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NYGOP: Jeffries, Schumer Must Condemn Lander's Anti-Semitic Hire
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York Republican Party issued the following news:
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NYGOP: Jeffries, Schumer Must Condemn Lander's Anti-Semitic Hire
November 12, 2026
ALBANY -- The NYGOP released the following statement following reports of Congressman-elect Brad Lander's hire of an anti-Semitic, self-described Communist as his Director of Communications:
"Brad Lander has an ugly habit of engaging with and elevating the most radical anti-Semites in his own party. Just when you think he can't go any lower, he finds a way: he has now hired an openly Communist senior staff member who
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ALBANY, New York, Nov. 14 -- The New York Republican Party issued the following news:
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NYGOP: Jeffries, Schumer Must Condemn Lander's Anti-Semitic Hire
November 12, 2026
ALBANY -- The NYGOP released the following statement following reports of Congressman-elect Brad Lander's hire of an anti-Semitic, self-described Communist as his Director of Communications:
"Brad Lander has an ugly habit of engaging with and elevating the most radical anti-Semites in his own party. Just when you think he can't go any lower, he finds a way: he has now hired an openly Communist senior staff member whohas claimed that Israel has no right to exist, believes in globalizing the intifada, and stated that 'wealthy Jews...make me sick.'
"Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer must immediately condemn Lander for this hire. Will any New York Democrats take a stand for decency and the safety of Jewish New Yorkers?"
-NYGOP Communications Director David Laska
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Original text here: https://nygop.org/nygop-jeffries-schumer-must-condemn-landers-anti-semitic-hire/
DNC: U.S. Loses Measles Elimination Status After Cases Surpass 5,400 Under Trump and RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 13, 2026
BREAKING: U.S. Loses Measles Elimination Status After Cases Surpass 5,400 Under Trump and RFK Jr.
Trump and RFK Jr. have presided over more measles cases since taking office than the previous 30 years combined
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Today, the U.S. officially lost its measles elimination status -- more than 25 years after the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. -- after the Pan American Health Organization determined the U.S. had not sufficiently shown that it can contain the spread of measles.
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 13, 2026
BREAKING: U.S. Loses Measles Elimination Status After Cases Surpass 5,400 Under Trump and RFK Jr.
Trump and RFK Jr. have presided over more measles cases since taking office than the previous 30 years combined
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Today, the U.S. officially lost its measles elimination status -- more than 25 years after the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S. -- after the Pan American Health Organization determined the U.S. had not sufficiently shown that it can contain the spread of measles.The U.S. has already recorded 5,412 confirmed cases in 2026 and 43 new outbreaks this year alone. Nearly 1,400 cases this year were reportedly contracted through outbreaks that started last year.
The PAHO meeting was originally scheduled for April this year, but was postponed until after the midterm elections -- and since its originally scheduled date, more than 3,500 measles cases have been reported in the U.S. Meanwhile, just last week, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Director Erica Schwartz said that the agency would not change its measles response if the U.S. were to lose its elimination status.
In the past month, the CDC reported the two highest weekly case increases in the last 30 years, even as RFK Jr. insists that the Trump administration has "done better in preventing [measles] than any country in the world."
In response, DNC Communications Director Rosemary Boeglin released the following statement:
"Donald Trump, JD Vance, and RFK Jr. are putting American lives at risk as diseases that were once eliminated in this country run rampant and families are left to fend for themselves. As the death toll rises, Trump and RFK Jr. continue to spread dangerous misinformation. Trump and RFK Jr. haven't 'Made America Healthy Again' -- they have intentionally put children at risk of serious illness."
