big blue wave for Democrats, and two paths forward

"The Democratic Party is back," declared House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

Benzinga

Sean Duffy Warns US May Be Forced To Close Some Airspace If Government Shutdown Continues: 'It's Only Going To Get Worse'

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has slammed the Democratic Party amid the government shutdown, highlighting delays and hinting at airspace closure. The shutdown has entered its 35th day since kicking into effect on October 1.

The Guardian - US

Mamdani’s victory is a rebuke to the failed strategies of the Democratic party

The Democratic party appears listless and unprincipled, unwilling to fight because they do not believe in anything. Zohran Mamdani is the opposite of this

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Zohran Mamdani faces a daunting task: making New York affordable

The democratic socialist promised free childcare, fast buses and a rent freeze – can he deliver before New Yorkers lose patience?

The Mary Sue

Elon Musk flips just a week after he called Zohran Mamdani the ‘future of the Democratic Party’

Donald Trump and the Republicans are feeling the pressure of the NYC mayoral elections. With multiple sources predicting a win for “communist” and “socialist” Zohran Mamdani over sexual assaulter Andrew Cuomo and Republican representative Curtis Sliwa, billionaires like Elon Musk are doing everything they can to sway the results in…

International Business Times UK

What Pelosi's Rumored Exit Means for House Democrats in 2026 and Beyond

As Nancy Pelosi is rumored to retire after nearly 40 years in Congress, House Democrats face a pivotal moment in leadership, redistricting, and electoral strategy ahead of the 2026 midterms.

The Independent UK

Nearly half in US don’t think Trump or anyone else will make America great again, shocking new poll finds

Trump and Harris voters now agree: ‘Radical change’ is needed to stop the death of the American Dream

The Independent UK

Gavin Newsom says ‘I don’t’ want to be president as he insists Democrats can no longer play by Michelle Obama rules

California governor backs away from 2028 speculation while taking first step to address why his party lost the White House: Joe Biden

The Guardian - US

Trump policies loom large over New Jersey’s unpredictable governor’s race

Race between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli is drawing attention as preview of 2026 midterms

The Guardian - US

What the New York mayor’s race will reveal about the Democratic party

The political differences between the two main candidates could have major implications for next year’s midterms

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