Daily Kos

The 2026 Senate midterms should be Republicans’ to lose. With a favorable map, a three-seat majority, and Vice President JD Vance as the tie-breaker, Democrats would need to net four seats to flip the chamber—an undeniably steep climb. The challenge is obvious: Democrats must defend an open seat in Michigan and a toss-up seat in Georgia while also trying to unseat at least three Republicans, whic…

Worldwide movie star George Clooney is saying au revoir to his life in the United States. France announced last week through the Journal Officiel, where French government decrees are published, that Clooney and his family were granted citizenship in the European country. Clooney, his wife, and their 8-year-old twins have all been welcomed into le club . The Oscar-winning A-lister’s move was large…

A newly unsealed order in the criminal case against Kilmar Abrego Garcia reveals that high-level Justice Department officials pushed for his indictment, calling it a “top priority,” only after he was mistakenly deported and then ordered returned to the United States. Abrego Garcia has pleaded not guilty in federal court in Tennessee to charges of human smuggling . He is seeking to have the case d…

President Donald Trump has repeatedly promoted conspiracies and smears posted online by a parody account that encourages followers to rate press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s butt. The account, @WHLeavitt, pretends to be Leavitt asking followers to share their thoughts. “What do you think of my backside? Watch the video—it’s featured in the final 3 seconds,” one post said, alongside a video of Lea…

By Ariana Figueroa for Stateline Since Inauguration Day, more than 1.5 million immigrants have either lost or will lose their temporary legal status, including their work authorizations and deportation protections, due to President Donald Trump’s aggressive revocation of legal immigration. It’s the most rapid loss in legal status for immigrants in recent United States history, experts in immigrat…

The Trump administration is lashing out at performers who have chosen to cancel performances at the Kennedy Center following Donald Trump’s recent decision to deface the cultural institution with his name. In mid-December, Trump added his name to the center—in violation of federal law. A change to the building’s name can only occur via an act of Congress. On Monday, the jazz ensemble The Cookers …

President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. has “hit” a dock facility along a shore as he wages a pressure campaign on Venezuela , but the U.S. offered few details. Trump initially seemed to confirm a strike in what appeared to be an impromptu radio interview Friday, and when questioned Monday by reporters about “an explosion in Venezuela,” he said the U.S. struck a facility where boats ac…

They're ready to embark on 2026. Three more dog breeds joined the American Kennel Club's roster of recognized breeds on Tuesday, making them eligible for many U.S. dog shows and likely increasing their visibility to the pet-loving public. One of the newcomers is a terrier named for a U.S. president. Another is a toy dog from Cold War-era Russia. The third is a centuries-old French hunting hound. …

Take a look back at our best conversations with—and about—some important newsmakers in 2025. Ex-NFL star Chris Kluwe: 'No kings, no tyrants—not now, not ever' Feb. 21 | By Alix Breeden Chris Kluwe managed to do the impossible: make the entire nation interested in what was happening at a city council meeting . Ex-NFL star Chris Kluwe warns about social media's sway on young men Feb. 24 | By Alix B…