Democratic Party

Bernie Sanders endorses Biden's 2024 reelection, rules out his own bid

The 81-year-old Vermont state senator says he will not run for president and discourages any other high-profile progressive candidates from doing so either.

Former Trump aide Steve Bannon charged with fraud, money laundering

The longtime ally and onetime top strategist to former US President Donald Trump has allegedly deceived donors to an effort to help Trump build a wall along the US-Mexico border.

South Korean ruling party leader attacked during election campaign

The leader of South Korea's Democratic Party Song Young-gil was struck on the head while campaigning for his party's presidential candidate.

Fellow Democrats sink Biden's hopes to save voting, election bills

President Biden says he's "not sure" major elections and voting rights bills can pass Congress this year after fellow Democrat Kyrsten Sinema refuses to go along with changing Senate rules to muscle the bill past a Republican filibuster.

Are Democrats heading for a midterm defeat in 2022?

Failing to deliver on a host of popular promises, coupled with Biden’s dwindling popularity, could be an ominous sign of what’s to come for Democrats in next year’s midterm elections.

US Senate leader will add China tech bill to defense measure

Democrats seeks to pump more money in research and development in a bid to stay competitive against China.

What triggered some fellow Democrats to pick on Ilhan Omar?

Ilhan Omar called out the US and Israel for separately committing 'unthinkable atrocities' in Afghanistan and Palestine. The statement rubbed both Democrats and Republicans up the wrong way.

Why the newfound Palestinian unity baffles Israel

The recent show of Palestinian unity against the Israeli occupation not only solidified international support but also demonstrated to Tel Aviv that the resistance is taking a new political shape.

Early election results show Albania’s Socialists set to remain in power

Socialist Prime Minister Edi Rama is seeking a third term against a dozen parties united behind the main opposition Democrats, led by his long-time rival Lulzim Basha.

Albanians vote in election key to path towards EU

Some 3.6 million eligible voters, including Albanians overseas, will elect 140 lawmakers among some 1,800 candidates from 12 political parties or coalitions and those running independently after a bitterly contested campaign.

South Korea's ruling party suffers crushing defeat in mayoral elections

Result of the vote, held less than one year before presidential election, is in stark contrast to last year's parliamentary elections when the Democratic Party enjoyed a sweeping victory that gave it a super-majority in the National Assembly.

NY Gov. Cuomo under pressure to quit as third woman alleges harassment

Andrew Cuomo had formally referred himself for investigation Monday over sexual misconduct allegations by two former aides, when a third woman came forward on Tuesday accusing of sexual harassment.