New Hampshire AG Accuses DNC of Violating Voter Suppression Law
2024 Elections
New Hampshire AG Accuses DNC of Violating Voter Suppression Law
2024-01-08 20:38:57
by Dan McCue

CONCORD, N.H. — New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued a cease-and-desist order to the Democratic National Committee on Monday, accusing the party of engaging in voter suppression. Formella’s action is the latest salvo in an ongoing row between the... Read More

Biden Urges Democrats to Dramatically Alter Early Primary Calendar
Political News
Biden Urges Democrats to Dramatically Alter Early Primary Calendar
2022-12-02 14:40:19
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has asked the leaders of the Democratic National Committee to dispense with decades of tradition and make South Carolina the nation’s first primary state. The proposal, which was sent in a letter to party officials... Read More

Optimism Over Potential Senate Gains Buoys DNC Summer Meeting
Political News
Optimism Over Potential Senate Gains Buoys DNC Summer Meeting
2022-09-11 15:12:07
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Okay, so a gathering of the Democratic National Committee is a bit like a rancorous family coming together for Thanksgiving dinner — there are differences over particulars, little asides that cause one after the fact to say, “Wait,... Read More

Momentum Building Among Democrats Against Manchin Permitting Reform Bill
Political News
Momentum Building Among Democrats Against Manchin Permitting Reform Bill
2022-09-09 21:05:55
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — From Capitol Hill to the National Harbor in Maryland, momentum appeared to be building Friday against permitting reform legislation supported by Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., being included in a bill funding the government. A vote on the bill,... Read More

Vendor’s Delay in Depositing Contributions Has DNC Seeking FEC Advice
Campaign Finance
Vendor’s Delay in Depositing Contributions Has DNC Seeking FEC Advice
2022-07-08 17:02:20
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Trouble with a longtime “caging” vendor has the Democratic National Committee and its senatorial campaign arm asking the Federal Election Commission whether they can retain and use contributions deposited after the 10-day deadline mandated by agency regulation. In... Read More

Capitol Police Arrest California Man with Bayonet and Machete Near DNC
Law Enforcement
Capitol Police Arrest California Man with Bayonet and Machete Near DNC
2021-09-13 15:28:49
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON -- A 44-year-old California man was arrested early Monday morning near the Democratic National Committee headquarters after U.S. Capitol Police discovered he had multiple knives and a machete in his truck. “This is good police work plain and simple,”... Read More

FBI Says RNC, DNC Pipe Bombs Placed Night Before Capitol Riot
Law Enforcement
FBI Says RNC, DNC Pipe Bombs Placed Night Before Capitol Riot
2021-01-29 20:27:50
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Investigators now believe that pipe bombs left at the offices of the Republican and Democratic national committees earlier this month were actually placed at both locations the night before thousands of Pro-Trump rioters stormed the U.S. Capitol. According... Read More

FBI, ATF Increase Reward Leading to Arrest of Capitol Hill Pipe Bomb Suspect
Crime
FBI, ATF Increase Reward Leading to Arrest of Capitol Hill Pipe Bomb Suspect
2021-01-21 20:24:12
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms have increased the reward for information that could help identify a suspect who placed pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican National Committee offices Jan.... Read More

Biden Names South Carolina’s Jaime Harrison as His Pick for DNC Chair
In The News
Biden Names South Carolina's Jaime Harrison as His Pick for DNC Chair
2021-01-15 15:35:20
by Dan McCue

WILMINGTON, Del. - President-elect Joe Biden on Thursday evening named Jaime Harrison, a former South Carolina Democratic Party chair and 2020 Senate candidate, as his pick for the next chair of the Democratic National Committee. Harrison, a one time aide... Read More

FBI Offers $50K Reward for Information On Pipe Bombs Found Outside RNC, DNC
Crime
FBI Offers $50K Reward for Information On Pipe Bombs Found Outside RNC, DNC
2021-01-08 17:32:16
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The FBI's Washington field office is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for placing suspected pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters Wednesday afternoon. According... Read More

DNC Chair Calls for Recanvassing of Iowa Caucus Results
2020 Elections
DNC Chair Calls for Recanvassing of Iowa Caucus Results
2020-02-06 18:48:31
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez on Thursday called for a recanvass in Iowa following a glitch in a computer app that has delayed the release of complete results from the state’s Democratic caucuses earlier this week. “Enough... Read More

DNC Overhauls Debate Requirements, Opening Door for Bloomberg
2020 Elections
DNC Overhauls Debate Requirements, Opening Door for Bloomberg
2020-01-31 21:29:56
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The Democratic National Committee on Friday eliminated a qualifying fundraising requirement for a February debate in Las Vegas, potentially paving  the way for Michael Bloomberg to appear on the debate stage for the first time. The debate is... Read More

Many Attending DNC Convention in Milwaukee Slated to Room in Illinois
Many Attending DNC Convention in Milwaukee Slated to Room in Illinois
2019-08-23 18:35:51
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - Twenty-six of the 57 delegations attending next summer's Democratic National Convention in Milwaukee will be staying in hotels in Illinois, the head of the convention planning efforts has confirmed. “Illinois has large hotels which lets us house delegations... Read More

Miami to Host First Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
Elections
Miami to Host First Democratic Presidential Primary Debate
2019-03-28 18:10:31
by Dan McCue

The Democratic National Committee announced Thursday that Miami, Florida with be the host city for the first Democratic presidential primary debate. The debate, which is being broadcast by NBC, MSNBC and Telemundo on back-to-back nights, is being held on June... Read More

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