Spartz, Republican Lawmaker, Faces Anger at Town Halls Over Musk Cuts and Hegseth
Representative Victoria Spartz, a Republican, defended Elon Musk’s DOGE cuts to the federal government, drawing jeers from the crowd.
Democratic Party
Elon Musk’s Millions in Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Meet Liberal Anger
Voters will soon provide an answer in Wisconsin, where the billionaire has made himself the main character in a consequential court race that is set to shatter spending records.
Democratic Brand Is Toxic, Governor Newsome of California Says
Gov. Gavin Newsom, appearing on “Real Time With Bill Maher,” said his own party talked down to people and was stuck in an echo chamber.
Tracking Each Party’s Early Turnout for Tuesday’s Special House Elections
Voters in two heavily Republican House districts in Florida will decide who to send to Congress. See which party is ahead in turnout so far.
On Trump, Democrats and a New Era of Politics: A Look at the Year Ahead
Special elections are already pointing to a familiar pattern.
Ro Khanna Wants to Take On JD Vance
Ro Khanna, who represents Silicon Valley, sees the vice president — a likely heir to President Trump’s political movement — as a unique threat to the constitutional order.
Democrat Wins Special Election in Pennsylvania District Where Trump Won by 15 Points
James Andrew Malone, a small-town mayor, won a special election on Tuesday, narrowly defeating a county commissioner in a district the G.O.P. held for decades.
Senate Democrats Seek Answers on Firing of Justice Dept. Official
After a disagreement about giving gun rights back to the actor Mel Gibson, a pardon attorney was fired. Senate Democrats are asking for details, including records or emails, that relate to the decision.
J. Bennett Johnston, Who Shaped U.S. Energy Policy, Dies at 92
A four-term Democratic senator from Louisiana, he pushed for nuclear power and ending the nation’s reliance on foreign oil.
Trump Signs Executive Order Targeting New Law Firm, Jenner & Block
An executive order underscored the extent to which the president, who faced four indictments after he left office, aims to exact a price from anyone associated with past investigations of him.