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Why the Democrats Are So Lost

For decades, the party has been mostly counterpunching against the right with no real agenda of its own. October 15, 2025, 12:52 PM Comment icon View Comments ( )

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Trump’s Second Term

Ongoing reports and analysis

As the two-week standoff over the U.S. government shutdown dragged on—imperiling hundreds of federal programs that the Democratic Party has created over the past century—the nation’s top Democrat, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, suggested at one point that he’s fairly satisfied with his party’s progress.

“Every day gets better fo

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