The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair Saturday as it tries to guide Democrats through Republican Donald Trump’s second presidency.

Democrats got our butts kicked in November. No two ways about it,” Rep. Pat Ryan bluntly admitted on X on Saturday.

Donald Trump’s move to pause trillions of dollars in federal grants and loans awakened widespread Democratic resistance to the new president’s second term that was felt Tuesday on Capitol Hill, in governors’ offices and in the race to helm the party’s national committee.

US president Donald Trump’s start of the second term has received a net positive approval rating (46% approve, 43% disapprove).

In response to recent political moves, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says the Democratic Party has abandoned middle class values.

New York State Senator James Skoufis has picked up a new leadership position in the chamber, after dropping a long-shot bid to lead the national Democratic Party earlier this month.

The 2025 mayoral race is well underway, with lots of candidates lining up — and fundraising — to challenge Mayor Eric Adams. Lots of other races are on the ballot this year, too, including the whole City Council.

As two Midwesterners battle for control of the Democratic National Committee, they are making loud yet unverifiable claims about their levels of support.

The progressive stalwart is running for DNC vice chair to “recreate the organic link between people and the party.”

A program to help New Yorkers file their taxes for free is back. WAMC’s Alexander Babbie reports. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program brings volunteer tax preparers and taxpayers making less than $67,000 annually together. It’s sponsored in the Capital Region by the regional United Way and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany.

Gov. Kathy Hochul has accumulated a campaign fund of nearly $15.5 million, which includes contributions from Delaware North chairman Jeremy Jacobs and several family members.

The Democratic National Committee will elect a new chair on Saturday as the party seeks new leadership to guide Democrats through Donald Trump's second presidency.