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Hochul, Pritzker, Walz to testify before GOP panel on sanctuary cities

House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) announced Tuesday that Democratic Govs. Kathy Hochul of New York, JB...

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Questions remain even as state's Hope Florida Foundation probe ends

Florida state lawmakers ended their investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation, an organization linked to first lady Casey DeSantis’s signature...

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Freshman House Democrats call on Johnson to prioritize lowering prices

A group of freshman House Democrats called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to prioritize bringing legislation to the House floor that would lower...

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Top Youngkin aide steps down amid controversy over lieutenant governor nominee

The head of Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R) Spirit of Virginia PAC, Matt Moran, has stepped down from his role amid the controversy surrounding...

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Buttigieg to take part in veterans town hall in Iowa

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will take part in a town hall with the liberal veterans organization VoteVets later this month in...

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Trump backs slate of vulnerable House Republicans on heels of Johnson meeting

President Trump publicly endorsed a handful of vulnerable House Republicans following his meeting with Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and National...

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Senate Democratic campaign arm hits Republicans over Trump's first 100 days in ad

The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee (DSCC) launched a digital ad campaign on Monday targeting Republicans in swing states over President...

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Group dedicated to electing GOP women rolls out first round of endorsements

Winning for Women PAC, a group dedicated to electing Republican women to office, rolled out its first round of House and Senate endorsements on...

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Casey DeSantis in spotlight amid Hope Florida allegations

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis finds herself in the spotlight amid growing controversy surrounding allegations involving an organization linked to...

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Florida Senate Dem leader ditches party: 'The Democratic Party in Florida is dead'

Florida Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo announced on Thursday that he is leaving the Democratic Party, saying the state party “is dead.” ...

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State Democrats roll out endorsements in Virginia

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) rolled out a slate of new target districts in Virginia ahead of November's House of Delegates...

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DeSantis faces growing storm over Hope Florida controversy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is facing growing backlash over allegations involving an organization linked to his wife’s signature welfare...

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State Republicans target Virginia Democrats in new ads

The Republican State Leadership Committee (RSLC) and the Virginia House Republican Campaign Committee launched a new series of ads on Tuesday hitting...

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Democrats face growing calls for generational change

Calls for generational change among Democrats are growing louder as the party seeks to chart a path forward going into the 2026 midterms. On...

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Gaetz criticizes Florida attorney general over efforts to stop marijuana ballot measure

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) criticized Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s (R) efforts during his tenure as Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R)...

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Whitmer navigates political minefield with Trump

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) is navigating tricky political terrain in her working relationship with President Trump ahead of a potential 2028...

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David Hogg launches $20M effort to primary safe House Democrats

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg’s group, Leaders We Deserve, launched a $20 million initiative on Monday aimed at...

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Nevada Democrats target Lombardo over Trump's tariffs in new ad

The Nevada Democratic Party is targeting Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) over President Trump’s latest tariffs in a new ad released exclusively to The Hill on...

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Democrats request visit to prison holding Abrego Garcia

Reps. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) and Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) sent a letter to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.)...

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Ocasio-Cortez raises nearly $10M in first quarter of 2025

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) raised nearly $10 million in the first quarter of 2025, marking her strongest quarter ever, according to her...

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Virginia Democrats criticize Earle-Sears over DOGE cuts in new ad

The Democratic Party of Virginia rolled out a digital ad Tuesday tying Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears (R) to federal workers losing jobs in the state as...

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Mike Rogers launches another bid for Senate in Michigan

Former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.) announced his bid for Senate on Monday, becoming the first major Republican to jump into the race, just months after...

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Texas GOP braces for explosive Senate primary

Texas Republicans are bracing for an explosive Senate primary next year in the latest chapter of an ongoing civil war that has divided the state...

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Cornyn rakes in nearly $2.5 million in first quarter

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) raised nearly $2.5 million in the first quarter of the year, marking a strong start to what will likely be a contentious...

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House GOP campaign arm targets Democrats over budget resolution

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) launched a digital ad campaign targeting 25 House Democrats facing competitive reelection bids...

