Democrats

Minneapolis’s ABC affiliate reports: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz confirmed Rep. Melissa Hortman and her spouse were shot and killed in their home in Brooklyn Park. Sen. John Hoffman and his wife were also shot multiple times in their home, Walz said. Hoffman and his wife were hospitalized and remain alive at this time. Walz called the shootings a targeted attack. …

ABC News reports: Two state lawmakers were shot in an apparent “targeted” incident on Saturday, officials said. Their conditions are grave. A source familiar with the matter tells ABC News that two of those shot are state Sen. John Hoffman of Champlin and state Rep. Melissa Hortman of Brooklyn Park. Both were shot at their homes, and authorities believe the …

Courthouse News reports: A federal judge seemed to agree with many of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s arguments on Thursday as he weighed whether to block President Donald Trump from further “federalizing” the state’s National Guard after troops were ordered into Los Angeles during protests over ICE immigration raids. “We’re talking about the president exercising his authority. And the president is, …

Axios reports: Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) was physically removed on Thursday from a Los Angeles press conference held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. “I am Senator Alex Padilla,” Padilla said in the video. He was then grabbed by multiple men and shoved out of the room. Noem subsequently said she would contact Padilla and “try to have a conversation,” …

The Washington Post reports: David Hogg will step down from his role as Democratic National Committee vice chair, capping months of party infighting and turmoil centering on the Gen Z activist’s pledge to involve himself in primaries and back challengers against some incumbents. Hogg said Wednesday that he will not to run to retain his position, following the conclusion of …

The Associated Press reports: Representative Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday won the Democratic Party’s nomination to run for governor of New Jersey, capping a hard-fought primary that featured a large field of prominent and well-funded candidates. With about 90 percent of the estimated vote reported, Ms. Sherrill, a former U.S. Navy helicopter pilot who represents New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, was …

The Los Angeles Times reports: Gov. Gavin Newsom on Tuesday night accused President Trump of intentionally fanning the flames of the Los Angeles protests and “pulling a military dragnet across” the city endangering peaceful protesters and targeting hardworking immigrant families. The Democratic governor’s comments were a forceful rebuke to the president’s claims that deploying the California National Guard and U.S. …

NOTUS reports: Rep. Ted Lieu is co-chairing the Democratic Veterans Caucus with Reps. Pat Ryan and Chris Deluzio. As vice chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Lieu’s involvement also brings strong support from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the group said. There are already a few congressional military veteran caucuses, like the For Country Caucus, that are bipartisan, as well …

Just in via press release: DGA Chair Governor Laura Kelly [photo], DGA Vice Chair Governor Andy Beshear, Governor Tony Evers, Governor Bob Ferguson, Governor Josh Green, Governor Maura Healey, Governor Katie Hobbs, Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Tina Kotek, Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, Governor Dan McKee, Governor Matt Meyer, Governor Janet Mills, Governor Wes Moore, Governor Phil Murphy, …

Axios reports: The Democratic National Committee is launching its first-ever live, daily show on YouTube, Axios has learned. The party has been reeling since its losses in the 2024 elections, but it’s counting on growing discontent with President Trump to help fuel interest in the show. Party officials say the show, which will be called the “Daily Blueprint” and kicks …

“He’s a tough guy. Why doesn’t he do that? He knows where to find me. But you know what? Let your hands off 4-year-old girls that are trying to get educated. Let your hands off these poor people. They’re just trying to live their lives, man. Trying to live their lives, paying their taxes. Been here for 10 years. The …

Los Angeles’s ABC affiliate reports: Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for the Trump administration to rescind its order deploying National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid ongoing protests over federal immigration enforcement. In a post on social media, Newsom described the deployment as “unlawful.” “We didn’t have a problem until Trump got involved,” the governor wrote. “This is a …

Seattle’s Fox affiliate reports: As dozens gathered to raise an LGBTQ+ pride flag at the state capitol Wednesday afternoon, leaders and community members said celebrations need to be matched with action in light of continued challenges. Members of the Washington State LGBTQ Commission were joined by Gov. Bob Ferguson, state supreme court justices and other community members in the annual …

The Associated Press reports: A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida, and that he’s running as a Democrat. David Jolly formally announced his bid Thursday, becoming the latest party convert hoping to wrest back control of what had been the country’s premier swing …

The New York Times reports: Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, New York City’s most prominent progressive leader, endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for mayor on Thursday, throwing her clout behind an upstart socialist who has galvanized young voters. The endorsement, shared in an interview with The New York Times, represented perhaps the most significant attempt yet to push fractured progressives toward a single …

The Hill reports: The Iowa political director of former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s 2020 presidential campaign Julie Stauch announced Tuesday she is running for Iowa governor. The launch sets up a Democratic primary contest between Stauch and Iowa State Auditor Rob Sand, who launched his bid last month. Stauch made the announcement on her campaign website, where she also posted …

Island News reports: For the first time, Pride flags will be flown at the Hawaii State Capitol throughout June, as Governor Josh Green, M.D., has declared it Pride Month. “In Hawaii, aloha is more than a word, it’s a value that guides how we treat one another, with love, respect and dignity. Flying the Pride flag at our state Capitol …

The Associated Press reports: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka sued Tuesday over his arrest on a trespassing charge, which was later dropped. Barak, who leads New Jersey’s biggest city, is a candidate in a crowded primary field for the Democratic nomination for governor next Tuesday. The lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba coincided with the day early …

The New York Times reports: Andrew M. Cuomo said on Monday that he regretted his decision to resign as governor of New York in 2021 in the face of sexual harassment allegations, suggesting that he and perhaps the state would have been better off had he stayed in office. “If I had to do it again, I wouldn’t have resigned,” …

The New York Times reports: When Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York chose Antonio Delgado to be her lieutenant governor in 2022, she had nothing but the highest praise for her new No. 2. She said Mr. Delgado, then a rising Black political star who represented a competitive House district, was a “battle-tested campaigner.” She praised his work ethic and …