CA's 22d CD is one of the races that will determine whether Trumpists continue to control the House. Keep your eyes on Villegas & reach out if you are a Californian interested in mobilizing to the district to help out. eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...

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Adam Schiff's comments bear repeating. Trump is "trying to undermine confidence in our elections" because "Trump intends ... to deny any result he does not like" in order "to avoid accountability and defeat in November."

Yesterday's webinar on combatting voter suppression sponsored by the DNC's Western States Regional Caucus was informative and provided real action items. Kudos to Chair Andrew Lachman and my planning committee colleagues Jessica Cook and Carolyn Fowler. WA AG Nick Brown was a great speaker, BTW.

Even when it comes to the vital issues of national security & intelligence, Trumpists may grumble, but they won't stand up. For accountability, we need a Democratic House & Senate. rollcall.com/2026/06/23/d...

Days into his new job, Pulte raises eyebrows in Senate

With Bill Pulte just days into his job acting director of national intelligence, senators on both sides of the aisle are already expressing concern about his performance. Pulte began Friday, after wee...

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It appears Senate Trumpists are paying a price for ceding their power & agenda to Trump's White House. It remains to be seen if the nation's foul mood translates into lost seats, but these early ratings suggest that a blue wave may be coming. thehill.com/homenews/cam...

Election handicapper moves 3 Senate races toward Democrats

A top election handicapper shifted a trio of Senate races toward Democrats, as the minority party looks to regain control of the upper chamber this November.  Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball at th…

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Don't be fooled. These allegations have a purpose. If Democrats retake the House, it will be propelled by CA wins. Undermining faith in CA elections undercuts the new majority & there's a voter id measure on our Nov ballot. Voter fraud investigation in CA: Bill Essayli share.google/ZuguDG9giwsd...

US attorney predicts ‘people will be charged’ over California voter rolls

Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, on Monday said it is likely “people will be charged” over alleged voter fraud in California. “I expect p…

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Glad Democrats have a progressive champion (in Sec. Becerra) going into Nov.'s election. Glad Steyer is endorsing Xavier. And looking forward to CA continuing to be the epicenter of the resistance. Billionaire Tom Steyer exits California governor race | Sacramento Bee share.google/DOfZESmZoTK9...

Steyer concedes and endorses Becerra, setting the stage for November election

The billionaire progressive activist has now spent more than half a billion dollars on his pursuit of political office, only to come up short.

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Thrilled that CA will have a Democratic Governor to challenge the Trumpist menace. Democrats have also fielded candidates in the Prop 50 districts. When Democrats vote, our values win. Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race share.google/nonrW4gz58CA...

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race

NBC News projects that the former Biden Cabinet official will emerge from the all-party primary, while his November opponent has yet to be determined.

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An interesting development. 2 Dan Sullivans: U.S. senator gets a namesake challenger in Alaska — but is it a ‘trick’? - Anchorage Daily News share.google/Ybx5mBeTJ2R6...

2 Dan Sullivans: U.S. senator gets a namesake challenger in Alaska — but is it a ‘trick’?

Another Dan Sullivan from Alaska — who is not former Anchorage Mayor Dan Sullivan — has apparently entered the U.S. Senate race to challenge the Republican incumbent who also shares the same name.

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This shadow docket case will test whether the SCOTUS far-right supermajority is going to act solely as a partisan political player or intends to actually give at least some minimal effect to the VRA's prohibition.on intentional racial discrimination. share.google/pptZzBrRyLDN...

Alabama urges Supreme Court to allow for use of congressional map struck by lower court as racially discriminatory

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To my sibling California Democrats, it's time to cast your ballot. Turnout by the Trumpists so far is about 70% higher than for Democrats. The race isn't going to get any clearer. So, bite the bullet & vote.

Saddened, but not surprised, to see the Trumpists' desire for power playing out with immediate plans to start gerrymandering people of color out of Congress & state legislatures in the wake of the Callais decision. Representation matters. SCOTUS reform is imperative. www.npr.org/2026/04/30/n...

Supreme Court paves the way for largest-ever drop in Black representation in Congress

By weakening Voting Rights Act protections against racial discrimination in redistricting, the Supreme Court has paved the way for the largest-ever drop in representation by Black members of Congress.

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With the regime focused on retribution & the House focused on fights among Trumpists, voters are focused on affordability & a change of direction. That's why Democrats have a 10 point advantage in this poll. thehill.com/homenews/cam...

Democrats hold 10-point edge over Republicans ahead of midterm elections: Poll

Democrats hold a 10-point advantage over Republicans on a generic congressional ballot, according to the latest in a series of polls showing the party in a strong position ahead of November’s midte…

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Sometimes hard work pays off. Consider supporting the Democratic Party organization of your choice. Www.dscc.org; Act.cadem.org/a/zakson thehill.com/homenews/cam...

Democrats see bright spot in economy ahead of midterms

Voters are starting to trust Democrats more on the economy, offering a potential opening for the party to regain ground on kitchen-table issues ahead of November’s midterms. For the first time sinc…

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In case you missed this important development, the challenge to the VA redistricting measure will be heard in the VA Supreme Court on Monday. The Court has previously overruled the Tazewell County judge in this same case. Let's hope it does so again. rollcall.com/2026/04/23/v...

Virginia Supreme Court sets oral arguments on redistricting

The Virginia Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Monday over a challenge to the validity of the redistricting referendum, the latest step in a fast-moving court battle over the commonwealth...

