Who is Elissa Slotkin, the senator who's giving Democrats' response to Trump?
Elissa Slotkin, who will deliver the Democrats' response to Trump's address to Congress, is a former CIA agent who served three tours in Iraq before running for Congress.
Slotkin looks to ‘level with’ American people as Democrats try to counter Trump address
Newly elected Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will deliver her party’s response to President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress on Tuesday, as Democrats work to define the party’s future following tough losses last fall.
What to know about Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Democrats’ pick to respond to Trump speech
The freshman senator from a swing state will speak to Americans nationwide as Democrats wrestle with how to push back against the Trump administration’s efforts to shrink the federal government.
Meet Elissa Slotkin, the Unconventional Democrat Rebutting Trump’s Speech
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., at the Senate Armed Services Committee confirmation hearing of Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, on Capitol Hill, Jan. 14, 2025.
Scoop: Some Democrats are plotting to disrupt Trump's speech to Congress
Democratic lawmakers are discussing a litany of options to protest at President Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday, including through outright disruption, a half dozen House Democrats told Axios. Why it matters: Some of these tactics go beyond their leaders' recommendation that members bring guests hurt by Trump and DOGE.
A First-Term Michigan Senator Is Set to Deliver the Democratic Response to Trump's Speech
Freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s first joint congressional address of his second presidency
Democrats, trying to find momentum, home in on shaky economy, DOGE cuts
Democrats see President Donald Trump’s speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday as an opportunity to finally go on ...
'We have become the party of the status quo': Chris Murphy makes his case to lead Democrats forward
The senator from Connecticut has been spending heavily on social media to promote messages standing up to Trump and ...
Democrats seek to subordinate opposition to Trump behind pro-war agenda
The Democratic Party has only one significant conflict with Trump—over continuing the war with Russia in Ukraine.
House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries says he plans to attend Trump's speech: 'dignified Democratic presence'
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he will attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union speech before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday night.
‘The Party Is As Weak As I’ve Ever Seen It.’ Jared Golden’s Tough Message For Democrats
Jared Golden knows a thing or two about how swing voters think of the Democratic Party. First elected to represent Maine's ...
Do Syracuse’s Democratic Party leaders have a race and gender blindspot?
Committee has now endorsed white men for city mayor three straight times over candidates of color but primary voters have ...
Democrats' 'comeback retreat' suggests party to 'embrace patriotism' to win back working-class voters
Members of the Democratic Party attended a retreat held by the center-left group Third Way last month to go over solutions on reaching the working class in 2026.
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Democratic Party Sues Trump Administration
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) sued the Trump administration Friday over its interpretation of executive power. The ...