3 d. ago Sparks fly between Education Secretary Linda McMahon and Dem Rep. Watson Coleman: 'You should feel shameful'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon clashes with Democrat Rep. Watson Coleman in fiery hearing over Trump’s plan to shrink the Department of Education and return power to states.

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1 week ago D.N.C. Takes Step to Void Election of David Hogg and Malcolm Kenyatta as Vice Chairs

David Hogg has faced sharp criticism for his plan to fund challenges to incumbent Democrats, but a D.N.C. vote on Monday began with an earlier complaint about the procedures used in an internal party election.

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1 week ago Dem's immigration reform plan adds Border Patrol agents, offers select migrants pathway to citizenship

Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego already has four Democratic House members interested in his Senate immigration plan.

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1 week ago Democratic senator unveils plan to tackle immigration reform and border security

Democratic senator unveils plan to tackle immigration reform and border security  Washington Examiner

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2 w. ago Five Weeks Late, a $254 Billion New York Budget Still Has Its Charms

Lawmakers ratified a state budget that promised benefits for a host of New Yorkers, including the legislators themselves.

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3 w. ago How a $254 Billion Budget Deal Might Become a Battle Plan for Democrats

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York insisted that the state budget, now a month overdue, include measures to increase public safety and lower taxes for all but the wealthy.

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3 w. ago David Hogg clashes with an irate James Carville over Democratic primary plan, calls on him to 'win elections'

Democratic strategist James Carville attacked DNC vice chair David Hogg for pledging to spend $20 million to primary some older Democrats in blue districts.

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3 w. ago Trump Cabinet official vows major food stamp reforms that will help hungry children

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said her department has a “massive plan" for food stamp reforms and pushed back against the Democratic Party's narrative about Trump admin not feeding children.

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3 w. ago Gov. Hochul, New York lawmakers agree on criminal charge for wearing mask while committing crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget that includes a deal with lawmakers to add a charge for mask-wearing suspects.

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3 w. ago N.Y. Budget Deal Includes School Cellphone Ban and Public Safety Changes

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion state budget agreement that includes tax credits. A measure to restrict mask wearing was watered down.

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3 w. ago Democrats Plan to Capitalize as G.O.P. Begins Outlining Spending Cuts

Republican lawmakers are set to lay out specifics of their sweeping fiscal package as Congress returns for a critical month, giving Democrats an opening for fresh attacks.

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