Barney Frank, one of first out gay members of US Congress, dies aged 86 Obama hails Frank as a ‘one of a kind’ LGBTQ+ advocate and key architect of ‘sweeping financial reforms’ The Guardian - US · May 20
After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028 Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves. The Economic Times · May 19
MAGA's return to reality TV is bad sign Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and LA mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt are chasing cameras to bypass scrutiny Salon · May 18
Trump attacks Massie as Republican critic describes ‘desperate’ attempts to oust him in primary US president writes ‘vote the bum out’ as congressman faces close race against Trump-endorsed Republican The Guardian - US · May 17
AOC plays coy on White House run as polling has her neck and neck with Kamala and she storms into Shapiro territory IN FOCUS: EXCLUSIVE: She’s gaining ground in the polls, campaigning for down-ballot Democrats and courting the party’s base. Eric Garcia breaks down what comes next for Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez The Independent UK · May 15
The View co-hosts roast ‘tone deaf’ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for filming new reality road trip series as travel costs soar Panelist Ana Navarro said, ‘This entire government is a reality show’ The Independent UK · May 11
‘Brutally out of touch’: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launches a road trip reality show while gas hits $4.50 a gallon Turned out to be a PR disaster. We Got This Covered · May 11
Sean Duffy faces backlash for new family reality show: ‘unfocused and out of touch’ US transportation secretary announces The Great American Road Trip amid transportation crises and rising fuel prices The Guardian - US · May 9
Virginia Democrats file motion asking for stay in map ruling as Trump touts ‘huge win’ for Republicans – as it happened This live blog is now closed. The Guardian - US · May 9
Here’s why the Trump administration is blaming Biden for Spirit Airlines collapsing on its watch Spirit Airlines announced Saturday that it was winding down operations after failing to emerge from bankruptcy The Independent UK · May 4
Trump's Transport Chief Declares Spirit Collapse a Biden-Era Failure as Passengers Scramble for Rebooking Spirit Airlines halts operations, stranding thousands and risking 17,000 jobs. Transport Sec. Sean Duffy blames Biden for blocking a merger that could have saved the carrier. International Business Times UK · May 2
Pete Buttigieg absolutely shreds CNBC host on Iran war and Trump’s broken inflation promises The former transportation secretary said ‘inflation was lower’ when the Biden administration left ‘than it is today’ The Independent UK · Apr 10
Kamala Harris shows interest in 2028 presidential run ‘I am thinking about it’ Though no clear frontrunner has emerged, Harris garnered the most significant attention The Independent UK · Apr 10
Pete Buttigieg on Immigration, Policing, and His Pitch to Libertarians "I think a lot of people who voted for this administration did so believing that they would prioritize the most dangerous" undocumented immigrants, the possible 2028 presidential candidate tells Reason's Nick Gillespie. Reason · Apr 9
The Independent UK · Mar 30 Democrats are already thinking demographics and if a ‘straight, white Christian man’ must be the pick in 2028 Having lost twice to Donald Trump with female candidates for president, Democratic strategists are concerned
Axios · Mar 29 Some Dems' 2028 strategy: a straight, white, Christian man Some top Dems fret that parts of the electorate won't support a woman or non-white man for president.
We Got This Covered · Mar 10 Potential presidential candidate deploys own military service to slam Trump’s ‘War of Choice’ Does he have what it takes to win a presidential election?
We Got This Covered · Feb 25 Buttigieg mocks JD ‘Fraud Czar’ Vance, saying he feels for him if he actually takes his ‘mandate’ seriously Vance has his work cut out for him.
Salon · Feb 25 SOTU exposes Democrats' biggest problem Both inside and outside the House chamber, Democrats showed they still don't know how to effectively counter Trump
Reason · Feb 25 Pete Buttigieg Says DOGE Was a Good Idea The progressive Democrat is a front-runner for the 2028 presidential nomination, but has no vision of a smaller, more efficient government.
Reason · Feb 25 Pete Buttigieg: Federal Agents Are Losing Public Trust Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses immigration enforcement, the role of government, and why federal agencies are losing public trust.
Reason · Jan 28 The Killing of Alex Pretti Is a Reminder That All State Laws Are Backed Up by Violence If enforcing a law isn't worth killing someone over, it probably shouldn't be a law.
Axios · Jan 18 Dems' potential 2028 contenders cautious on trans rights Republicans already are promising to air ads blasting Democrats over the party's support for trans rights in the 2028 campaign.
The Independent UK · Jan 15 At Detroit auto show, spotlight dims for EVs The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging