The Latest Breaking News from Democratic Party

Preckwinkle’s pick slated by Cook County Democratic Party to replace Kim Foxx

Clayton Harris III, a former prosecutor and political aide, joins former Illinois Appellate Court Justice Eileen O’Neill Burke in the March 2024 primary run for state’s attorney.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 15, 2023

Arizona Democrats lose lawsuit looking to block No Labels Party

An Arizona judge has rejected the state Democratic Party’s lawsuit targeting the new No Labels Party, which many Democrats fear will boost former President Donald Trump’s bid to return to the White House

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2023

The Biden administration is seeking billions in additional funding for Ukraine

The funding request for Ukraine could set up a showdown with Congress, where far-right Republicans as well as the left of the Democratic Party are skeptical of additional funding for the conflict.

WEKU · Aug 10, 2023

Custody death: SDPI seeks transparency from police

The Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) district committee has demanded transparency from the police in the light of the alleged custody death that took place at Tanur Police Station

The Hindu · Aug 1, 2023

Ted Cruz’s Claims On Democratic Party’s Involvement With The Ku Klux Klan Supported By Historical Facts

Senator Cruz's statements on Democratic Party's ties to the Ku Klux Klan align with historical evidence.

Zenger · Jul 30, 2023

Former NY State Rep Dov Hikind Leaves Democratic Party, Citing Radicalization And Criticism Of Israel

Hikind switches to Republican Party, expressing disillusionment with Democrats and their stance on Israel.

Zenger · Jul 26, 2023

Democratic party committees lead Republican counterparts in cumulative fundraising

As of June 30, 2023, the end of the most recent party committee campaign finance filing period, the three committees associated with the Democratic Party raised a cumulative $156 million for the 2024 election cycle, while the three committees associated with the Republican Party have raised $134 million.

Ballotpedia · Jul 25, 2023

Michael Toomin, retired Cook County judge known for high-profile cases, fight with Democratic Party, dead at 85

Chicago gang boss Jeff Fort. Chicago Outfit hitman Harry Aleman. Daley nephew Richard J. “R.J.” Vanecko. Actor Jussie Smollett. These were among Toomin’s big cases.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023

Latinos deserve a seat on Illinois Supreme Court

The Latino legal community has built a pipeline of qualified Latinos for the judiciary. The Cook County Democratic Party should do its part and slate a Latino for a seat on state Supreme Court.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

Commentary: An AI Bill of Rights would be unenforceable and may do more harm than good

President Joe Biden put forward a “Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights” that provides five guiding principles for the development and implementation of artificial intelligence. They outline aspirational goals that also align with principles in the Democratic Party platform.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 20, 2023