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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
What to know about Trump’s $12 billion critical minerals strategy | Energy Pod lead image
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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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Klobuchar delays governor campaign launch as Border Patrol killing upends Minnesota
Sen. Amy Klobuchar had planned to launch her gubernatorial campaign on Monday before Alex Pretti’s death, two people tell POLITICO.
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Pence calls images of Minnesota shooting ‘deeply troubling’
The former vice president called for a “transparent” investigation into the deadly incident.
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Republicans go all-in on 'Sharia law' attacks ahead of Texas primary
From the Senate primary to local races, Republicans are pledging to fight the supposed spread of radical Islam
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A battle over the truth erupts after deadly Minneapolis shooting
Federal and local leaders are sharply divided over what happened and who is to blame.
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RNC takes steps toward a 2026 GOP midterm convention
The Republican National Committee voted Friday to allow for an off-cycle national convention this summer.
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Mark Kelly’s money bomb
The Arizona senator's moves thus far have positioned him to be a key fundraiser in 2026 and offer him a platform to build out a 2028 base.
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‘Brain the size of a walnut’: Bessent goes off on Newsom
The Treasury Secretary pushed back the California governor’s criticisms of the Trump administration.
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Scott Bessent at Davos on Greenland, affordability, and the Fed | The Conversation
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House Dems rally against ICE funding just one year after dozens broke ranks on immigration
Only seven Democrats voted to give ICE more money on Thursday, a stark contrast from the 42 who backed the Laken Riley Act.
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Rahm Emanuel calls for mandatory retirement age for public officials — including him
The potential 2028 White House hopeful called for a mandatory retirement age of 75 for government officials, which would keep him from serving a secon...
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Letlow launches Trump-backed Senate bid against Cassidy
While Sen. Bill Cassidy has maintained he will win, Trump’s endorsement of Letlow is a particular blow.
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States jockey to get to the front of the line of Democrats’ 2028 primary
States have until Friday to apply to be an early primary contest in 2028.
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Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate primary, according to new poll
An Emerson College poll finds state Rep. James Talarico with a 9-point lead in the Democratic primary and Sen. John Cornyn neck and neck with Attorney...
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Latino voters powered Trump’s comeback. Now they’re turning on his economy.
Hispanic small business owners are souring on the Trump economy, a warning sign to Republicans ahead of this year’s midterms.
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