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Sunday, February 15, 2026
TopicDemocrats

Topic: Democrats

Zohran Mamdani and Abigail Spanberger’s victory shows Democrats’ internal battle

The stage is set for the Democrats’ internal reckoning as the Republican Party, led by Trump, processes its losses and turns its eyes toward the midterms next year.

Will Mumbai start looking for its Mamdani now? The city is as unaffordable as New York

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will face hurdles. And Democrats cannot mistake one city’s victory for a national mandate.

Pew survey says Americans are frustrated with both Republicans and Democrats

Trust in the ethical conduct of government is low with only 39% holding the view that the GOP governs ethically and honestly. Democrats performed only marginally better at 42%.

Labelled ‘communist lunatic’ by Trump, New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is an outlier

Mamdani, who is of Indian heritage & identifies as a Muslim, is making headlines for his strong views & emerging as the Democrat mayor nominee Tuesday, beating former governor Andrew Cuomo.

Trump celebrates aggressive start to term in speech to Congress, draws catcalls from Democrats

The primetime speech capped a second day of market turmoil after he imposed sweeping new tariffs against Mexico, Canada and China.

Role of money in politics, illegal immigration among Americans’ key concerns under Trump 2.0—Pew

Republicans and Democrats are more closely aligned in their views on domestic terrorism: 32 percent of Republicans and 36 percent of Democrats agree that it is a major concern.

5 yrs on, 72% Americans say COVID-19 pandemic widened Left-Right gulf, finds latest Pew survey

Five years on, COVID-19 reshaped US work, tech & faith. 32% still work remotely, while misinformation & political divides persist, impacting public trust & health policies.

‘Samosa Caucus’: Indian-Americans up tally in US House as Republicans hold edge in tight race

Democrat & lawyer Suhas Subramanyam becomes 6th Indian-American to be elected to the lower chamber, joining 5 others who were re-elected. Democrats have already lost control of the Senate.

US Presidential Election 2024: Donald trumps Harris to secure historic 2nd White House term

Trump has won the presidency for a second time, with Harris falling far behind in race to secure 270 electoral college votes as US presidential election 2024 draws to a close.

Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey rally Democrats as VP prospect Walz takes stage on Day-3 of DNC

Throwing his weight behind Harris-Walz ticket, Clinton took aim at Republican nominee for president in his address, saying 'Next time you hear Trump, don't count the lies. Count the I's'.

On Camera

How Nehru defended restrictions on freedom of speech and the press

On 29 May 1951, Jawaharlal Nehru defended adding 'reasonable restrictions' to Article 19, arguing that free speech must be balanced with national security and unity.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Australian amphibian aircraft firm eyes Indian civil & military market, ties up with Apogee Aerospace

Aligning with India's push to promote inter-coastal air connectivity, Apogee has ordered 15 seaplanes in a deal valued at Rs 3,500 crore.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.