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Glad 37 Senate Democrats are standing up for voting rights and the rule of law. Not sure why some Senate Democrats have yet to sign. Hope it ends up being all of them acting in unison at some point. Senate Democrats challenge Trump's voting order to USPS share.google/lrmhLLdZRFw6...

Senate Democrats press Postal Service to reject Trump mail-in voting order

Dozens of Senate Democrats are calling on the U.S. Postal Service not to comply with President Trump’s executive order that restricts mail-in voting. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) a…

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Former CA Democratic Party Chair Art Torres always said knowledge is power. Read & then consider yourself powerful. www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

DOJ hosts anti-abortion advocates after it fired staff for work with abortion-rights orgs

The CEO of Americans United for Life said he was "just applauding the administration and DOJ" after it released a report critical of prosecutors during the Biden administration.

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This is a campaign Democrats & others committed to stymying the Trumpist menace cannot afford to lose. Trumpists are beefing up. We must too. Www.vademocrats.org Virginia’s redistricting fight ramps up as opponents wield Barack Obama’s past comments | CNN Politics share.google/9739DARVhnBa...

Virginia’s redistricting fight ramps up as opponents wield Barack Obama’s past comments | CNN Politics

An argument over former President Barack Obama’s past comments about gerrymandering reflects the conundrum that worries some Democratic allies ahead of an April 21 referendum. Having promoted nonparti...

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This years-long deep dive into voter attitudes is illuminating about what Democrats must do to win over disaffected independent and weakly GOP-aligned voters this year. It's also a roadmap to understanding voter perspectives seldom reflected in media reporting. workingamerica.org/news/post/fp...

Trump 2.0: Americans Aren’t Buying It (Mostly Because They Can’t Afford it) - Working America

One year after President Donald Trump returned to office promising, “The American dream will soon be back and thriving like never before,” the voters who will be the first to render judgment on that c...

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Prosecutors should start with the facts & then see if they warrant a prosecution, not with a preconception of what they want to find. Doesn't seem to be the case here. ‘Go Big and Go Loud’: Inside the Justice Dept.’s Push to Prosecute Protesters - The New York Times share.google/69iuMV35x70A...

Lest you think the DOGE cuts were something other than a power grab, this hiring push shows it was about giving the regime greater ability to hire & fire based on political loyalty. Trump administration pivots to rebuild gutted federal workforce - The Washington Post share.google/ygGOZkhT0v7b...

After slashing federal jobs, Trump administration ramps up hiring

The hiring push is unfolding under new rules designed to give the White House greater influence over the government’s 2 million-person civilian workforce.

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An important missive from the leader of the CA Democratic Party. It's thoughtful and worthy of attention; and I hope our array of talented gubernatorial candidates read and act on it. cadem.org/open-letter-...

Open Letter to the Democratic Candidates for Governor - California Democratic Party

Open Letter to the Democratic Candidates for Governor: California Democrats have no shortage of strong candidates to consider in the race for Governor – current and former Congressmembers, statewide e...

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The regime has no regard for the US Constitution or its laws and it's no surprise that it has disregarded both. Iran is nuclear weapons aspirant & a disruptive actor, but war is a serious matter that requires Congressional authorization -- and that has not been given/sought. Congress must stand up.

Iran strikes were launched without approval from Congress, deeply dividing lawmakers

Top lawmakers were notified about the operation shortly before it was launched, but the White House did not seek authorization from Congress to carry out the strikes.

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"As they face the potential for major losses in ...[2026] contests, Republicans are bent on doing everything they can to enact the voting restrictions or, barring that, to spend the coming months ... seeding doubt ... about the outcome should Democrats prevail." www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/u...

Trump Leans on Congress to Address His False Claims of Voter Fraud

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Kudos to Sen. Alex Padilla for calling out Trump's lies and highlighting the excesses of this regime. He ended with a call to register and vote. When we fight, we can -- and often do -- win! eedition.sacbee.com/shortcode/LM...

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Sen. Padilla rebukes Trump in Spanish State of the Union response, quotes Bad Bunny

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The only rational response to this has to be both a demand that Congress step in and a demonstration of support for the union litigation to put a halt to this effort silence federal workers. OPM Outlines Next Steps in Carrying Out Trump Orders against Unions share.google/9WxGDcjOBPcd...

OPM Outlines Next Steps in Carrying Out Trump Orders against Unions

OPM’s directive telling agencies to get on with carrying out two 2025 executive orders broadly canceling union representation rights across the government

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Polling tells us that concerns about the future of our nation as a democratic republic are not universal nor particularly resonant with the average voter. They are, nevertheless, real, justified and worthy of attention. www.npr.org/2026/02/16/n...

Concerns over autocracy in the U.S. continue to grow

Is America still a democracy? Scholars tell NPR that after the last year under President Trump, the country has slid closer to autocracy or may already be there.

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Let's be frank; things are dire, but solidarity remains a paramount American value; and union solidarity is a cornerstone of our ability to persevere and eventually overcome. So, I find a little solace in this story. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

‘Standing up for our workers’: US unions raise thousands for victims of ICE crackdown

Labor unions are fundraising and providing mutual aid for workers affected by ICE surges in Minnesota and across US

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Yesterday's LA County Democratic Party meeting had a full agenda, but gratified it included endorsement of SB 747. SB 747: Civil rights: deprivation of federal constitutional rights, privileges, and immunities. | Digital Democracy share.google/18j7SPhupYfg...