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Peltola launches bid for Sullivan's Senate seat in Alaska

Former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) on Monday announced she’s running for Senate in the Last Frontier, challenging incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan (R)....

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Supreme Court could dramatically alter US election landscape

The Supreme Court could reshape U.S. elections for years to come as it hears a number of cases with implications for the country’s political...

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Newsom excoriates Trump in last annual address as California governor

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ripped President Trump in his last annual address as governor, touting the Golden State as an alternative...

09.01.2026 10

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Krishnamoorthi leads in wide-open Illinois Senate Democratic primary: Poll

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) is leading in a wide-open Illinois Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), new polling...

08.01.2026 2

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Comer, Lee get in heated exchange during Minnesota fraud hearing: 'You all have failed'

Reps. Summer Lee (D-Pa.) and James Comer (R-Ky.), chair of the House Oversight Committee, got into a heated exchange on Wednesday during a Capitol...

07.01.2026 3

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Republicans risk erasing gains with young voters

Some Republicans are concerned they could be erasing their gains with young voters, a blue-leaning demographic that President Trump made significant...

07.01.2026 20

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Khanna replaces Krishnamoorthi as top Democrat on House China panel

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) is set to replace Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) as the top Democrat on the House select panel on competition between the...

06.01.2026 20

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2028 Democrats rip Trump's ouster of Maduro

Top Democrats seen as potential 2028 contenders have ripped President Trump’s stunning military intervention in Venezuela and capture of its leader,...

05.01.2026 10

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Mamdani revokes Adams executive orders supporting Israel

Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) has revoked a series of executive orders issued by former Mayor Eric Adams (D), including...

03.01.2026 4

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5 takeaways from Mamdani's start as NYC mayor

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) proclaimed a “new era” as he took the helm of the country’s largest city on New Year’s Day.  Mamdani,...

03.01.2026 10

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Democrats start 2026 with fresh momentum — and lingering challenges

Democrats are heading into the midterm year energized by a string of recent electoral victories, but they also acknowledge the party faces tough...

02.01.2026 30

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Ranking the top 2028 Democratic contenders

Democrats spent the early part of last year struggling to redefine themselves after devastating losses in the 2024 election. Now, with 2025 closed...

01.01.2026 20

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5 takeaways from the 2025 elections

This year’s elections offered early signs of what to expect in next year’s midterms. After much of the country shifted rightward last year,...

31.12.2025 10

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Democrat wins Iowa state Senate race, blocking GOP from regaining supermajority

Democrat Renee Hardman won a special election for state Senate in Iowa on Tuesday, preventing Republicans from regaining a supermajority in the...

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What to know about Iowa's state Senate special election

Voters in Iowa will head to the polls on Tuesday for a new state senator in a special election that could allow Republicans to regain a supermajority...

30.12.2025 4

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What to know about US strike on ISIS in Nigeria

The U.S. launched strikes against ISIS militants in Nigeria on Thursday, a Christmas Day attack amid tensions between the West African nation and the...

27.12.2025 10

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Trump calls Nigeria strike his 'Christmas present' to ISIS

President Trump on Friday called the U.S. strikes in Nigeria a “Christmas present” for ISIS militants in Nigeria, citing violence against...

26.12.2025 5

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Nigeria on cooperating with US against ISIS: ‘This challenge goes beyond borders‘

Nigeria said its response to terrorism threats “goes beyond borders” after the U.S. launched airstrikes against Islamic State militants in the...

26.12.2025 20

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Republican wins South Carolina state House special election

Republican John Lastinger has won the special election for a South Carolina state House seat vacated by ex-state Rep. RJ May (R), who pleaded guilty...

24.12.2025 10

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Where Trump's polling stands at end of first year back in office

President Trump is closing out the first year of his second term with a slight rebound in his approval ratings, but the numbers are still far lower...

20.12.2025 30

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Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro clash at Turning Point USA event

Prominent conservative voices clashed on Thursday at Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference, as Ben Shapiro criticized Tucker Carlson for...

19.12.2025 4

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Blumenthal on withheld DNC 2024 autopsy report: 'My focus is on the future'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Friday said while he’d like to see the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) analysis of 2024 losses, the...

19.12.2025 4

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DNC won't release 2024 election losses analysis

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided against releasing its postmortem of the party’s 2024 losses it looks to build on 2025 momentum...

18.12.2025 4

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Voters prefer moderate candidates over progressives, MAGA: Poll

Voters prefer moderate candidates over both progressive and MAGA contenders for the next presidential race, according to a new Emerson College...

18.12.2025 10

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Trump's approval down 8 points since start of year: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating has dropped eight points since he started his second presidential term at the beginning of the year, according to...

