Los Angeles descended into chaos Friday night after ICE agents carried out coordinated immigration raids across the city. The operations triggered a series of violent protests, with demonstrators clashing with federal officers, blocking government vehicles, and attempting to halt arrests. The protests turned aggressive, leading to injuries and a wave of condemnation from conservative leaders.
A video of California Democratic lawmakers dancing in the statehouse has sparked widespread criticism as the state grapples with soaring gas prices and an escalating housing crisis. The footage, featuring legislators performing to Usher's "Yeah!", has been labeled "cringe" and "tone-deaf" by critics who argue that such displays are inappropriate given the state's pressing issues.
Attorneys general from New York, California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey have petitioned the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to remove existing restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone.
A group of Illinois Republican lawmakers is suing Democratic legislative leaders, accusing them of violating the state constitution by rushing through the newly approved state budget without allowing proper review or public input. Filed in Sangamon County Circuit Court, the lawsuit targets the process used to pass the $53 billion spending plan and related bills.
On CNN’s “State of the Union,” Republican commentator Scott Jennings confronted Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell (D‑MI), accusing the party of being led by “radical figures” like Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez and Jasmine Crockett.
Michigan Democrats are facing internal strife as the 2026 U.S. Senate primary looms, with the Israel-Hamas conflict threatening to deepen divisions within the party.
During a May 27, 2025, interview on CNN, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) dismissed concerns about the Democratic Party's public perception when questioned by anchor John Berman.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declined to specify when he became aware of President Joe Biden's declining health, despite recent disclosures from a forthcoming book detailing efforts to conceal Biden's condition.
Longtime Democratic strategist James Carville is warning his party to drop politically charged, left-wing language that he says alienates voters and confuses messaging. In a Politicon video released Tuesday, Carville listed terms he believes are doing more harm than good, calling for Democrats to speak plainly if they hope to win support.
