A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency.
Powerless, Democrats Debate Just How Deep in the Wilderness They Are
Party leaders disagree sharply on how to interpret the losses that gave Republicans complete control of the federal government, with some calling for a reinvention and others a wait-and-see.
House Republicans fail to clinch deal on tax cuts, despite Trump's urging
A three-day meeting of U.S. House Republicans, meant to jumpstart President Donald Trump's $4 trillion tax cut agenda, ended on Wednesday without a deal as party fiscal hawks refused to move ahead unless the plan reduced the $1.
Republicans Outnumber Democrats in Key State for First Time in 18 Years
Less than three months after Trump flipped the state, Nevada Republicans took the lead over Democrats in voter registration.
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The four-way tug-of-war that explains Republicans' tax challenge
The central economic policy goal for President Trump and congressional Republicans this year is to extend and build upon their 2017 tax reform. It won't be easy. The big picture: To succeed, the president and congressional leadership must manage an exquisitely complicated set of economic and political trade-offs,
How Republicans plan to get Trump’s agenda through Congress
Utah Rep. Blake Moore, vice chair of the House GOP Conference, said lawmakers are nearing an agreement on the reconciliation package.

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Funding freeze sparks Democratic uproar as party grapples with how to take on Trump
Senate GOP forges ahead with Trump’s budget pick amid funding freeze uproar
Senate Republicans who care about Congress’ spending authority aren’t going to oppose Russ Vought’s nomination to lead OMB as Democrats accuse the White House of curtailing lawmakers’ powers.
Senate Republicans Push Ahead on Trump Budget Pick Russell Vought
House Republicans leave Florida retreat with little guidance on how to pass Trump’s agenda: ‘Everything’s up in the air’
House Republicans are leaving their issues retreat in Florida with a lot of big questions still unanswered about their agenda.
‘An exercise in political abuse’: Republicans face legislative gantlet with reconciliation
Top Senate Republicans want to pass their party’s wide-ranging agenda with two different acts by using a legislative process called budget reconciliation, a technical workaround that avoids the
Senate Republicans urge Trump to sanction ICC after failed legislation push
Senate Republicans are recommending President Trump issue an executive order to sanction the International Criminal Court for its pursuit of war crimes cases against Israel, after Senate Democrats
Democrat no more: Former Louisville party leader makes change to independent
After losing multiple seats to Republicans in the November election, Louisville Metro Council's Democratic majority is down another member with McCraney's change. The council makeup will now be 12 Republicans, 13 Democrats and one independent. Most legislation passes with a majority of votes.
Nikki Fried reelected chair of Florida Democratic Party amid its lowest point in years
Fried has been re-elected as chair of the Florida Democratic Party, and promises to engage independent voters ahead of upcoming elections.