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Minnesota, House Democrats

The New York Times · 4h

Minnesota’s Legislative Session Opens Chaotically as House Democrats Boycott

A one-seat Republican majority in the Statehouse and a looming special election made for a tense start to a new era of divided government.

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

Democrats boycott first day of Minnesota House session but GOP votes to appoint speaker anyway

House Democrats have boycotted the opening day of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session in an effort to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary majority to advance their agenda.

U.S. News & World Report · 9h

Leaders Seek Power-Sharing Deal to Avert Opening Day Democratic Boycott of Minnesota House

Leaders are trying to avert an opening day boycott of Minnesota’s 2025 legislative session by House Democrats who want to stop Republicans from exploiting a temporary majority

Hegseth, Democrats and Senate Armed Services Committee

Pete Hegseth faces grilling from Democrats at confirmation hearing as GOP senators voice support

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.

DC News Now on MSN · 2h

Hegseth survives attacks from Democrats in testy Senate hearing

Pete Hegseth on Tuesday battled through a high-stakes Senate hearing in which Democrats sought to paint the Pentagon nominee as inexperienced, unprofessional and toxic due to allegations of sexual abuse and heavy drinking.

New York Sun · 7h

Senate Democrats Hone in on Hegseth’s Past Personal Problems, as GOP Staunchly Defends Trump’s Pentagon Nominee

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth’s personal life and lack of experience were put on trial during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, as Democrats pressed him relentlessly on accusations of sexual assault,

4hon MSN

These 2 Democrats voted for House Republicans’ bill to bar transgender athletes from girls sports

Reps. Vicente Gonzalez and Henry Cuellar, both of Texas, were the only Democrats to side with Republicans on Tuesday to pass ...

6h

Democrats Hold Their Cards Close

Sen. Angus King (I., Maine), who caucuses with the Democrats, when asked what he planned to ask Defense pick Pete Hegseth in ...

13hon MSN

American Battleground: As Trump plots his Day One agenda, Democrats look for a way forward

Editor’s Note: This is the second of a five-part series that looks at how Donald Trump mounted the greatest comeback in ...

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Gonzalez, Cuellar only Democrats in Congress to vote for bill restricting trans athletes

Republicans accused Rep. Vicente Gonzalez of supporting gender transitions for children throughout the 2024 election cycle, ...

6h

Biden admitted his biggest disappointment — and Democrats should pay attention

The outgoing president reckoned with his administration’s failure to combat the rise of misinformation in his interview with ...

6h

Hegseth Keeps His Cool as Democrats Question Him on Allegations

Ahead of the hearing, allies said defense-secretary nominee Pete Hegseth had one big job on Tuesday: to stay calm and not ...

4hon MSN

Senate Democrats urge Republican to delay hearing for Trump's energy secretary pick

Democratic lawmakers on the U.S. Senate Energy Committee called Tuesday on the panel's Republican chairman to postpone the ...

Christian Science Monitor12h

Democrats are squabbling over their immigration stance as Trump returns to power

Democrats in Congress are struggling to find their footing on immigration – a big issue behind their election loss. The Laken ...

3hon MSN

Hochul sets up reelection bid with focus on Democrats’ weaknesses

Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) focused her address on the cost of living and crime as she faces a net negative approval rating and ...

4h

GOP lawmakers, Riley Gaines slam Democrats for voting against Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, but most Democrats passionately ...

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