House Dems unveil initial GOP targets in 2020
The House Democrats’ campaign arm on Monday unveiled its initial list of Republican targets as Democrats work to protect their House majority in 2020. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced it’ll initially focus on 33 GOP-held districts that range from key swing districts to districts that President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill…
Christie says he's open to presidential bid in 2024
Chris Christie (R) said Monday he’s leaving open the possibility of another presidential campaign in 2024 if he believes he can win the GOP nomination. “Yeah, listen, why not? I’m 56 years old, so you have to see,” the former New Jersey governor said on “The Hugh Hewitt Show.” “I would not do it if I…
Gabbard: Assad 'is not the enemy of the United States'
Rep. Tulsi GabbardTulsi GabbardGabbard drops defamation lawsuit against Clinton It’s as if a Trump operative infiltrated the Democratic primary process 125 lawmakers urge Trump administration to support National Guard troops amid pandemic MORE (D-Hawaii), a 2020 presidential candidate, said Wednesday that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is not an enemy of the U.S. “Assad is not the enemy…
WaPo fact-checker slams Kamala Harris on tax hike tweet: 'Nonsensical and misleading'
A tweet by Sen. Kamala HarrisKamala Devi HarrisRand Paul introduces bill to end no-knock warrants The Hill’s Campaign Report: Biden campaign goes on offensive against Facebook McEnany says Juneteenth is a very ‘meaningful’ day to Trump MORE (D-Calif.) referring to the GOP tax cuts signed into law by President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill…
Bernie Sanders records announcement video ahead of possible 2020 bid
Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersThe Hill’s 12:30 Report: Milley apologizes for church photo-op Harris grapples with defund the police movement amid veep talk Biden courts younger voters — who have been a weakness MORE (I-Vt.) has reportedly recorded a presidential announcement video, signaling that the progressive firebrand is closing in on a second White House bid.…
O'Rourke: 'I think we can win Texas' in 2020
Former Rep. Beto O’RourkeBeto O’RourkeBiden will help close out Texas Democrats’ virtual convention: report O’Rourke on Texas reopening: ‘Dangerous, dumb and weak’ Parties gear up for battle over Texas state House MORE (D-Texas) predicted Tuesday that, if elected the Democratic presidential nominee, he could win Texas in the 2020 general election. “Yes, I think we…
With Two Weeks Until #GlobalClimateStrike, Organizing Intensifies in 100+ Countries to Win 'Livable Future for All'
As youth with the Fridays for Future movement took to the streets Friday, two weeks ahead of the global #ClimateStrike planned for Sept. 20, environmental activists continued to raise awareness about the upcoming protests being organized in more than 100 countries. Climate campaigners already have registered over 2,500 strikes worldwide, with more than 450 actions…
Because 'Everything Is on Fire,' Nearly 1,000 Amazon Workers Pledge to Walk Out and Join Global Climate Strike on Sept. 20
To protest the retail behemoth’s contributions to the climate crisis and persistent refusal to change course, nearly 1,000 Amazon workers have pledged to walk off the job on Sept. 20 in solidarity with the millions of people across the world expected to take part in this month’s global climate strike. Wired reported Monday that the…
Bernie Sanders and New Yorkers Praise Gov. Cuomo for Giving State's Voters More Time to Change Party Affiliation Before Primaries
New York residents, advocacy groups, and progressive politicians celebrated Thursday after Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed legislation extending the state’s deadline for voters to change their political party affiliation ahead of next year’s primary elections. “Thank you to Gov. Cuomo for signing the legislation before the Oct. 11 deadline, to state legislators for taking this…
With Over 6 Million People Worldwide, Climate Strikes Largest Coordinated Global Uprising Since Iraq War Protests
Climate strikes over the last seven days drew over 6.6 million people into the streets around the world, putting the week-long action on par with the 2003 global protest against the U.S.-lead invasion of Iraq. Friday’s 600,000 strong demonstration in Montreal made the total number of people who took part in the seven days of…