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DNC: Trump Dines With Wealthy Donors as Americans Struggle to Get By in His Economy

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:

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Trump Dines With Wealthy Donors as Americans Struggle to Get By in His Economy

New polling shows voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade

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Tonight, Donald Trump will travel to California to give a so-called economic speech to his wealthy donors at his golf club and tout his administration's failed policies that have left working families struggling to make ends meet in his economy.

Under Trump, Americans have spent more ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Trump Dines With Wealthy Donors as Americans Struggle to Get By in His Economy New polling shows voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade - Tonight, Donald Trump will travel to California to give a so-called economic speech to his wealthy donors at his golf club and tout his administration's failed policies that have left working families struggling to make ends meet in his economy. Under Trump, Americans have spent morethan $3,500 extra on goods and services, including $310 more on groceries and $504 more on gas because of Trump's reckless tariffs and his deadly and costly war with Iran.

In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:

"As Donald Trump toasts to his wealthy donors, everyday Americans continue to drown under the weight of sky-high costs on everything from groceries to gas to healthcare. Trump's reckless tariffs and deadly and costly war with Iran have pushed prices up and forced working families to drain their savings to make ends meet -- and Trump doesn't care. Trump is doing what he does best: schmoozing with the ultra-rich while ignoring the struggles of everyday Americans."

Heading into the midterms, Trump's approval rating has sunk to dismal lows, falling even among his core supporters. Seven in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy, and nearly 80% of Americans rate the economy poorly. Meanwhile, nearly 60% of voters believe the economy is getting worse, and nearly 50% say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago. To make matters worse for Trump, nearly two-thirds of Americans believe Republicans are focusing too little on the cost of living, and 56% of Republicans and Republican-leaning independents say Trump has not gone far enough to lower the price of everyday goods.

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Original text here: https://democrats.org/trump-dines-with-wealthy-donors-as-americans-struggle-to-get-by-in-his-economy/

DNC: Breaking - Senate Republicans Advance Todd Blanche's Nomination To Be Attorney General

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:

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BREAKING: Senate Republicans Advance Todd Blanche's Nomination To Be Attorney General

Senate Republicans voted today to advance the nomination of Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to be the next Attorney General of the United States.

As deputy Attorney General and throughout his confirmation process, Blanche proved himself unfit to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official: Blanche referred to himself as Trump's personal lawyer; stood by the administration's ... Show Full Article WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * BREAKING: Senate Republicans Advance Todd Blanche's Nomination To Be Attorney General Senate Republicans voted today to advance the nomination of Donald Trump's former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to be the next Attorney General of the United States. As deputy Attorney General and throughout his confirmation process, Blanche proved himself unfit to serve as the nation's top law enforcement official: Blanche referred to himself as Trump's personal lawyer; stood by the administration'sbotched handling of the Epstein files; and defended Trump's blanket pardon of January 6th rioters.

Republican senators capitulated to Trump after initially expressing skepticism about Blanche and his involvement in Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund for Trump's allies and loyalists. After seeking assurances from Blanche, Republican senators voted for him even though the agreement they reached still grants Trump, his sons, and their businesses broad immunity from past tax audits (worth up to $100 million), and it is unclear if the alleged concessions from Trump and Blanche are even enforceable.

In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:

"Senate Republicans have once again bent the knee to Donald Trump and moved to install his former personal lawyer as the top law enforcement official in the country. Todd Blanche has worked tirelessly to advance Trump's personal and political agenda, shield Trump and his family from legal consequences, and deny justice and accountability for the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes -- and his confirmation process did nothing to prove otherwise. Despite whatever 'assurances' Republicans say they got, Blanche has an established record as a yes-man for Trump who will put the rich and powerful above everyday Americans."

Under Blanche's leadership, the DOJ has covered up Trump's alleged involvement with Jeffrey Epstein and failed to comply with the law requiring the release of all the files -- leaving approximately 2.5 million files hidden from the public. Blanche has dismissed any possibility of renewed investigations into Epstein's crimes, saying earlier this year, "To the extent the Epstein Files was a part of the past year of this Justice Department, it should not be a part of anything going forward." Survivors of Epstein's crimes have denounced Blanche's nomination and called his testimony "beyond insulting."

Blanche also defended Trump's blanket pardon of January 6th rioters convicted of assaulting law enforcement officials, and earlier this year, Blanche personally lobbied Republican senators to approve Trump's taxpayer-funded $1.8 billion slush fund, which would have given payouts to January 6th rioters.

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Original text here: https://democrats.org/breaking-senate-republicans-advance-todd-blanches-nomination-to-be-attorney-general/

DNC Congratulates Tom Perriello on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:

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DNC Congratulates Tom Perriello on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District

The DNC congratulates Tom Perriello on his victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 5th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November.

In response to Tom Perriello's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:

"Tom Perriello is a proven fighter who will do everything it takes to improve the ... Show Full Article

DNC Congratulates Shannon Taylor on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:

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DNC Congratulates Shannon Taylor on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District

The DNC congratulates Shannon Taylor on her victory in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 1st Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November.

In response to Shannon Taylor's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:

"As Henrico County's top prosecutor and a lifelong Virginian, Shannon Taylor has ... Show Full Article

DNC Congratulates Jocelyn Benson on Her Victory in Michigan's Gubernatorial Primary

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:

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DNC Congratulates Jocelyn Benson on Her Victory in Michigan's Gubernatorial Primary

The DNC congratulates Jocelyn Benson on her victory in Michigan's gubernatorial primary. Michiganders backed candidates who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and fighting for working families.

In response to Benson's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:

"Congratulations to Jocelyn Benson on earning ... Show Full Article

DNC Congratulates Jeremy Moss on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 11th Congressional District

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:

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DNC Congratulates Jeremy Moss on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Michigan's 11th Congressional District

The DNC congratulates Jeremy Moss on his victory in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 11th Congressional District. Michiganders across the state are putting their faith in strong Democratic leaders like Moss who will lower costs, protect our healthcare, create good-paying jobs, and stand up for working families.

In response to Jeremy Moss' victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin ... Show Full Article

DNC Congratulates Adam Hamilton on Winning Kansas' Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:

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DNC Congratulates Adam Hamilton on Winning Kansas' Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate

The DNC congratulates Adam Hamilton on winning Kansas' Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Democratic voters throughout the state turned out in support of lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working families.

In response to Adam Hamilton's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:

"As a trusted community leader and the founding pastor of the largest United ... Show Full Article

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