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Shelley Moore Capito easily wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was projected to win the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ,...

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Powell, Harding to face off in Nebraska House race to replace Bacon

Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s “blue dot” district Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ...

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Battle for House control heats up in Nebraska as voters head to polls

The spotlight is on Nebraska's "blue dot" congressional district as voters head to the polls in a primary that could help shape the battle for control...

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Alabama Republicans approve plan for new primaries if courts allow GOP-friendly map

Alabama Republicans on Friday approved legislation directing the governor to schedule new primary elections for certain races under a GOP-friendly...

08.05.2026 4

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Cohen on 'shameful' Tennessee redistricting erasing his House district: 'Next stop is the courts'

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) vowed legal action Thursday after Tennessee passed a new House map that carves up his majority-Black congressional district...

07.05.2026 9

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Tennessee approves GOP House map drawing out lone Democrat seat

Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday passed a GOP-friendly map that carves up the state’s only majority-Black House seat and threatens the lone Democrat...

07.05.2026 10

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Tennessee unveils GOP-favored redistricting proposal

Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for a new congressional map that would heavily favor Republicans this November by splitting up...

06.05.2026 10

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Democrats in Michigan keep state Senate majority with special election win

Democrat Chedrick Greene is projected to win the special state Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ, preserving his party’s narrow...

05.05.2026 4

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Kaptur, Merrin set for House rematch in Ohio

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) and former state Rep. Derek Merrin are projected to win their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a rematch in...

05.05.2026 2

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Landsman, Conroy to clash in Ohio House election

Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) and Republican Eric Conroy are projected to win their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a competitive general...

05.05.2026 4

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Delta cutting free snacks, drinks on hundreds of flights

Delta Air Lines will soon end its free snack and drink service for most passengers on flights under 350 miles. The change comes amid growing cost...

05.05.2026 9

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Spirit Airlines collapse could hit flyers, raise costs for other flights

The collapse of Spirit Airlines is set to reverberate across the airline industry, after failed bailout talks with the Trump administration led the...

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Alaska governor vetoes major election reform bill, citing 'burdens'

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy (R) vetoed a major bipartisan election reform bill Thursday, citing the “operational burdens” that would come with...

01.05.2026 4

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Garcia presses DHS for info on whether Noem is living in government housing

Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.), the top Democrat on the House Oversight and Reform Committee, is pressing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for...

01.05.2026 4

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7 House seats could shift to GOP after voting rights ruling: Cook Political Report, Sabato's Crystal Ball

Two nonpartisan election handicappers identified seven districts that could be at risk of being redrawn to favor Republicans following the Supreme...

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Rising deaths in Congress highlight concerns of an aging legislative body

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) last week became the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office, continuing an upward trend in the number of member...

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Rising deaths in Congress highlight concerns of an aging legislative body

Rep. David Scott (D-Ga.) last week became the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office, continuing an upward trend in the number of member...

30.04.2026 10

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Democrats hold 10-point edge over Republicans ahead of midterm elections: Poll

Democrats hold a 10-point advantage over Republicans on a generic congressional ballot, according to the latest in a series of polls showing the party...

29.04.2026 10

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Talarico leads Cornyn, Paxton in Texas Senate race, new poll shows

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, is leading both of his potential Republican opponents in hypothetical head-to-head...

28.04.2026 10

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Democrats see bright spot in economy ahead of midterms

Voters are starting to trust Democrats more on the economy, offering a potential opening for the party to regain ground on kitchen-table issues ahead...

28.04.2026 10

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Democrats hold 6-point advantage in battleground districts: Poll

Voters in key battleground districts say they would back the average Democrat over the generic Republican as their representative in Congress,...

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Duffy: AI replacing air traffic controllers 'not going to happen'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pushed back on concerns that the department’s modernization push could replace human air traffic controllers...

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Democrats on cusp of House majority after Virginia win: Forecaster

A nonpartisan election handicapper put Democrats on the verge of winning the House majority in 2026 after the party’s redistricting victory in...

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Iowa Republican zeroes in on birth control access in heated Senate race

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa), who is running to succeed retiring Sen. Joni Ernst (R), is pushing to expand access to birth control as the race for the...

22.04.2026 20

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Michigan officials push back on DOJ demand for ballots

Michigan officials are pushing back on the Justice Department’s demand that the state provide ballots and other elections materials from the Detroit...

20.04.2026 10

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Trump's approval rating sinks to second term low: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating sank to a new second term low in the latest NBC News poll, amid growing concerns about his handling of the...