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House Dem says she regrets voting for Laken Riley Act

Rep. Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) said at a CNN town hall Thursday that she regrets her vote in favor of the Laken Riley Act. “As I’ve thought about it...

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Lawler says he agrees with Supreme Court order for Trump to facilitate return of mistakenly deported man

Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said he agreed with the Supreme Court’s Thursday decision requiring that the Trump administration facilitate the return of...

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GOP pollster finds support for Trump tax proposals in most key Senate battlegrounds

An internal poll conducted by GOP pollster Fabrizio Ward found support for President Trump’s tax proposals in most Senate battleground states ahead...

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Sununu deals setback to GOP in New Hampshire Senate race

Former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu’s (R) decision not to run for Senate is presenting a challenge for Republicans as they turn their sights on...

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Polis pushes back on Whitmer's remarks on tariffs

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) pushed back on Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s (D) remarks on tariffs during her speech in Washington on Wednesday. ...

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House GOP campaign arm raises $35.2M ahead of Trump fundraising dinner

The chair of House Republicans’ campaign arm, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-N.C.), said the committee raised $35.2 million ahead of its dinner with...

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Trump tells conservative budget holdouts to 'stop grandstanding'

President Trump demanded that House conservatives get on board with his legislative agenda after a number of conservatives dug in on their opposition...

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Trump says tariffs will help House Republican ahead of midterms

President Trump told House Republicans on Tuesday that his tariffs will help them ahead of the midterm elections in 2026. “We’re going to win the...

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House Democrats targeting 35 Republicans in 2026

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee rolled out a list of 35 House Republicans it plans to target in the 2026 midterms on Tuesday. The...

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GOP Rep. John James announces run for Michigan governor

Rep. John James (R-Mich.) launched a bid for Michigan governor on Monday, becoming the latest Republican to jump in the primary. James said in a...

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State Democrats launch 7-figure investment in Virginia

The Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee (DLCC) announced on Monday it is investing seven figures in the battle to keep the Democratic majority...

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Trump tariffs pose danger for vulnerable Republicans

Vulnerable House Republicans are being put on defense amid the fallout from President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, which have stoked uncertainty...

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Speaker Johnson backs Donalds for Florida governor

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Fla.) backed Rep. Byron Donalds's (R-Fla.) bid for governor on Thursday, becoming the latest Republican to throw their support...

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Breaking down the Wisconsin, Florida special elections

Democrats on Tuesday scored a win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held on to two seats in deep-red Florida districts, raising...

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Fine, Patronis sworn in after special Florida election, boosting thin GOP House majority

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday swore in newly elected Florida Reps. Jimmy Patronis (R) and Randy Fine (R). The two won special elections...

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Donalds unveils legislation to move NASA headquarters to Florida's Space Coast

Florida gubernatorial candidate and Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) is set to introduce legislation in the House proposing that NASA headquarters be moved...

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5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections

Democrats scored a critical win Tuesday in their first major test at the ballot box since President Trump took office in January. The elections came...

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Republican Randy Fine wins Florida special election for Waltz seat

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) has won the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ,...

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Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election for Gaetz's Florida seat

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis was has won the special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) in the 1st Congressional...

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DeSantis says Florida special election isn't referendum on Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday’s special election in the state’s sixth congressional district is not a referendum on President Trump's...

01.04.2025 3

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Trump faces test in Florida

President Trump's appeal will face a test Tuesday in the Florida special election to replace his national security adviser Mike Waltz in Florida’s...

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Whitmer to deliver speech on bipartisanship in Washington

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) will deliver a speech in Washington, D.C., on Thursday focused on her vision for working with both parties on a...

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Republicans look to avert humiliation in Florida special election

Republicans are pulling out all the stops ahead of the special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District as worries of a...

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Sanders endorses Democrat in contested Florida special House race

Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) endorsed Democrat Josh Weil in the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District, marking one of...

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DNC chair will campaign in Florida district ahead of special election

Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin will campaign in Florida’s sixth congressional district this weekend ahead of next week’s special...

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