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STEVE PEOPLES

STEVE PEOPLES

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Crime|Election|Political|US

Core Democratic groups are preparing to be targeted by the Trump administration

Some of the Democratic Party’s core political groups are preparing for the possibility President Donald Trump’s allies may soon launch criminal investigations that could handicap Democratic infrastructure

Core Democratic groups are preparing to be targeted by the Trump administration
Economy|Political|US

Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech

Former President Joe Biden warns that President Donald Trump has “taken a hatchet” to Social Security, weighing in on a critical issue for millions of Americans

Biden alleges Trump has 'taken a hatchet' to Social Security in his first post-presidency speech
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans

President Donald Trump's new tariffs mark an all-in bet that his economic vision will pay off for Americans

Trump goes all in with bet that the heavy price of tariffs will pay off for Americans
Election|Political|US

Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech

Democratic leaders are sharing a rare moment of relief — if not celebration — as they cling to election results from Wisconsin and Florida that offered a glimmer of hope for their party

Democrats demoralized by Trump get a boost from Wisconsin voters and Cory Booker's speech
Election|Political|US

In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire

Democrats in Washington are trying to sound optimistic following Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's announcement she won't seek reelection in New Hampshire in 2026

In a blow to Democrats, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen will not seek reelection in New Hampshire
Election|Political|US

Drawing huge crowds, Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistance

At 83 years old, Bernie Sanders has emerged as an unlikely leader of the Democratic resistance to Donald Trump

Drawing huge crowds, Bernie Sanders steps into leadership of the anti-Trump resistance
Political|US

Democratic activists fueled anti-Trump protests at GOP town halls but also rage at their own party

Democrats filled Republican town halls during the congressional break to protest President Donald Trump’s power grab in Washington

Democratic activists fueled anti-Trump protests at GOP town halls but also rage at their own party
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk's latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade

Key federal agencies such as the FBI, State Department and Pentagon have instructed their employees not to comply with Elon Musk’s latest demand that they explain what they accomplished last week or risk losing their job

Key federal agencies refuse to comply with Musk's latest demand in his cost-cutting crusade
Business|Political|US

Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week or face consequences

Hundreds of thousands of federal workers have until just before Tuesday to explain what they accomplished over the last week

Musk gives all federal workers 48 hours to explain what they did last week or face consequences
Election|Political|US

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

A Democratic Party in crisis will elect its new chairman on Saturday
Environment|Political|US

Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state

California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is unsure if he’s welcome to join President Donald Trump’s wildfire tour

Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state
Election|Political|US

Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign

President Donald Trump has publicly promised a shock-and-awe campaign to deliver major policy victories, and less than 36 hours after Trump’s inauguration, Democrats are struggling to confront it

Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign
Election|Political|US

Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influence

The Democratic Party's left wing is responding to President Joe Biden's strong words about the possibility of an American oligarchy with a combination of appreciation, bemusement and frustration

Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influence
Election|News|Political|US

Democratic rising stars rally around Biden's reelection. They're also eyeing 2028 bids of their own

A new generation of Democratic presidential prospects is taking steps to strengthen their national profiles as they fan out across the country to help President Joe Biden's reelection campaign

Democratic rising stars rally around Biden's reelection. They're also eyeing 2028 bids of their own

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