20.04.2026 10

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Trump NRA snub fuels questions about key GOP ally's influence

President Trump is skipping the National Rifle Association’s (NRA) annual convention this weekend, his second snub in as many years of an...

18.04.2026 10

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Mamdani’s city-run grocery plan draws pushback from local bodegas, supermarkets

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) plan to open a city-owned grocery store in East Harlem is drawing pushback from critics who question its...

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Cato Institute official pushes back after Trump touts its immigration data

The Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, is pushing back on President Trump’s claim that its immigration research shows the Trump...

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Senate GOP divided over Viktor Orbán's loss in Hungary

The landslide electoral defeat of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has exposed a rift in the U.S. Republican Party between those embracing a...

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Trump as Jesus post angers Christian conservatives who say it’s ‘blasphemy’

President Trump’s social media post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure has sparked fierce backlash from factions of his conservative and...

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Lawmakers set to return to Washington as TSA paycheck uncertainty looms over partial shutdown negotiations

Lawmakers are set to return to Washington this week as questions over future pay for Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees — including...

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Confusion surrounds Trump effort to pay TSA, DHS; some could see last paycheck Friday

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is warning its employees that Friday’s paycheck could be their last until Congress acts to fund the...

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More New Yorkers back Mamdani but say city on wrong track: Poll

A plurality of New York voters approve of the job Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is doing in office, but nearly 60 percent say their city is on the wrong...

09.04.2026 20

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These 4 airlines have raised checked bag fees as fuel costs soar

Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines announced this week they are raising prices for checked bags, joining a growing number of U.S. carriers...

08.04.2026 6

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Shapiro teases 2028 presidential run: ‘I'll be a part of that conversation’

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) on Wednesday hinted at a potential 2028 presidential bid, saying he wants to “be a part of that conversation”...

08.04.2026 10

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Slotkin says she'd consider 2028 presidential bid

Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) declined to rule out a presidential run in 2028 but said she’s focused on helping Democrats win the midterm elections...

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About half of New Yorkers approve of early Mamdani job performance: Poll

A clear plurality of New York City residents approve of the job Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is doing as he approaches his 100th day in office, according...

08.04.2026 20

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White House budget would cut thousands of TSA jobs: What to know

President Trump’s 2027 budget proposal would cut thousands of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) jobs in a push toward privatizing the...

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Youngkin on political future: ‘I have more to give’

Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) made clear he’s ready to return to public office just weeks after finishing his term and leaving the...

06.04.2026 20

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BNY to manage Trump Accounts ahead of program's launch

The Treasury Department announced Monday that the Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY) has been designated as a financial agent of the federal...

06.04.2026 10

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House Republican predicts Trump will deploy troops in Iran: 'I just don't see any other way'

Rep. Pat Fallon (R-Texas), a former Air Force officer, said on Monday he expects President Trump to deploy troops in Iran and suggested such an...

06.04.2026 10

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Don Bacon on Hegseth firing top military officers: 'Not morally right nor wise'

Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.), a retired Air Force general, criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for ousting senior military officers without giving...

06.04.2026 10

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Dimon warns Iran war could sink economy into a recession

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon is warning that the Iran war could lead to prolonged inflation and higher interest rates that ultimately could tip the...

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Jet fuel costs skyrocket amid Iran war, exacerbating crisis for airlines, travelers

An international jet fuel shortage is driving up airfares and triggering thousands of flight cancellations as airlines grapple with rising costs....

05.04.2026 20

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Trump approval rating hits new low as Iran war squeezes economy

President Trump’s approval numbers have slipped in recent weeks, hovering near the lowest levels of his second term, as Americans — including his...

02.04.2026 20

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Trump losing support from core supporters as approval drops to record low in new polling

President Trump’s net approval dropped to a new low in this week’s YouGov/The Economist poll, fueled by declining support from the president’s...

01.04.2026 20

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What to know about partial DHS shutdown as TSA officers start getting paid

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started getting retroactive paychecks Monday for the weeks they have worked without pay during...

30.03.2026 10

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TSA workers start getting paychecks after Trump executive order kicks in

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started to receive paychecks on Monday for back pay missed during the shutdown of the Department...

30.03.2026 10

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Graham’s views on Iran war come under attack from Republicans

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) has emerged as a frequent target of attacks from a faction of the political right that has been increasingly concerned...

30.03.2026 10

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