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How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s political ambitions
"The operations of his political tentacles are weak," says one Democratic strategist. "His inside political network is weak.”
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DHS watchdog warns shutdown could imperil immigration enforcement oversight
The lapse in funding is forcing the department’s inspector general to suspend the majority of its audits and probes.
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In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite
Texas Republicans bet on continuing to win over Latino voters. Then Trump began his aggressive deportation campaign.
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Shapiro grows his donor network ahead of 2028
The Pennsylvania governor is using his book tour and his reelection bid as a way to expand his donor list.
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Fetterman on ICE, Israel and identifying as a Democrat | The Conversation
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Another month, another Rahm Emanuel policy proposal. What’s he up to?
Many of Emanuel’s would-be 2028 rivals are still in office and can point to concrete governing or legislating proposals. He needs another way.
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Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt
The Oklahoma governor has found himself in a protracted dispute with the president over an upcoming event at the White House.
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How Virginia's top court might decide Democrats' gerrymandering fate
State Supreme Court Likely To Determine Fate of Redistricting In Virginia
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Democrats are cashing in after DOJ failure to indict them
Trump wanted to take six Democrats down for telling servicemembers to ignore illegal orders. He might’ve made them more influential instead.
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Trump is Pushing Big Tech on Data Center Energy Costs
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The Epstein files are creating headaches for New Hampshire’s most powerful political dynasties
The founder of Segway has longstanding ties with the Sununu and Shaheen families — and, we now know, Jeffrey Epstein.
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Meet America’s most — and least — impactful voters
A new initiative breaks down which zip codes have the most competitive elections in America.
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‘The worst, ever’: MAGA rages about Bad Bunny’s halftime set
For an audience of millions, the Puerto Rican superstar put on the NFL’s first-ever Spanish-led show. Trump and his allies said he didn't represent Am...
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A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah
Assault allegations, potential fraud and a roster of Trumpworld supporters are rocking the Beehive State.
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The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political class. In the US, they’re getting a pass.
As Europe moves to address its shame, it’s highlighting the comparative lack of accountability in the U.S.
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María Corina Machado and Brian Tyler Cohen | The Conversation
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Trump's geopolitical tensions spill into the Winter Olympics
Beating the Americans will feel even sweeter for the U.S.' top allies.
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Virginia Supreme Court will hear redistricting challenge
The state's High Court will decide if Virginia Democrats' gerrymander push can move forward.
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New York’s Kathy Hochul forms first women-led ticket, selecting Adrienne Adams as her running mate
The Democratic governor has struggled to find a lieutenant governor who has not caused political headaches during her time in office.
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Shapiro needs big policy wins for a 2028 run. He’s gunning for a Democratic trifecta to achieve them.
The Pennsylvania governor is mounting an aggressive down-ballot push this year alongside his reelection bid.
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Choppier seas await Mamdani-backed candidates after Diana Moreno's landslide win
A pair of June congressional primaries Mamdani has endorsed in are expected to be far more competitive than Moreno’s race.
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What to know about Trump’s $12 billion critical minerals strategy | Energy Pod
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Republicans are freaking out about Hispanic voters after a Texas upset
Democrats flipped a deep-red state senate district over the weekend that has the party worried about November.
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Pirro appears to walk back threats to arrest gun owners in DC
The US attorney previously said anyone who brought a firearm to Washington would go to jail.
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DHS watchdog investigating use of force by ICE
Congressional Democrats urged the inspector general to conduct its review “expeditiously.”
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As threats against public officials rise, election officials head for the exits
Two new reports portend a potentially bleak future for an American democracy that counts on its engaged citizenry to do everything from count votes to...
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A 'mediocre' comment has put Talarico's Texas Senate campaign in the hot seat
An influencer said Senate candidate James Talarico called former opponent Colin Allred a 'mediocre Black man.' He insists he was only talking about Al...
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‘The podfather is back’: Podcaster-turned-FBI deputy director Dan Bongino makes his return to the MAGA masses
During his first show back, Bongino attempted to skewer his old enemies and reconnect with the audience that, years ago, launched his name into the MA...
