The Latest Breaking News from the Democratic Party

Top Texas Official Switches to Republican Party Citing 'Radicalization of National Democrats'

The move has been condemned by state Democrats as prominent Republicans welcome his decision.

Latin Times · Dec 10, 2024

Webb County’s top elected official switches to Republican Party

Tano Tijerina was elected as a Democrat to lead Webb County, which includes Laredo. It is among many border counties that Trump won in November.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2024

Florida Lawmaker Switches to Republican Party After Winning Election as a Democrat: 'I'm Tired of Being the Party of Protesting'

In a surprising political shift, Florida Representative Susan Valdes announced her decision to leave the Democratic Party and join the Republican Conference.

Latin Times · Dec 9, 2024

Who takes over if South Korea’s President Yoon is removed?

If Yoon gets impeached or steps down after martial law saga, PM Han Duck-soo will step in as interim president.

Al Jazeera · Dec 5, 2024

South Korean MP describes scaling walls of parliament to vote down martial law

INTERVIEW: Opposition MP Jiho Cha speaks to Stuti Mishra in Seoul about a night that has shaken the world’s view of South Korea’s supposedly stable democracy

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

Thursday briefing: What the martial law attempt means for South Korea’s future

In today’s newsletter: Yoon Suk Yeol’s declaration – and subsequent lifting – of martial law has sent South Korea into political chaos, and left their president facing impeachment

The Guardian - UK · Dec 5, 2024

Lawmakers Report Impeachment Motion Against President Yoon Suk Yeol

Lawmakers report impeachment motion against President Yoon Suk Yeol at National Assembly, emphasizing constitution and public interests.

Top News · Dec 4, 2024

South Korea’s opposition parties move to impeach president over sudden declaration of martial law

South Korea’s opposition parties moved to impeach the president over the shocking and short-lived declaration of martial law that drew heavily armed troops to encircle parliament

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

South Korea’s president faces impeachment over martial law chaos as defence minister offers to resign

The vote to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol could take place as soon as Friday following the shock bid to impose martial law

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

South Korea’s long history of martial law – and impeachments

Calls to impeach President Yoon grow after he was forced to reverse his decision to impose martial law in South Korea.

Al Jazeera · Dec 4, 2024