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Mary Rooke Commentary and Analysis Writer February 27, 2026 3:44 PM ET The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) unveiled its initial slate of “Red to Blue” endorsements, which immediately sparked a civil war within the party. The DCCC’s endorsements are intended to spotlight top-tier Democratic challengers in Republican-held House districts. However, the party’s choice of

February 27, 2026 3:08 PM ET Former President Bill Clinton invoked a personal childhood story from his childhood ahead of a congressional deposition for the probe into late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Clinton recounted experiencing domestic abuse in his childhood home in an opening statement submitted to the House Oversight Committee on Friday later posted

February 27, 2026 3:04 PM ET Two California Democrats have introduced a bill to restore full Medi-Cal coverage for illegal immigrants age 19 and older. In June 2025, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature paused new illegal immigrant enrollments in full-scope Medi-Cal coverage amid backlash over taxpayer costs. The freeze took effect in January

February 27, 2026 3:04 PM ET San Francisco’s left-wing reputation is well-deserved. But in the years after the COVID-19 lockdowns, San Francisco politics were moderating. Those gains might be undone in the next year. Moderate Democrats in San Francisco are “stockpiling cash to brace against a progressive wave,” says Politico. Neighbors for a Better San

February 27, 2026 12:27 PM ET Elaine Godfrey, a staff writer at The Atlantic, claims she was escorted out of a rally held by Democratic Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett by armed guards.  “ For the past hour, I’d watched as Representative Jasmine Crockett riled up her supporters … But afterward, as I attempted to join

February 25, 2026 12:00 PM ET Eileen Gu, the American-born and-raised skier who competes for China, is a hero and a role model. The U.S. men’s hockey team, comprised of Americans competing for America, are ghouls who deserve no less than total career ruin.  So go the conclusions of the left-wing media’s estimable sports writers. 

February 25, 2026 11:46 AM ET An ally of Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell has reportedly been blocked from placing online bets on the 2026 California gubernatorial race, according to Politico. Major Democratic donor Stephen Cloobeck, who recently dropped out of the race, shared screenshots with Politico of his failed attempts to place wagers on Kalshi

February 25, 2026 10:36 AM ET Democrats held their applause during several moments of President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address Tuesday night, including when Trump promised to ensure justice for Iryna Zarutska, the slain Ukrainian refugee.  Anna Zarutska, Iryna Zarutska’s mother, was teary-eyed as Trump recalled her daughter’s final moments. (RELATED: Trump Puts

February 18, 2026 2:41 PM ET The top two Republican candidates in California’s 2026 gubernatorial race are once again leading their Democratic rivals, according to recent polls. With roughly four months until the state’s jungle primary, when the top two performers advance to the general election regardless of party, Democratic contenders continue to lose ground.

February 18, 2026 1:04 PM ET At least a dozen congressional Democrats announced Wednesday they will boycott President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address scheduled for Tuesday and will instead hold their own Washington, D.C. rally. The lawmakers — including five senators and seven House members — along with other “other soon-to-be announced elected