Senate Democrats

Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer says his party's fight for the Senate majority is a '50/50' contest, and is reportedly adopting elements of Donald Trump's campaign travel strategy as Democrats try to win back seats. The remarks, made in an exclusive interview, offer a frank assessment of a battle both parties view as a toss-up heading into the midterm campaign.

Senate Democrats have blocked legislation that would ban members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office. The bill had drawn bipartisan public support, with advocates arguing lawmakers should not be able to profit from policy knowledge. Critics of the block say it undermines trust, while Democrats reportedly raised concerns over the bill's scope and enforcement mechanisms.

Democratic Senator Ron Wyden says the Justice Department and FBI withheld from the publicly released Epstein files a secret interview with a banker connected to Jeffrey Epstein, and warned that additional material may still be hidden. The claim has renewed demands from critics for the full, unredacted release of all Epstein-related records.

Senate Democrats have blocked legislation that would restrict members of Congress from buying and selling individual stocks while in office. The bill, aimed at addressing long-standing concerns over conflicts of interest between lawmakers' financial holdings and their legislative duties, failed to advance. The vote is likely to renew criticism from reform advocates and ethics groups who have pushed for years to ban congressional stock trading.

James Talarico spoke at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council event, blending personal history with policy discussion. The Texas Democrat and likely U.S. Senate candidate used the appearance to present his background and positions to a business-oriented audience. Coverage focused on his remarks at the gathering, part of his growing national profile.

According to a CNN report, Democrats privately want Bernie Sanders to play a bigger role ahead of the midterm elections. Party figures are said to be looking to the Vermont senator and progressive leader to help energize voters, though details of what he is being asked to do and how he has responded remain unclear.

Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Michigan, explained how his scientific background shapes his approach to politics. Trained as an epidemiologist and a former public health official, he discussed how evidence and data inform his policy positions. The comments come as he seeks his party's nomination in a contest watched closely for its bearing on Senate control.

Democrats are sharply criticizing Senator Ashley Moody as Florida's U.S. Senate race intensifies. The attacks come amid an increasingly contested campaign, with the party seeking to undermine the Republican incumbent's standing with voters ahead of the election.

All Democratic senators except Pennsylvania's John Fetterman voted Tuesday for a measure seeking to hold accountable Israeli soldiers and settlers who have killed U.S. citizens in the West Bank. Fetterman, known for his hard pro-Israel stance, was the only member of his party to oppose the effort, drawing criticism from pro-Palestinian activists and renewed attention to divisions among Democrats over U.S. policy toward Israel.

Bob Chew, a third-party candidate for the US Senate in Colorado, is increasing his advertising spending in the state by $1.5 million. The investment is a notable sum for a candidate outside the two major parties and signals an effort to raise his profile among Colorado voters. The move comes as the Senate race draws attention, with his campaign seeking to compete for visibility against better-funded Democratic and Republican contenders.

The US Senate has rejected a bill that sought to address the rising electricity costs driven by AI data centres. Democrats criticised the legislation as lacking 'teeth' and are pushing for mandatory measures instead of the voluntary approach it proposed. The vote comes amid growing political tension over the energy demands of the AI boom and who should bear the resulting costs.

Democratic senators are pressing Trump administration officials over an oil deal involving the Pentagon and Venezuela, according to a Wall Street Journal exclusive. The lawmakers are questioning the terms and oversight of the arrangement, which links US military structures to Venezuelan oil interests amid ongoing political tensions with Caracas.

Senate Democrats have blocked a series of Republican-backed bills that critics described as election-year messaging measures rather than serious legislation. The bills, brought forward by Republicans ahead of the vote, failed to advance, with Democrats arguing they were designed for political messaging rather than to become law. The move underscores partisan gridlock in the Senate as both parties position themselves ahead of the elections.

Troy Jackson, Maine's former Senate President and a Democratic congressional candidate, apologized for having described Israel's war in Gaza as a 'genocide' during a profile interview with NEWS CENTER Maine. The remarks and his subsequent walk-back have drawn attention as he campaigns, highlighting tensions within the Democratic Party over language used to describe the Gaza conflict.

Senate Democrats have blocked a bill that would restrict stock trading by members of Congress. The measure, which had drawn bipartisan public support, would have barred lawmakers from trading individual stocks while in office. Critics of the current rules argue lawmakers can benefit from insider knowledge, and the blockade is likely to renew accusations that both parties protect their own financial interests.