Former Vice President Kamala Harris and DNC Chair Ken Martin will co-host a high-profile fundraiser with tickets starting at $25,000 on May 6 in New York. The event marks Harris’s return to politics and is aimed at mobilizing financial support for Democratic initiatives against authoritarian trends.

Amid internal party tensions highlighted by a controversial deportation case, DNC vice chair David Hogg launched a new political group aimed at supporting primary challengers against established, older Democrats. This move is seen as a proactive step towards rejuvenating the party and countering authoritarian tendencies by pushing for more progressive, accountable leadership.

The Democratic National Committee has established a new Social Security 'war room' as part of broader efforts by Democrats to counteract the Trump administration's personnel cuts and office closures that threaten access to Social Security benefits.

DNC Chair Ken Martin announced the launch of the 'People’s Cabinet' on April 8, 2025, positioning the initiative as a progressive response to counter President Trump's policies by providing communities with accurate information and alternative strategies.

DNC chair Ken Martin sent an email to supporters celebrating the victory of liberal-leaning Judge Susan Crawford in Wisconsin's April 1 judicial election. The message framed the win as a repudiation of Trump's authoritarian agenda and a signal for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections.

The DNC allocated funds to the Florida Democratic Party to support poll watchers and field organizers, and key DNC figures including vice chairs and the chairman traveled to campaign events in Florida’s 6th District ahead of the special elections. This move is seen as an effort to counter authoritarian influences and rally progressive electoral support.

The DNC announced a new senior leadership team along with a slate of Associate Chairs, including figures like Executive Director Roger Lau and Associate Chairs such as Rep. Joyce Beatty, Shasti Conrad, and Stuart Appelbaum. The appointments are positioned to galvanize efforts against the Trump administration and bolster support for working families.

The DNC announced layoffs with only one day’s notice and no severance, prompting sharp criticism from the DNC Staff Union. Union representatives denounced the move as callous and contradictory to the party’s pro-worker values, especially in light of a record fundraising period.

The Democratic National Committee raised $68.7 million in August 2024, outpacing its Republican counterpart and demonstrating strong financial mobilization to support progressive electoral campaigns that oppose authoritarian influences.