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DNC drops plans for a midterm convention, citing costs, and sets early parameters for 2028 gathering
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The Democratic National Committee has decided not to move forward with a planned midterm convention, as party leaders argue resources are better spent on campaign work. The committee also set Aug. 7-10, 2028, for its next presidential nominating convention and identified five cities that could host.
South Korea's National Assembly passed a prosecution reform bill led by the ruling Democratic Party, establishing the legal basis for a new serious crime investigation agency to launch in October. The approval followed the end of a 24-hour filibuster by the main opposition People Power Party, whose lawmakers boycotted the vote.
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The Democratic National Committee faces accusations of suppressing an internal report that links Kamala Harris's 2024 election defeat to her Gaza policy. Critics demand its release, arguing it confirms voter discontent with Democratic support for Israel. Veteran party member James Zogby says the findings are already evident from polls and election trends.
The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is electing a new floor leader on January 11 following Rep. Kim Byung-kee's December resignation amid misconduct allegations, while party leaders demand he voluntarily leave the party. Four lawmakers are vying for the role amid ongoing investigations.
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Following his surprise White House meeting with President Trump last fall, democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani was inaugurated as New York City mayor on January 1, 2026. His win in the Democratic primary on a platform of free child care, free buses, and rent freezes has prompted national scrutiny. Democratic strategist Joel Payne assesses the implications for the party's future in an NPR interview.
President Donald Trump sharply criticized Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Tuesday, declaring him 'mentally gone' and suggesting his political career is over. Trump linked Schumer's struggles to pressure from the far-left wing of the Democratic Party. The remarks came amid discussions of party leadership shifts involving figures like New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson sharply rebuked Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez following her criticisms of him during a CNN town hall on the government shutdown. Ocasio-Cortez accused Johnson of punishing Americans and demanded concessions from President Donald Trump on healthcare and other issues. Johnson called her comments comical yet dangerous, labeling her and Senator Bernie Sanders as leaders of a Marxist shift in the Democratic Party.
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