Detroit Democrat says she won't caucus with party after GOP takes control of state House
Republicans took the gavel in the Michigan House of Representatives, Detroit Democrat state Rep. Karen Whitsett said she won't caucus with her party, in part, because she doesn't want to fuel any concerns that she may leak confidential conversations with her Democratic colleagues to GOP House Speaker Matt Hall whom she called a friend.
Democrats join with Republicans to take major step toward Senate passage of GOP-led immigration bill
A significant number of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans on Thursday to advance a GOP-led bill to require the detention of undocumented migrants charged with certain crimes – a key step that puts the legislation on the verge of passage.

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GOP-led N.C. Supreme Court blocks finalizing election for Democratic justice
GOP-controlled N.C. Supreme Court blocks certification of Democrat as winner of close high court race
North Carolina Supreme Court Blocked Certification of a Justice’s Win. Activists Fear It’s “Dangerous for Democracy.”
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Iowa Democratic leaders share thoughts on Republican majority ahead of the legislative session
The Iowa Democratic Party is facing a greater disadvantage this legislative session as voters across the state largely favored Republican candidates. With the session set to
The gravity of a GOP election challenge in N.C.: ‘Invites incredible mischief’
Why the North Carolina Supreme Court allowing the case to proceed two months after the election is so extraordinary.
Trump hails Florida Dem's decision to ditch party, join GOP: 'THANK YOU HILLARY!'
President-elect Donald Trump hailed Florida state Rep. Hillary Cassel's announcement that she's switching from the Democrat Party to the Republican Party.
Anti-Trump former Georgia official on getting kicked out of state GOP: ‘What took them so long?’
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan (R), among the party’s highest-profile critics of President-elect Trump, responded to getting kicked out of the Georgia Republican Party on Thursday by asking what took so long.
'The decision was not made lightly': Second Florida lawmaker leaves Democratic Party, joins GOP
A second Florida Democratic lawmaker has switched parties this month, further swelling the legislative Republican supermajority. Rep. Hillary Cassel of Dania Beach, first elected to the state House in 2022, made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon.
Second Florida Democratic lawmaker switches to GOP
Democratic Florida legislator has switched parties to the GOP this month, citing her former party’s lack of unified support for Israel. State Rep. Hillary Cassel (R) said in a
Ky. Democrats re-up calls for Grossberg to resign, chide GOP for restoring some privileges
Democrats say GOP legislature should “join with House Democrats in stripping him from all committee assignments and demanding” Grossberg resign.
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The Georgia GOP wants to ‘expel’ Geoff Duncan from the party
Georgia GOP leaders voted to expell Geoff Duncan from the state party and threatened to charge him with trespassing if he ever attends another party event.
DNC hopeful Chris Jones: It’s time to modernize our Democratic Party
Chris Jones, former Arkansas gubernatorial nominee, says while Republicans are "led by a Tesla," Dems are "hitched to a horse and buggy."