PoliticsElections
Judge Declines to Block Trump Mail-In Voting Order
A federal judge in D.C. declined to block Trump's mail-in voting executive order, ruling the challenge premature. The order remains in effect.
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Politics
SC Democrats Celebrate After Trump Redistricting Push Fails
SC Democrats celebrate after GOP-led Senate rejects Trump-backed redistricting plan, preserving Rep. Jim Clyburn's seat and dealing blow to White House.
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PoliticsElections
Talarico Targets Paxton's Scandals in Texas Senate Race
Democrat James Talarico pivots to attacking Ken Paxton's corruption scandals in Texas Senate race, giving Democrats their best chance at a statewide win.
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PoliticsElections
Can Democrats Win Back Young Men Souring on Trump?
Young men are rapidly abandoning Trump as his approval plummets. Democrats see an opening, but can they seize it before the 2026 midterms?
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EntertainmentPolitics
Springsteen, Morello Announce Power to the People Festival
Bruce Springsteen and Tom Morello announce the Power to the People festival with Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews, and more, set for October ahead of midterms.
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PoliticsElections
Ken Paxton Ousts John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
Ken Paxton defeats four-term Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP primary runoff, reshaping the 2026 Senate race and fueling Trump-Senate GOP tensions.
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PoliticsVoting Rights
Federal Judge Blocks Alabama Map Over Racial Discrimination
A federal court blocked Alabama's GOP-drawn congressional map, ruling it intentionally discriminates against Black voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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PoliticsElections
Burt Jones Leans Into Election Denialism in Georgia Race
Burt Jones, the leading GOP candidate for Georgia governor, embraces his role in the 2020 fake electors scheme as a campaign asset.
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PoliticsElections
Texas Republicans Vote in Cornyn-Paxton Senate Runoff
Texas Republicans vote in a Senate runoff between incumbent John Cornyn and Trump-backed Ken Paxton, with implications for the 2026 midterms.
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PoliticsElections
Platner Embraces Democratic Socialism at Sanders Rally
Graham Platner called for a 'political revolution' at a Bernie Sanders rally, embracing democratic socialism in a key 2026 Senate race.
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PoliticsCongress
Democrats Feud Over Stock Trading Rules Ahead of Midterms
Democratic infighting over congressional stock trading rules intensifies as party sharpens its anti-corruption case against Trump for the 2026 midterms.
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PoliticsMidterms
Trump Purge Strategy and Democratic Rifts Reshape Midterms
Trump's intra-party purges alarm Republicans while Democrats feud over stock trading and face redistricting hurdles ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Politics
Trump's Self-Indulgence Deepens GOP Fears in Midterms
President Trump's unfocused campaign strategy and self-centered priorities are worrying Republican senators as the 2026 midterm elections approach.
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PoliticsEthics
Democrats Feud Over Stock Trading in Anti-Corruption Push
Democratic divisions over congressional stock trading rules complicate the party's anti-corruption messaging against Trump ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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Politics
DSA-Backed Candidates Win Big in Primaries Across 5 States
Over a dozen DSA-backed candidates won or advanced in primaries across 5 states, led by Chris Rabb's Philly win that guarantees a socialist in Congress.
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PoliticsElections
Democrats Vow Redistricting Counterpunch Amid Hurdles
Democrats face structural disadvantages in the redistricting battle, including independent commissions and legal barriers Republicans do not face.
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Politics
Chris Rabb Wins Philadelphia House Primary in Landslide
Progressive Chris Rabb won Pennsylvania's 3rd District Democratic primary by 15 points, signaling a major shift in the party's direction.
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PoliticsUS
Democrats Reframe Abortion Message as Living Costs Top Voter
Democrats are reframing abortion rights as an economic issue as voters prioritize affordability over reproductive rights in the 2026 midterm elections.
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PoliticsUnited States
Democrats Lead by 11 Points in Midterm Poll as Trump Sinks
NYT/Siena College poll shows Democrats leading Republicans 50% to 39% on generic ballot, with Trump approval at second-term low of 37%.
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Politics
Redistricting Defeat Divides Democrats in Virginia
Virginia Democrats are divided after the Supreme Court rejected their redistricting bid, ending hopes for a 10-1 congressional map.
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PoliticsEconomy
Pa. Swing Districts Weigh Rising Costs as Midterms Approach
Voters in Pennsylvania's 7th and 8th districts express deep frustration over rising costs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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PoliticsUnited States
Democrats' Midterm Strength Masks Fierce Divides, Poll Shows
NYT/Siena poll shows Democrats leading by 11 points as Trump sinks to 37% approval, but internal party divisions threaten their electoral strategy.
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PoliticsElections
Virginia Governor Signs Order on Federal Agents at Polls
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signs executive order guiding election workers on responding to federal agents at polling places amid midterm fears.
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PoliticsElections
Trump Endorses Ken Paxton in Texas GOP Senate Runoff
President Trump endorses Ken Paxton over Sen. John Cornyn in Texas GOP Senate runoff, reshaping the race just days before the May 26 election.
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PoliticsUS Elections
Massie Loses Kentucky Primary to Trump-Backed Gallrein
Thomas Massie lost the Kentucky GOP primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein in the most expensive House primary ever, signaling Trump's grip on the party.
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PoliticsElections
Spanberger to Sign Order on Federal Agents at Polling Places
Virginia Gov. Spanberger will sign an executive order to protect polling places from potential federal agent intimidation ahead of the 2026 midterms.
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