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Statement From DNC Chair Ken Martin on Steny Hoyer's Decision to Retire From Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Steny Hoyer's Decision to Retire from Congress
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement after former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced that his current term in Congress will be his last:
"For nearly 60 years, Steny Hoyer has faithfully advocated for Marylanders with dignity, compassion, and a relentless sense of purpose. His career as an appropriator and longtime member of Democratic leadership is full of achievements
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Steny Hoyer's Decision to Retire from Congress
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement after former House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced that his current term in Congress will be his last:
"For nearly 60 years, Steny Hoyer has faithfully advocated for Marylanders with dignity, compassion, and a relentless sense of purpose. His career as an appropriator and longtime member of Democratic leadership is full of achievementsfor the people of his district, the state of Maryland, and our country. From leading the Americans with Disabilities Act and bringing health care to millions of children, to championing human rights and peace around the world, Congressman Hoyer will be remembered as a giant of Congress, a sharp and effective legislator, and a true public servant. As House Majority Leader, he took on the hard job of finding and building consensus to get results for Americans, even in the toughest times. Generations of newly elected House Democrats relied on Steny's mentorship and advice, and I expect that wisdom to continue guiding legislators for years to come. I join all Democrats in recognizing Congressman Hoyer's storied legacy in Congress and thank him for his dedicated service to our nation."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/statement-from-dnc-chair-ken-martin-on-steny-hoyers-decision-to-retire-from-congress/
NRCC: Gray & Swalwell - Birds of a Feather Fly Open Borders Together
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Gray & Swalwell: Birds of a Feather Fly Open Borders Together
As Eric Swalwell's campaign co-chair, vulnerable Democrat Adam Gray has gone deafeningly silent after Swalwell openly said that crossing the border illegally is not a crime.
Gray is choosing to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a far-left San Francisco liberal who doesn't believe in enforcing the law at the border or supporting our law enforcement officers.
"Vulnerable Democrat Adam Gray won't condemn Eric Swalwell because he's
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news:
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Gray & Swalwell: Birds of a Feather Fly Open Borders Together
As Eric Swalwell's campaign co-chair, vulnerable Democrat Adam Gray has gone deafeningly silent after Swalwell openly said that crossing the border illegally is not a crime.
Gray is choosing to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with a far-left San Francisco liberal who doesn't believe in enforcing the law at the border or supporting our law enforcement officers.
"Vulnerable Democrat Adam Gray won't condemn Eric Swalwell because he'sperfectly fine with open borders, lawlessness, and putting Californians' lives in danger. Gray is proving he's just another out of touch extremist who puts radical ideology ahead of public safety." - NRCC Spokesman Christian Martinez
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Original text here: https://www.nrcc.org/2026/01/09/gray-swalwell-birds-of-a-feather-fly-open-borders-together/
N.C. Democratic Party: "Tillis 2.0" - Whatley's Opponents Drag Him At GOP Candidate Forum
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2026:
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"Tillis 2.0": Whatley's Opponents Drag Him At GOP Candidate Forum
Michael Whatley is catching flak from fellow GOP Senate candidates Michele Morrow and Don Brown, getting dragged for being a DC insider at the Roco Grassroots Candidate Forum that he skipped.
Don Brown slammed Whatley's absence and called him "Tillis 2.0," while Michele Morrow criticized the idea of having a DC insider as North Carolina's next senator, saying she isn't "going up to DC to be a part of DC."
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RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news on Jan. 8, 2026:
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"Tillis 2.0": Whatley's Opponents Drag Him At GOP Candidate Forum
Michael Whatley is catching flak from fellow GOP Senate candidates Michele Morrow and Don Brown, getting dragged for being a DC insider at the Roco Grassroots Candidate Forum that he skipped.
Don Brown slammed Whatley's absence and called him "Tillis 2.0," while Michele Morrow criticized the idea of having a DC insider as North Carolina's next senator, saying she isn't "going up to DC to be a part of DC."This comes as a new op-ed in the Greensboro News & Record blares the headline "Morrow poses a credible challenge in GOP Senate primary."
"Michael Whatley's primary problems are heating up as his own party criticizes his 'tepid' campaign and drags him for being a DC insider," said Mallory Payne, NCDP senior communications advisor. "Whatley will never be able to run from questions about his background as a Big Oil lobbyist and DC insider who is only out for himself."
