U.S. Senate Democrats

U.S. Senate Democrats criticized the Department of Education's plan to transfer its special education programs and civil rights enforcement responsibilities to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Justice Department, respectively. Advocates and former officials expressed concerns about the potential negative impact on students with disabilities and civil rights protections.

U.S. Senate Democrats criticized the Department of Education's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, a move part of President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the department. The transfers include moving special education programs to the Department of Health and Human Services and civil rights enforcement to the Justice Department, with Democrats arguing the Education Department is better equipped to handle these responsibilities.

U.S. Senate Democrats criticized the Department of Education's plan to transfer special education programs and civil rights enforcement to other agencies, calling it part of President Donald Trump's efforts to dismantle the department. Critics argue the Health and Human Services and Justice Departments lack expertise to manage these responsibilities, risking harm to students with disabilities and civil rights protections.

The Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security stated that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not planning aggressive enforcement operations at polling locations during the upcoming midterm elections, though it left open the possibility of action based on intelligence. A letter from U.S. Senate Democrats raised concerns about armed federal agents at polling sites, citing federal laws against interference in elections.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security stated that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is not planning mass enforcement operations at polling sites during the upcoming midterm elections. A Senate Democrats' letter raised concerns about armed federal agents at voting locations, citing federal laws prohibiting such actions. The administration's response left open the possibility of enforcement if intelligence indicated a public safety threat.

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has no current plans to target polling sites during the upcoming midterm elections, but noted operations could change based on intelligence. A group of Senate Democrats expressed concerns about potential deployment of federal agents at polling locations, citing federal laws prohibiting such actions.

Senate Democrats introduced the Protect Our Polls Act to require Congressional approval for deploying federal troops to polling places, addressing concerns that President Trump might invoke a legal exception to bypass existing bans. The bill mandates 48-hour notice to Congress with justifications and prohibits military access to election records, while the White House countered by referencing stalled election security legislation.

U.S. Senate Democrats introduced the Protect Our Polls Act to require Congressional approval for deploying federal troops to polling places. The legislation aims to prevent President Donald Trump from invoking a legal exception to bypass the ban on military presence at elections, with provisions requiring 48-hour notice and prohibiting military access to election records. The White House responded by highlighting its own stalled legislation, the SAVE America Act.

U.S. Senate Democrats introduced the Protect Our Polls Act to require Congressional approval for deploying federal troops to polling places, citing concerns over President Trump's public consideration of such actions. The bill mandates 48-hour advance notice to Congress with justifications and prohibits military access to election records.

U.S. Senate Democrats Ron Wyden and Edward Markey have criticized the Trump administration for failing to refund over $145 billion in tariffs deemed unlawful by the U.S. Supreme Court. They demanded the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner expedite refunds to small businesses for tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.

U.S. Senate Democrats Ron Wyden and Edward Markey demanded the Trump administration refund over $145 billion in tariffs deemed unlawful by the U.S. Supreme Court, criticizing delays in processing refunds for small businesses. The administration has only returned $20.6 billion, with $85 billion in processing and $60 billion unaddressed, despite court orders requiring repayment.

Senate Democrats and police officers who responded to the Jan. 6 insurrection opposed the Trump administration's $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund at a press conference. The fund, announced by the Department of Justice as part of a settlement with Trump's IRS lawsuit, is criticized as a 'slush fund' by Democrats, who plan to propose amendments to restrict it if Senate Republicans advance their immigration bill.

Senate Democrats and police officers who defended the Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection opposed the Trump administration’s $1.776 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund. The fund, linked to a lawsuit against the IRS, emerged as Senate Republicans struggled to pass an immigration bill. Democrats plan to introduce amendments to restrict the fund’s use.

U.S. Senate Democrats requested the Congressional Budget Office to provide a comprehensive cost estimate of the Iran war, emphasizing transparency and legislative oversight. The letter highlights discrepancies between administration estimates and independent projections, asking for scenarios including prolonged conflict and troop deployment.

Senate Democrats introduced legislation to restore editorial independence to Stars and Stripes, the Pentagon's military newspaper, following recent restrictions imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The bill would prohibit Pentagon censorship except in extreme circumstances endangering servicemembers, require a civilian publisher, and protect journalist access to military events.