The women reliving January 6 while preparing for Trump's return
Eighteen women in Congress discuss their remaining trauma, their concern about the normalization of violence and their sense of duty to combat efforts to whitewash that day.
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Kamala Harris continues defending democracy
Her role presiding over the certification of the results of the 2024 election is symbolic — and consequential.
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The 119th Congress: Some history makers, but fewer women overall
Democrats are sending a record number of women to the House and Senate, but just two new women lawmakers are Republicans, leading to an overall decline in representation.
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The 19th Explains: How Trump has shaped federal courts and what we can expect next
Trump is poised to appoint more conservative judges in his second term. The 19th spoke with multiple legal experts to find out how that could impact LGBTQ+ and reproductive rights.
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How Trump nominees could make Project 2025 a reality
It starts with Russell Vought, his pick to lead the little-known Office of Management and Budget.
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House investigators find evidence Matt Gaetz paid for sex, frequently used illegal drugs
The House Ethics Committee released a highly anticipated report detailing allegations of impropriety surrounding Gaetz, the former Florida congressman who was Trump’s initial pick for attorney general.
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The 19th Explains: What happens if the government shuts down until the new year?
Congress has until midnight Friday to pass a short-term spending measure to keep the federal government running.
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Democrats look to state legislatures as their anti-Trump ‘firewall’
In an otherwise disappointing election year, Democrats’ wins in state legislatures were a bright spot.
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What it looks like to prepare for a second Trump term
From updating passports and stocking meds to bracing for price hikes, readers of The 19th shared how they are getting ready for Trump to take office.
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330 Moms Demand Action volunteers ran for office and won in 2024
The gun safety group says that one of its big takeaways is that nonpartisan messaging is key to wins, especially in state and local offices.