Democrats to train tens of thousands to monitor polls amid election interference fears Project will prepare volunteers across US to monitor polls, encourage early voting and respond to disinformation The Guardian - US · Sep 14
One in Six Trump Voters Drift Away From Him as RNC Chairman Says Party Must Defy History RNC Chairman Joe Gruters is betting on a Dallas convention and state party training to help Republicans keep control of Congress, but some Republicans remain sceptical of the plan. International Business Times UK · Sep 10
RFK Jr. Raises Eyebrows After Saying 'Interest in Kids' Got Him Trump Admin Job in Viral Clip Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s comments at a school nutrition event sparked online controversy, overshadowing the Trump administration's announcement of new spending to improve school meals across the US. International Business Times UK · Aug 25
Democratic National Committee votes against proposed limitation on ranked-choice voting for delegate allocation The Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted on Aug. 15 to reject a rule proposed by its Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) that would have limited the use of ranked-choice voting for delegate allocation in the 2028 Democratic presidential primary. Ballotpedia · Aug 21
Virginia kicks off our 50 States in 50 Days series Welcome to the Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 21
AG Blanche Still Won't Rule Out ICE at the Polls During Election Day — Why This Matters to Latino Voters Attorney General Todd Blanche still won't rule out ICE at polling places. A court fight and new DHS letters show why Latino voters remain uneasy. Latin Times · Aug 17
Democrats Debate Whether Abolishing ICE Could Hurt at the Polls: 'Get to the Business of Winning Races' Louisiana DNC member Michele Johnson, who proposed abolishing ICE, argued that Democrats risk losing voters' trust by appearing overly cautious. Latin Times · Aug 17
DNC Locks In 2028 Primary Map, Putting States With Latino-Heavy Voters Up Front The DNC finalized its 2028 primary calendar, moving Nevada to second and adding New Mexico for the first time as Democrats court Latino voters. Latin Times · Aug 16
Democrats' early 2028 primary calendar set to prioritize Black and Latino voters, organized labor Beginning in South Carolina, the Democratic Party's 2028 presidential primary calendar spotlights diversity in state representation and key voter segments. With a focus on appealing to Black, Latino, and union constituents, this new approach seeks to mirror the nation's demographics more effectively, ensuring candidates are primed for the rigors of… The Economic Times · Aug 15
Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida Group backs Elijah Manley in primary election in bid to unseat veteran Democrat in newly drawn district The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Weekly Brew: August 7, 2026 Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of August 3 - August 7. Ballotpedia · Aug 7
The Democratic Party's Money Is a Mess: A $2M-in-Debt DNC Asks Vendors to Wait as Trump Holds $400M The DNC's financial deficit and its implications for the midterms. Compare its cash reserves with the Republican Party and the potential impact on election outcomes. International Business Times UK · Aug 6
The Democratic party chair is a handy scapegoat. But the party’s problems are much bigger Much of the criticism of Ken Martin is deserved. But his actions are symptomatic of a party that fails to listen to the grassroots The Guardian - US · Aug 5
Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Aug 4
The Independent UK · Aug 3 Author of controversial 2024 Democratic party review says key chapter was left out of release draft The DNC denies ever receiving the chapter
Ballotpedia · Jul 31 Democratic National Committee announces proposed early states for 2028 Democratic presidential calendar The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced on July 24, 2026, that its Rules and Bylaws Committee (RBC) had voted to select the first six states for the 2028 Democratic presidential nominating calendar. Those states and their proposed primary dates are as follows:
International Business Times UK · Jul 29 Cash-Strapped DNC Fooled by a Fake Ken Martin Email: Nearly $29,000 Vanished A DNC staffer was duped into sending $29,000 to a fraudster posing as the new chairman. Learn about the cybersecurity flaws exposed and the measures being taken to prevent future scams.
International Business Times UK · Jul 28 DNC Staffer Duped Out of $29,000 by Scammer Posing as Chairman Ken Martin Days Into His Tenure A phishing scam led to a £23,200 loss for the DNC, exposing cybersecurity vulnerabilities amid financial strain. The incident underscores the growing threat of cybertheft in political circles.
The Guardian - US · Jul 27 DNC chair faces growing scrutiny amid financial pressure and internal turmoil Fraught time for Ken Martin as new reporting details cashflow problem and divisions over party’s direction
The Independent UK · Jul 27 Broke and broken Democrats are on course to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory this fall ANALYSIS: Just when they seemed poised to take back the House, Democrats are in the red on cash and facing an internal ideological fight, all with less than 100 days until November’s midterm elections, Eric Garcia writes
Salon · Jul 26 DNC chair Ken Martin is under fire The embattled Democratic National Committee leader is undermining the party’s midterm — and 2028 — prospects
The Independent UK · Jul 26 DNC chair threw phone in frustration as strains for Democrats show ahead of midterms, report says Ken Martin threw phone on staffer’s desk, according to The New York Times
The Guardian - US · Jul 24 Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries DNC move aims to better represent views of party’s racially diverse voter base ahead of next presidential cycle
The Guardian - US · Jul 20 House Democrats are finally shifting on Israel. Party leaders must listen More than 100 Democratic lawmakers voted against arms for Israel. They’re listening to the people – their bosses are behind
Fortune · Jul 6 The man who ran Bernie's campaign says Democrats are still making the same mistakes with Democratic Socialists, and they should laud Mamdani's win Tad Devine, Bernie Sanders' top strategist, says the rules of running for office and navigating a presidential candidacy are intentionally complex.