Democratic Party (United States)

Major political party in the United States

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The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States, along with its main rival, the Republican Party. Tracing its heritage back to Thomas Jefferson and James Madison's Democratic-Republican Party, the modern-day Democratic Party was founded around 1828 by supporters of Andrew Jackson, making it the world's oldest active political party.

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Biden goes for Georgia as Trump hits the rust belt [NFA] Trailing in national opinion polls, President Donald Trump again attacked U.S. election mechanics on Tuesday, saying it would be “inappropriate” to take extra time to count the tens of.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:39Published 6 hours ago

Joe Biden: We can and we will control this virus Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden gave a speech in Warm Springs,Georgia on Tuesday which largely focused on the reality Americans currentlyface amid the pandemic. He said: "We can and will.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:20Published 9 hours ago

Ten pivotal moments of the U.S. election year [NFA] From Trump’s ‘bleach’ moment to Biden’s early campaigning, here are ten top moments that have shaped a dizzying election year. Matthew Larotonda reports. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 04:07Published 12 hours ago

Trump supporters drive to U.S. embassy in Jerusalem Waving U.S. flags and beeping their horns, a car convoy carrying Republicans living in Israel, made its way on Tuesday to the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem in a show of support for Donald Trump and his.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:22Published 14 hours ago

America divided: Summer of protests shaping voters' attitudes to US election the Trump campaign is squarely blaming Black Lives Matter for the violence, pushing a law-and-order message. "Jobs versus mobs", they say, and they're running commercials in Wisconsin, hoping to scare.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:18Published 20 hours ago

US elections: Senate confirms Trump Supreme Court nominee despite Democrats' opposition The US Senate voted 52-48 to confirm Trump nominee Amy Coney Barrett to the nation's highest court one week before the presidential elections.View on euronews Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 04:42Published 21 hours ago

Supreme Court says no late mail ballots in Wisconsin Siding with Wisconsin's Republican-led legislature, the U.S. Supreme Court refused on Monday to allow an extension to the deadline for returning mail-in ballots in the state, dealing a setback to.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:22Published 22 hours ago

Amy Coney Barrett confirmed as US Supreme Court justice Amy Coney Barrett was confirmed as the newest member of the US Supreme Courtby a deeply divided Senate on Monday, as Republicans overpowered Democrats toinstall President Donald Trump’s nominee only.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:27Published 1 day ago

Senate Republicans expected to complete SCOTUS confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett on Monday With just eight days until election day and despite attempts at parliamentary roadblocks by Democrats, Senate Republicans are expected to easily confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on.. Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:25Published 1 day ago

Senate votes to advance Barrett; confirmation expected Monday The Republican-led Senate has voted to advance Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett toward final confirmation despite Democratic objections. Story: https://bit.ly/37EjdBX Credit: ABC Action News Duration: 01:26Published 2 days ago

Sen. Schatz: Barrett confirmation "the most rank hypocrisy I've ever seen" U.S. Democratic Senator Brian Schatz of Hawaii decried the expected confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, describing the rush to elevate her as "rank hypocrisy".. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:51Published 2 days ago

Pence hits campaign trail amid WH virus outbreak Vice President Mike Pence campaigned on Sunday despite a COVID-19 outbreak among his aides and President Donald Trump claimed progress as the United States set records for daily infections, prompting.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:28Published 2 days ago

Senate one step away from Barrett confirmation [NFA] The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate on Sunday moved closer toward a final confirmation vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Amy Coney Barrett, on Monday, just over a week.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:40Published 2 days ago

Trailing Biden, Trump ramps up rallies [NFA] U.S. President Donald Trump is taking his campaign on the offense, holding a rally in New Hampshire on Sunday despite polls showing the state leaning significantly toward Democratic candidate Joe.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:08Published 2 days ago

Biden, Trump show opposing views as COVID-19 surges [NFA] President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden gave starkly contrasting messages on Saturday about the coronavirus pandemic, taking their campaigns for the White House on the road as.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 02:25Published 3 days ago

Alyssa Milano and Sophie Turner react to final U.S. presidential debate Alyssa Milano and Sophie Turner led the celebrity reactions to the final U.S. presidential debate between incumbent leader Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 00:49Published 4 days ago

Last debate over, candidates enter final sprint [NFA] In the final sprint to Election Day, President Donald Trump doubled down on his attempt to win over the senior vote in Florida on Friday, while Democratic nominee Joe Biden vowed to kill the.. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:34Published 4 days ago

Half million COVID-19 deaths possible by February -study [NFA] The COVID-19 death toll could reach a half million in the United States by February unless nearly all Americans wear face masks, researchers with the University of Washington's Institute for.. Credit: Reuters - Politics Duration: 01:52Published 4 days ago

Trump and Biden Face Off in Final Debate President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden met in Nashville for the debate, moderated by Kristen Welker of NBC News. Credit: Cover Video STUDIO Duration: 01:48Published 5 days ago

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President Trump Suggests RBG's Dying Wish Made Up by Democrats President Trump's suggesting Ruth Bader Ginsburg's dying wish to not be replaced until after the election isn't real, but rather a political ploy whipped up by Democrats. Trump made a routine pit stop.. TMZ.com - Published on September 21, 2020

Joe Biden, Vice President Pence Together at 9/11 Memorial in NYC Joe Biden and Vice President Mike Pence put their differences aside and shared a moment of unity at the solemn ceremony in New York City to mark the 19th anniversary of 9/11. The Democratic.. TMZ.com - Published on September 11, 2020
Joe Biden Meets with Jacob Blake's Family in Kenosha, Wisconsin Joe Biden spent over an hour face-to-face with Jacob Blake's family ... and even spoke with Jacob by phone from his hospital bed. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump said the Democratic Presidential.. TMZ.com - Published on September 3, 2020
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Democratic Party (United States)

Major political party in the United States

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