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/breaking-u-s-loses-measles-elimination-status-after-cases-surpass-5400-under-trump-and-rfk-jr/
DNC: Prices Remain Sky-High Under Trump as Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 13, 2026
Prices Remain Sky-High Under Trump as Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
New inflation data today shows that producer inflation in October rose 6.5% compared to last year -- the largest 12-month increase in four years. Earlier this week, another report revealed that consumer prices in October have gone up since last month and are estimated to have increased 4% compared to last year. Groceries, electricity, transportation, rent, and medical services all saw significant
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 13, 2026
Prices Remain Sky-High Under Trump as Working Families Struggle to Make Ends Meet
New inflation data today shows that producer inflation in October rose 6.5% compared to last year -- the largest 12-month increase in four years. Earlier this week, another report revealed that consumer prices in October have gone up since last month and are estimated to have increased 4% compared to last year. Groceries, electricity, transportation, rent, and medical services all saw significantprice increases last month.
Meanwhile, Donald Trump continues to blame voters' outrage about his economy on "bad messaging" and claimed earlier this week that "we have historically good numbers."
In response, DNC Deputy Communications Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:
"It's no wonder voters rebuked Republicans in the midterm elections: Donald Trump and JD Vance's economy is a disaster. Working families continue to skimp on gas and groceries, as prices continue to rise and they are forced to dip into their savings or take on debt just to make ends meet. Day after day, Trump's policies continue to make life unaffordable for everyday Americans, and Trump and Vance refuse to change course. Democrats are prepared to hit the ground running and put an end to Republicans' price-spiking agenda."
Under Trump and JD Vance, Americans have been forced to pay an additional $4,700 on everyday essentials, including $310 for groceries and $915 on housing. Americans have shelled out an additional $150 billion on gas and diesel alone since Trump and Vance started their war with Iran, and the average price of gas has been above $4 per gallon for more days than any year on record.
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/new-prices-remain-sky-high-under-trump-as-working-families-struggle-to-make-ends-meet/
DNC: In the States - Democrats' Blue Wave Continues to Sweep Across the Nation As Republicans Refuse to Cope With Their Unpopular and Costly Agenda
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 13, 2026
IN THE STATES: Democrats' Blue Wave Continues to Sweep Across the Nation As Republicans Refuse to Cope With Their Unpopular and Costly Agenda
Just over a week ago, Democrats secured historic victories up and down the ballot across blue, red, and purple districts. As more races are officially called, Democrats continue to make history -- flipping seats in Congress and statewide races from red to blue as voters place their faith in Democrats' agenda to lower costs, expand access
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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November 13, 2026
IN THE STATES: Democrats' Blue Wave Continues to Sweep Across the Nation As Republicans Refuse to Cope With Their Unpopular and Costly Agenda
Just over a week ago, Democrats secured historic victories up and down the ballot across blue, red, and purple districts. As more races are officially called, Democrats continue to make history -- flipping seats in Congress and statewide races from red to blue as voters place their faith in Democrats' agenda to lower costs, expand accessto healthcare, and make life more affordable.
From coast to coast, the blue tsunami sweeping across the country is a resounding wake-up call for Donald Trump and Republicans that Americans are fed up with their price-spiking, corrupt agenda. Voters have made their message clear -- and newly elected Democrats are ready to hit the ground running to pass policies that prioritize working Americans.
* In Colorado: Colorado Newsline: Democrat Eileen Laubacher unseats Rep. Lauren Boebert in Colorado's 4th District
* In Kansas: NBC News: Democrat Cindy Holscher defeats Republican Ty Masterson in Kansas governor's race
* In Mississippi: Associated Press: Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction
Meanwhile, Trump and Republicans continue to cling to their out-of-touch, unaffordable, and unpopular agenda, even after voters delivered a humiliating rejection of it. In fact, Republicans are doubling down on their reckless policies that only sow chaos and enrich the top 1% while working families are left with no choice but to dip further into their savings or take on debt to survive another day in Trump's unaffordable America. As if matters couldn't get worse, the Trump administration is also continuing its assault on Americans' food assistance by taking another sledgehammer to SNAP, leaving millions of Americans without the lifeline program they need to put meals on the table.
As Trump continues to turn a blind eye to the struggles of Americans, Democrats are ready to fight for working families and build a more affordable America for all.