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Original text here: https://www.ncdp.org/media/tillis-2-0-whatleys-opponents-drag-him-at-gop-candidate-forum/
Michigan Dems Slam Barrett for Voting Against ACA Credits
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Michigan Dems Slam Barrett for Voting Against ACA Credits
Despite the credits helping hundreds of thousands of Michiganders access health care, Tom Barrett once again chose Trump's reckless agenda over working families
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During yesterday's House vote to expand the Affordable Care Act (ACA) credits, Michigan Republican Congressman Tom Barrett once again betrayed his constituents and voted against the tax credits that help countless Michiganders access affordable health care.
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LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Michigan Dems Slam Barrett for Voting Against ACA Credits
Despite the credits helping hundreds of thousands of Michiganders access health care, Tom Barrett once again chose Trump's reckless agenda over working families
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During yesterday's House vote to expand the Affordable Care Act (ACA) credits, Michigan Republican Congressman Tom Barrett once again betrayed his constituents and voted against the tax credits that help countless Michiganders access affordable health care.In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"After voting to gut Medicaid, Tom Barrett decided to make the Republican health care crisis even worse and vote against the ACA tax credits that help so many Michigan families get health insurance.
"Tom Barrett is an embarrassment to the Michiganders he represents; every time he's had the chance to help them, he's prioritized Donald Trump's agenda over the needs of working families in his district. Michiganders won't forget this betrayal at the ballot box in November."
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WLNS: Tom Barrett among 'no' votes for extending health care subsidies
* The U.S. House passed legislation on Thursday, 230-196, that would extend expired health care subsidies for those who get coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
* A handful of Republicans signed on to a so-called "discharge petition" to force a vote, despite objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.). The bill will head to the Senate, where similar bipartisan pressure is mounting, though the chamber has already rejected the package.
* Democrats say the vote is a victory that validated the risky decision to force a government shutdown in October.
* "I applaud House Democrats and Michigan's Democratic delegation in Congress for taking action today to extend ACA subsidies and lower health care costs for Michigan families," Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel said in a statement. "This is what leadership looks like--putting working families first and fighting to make health care affordable."
* The 17 Republicans who voted to extend health care subsidies joined all Democrats in voting yes. Michigan Republicans, including Rep. Tom Barrett of Charlotte, voted against extending subsidies.
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Original text here: https://michigandems.com/release-michigan-dems-slam-barrett-for-voting-against-aca-credits/
Dem-NPL: Fedorchak, Again, Refuses to Lower North Dakotans' Health Care Costs
FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 10 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Fedorchak, again, refuses to lower North Dakotans' health care costs
Today, House Democrats forced a vote on extending the ACA tax credits for three years. All Democratic and 17 Republican Members of Congress voted to lower health care costs. Rep. Julie Fedorchak voted no.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Communications Director Laura Dronen said, "North Dakotans are canceling their health care coverage because they can't afford it. Julie Fedorchak could have prevented this
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FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 10 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026:
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Fedorchak, again, refuses to lower North Dakotans' health care costs
Today, House Democrats forced a vote on extending the ACA tax credits for three years. All Democratic and 17 Republican Members of Congress voted to lower health care costs. Rep. Julie Fedorchak voted no.
North Dakota Democratic-NPL Communications Director Laura Dronen said, "North Dakotans are canceling their health care coverage because they can't afford it. Julie Fedorchak could have prevented thishealth care crisis back in October, but she and House Republicans refused to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies. This is a matter of life and death for many North Dakotans, but Fedorchak doesn't care. She is completely failing our hard-working small business owners, farmers, and families!"
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Original text here: https://demnpl.com/fedorchak-again-refuses-to-lower-north-dakotans-health-care-costs/
DNC: Donald Trump's Job Market is Faltering - Layoffs Reach Highest Levels Since 2020
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Donald Trump's Job Market is Faltering - Layoffs Reach Highest Levels Since 2020
The jobs report released today shows a weakening job market under Donald Trump, as the economy added just 50,000 jobs in December. Monthly job growth in 2025 averaged 49,000 -- the slowest annual job growth since 2003, when excluding recessions. The manufacturing sector lost 8,000 jobs in November -- the eighth straight month of losses -- bringing total manufacturing job losses under Trump to 63,000.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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Donald Trump's Job Market is Faltering - Layoffs Reach Highest Levels Since 2020
The jobs report released today shows a weakening job market under Donald Trump, as the economy added just 50,000 jobs in December. Monthly job growth in 2025 averaged 49,000 -- the slowest annual job growth since 2003, when excluding recessions. The manufacturing sector lost 8,000 jobs in November -- the eighth straight month of losses -- bringing total manufacturing job losses under Trump to 63,000.Meanwhile, the labor force participation rate has declined.
