• Democrats chart course: High-profile Democrats — including some potential 2028 presidential contenders — will be speaking at a conference in Denver today following their party’s sweeping midterm wins. Pete Buttigieg, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Gov. Josh Shapiro, and Sens. Cory Booker and Chris Van Hollen are slated to give remarks.
• Underdog challenge: Van Hollen said yesterday he’ll challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer for Senate majority leader, launching an uphill battle to lead the chamber’s Democrats. While Schumer claimed he has the votes to win the position, Van Hollen has said he believes the race is in flux.
