Democratic Party (United States)

Due to unpaid salaries, airport employees in the US are resigning en masse. Authorities plan to replace staff with inexperienced immigration agents.

Donald Trump announced a change in the main threat to the United States after the events in Iran. He called the radical left Democratic Party extremely incompetent.

Senator Chris Murphy stated Trump's miscalculations regarding Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz. This threatens a global recession and rising oil prices.

Chris Wright stated the focus is on destroying Iran's military potential. The US will not ease sanctions against Russia and will abandon its uranium.

US senators accuse Trump of violating the law by allowing India to buy Russian oil. The Treasury Department calls it a temporary measure for the energy market.

The White House spent $5. 6 billion on ammunition during the operation against Iran. Democrats are demanding accountability due to the rapid depletion of army stockpiles.

World-renowned science fiction writer Dan Simmons, winner of the Hugo and Locus Awards, has died at the age of 77 in Colorado. He leaves behind more than 30 novels that transformed science fiction and horror.

Donald Trump expressed his conviction that he has the right to run for another term, citing widespread fraud during the 2020 elections. He believes he is "entitled" to claim an additional four years in power.

During his visit to Europe, the Governor of California urged international partners not to sever strategic ties with the United States. He emphasized that radical changes in American foreign policy under Trump are a temporary phase.

The head of US intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, is winding down the activities of a group that monitored foreign interference. The decision is explained by the desire to reduce the "politicization" of intelligence and reallocate resources to combat real threats.

The Trump administration has completed a reform that restricts the right of 50,000 civil servants to appeal dismissals. The new Office of Personnel Management rules allow these specialists to be dismissed without lengthy procedures.

Republicans in the U. S. Senate are concerned about a possible strengthening of Democrats in the midterm elections due to President Trump's actions. The latest "alarm bell" rang when a Democrat won a seat in the Texas State Senate.

Donald Trump stated the need to "nationalize" elections in at least 15 states, which drew sharp criticism from Democrats. They fear that such statements will undermine the legitimacy of the 2026 midterm elections.

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security has launched Operation "Catch of the Day" in Maine, aimed at enforcing immigration laws. Over 100 federal agents have arrived in the state, drawing criticism from the governor and human rights activists.

Donald Trump's average approval rating in January 2026 is 40%, and according to Gallup and Reuters/Ipsos, it is 36%. Most Americans are dissatisfied with his economic and immigration policies.

The U. S. Senate is preparing to vote on a resolution limiting President Trump's authority to take military action in Venezuela. Trump is pressuring Republicans who supported advancing the resolution.

American Democrats accuse the Trump administration of misleading them about its true intentions in Venezuela, stating that they were promised no military intervention. Senators are demanding a plan from the White House for governing the country after a night assault on Caracas and the capture of Nicolás Maduro.

A bill has been introduced in the US Congress to prohibit renaming federal buildings or lands after the incumbent president. This came in response to the addition of Donald Trump's name to the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Donald Trump commented for the first time on the release of Jeffrey Epstein's files, stating that the reputations of people who "innocently met" with the convicted pedophile could be harmed. He expressed sympathy for prominent Democrats who have once again come under scrutiny due to their ties to Epstein.

DeCarlos Brown Jr. , accused of murdering Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska, will appear in court to determine his mental competency. He faces life imprisonment or the death penalty for the crime.

Trump granted a full and unconditional pardon to Democratic Representative from Texas Henry Cuellar and his wife Imelda. They were accused of receiving nearly $600,000 in bribes in schemes benefiting an Azerbaijani state energy company and a Mexican bank.

New York City Mayor-elect Hozran Mamdani announced the formation of an all-female transition team. The team is headed by Elana Leopold, who served as a campaign strategist.

The Democratic Party won the first major elections in the US since Donald Trump's return to the presidency. They won key races for mayor of New York and governors of Virginia and New Jersey.

A group of Democrats and Republicans in the US House of Representatives has presented a compromise proposal to overcome the month-long government shutdown. The initiative provides for a two-year extension of increased tax credits for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.

Former US President Barack Obama openly criticized current President Trump at a rally.

Former US Vice President Kamala Harris said she "might" run for the White House again in 2028. She criticized Donald Trump, calling him a "tyrant," and dismissed low current poll results.

A US federal grand jury has indicted DeCarlos Brown Jr. for the murder of Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska. He faces the death penalty.

Democratic representatives in the US House of Representatives have expressed concern over Donald Trump's decision to build a ballroom. This involves the demolition of part of the East Wing of the White House, work on which has already begun.

The US Senate again failed to pass a temporary government funding bill, and the shutdown is in its sixth day. Donald Trump is ready to discuss healthcare issues with Democrats, which is the cause of the disagreements.

The US federal government has shut down due to funding disagreements, for the first time since 2019. This could lead to the US being unable to react quickly to foreign policy challenges and will negatively affect the economy.