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Politics February 18

Democrats' positivity about the party still in the dumps since Trump victory, poll finds

A recent poll by The Associated Press-NORC indicated that only around 7 out of 10 Democrats hold a favorable view of their political party.

U.S. February 18

New poll finds 9% of US adults identify as LGBTQ+ — nearly triple the amount recorded in 2012

Gallup estimated that, according to data gathered in 2025 phone interviews, 9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ+, a figure similar to data from 2024.

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez February 18

Ex–Dem megadonor warns AOC reflects party's growing split from Clinton-era Democrats

Democratic megadonor John Morgan argues the party has split into "socialist" and "Bill Clinton Democrats," criticizing AOC's political appeal to voters.

Midterm Elections February 18

Sanders-endorsed Senate candidate knocked for alleged flip-flop to 'have it both ways' on key issue

Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is being slammed for allegedly flip-flopping on "Medicare-for-all."

Media February 17

Jimmy Kimmel to host Los Angeles fundraiser for House Democrats: report

ABC's Jimmy Kimmel will reportedly headline a massive Los Angeles fundraiser for House Democrats next month with ticket prices costing up to $300,000.

Media February 17

Major Trump critic has 'not dismissed' another presidential run ahead of 2028 election

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker said on a podcast Tuesday that he has "not dismissed" the idea of launching another presidential campaign in 2028.

Opinion February 17

MORNING GLORY: Just say no to the 'Talking Filibuster' — it's a waste of time

Why the "talking filibuster" proposal would waste precious Senate floor time and hurt both parties. A warning about changing Senate rules.

Politics February 17

‘Giving judicial saboteurs new tools’: Conservatives slam new ethics guidance for federal judges

Trump allies argued that the guidance is an example of Chief Justice John Roberts giving "judicial saboteurs new tools."

Media February 17

Liberals clash over AOC's ‘word salad’ on Taiwan, arguing 'that answer was terrible and you know it’

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's viral Taiwan comments sparked a clash between progressive panelists Brian Tyler Cohen and Ana Kasparian on "Piers Morgan Uncensored."

Media February 17

AOC repeatedly denies 2028 ambitions, slams global conference as dismissive to 'class-based message'

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez firmly denied any presidential run speculation after her Germany trip, telling The New York Times that "everyone's got this story wrong."

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez February 17

AOC mocked for ‘absolute train wreck’ weekend on global stage: 'Made a fool out of herself'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is being mocked for what one critic called an “absolute train wreck" weekend full of gaffes while in Germany for the Munich Security Conference.