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Tina Smith endorses Peggy Flanagan over Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race
The retiring senator is choosing a fellow progressive and lieutenant governor as her successor over moderate Rep. Angie Craig.
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Trump endorses John E. Sununu in New Hampshire Senate race over Scott Brown
Trump’s support would once have been hard to imagine for the moderate critic of his. Now it further boosts Sununu as the GOP aims to flip an open Sena...
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Michigan’s 3-car pileup of a primary has Senate Democrats worried
The race is a crucial test for what the next generation of Democrats will look like — and whether they can prevail in a must-win race for their Senate...
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Donald Trump’s unprecedented political war chest got even bigger in 2025
Campaign finance disclosures filed late Saturday revealed details of the president’s unmatched political fundraising operation.
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Houston Democrat wins former Rep. Sylvester Turner’s seat ahead of contested primary
Christian Menefee's victory will set up another generational battle for Democrats.
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'There’s something bigger going on': Democratic state election chiefs rebuff Trump bid to seize voter rolls
Roughly two dozen states have rejected the Trump administration’s request, prompting an unprecedented legal clash between the Justice Department and s...
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ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be quick to forget.
Sen. Susan Collins’ announcement of ICE’s drawdown relieved some of the pressure in the blue state. But Democrats still say it’s not enough.
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Houston runoff sets up next Democratic generational fight
Saturday’s oddly timed runoff is occurring after months of delays.
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‘A pretext to rig the election’: Democrats scramble to block ICE crackdowns near polling sites
Election officials are preparing for the possibility of immigration enforcement activity at or near polling sites in November.
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Janet Mills’ first TV ad hits ICE
The ad uses footage of the Maine governor criticizing the agency in a speech this week.
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Minnesota Dems are trying to walk a tightrope with Trump
Dems have struck a fragile and uneasy peace with the president. Everyone’s holding their breath.
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Sen. Tillis: 'Get the amateurs out of the Oval Office' | The Conversation
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‘Bizarrely and personally lurking’: Gabbard’s appearance at FBI election raid alarms Dems
A White House spokesperson defended Gabbard’s involvement, saying she has a “pivotal role in election security.”
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Shapiro dodges on endorsing Fetterman if he runs for reelection
It's the latest twist in the long-strained relationship between the top Pennsylvania Democrats.
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These gov candidates stood up to Trump in 2020. Now they’re betting voters have moved on.
Secretaries of state who rose to prominence after the 2020 election are betting voters care more about what comes next.
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The GOP is losing one of its best issues
Immigration was a solidly winning issue for Republicans. Trump’s deportation campaign is changing that.
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‘Our cities are no longer safe’: GOP mayors condemn Trump immigration enforcement
At a gathering of mayors in Washington on Wednesday, Republicans criticized the White House’s recent immigration crackdown as chaotic and damaging.
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The post-2030 redistricting fight could spell big trouble for Democrats
Two early Electoral College projections show big shifts in the presidential battlefield.
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‘No Kings 3’ nationwide protest planned for March
“This lawless police force is committing crimes all across the country,” said Ezra Levin, co-founder of Indivisible.
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New polling memo urges Senate Dems to ‘play hardball’ on ICE
The memo from the Searchlight Institute think tank, which was circulating among Senate Democrats, emphasizes reforming the agency.
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RNC pushed Bovino’s false claims as talking points hours before his removal
A new memo from the RNC reveals how the party wanted to frame the fallout over a second fatal shooting in Minnesota — but shows how quickly the messag...
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Janet Mills: Maine ‘will not be intimidated’ amid ongoing ICE surge
The Maine governor delivered her annual address as immigrant enforcement surges in the state and she gears up for a Senate run.
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Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push
The ruling is a major setback for Democrats’ efforts to redraw the lines in the state.
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How a Democratic heavyweight is using AI in the midterms
American Bridge 21st Century is publishing its research for everyone to see ahead of the midterms.
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