The D.C. Brief

Bill Could Kill Jobs in Some GOP Districts

By Philip Elliott

GOP Struggles to Defend Medicaid Cuts

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Behind the New Biden Book Roiling D.C.

By Philip Elliott

Huge LGBTQ Party Lands in Trump's D.C.

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Why Leo XIV Has MAGA World So Riled Up

Some of Robert Prevost's views are at odds with the kind of Catholicism practiced by J.D. Vance

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Biden Talks Trump, Harris on ‘The View’

“I was in charge. He won. So I take responsibility."

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Trump Scrambles 2026 Senate Map

Promising news for Democrats in Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and New Hampshire

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Charles Koch Gives Rare Speech in D.C.

Koch decried those "turning to power to solve problems"

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Trump's Polling Plunge May Not Be Over

"Maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls"

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These Democrats’ Fundraising Hauls Make Them Players To Watch

Sen. Cory Booker and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are among the Democrats with big fundraising hauls

By Philip Elliott

Biden Launches a Comeback No One Is Asking For

Biden delivered his first public speech since leaving the White House, and it brought it all back.

By Philip Elliott

Sen. Jacky Rosen: Democrats Are Starting to Find Their Footing

The Nevada senator talks to TIME about the impact of Trump's tariffs and why Cory Booker's speech was a turning point

By Charlotte Alter

Mike Johnson Could End Trump's Tariffs

The House Speaker has the power to move a bill to halt the trade war.

By Philip Elliott

Cory Booker Shows Democrats How to Fight

“I rise tonight because I believe, sincerely, that our country is in crisis.”

By Philip Elliott

Rep. Pat Ryan: Democrats Need a 'Patriotic Populism'

The Democratic congressman talks to TIME about the party's flawed brand and how to fix it

By Charlotte Alter

Why Trump Pulled Stefanik's Nomination

She was widely viewed as Trump’s most sensible Cabinet pick

By Philip Elliott

Rep. Jake Auchincloss: Democrats Are 'Bereft of Big Ideas'

The Massachusetts Democrat talks about why the party was wrong on school closures and getting tough on tech.

By Charlotte Alter

Here’s Who’s Vying to Lead Democrats

The latest polls confirm this is a crisis moment for Democrats.

By Philip Elliott

The Messy Messaging on Deportations

Karoline Leavitt gave conflicting explanations on the deportations.

By Philip Elliott

In Averting a Shutdown, Schumer Ignites a Rebellion

Some Democrats want him out of leadership after this week.

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