Earlier this week, the December Challenger report revealed that in 2025, US employers announced 1,206,374 job cuts -- the highest level since 2020, and the seventh highest annual total since 1989. In the fourth quarter, employers announced plans to cut 259,948, the highest fourth-quarter total since 2008.
New data shows Americans are increasingly anxious about Trump's job market, with workers expecting slower wage growth, a higher risk of unemployment, and a rising likelihood of losing their jobs. At the same time, confidence in being able to find new work has fallen to a record low.
In response, DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"Just eleven months of Donald Trump have thrown the job market into chaos. Jobs cuts are skyrocketing, hiring has slowed, and unemployment is still high -- and working families are being squeezed as prices continue to soar. And what is Trump doing about it? He's running a foreign country that taxpayers are forced to bankroll. The message is clear: Trump will always put Americans last."
Job revisions in this month's report were bleak. October payrolls were revised down by 68,000 jobs, from -105,000 to -173,000, while November job growth was revised down by 8,000 jobs, from 64,000 to 56,000.
In addition to manufacturing job losses, the construction industry lost 11,000 jobs and retail trade lost 25,000 jobs this month, while the three-month average of nonfarm payroll growth slipped to negative 22,000 in December.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/new-donald-trumps-job-market-is-faltering-layoffs-reach-highest-levels-since-2020/
DNC Puts Ten States on Notice That Agreement With Trump DOJ Violates Federal Election Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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DNC Puts Ten States on Notice That Agreement with Trump DOJ Violates Federal Election Law
These 10 states are negotiating to hand over unredacted voter files to the Trump DOJ
DNC monitoring potential violations of the NVRA, preparing for action if these states enter agreements requiring violations of federal law
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Today, the DNC sent warning letters to ten states' Board of Elections or Secretary of State offices urging them to reject pressure from the Trump DOJ to hand over sensitive,
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026:
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DNC Puts Ten States on Notice That Agreement with Trump DOJ Violates Federal Election Law
These 10 states are negotiating to hand over unredacted voter files to the Trump DOJ
DNC monitoring potential violations of the NVRA, preparing for action if these states enter agreements requiring violations of federal law
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Today, the DNC sent warning letters to ten states' Board of Elections or Secretary of State offices urging them to reject pressure from the Trump DOJ to hand over sensitive,unredacted voter files. The letters outline how the agreement these states are threatening to enter into with the Trump DOJ violates federal election law, specifically the National Voter Registration Act, and how the DNC is prepared to take steps necessary to protect the rights of voters.
The list of states can be viewed below:
* Alabama
* Mississippi
* Missouri
* Montana
* Nebraska
* South Carolina
* South Dakota
* Tennessee
* Texas
* Utah
In a December court hearing, the DOJ indicated that these 10 states were negotiating an agreement with the Trump administration that includes handing over sensitive voter file information to the DOJ, including driver's license numbers, partial Social Security numbers, dates of birth, party affiliation, and even voter participation history. The agreement commits these states to violate federal protections that ensure eligible voters are not mistakenly purged from voter rolls.
In the letters, the DNC makes clear that Democrats stand ready to protect voters across the country and fight back against any violations of federal election law.
DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement:
"As part of their big government power grab, Donald Trump and Pam Bondi want to force states to hand over their voter files so that the Trump administration can create a national database with sensitive personal information like driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, and party affiliation, opening the door to privacy concerns and further political retribution. The DNC won't stand idly by as the Trump DOJ tries to get access to voters' sensitive information and put eligible voters at risk of being wrongfully purged from voter rolls, which is why we are calling on Secretaries of State and election officials across the country to stand up for voters and reject the Trump administration's illegal agreement. To be clear: Democrats stand ready to fight back and defend voters, and we're prepared to use the tools at our disposal to do so."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/news/dnc-puts-ten-states-on-notice-that-agreement-with-trump-doj-violates-federal-election-law/
