Democratic Party

• These 5 Republicans Broke With Trump on Venezuela War Powers - The Republican defectors paved the way for a debate that could expose bipartisan concern about President Trump’s actions in Venezuela. Mr. Trump called for them to lose their seats.
• Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress - The Maryland congressman, who served as one of his party’s top leaders, plans to depart after nearly half a century in Congress, as his party looks toward generational change.
• Tim Walz Says He Ended Minnesota Governor Run to Shield Residents From Trump - “I don’t think any governor in history has had to fight a war against the federal government every single day,” Gov. Walz said after ending his re-election bid.
• Pennsylvania Gov. Shapiro has $30 million for his reelection bid, a new state record - Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro set another campaign finance record for Pennsylvania with $30 million on hand as he seeks a second term this fall, his campaign said Tuesday. Pennsylvania has emerged as the nation’s premier presidential battle
• Facing Challenge From Lander, Dan Goldman Prepares to Defend His Seat - Mr. Goldman, a Democrat from New York City, faces a stiff primary battle that could turn on Gaza and how to fight President Trump.
• Tim Walz’s 17 Months in Politics Before Ending His Re-election Bid - Mr. Walz drew national notice when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate. A fraud scandal derailed his bid for re-election as Minnesota’s governor.
• Mamdani Chooses a Bernie Sanders Aide as His Communications Director - Anna Bahr, who leads communications for the Vermont senator and worked on his presidential campaign, is the latest appointee to a high-profile role in the Mamdani administration.
• Trump’s Venezuela Invasion Has Exposed One of His Biggest Lies - Trump's apologists promised he'd steer clear of foreign misadventures. They should be embarrassed.
• For Mamdani, a Break With the President Just Three Days Into His New Job - New York City’s newly elected mayor planned to spend Saturday announcing a pedestrian safety plan. Then President Trump brought a captured foreign leader to his doorstep.
• In Trump’s Second Year, Congress Weighs How to Reassert Its Power - Lawmakers head into President Trump’s second year facing questions about whether they can reclaim congressional clout in the face of his power grab.