* In California: NBC 7 San Diego: San Diego families struggle to keep up with housing and grocery costs
* In Connecticut: Hartford Courant: CT families struggle under crushing costs. 'You are always coming up short.'
* In Pennsylvania: Fox 43: Rising premiums force Pennsylvania families to weigh health insurance costs against necessities
* In Texas: 25 News: Waco families worry about grocery costs as proposed SNAP rule could cut millions from benefits
* In Virginia: 13 News Now: Grocery prices continue to climb, leaving Norfolk shoppers feeling the squeeze
* Nationwide: Fox Business: Thanksgiving shoppers face higher turkey prices as family farms struggle with rising costs
* Nationwide: Reuters: Trump administration moves to cut food stamps for 6.3 million people
* Nationwide: New York Times: The Soaring Cost of Diesel Is Bankrupting Small Trucking Companies
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Original text here: https://democrats.org/in-the-states-democrats-blue-wave-continues-to-sweep-across-the-nation-as-republicans-refuse-to-cope-with-their-unpopular-and-costly-agenda/
Idaho Democratic Leaders Call for Crackdown on Voucher Giveaways to Wealthy Families
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 13 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Idaho Democratic Leaders Call for Crackdown on Voucher Giveaways to Wealthy Families
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Today, the Idaho State Tax Commission released long-awaited data exposing how Idaho's $50 million private school voucher program is benefiting higher-income families, not just the struggling families Republicans promised to prioritize. More than half of families awarded tax credits were above the income threshold for priority consideration, and nearly three-quarters of students benefiting from the program had never attended
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BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 13 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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Idaho Democratic Leaders Call for Crackdown on Voucher Giveaways to Wealthy Families
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Today, the Idaho State Tax Commission released long-awaited data exposing how Idaho's $50 million private school voucher program is benefiting higher-income families, not just the struggling families Republicans promised to prioritize. More than half of families awarded tax credits were above the income threshold for priority consideration, and nearly three-quarters of students benefiting from the program had never attendedan Idaho public school.
The findings come after months of the Tax Commission denying requests from journalists, Democratic lawmakers, and the public for basic information about who was receiving the subsidies. The numbers weren't released until ten days after the election, leaving Idahoans unable to weigh these findings before casting their ballots.
In response, House Democratic Leader Ilana Rubel and Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Janie Ward-Engelking released the following statements:
House Democratic Leader Ilana Rubel:
"Idahoans were sold a lie about this voucher scheme. We were told this program would help low-income children leave public schools for supposedly better-performing private schools. Instead, more than half of the families awarded tax credits are above the income threshold Republicans promised to prioritize, and nearly three-quarters of students have never attended an Idaho public school. There's no academic performance data showing these private schools are delivering a decent education, much less a better one. We're handing out millions in taxpayer subsidies without requiring proof that children are even learning. It's disappointing that taxpayers had to fight for months to get these facts, only to have them released after the election. Voters deserved this information before casting their ballots. We should repeal this program or, at the very least, end subsidies for higher-income families."
Senate Democratic Caucus Chair Janie Ward-Engelking:
"It's hard enough for working parents to make ends meet without being asked to subsidize private school tuition for families who are better off than they are. I want someone to explain to a rural parent why their child's school can't afford another teacher, but the state can afford to help a well-off family pay private school tuition. That's a pretty lousy deal for rural Idaho. Working families are helping pay for private school subsidies while the public schools their own children attend struggle for resources. If we have $50 million for education, it ought to help the kids who need it, not families who can already afford to send their children wherever they want."
