An adrift Democratic Party received a much-needed jolt of energy this week when Democratic senator Cory Booker took to the Senate floor to speak in protest of the Trump administration’s policies, vowing to hold it for as long as he was physically able.

Democrats longing to ramp up their fight against President Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress have found a standard-bearer in Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ). The 55-year-old senator and one-time presidential candidate’s marathon speech on the Senate floor this week,

Senator Cory Booker made history after holding a 25 hour-long speech in the Senate - but people are just realising it has a new meaning when you know which celebrity he is related to

Former President Barack Obama and Vice President Kamala Harris have re-entered the public arena, criticizing Republican President Donald Trump's administration and urging Americans to stand up against his policies.

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The New Jersey Democrat spoke for 25 hours and five minutes without rest to protest the president’s actions in his second term.

In some cases, long Senate speeches don’t produce clear results. In other cases, they can help pass or prevent new legislation.

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.

Democratic leaders are sharing a rare moment of relief — if not celebration — as they cling to election results from Wisconsin and Florida that offered a glimmer of hope for their party.