18.12.2025 20

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Crockett's Texas Senate bid divides Democrats

Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Texas) last-minute bid for Senate is dividing Democrats as the party looks to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R)....

17.12.2025 10

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More Muslim candidates seek office as 'Mamdani effect' takes hold

A growing number of Muslim candidates are seeking office following Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s stunning success in New York City last month. Last...

15.12.2025 40

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Democrats grow more bullish on midterms after string of wins

Emboldened Democrats are expanding their target lists for the House and state legislatures after a series of notable wins and overperformances on...

10.12.2025 3

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Crockett leaves Democrats scrambling with Texas Senate bid

Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D) last-minute decision to enter the Texas Senate race has turned the Democratic primary upside down and scrambled the...

10.12.2025 10

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57 percent of voters say Trump is losing battle against inflation: Poll

More than half of voters say President Trump is losing the battle against inflation amid concerns about affordability under his administration,...

08.12.2025 5

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Talarico shakes up Texas Senate primary for Democrats

Texas state Rep. James Talarico’s (D) entry into the Democratic Senate primary in Texas has shaken up the race and thrilled those who think new...

11.09.2025 10

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Newsom condemns 'reprehensible' Charlie Kirk shooting

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday condemned the shooting of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of conservative Turning Point USA, as "reprehensible"...

10.09.2025 3

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Utah is the surprise redistricting state: What to know 

Utah may be the next state to redraw its congressional lines amid a growing redistricting battle across the country. A judge ruled last month that...

08.09.2025 30

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Trump calls Mamdani a 'communist,' says Adams 'free to do what he wants'

Related video: Eric Adams says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race President Trump on Friday appeared resigned to “a communist in New York City”...

06.09.2025 5

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Watch live: Trump expected to announce 'Department of War' rebrand

President Trump is slated to give remarks from the Oval Office on Friday related to his push to rebrand the Defense Department as the "Department of...

06.09.2025 20

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Eric Adams says he would consider other jobs, 'no formal offers' made

LIVE Video: Eric Adams makes ‘important announcement’ on future of his campaign New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Friday he plans to keep up his...

06.09.2025 7

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Schwarzenegger steps back into political arena in redistricting crusade

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is stepping back into the political arena as a crusader against partisan redistricting.  Urging...

31.08.2025 5

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Newsom: 'I don't think Donald Trump wants another election'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday said he doesn't think President Trump doesn’t want another election in 2028 as he urged Americans to...

28.08.2025 10

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California Supreme Court rejects latest GOP effort to halt redistricting plan

The California Supreme Court rejected a petition Wednesday filed by state Republican legislators seeking to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) plan to...

28.08.2025 10

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Trump rips 'unconstitutional' court order on Utah redistricting

President Trump on Wednesday ripped a recent ruling that Utah must redraw its congressional lines as “absolutely unconstitutional” amid a growing...

28.08.2025 20

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California Republican proposes 'two-state solution' amid Newsom's redistricting push

The California Assembly’s top Republican on Wednesday proposed a “two-state solution” for the Golden State as the GOP fumes over Gov. Gavin...

28.08.2025 20

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Porter leads crowded California governor race by 7 points; most voters undecided: Survey

Democratic former Rep. Katie Porter (Calif.) is leading the crowded California governor’s race, new polling shows, though most voters are undecided...

27.08.2025 3

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DNC chair withdraws Gaza resolution, calls for task force to 'move forward united'

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin withdrew a resolution Tuesday addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict after a rival resolution...

26.08.2025 7

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California Republicans announce second legal challenge against Newsom's redistricting effort

California Republicans on Monday announced a legal challenge against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) effort to redraw congressional lines in the state, days...

26.08.2025 5

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5 things to know about California's special election on redistricting

California will ask voters this fall to decide whether to redraw this state’s congressional lines after its Democratic-controlled Legislature...

24.08.2025 7

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Democrats set to take Texas redistricting fight to the courts

The Texas redistricting battle is entering a new front as the fight turns to the courts, where Democrats and civil rights groups are expected to...

23.08.2025 10

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California Democrats pass Newsom's redistricting plan

California's Democratic-controlled Legislature formally approved a plan Thursday to redraw the state's congressional lines, teeing up a special...

22.08.2025 6

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Live updates: White House leaves open possibility of air support by US in Ukraine

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday afternoon that U.S. air support in Ukraine could be part of security assurances...

19.08.2025 3

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Texas Democrat Nicole Collier slams GOP in interview from state House floor

A Democratic Texas state lawmaker who spent the night on the Texas House floor rather than accept a police escort slammed the GOP in an interview...

19.08.2025 4

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California Democrats introduce redistricting legislation 

California Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to move forward with their plan to counter a Republican redistricting proposal in Texas with new...

19.08.2025 10

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