Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) voiced strong support for the deportation of illegal immigrants who commit crimes, calling it a matter of "common sense" during an appearance on Fox News’ Special Report. Fetterman pointed to a lack of bipartisan support for the proposed Laken Riley Act as a key reason Democrats lost in the 2024 elections.
Former Democratic Senator and MSNBC contributor Claire McCaskill expressed frustration over President-elect Donald Trump’s continued political success despite the events of January 6, 2021. Speaking on MSNBC’s Deadline, McCaskill stated she felt “bitter” that Trump had not paid a “higher political price” for his actions.
The New Jersey Republican Party registered significantly more voters than Democrats in December, marking a notable shift in voter registration trends in the traditionally blue state. According to data compiled by Decision Desk HQ’s Michael Pruser, the GOP registered 6,709 new voters last month, compared to just 738 new registrations for the Democratic Party.
Two months after the 2024 election, the race for a North Carolina Supreme Court seat remains unresolved as legal challenges delay the final outcome. Republican candidate Jefferson Griffin, who trails Democratic Justice Allison Riggs by 734 votes, has filed numerous legal objections, seeking to invalidate approximately 60,000 ballots.
Seattle's City Council will begin the new year by seeking a replacement for the District 2 position, following the resignation of Councilmember Tammy Morales. Morales, who represents neighborhoods like Rainier Beach, Beacon Hill, Columbia City, and the Chinatown/International District, announced that she would step down next month, citing mental health concerns. She stated that the pressures of her role had negatively impacted both her mental and physical well-being.
Former CNN political analyst Chris Cillizza expressed regret on Thursday for not addressing concerns about President Joe Biden’s mental and physical health sooner
