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Some Democrats are planning a counterprotest at the same time as President Trump's State of the Union address.
As Trump prepares to deliver one of the most high-profile speeches of the year, several Democratic lawmakers are planning a coordinated counter-message, bringing guests tied to two explosive issues: the Jeffrey Epstein scandal and Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
Oregon Democrats have advanced a controversial bill that would move a statewide vote on several transportation tax hikes from November to May. On Monday afternoon, the Senate voted 17-13, with nearly all Democrats in support and all Republicans opposed,
The newly elected governor of Virginia focused the Democratic response around affordability, a central issue to her party's campaign to win back the House this fall.
Several Democrats from Oregon’s congressional delegation are refusing to attend President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening. U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley will instead co-host a live online town hall titled “The Fate of The Union,” starting at 2:30 p.m.
The House Democratic leader has asked rank-and-file members to sit quietly at the speech or skip it altogether, wary of creating a distraction.
Several House and Senate Democrats will skip President Trump’s State of the Union address next week to attend counterprogramming events near the U.S. Capitol highlighting the impact of the administration’s policies.
The General Assembly plans to take an "emergency" shortcut to pass legislation that would, among other things, provide millions in earmarks.
Democrats are celebrating the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down President Trump’s tariff agenda, vowing to use it against Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections. The economy is already a top issue for voters and Democrats will attempt to tie tariffs to it as they make the case to take control of Congress.
Some Democrats have pledged to attend a counterprogramming event. Others are planning to walk out, or bring guests.