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Original text here: https://idahodems.org/idaho-democratic-leaders-call-for-crackdown-on-voucher-giveaways-to-wealthy-families/
DCCC Statement on the Official County Ballot Certification in NC-05
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on the Official County Ballot Certification in NC-05
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DCCC spokesperson Madison Andrus released the following statement after today's completed official county ballot certification in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District:
"This race is over. The people of North Carolina's 5th Congressional District have chosen Chuck Hubbard as their next representative. Every legal vote has now been counted and no recount or attempts to throw out legal ballots will change the
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on the Official County Ballot Certification in NC-05
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DCCC spokesperson Madison Andrus released the following statement after today's completed official county ballot certification in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District:
"This race is over. The people of North Carolina's 5th Congressional District have chosen Chuck Hubbard as their next representative. Every legal vote has now been counted and no recount or attempts to throw out legal ballots will change thefact that there is no path for Virginia Foxx. Any further attempt to drag out this loss only hurts the people of this district as it prevents Congressman-elect Hubbard from fully onboarding as NC-05's new representative so he can hit the ground running to serve his constituents.
It is time for Virginia Foxx to concede."
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Original text here: https://dccc.org/dccc-statement-on-the-official-county-ballot-certification-in-nc-05/
A Message from the Chair: What We Owe the Idaho Women Who Shared Their Stories
BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 13 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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A Message from the Chair: What We Owe the Idaho Women Who Shared Their Stories
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Medical privacy is an American value. That's why we have strong laws to protect it.
Since Idaho's extreme abortion ban took effect, courageous women and families have given up that privacy to share what this law has cost them. They spoke out in court for health exceptions. They pleaded with the Republican supermajority to amend the law. This year, they told voters their stories to pass Proposition 1.
In doing so, they opened
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BOISE, Idaho, Nov. 13 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news:
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A Message from the Chair: What We Owe the Idaho Women Who Shared Their Stories
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Medical privacy is an American value. That's why we have strong laws to protect it.
Since Idaho's extreme abortion ban took effect, courageous women and families have given up that privacy to share what this law has cost them. They spoke out in court for health exceptions. They pleaded with the Republican supermajority to amend the law. This year, they told voters their stories to pass Proposition 1.
In doing so, they openedthemselves up to the sad standard of online discourse: judgment, rude comments, and harassment. They knew the risks and acted anyway, hoping to make pregnancy safer for the next woman, for our daughters, and for our granddaughters.
Women recounted being airlifted out of state, on their own dime, because pregnancy emergencies threatened their health and fertility. Their doctors risked prison time for providing appropriate care.
Would-be parents described the heartbreak of learning their pregnancy wouldn't result in a baby who could survive outside the womb. Ending the pregnancy to avoid health risks meant paying for out-of-state travel, leaving their support networks, and facing shame for seeking care that's illegal in Idaho.
Sadly, Proposition 1 failed on Election Day after misleading attacks. The measure would have restored the fetal viability standard that governed abortion care for decades, with protections for medical emergencies afterward. Rare abortions later in pregnancy involve devastating complications, including fetal anomalies incompatible with survival. These are gut-wrenching situations.
We owe women harmed by Idaho's extreme abortion ban a solution that protects their health and brings OB-GYN doctors back to Idaho. They deserve empathy and action from the Republican supermajority responsible for these problems.
That supermajority has had four years to fix this. Instead, GOP lawmakers have refused to even hold a hearing on health exceptions. When a federal judge ruled an Idaho doctor could provide care to prevent serious harm to patients, Attorney General Raul Labrador appealed. That protection is now on hold.
While ignoring women, GOP lawmakers give their full attention to anti-abortion hardliner David Ripley. Ripley controls political endorsements and campaign contributions, prompting Republican politicians to fall in line. Ripley's daughter came forward during the Prop 1 campaign to describe the domestic abuse she witnessed from him and his failure to support her as a child. She, too, knew the personal cost of speaking out and did it anyway.
Instead of answering to a radical activist who designed the extreme abortion ban and lacks moral character, lawmakers should answer to the families whose lives have been upended and the doctors pleading for change.
For our part, Idaho Democrats will keep working to elect leaders who will restore our reproductive freedoms and get politicians out of the exam room entirely.
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Original text here: https://idahodems.org/a-message-from-the-chair-what-we-owe-the-idaho-women-who-shared-their-stories/
