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An accounting of Trump's promised payouts and questions they raise
President Trump is cutting checks to Americans and promising more with less than three weeks left in a midterm cycle largely focused on affordability. Trump argues they're refunds for excessive healthcare costs and promised economic dividends that only his party can deliver. Democrats contend he's trying to bribe citiz.
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Democrats Worry About Tight Midterm Races in Maine, Michigan and Minnesota
Despite hopes for a blue wave, Democratic candidates in Minnesota, Maine and Michigan are facing local political headwinds and have struggled to open up clear daylight in the polls.
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The Republican Strategy to Salvage the Midterms
The right wing is scrambling for wins in the elections as Democrats lead in the polls.
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Social Security benefits to get a boost. And, Hasan Piker defends his rhetoric
Social Security benefits are set to get a boost to offset rising consumer prices. And, streamer Hasan Piker says the GOP's "guilt-by-association politics" won't drag Democrats down in the midterms. (Image credit: Saul Loeb).
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Inflation Data Shows Prices Are Up, Worrying Republicans Ahead of the Midterms
The newest inflation report gave Democrats a chance to tie pain at the pump to President Trump’s decisions.
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Democratic and GOP strategists on how Trump's unpopularity is shaping the midterms
The latest polling for the upcoming midterms shows a tilt in Democrats' favor. For an inside view of the final weeks of the campaign, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Doug Heye.
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Kamala Harris to Campaign for Democrats in Mississippi, New Hampshire and Wisconsin Ahead of Midterms
Former Vice President Kamala Harris will also rally for Democratic candidates in Georgia and Nevada.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda rallies Latino voters for Democratic candidates ahead of midterms
Democrats' path to flipping the House could come down to their ability to win back Latino voters. NBC News' Liz Kreutz traveled with Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda, who is hitting the campaign trail to boost Democratic congressional candidates in competitive swing districts.
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He Would Be Florida’s First Black Governor. Can He Sway Black Voters?
Byron Donalds, the Republican nominee for governor, is working to win over Black voters who usually support Democrats as his party girds for the possibility of low turnout.
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US midterm elections: 10 under-the-radar races worth watching
Though Democrats have a strong edge heading into the midterms, some races have openings for Republicans While marquee races from Maine to Michigan get all the attention, and draw in a ton of money, a significant batch of lower-profile contests across the US could result in upsets. Democrats have a strong edge heading i.
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Democrats are making corruption messaging a pocketbook issue
Democrats may be discovering the political power of calling something rigged. They’re leaning hard into anti-corruption messaging in the final weeks of the campaign as new research suggests that linking corruption to Americans’ economic struggles can boost Democrats into the home stretch. Messaging from Democrats that.
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Democrats Tie Corruption to High Costs in Final Midterms Push
Party leaders are working to connect Washington profiteering and the influence of billionaires and corporate America to affordability, in what they hope will be a potent closing message.
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David Plouffe warns Dems: Don’t take North Carolina for granted
National Democrats are increasingly shifting their attention away from North Carolina’s Senate race as polls show former Gov. Roy Cooper ahead, eyeing once long-shot races as possible pickups. But a veteran Democratic strategist who helped deliver the party’s last presidential victory in the state is urging donors not.
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James Talarico off the trail with the flu for 12 days
The bitter fight over a Texas Senate seat that Democrats believe is within reach for the first time in decades should be ramping up right now.
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5 House districts where Republicans are looking to turn the tables as Democrats eye big midterm wins
Here's a look at places where a cash bump and prime issues might help the party hold their own on election night.
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Justice Democrats announce new executive director
The progressive political action committee Justice Democrats has appointed Rev. Hodari Williams as its new executive director. The change sets the organization up to hone a civil rights message ahead of the 2028 election cycle, Williams told POLITICO. His appointment, shared first with POLITICO, comes at a time when se.
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Obama hosts fundraiser with Senate Democrats weeks before midterms
Former President Barack Obama headlined a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Wednesday night to discuss the stakes of the upcoming midterm election.
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National Democrats invest more heavily in Gina Hinojosa after Pritzker support
Last week, more than 70 Latino Democratic leaders sent a letter to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the chair of the DGA, urging the group to invest $10 million to help Hinojosa's campaign.
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Republican and Democratic strategists on closing messages and where they expect to win
Republicans hold a massive financial advantage, but it's Democrats making gains in the polls in the final month of the midterm elections cycle. To discuss each party's closing strategy, Amna Nawaz sat down with Democratic strategist Faiz Shakir and Republican strategist and media consultant Melik Abdul.
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The top House sleeper races to watch, according to the pros
The 2026 House map continues to move further onto GOP terrain. But while Democrats are dreaming big, the GOP insists they can hold the majority. Score talked to the DCCC's Deputy Executive Director Will Van Nuys and the NRCC's Communications Director Will Kiley. The two operatives chose four under-the-radar races where.
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Short on Cash, Democrats Weigh Big Bets to Unseat Entrenched Republicans
With less money than G.O.P., Democrats are torn over where to spend in the final weeks. The party is making its biggest move in years against one of G.O.P.’s biggest blue-district survivors.
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Top Super PAC for Senate Democrats Raises Record $151 Million in Third Quarter
Democratic Senate candidates have generally out-raised Republicans, but are struggling to match outside spending from Trump-affiliated groups.
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What challenges lie ahead for the Democratic Party as midterms approach
Democrats are feeling optimistic ahead of the midterms, but what challenges remain? NPR's A Martinez asks Devan Barber, who leads the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
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Democrats' advantage is clear with less than a month to go in the midterm elections
President Trump is facing low approval ratings, and voters are blaming him for rising costs. Republicans are likely to pay the price at the ballot box next month. (Image credit: Finn Gomez).
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Democrats Lead Governor Races Deep in Republican Territory, Polls Show
Democratic advantages in the races for governor in Texas, Iowa, Ohio and Alaska reflect deep unhappiness with President Trump and the economy. A Republican leads in Kansas.
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CBS News poll finds Democrats maintain House advantage amid concern about prices
Here are 10 things to know about the 2026 midterm elections, in no particular order, based on what voters are telling us today.
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Some Democrats Say Senate Race In South Carolina Is Winnable. Others, not so much.
Dr. Annie Andrews, a Democrat, is hoping to defeat Senator Darline Graham. Even some of her most ardent supporters sense that her bid is a long shot.
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How Democrats Have Changed the Way They Talk About Trans Issues
Democrats competing in historically conservative territory in the midterms are more aggressively responding to Republican attacks casting them as extreme.
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Buttigieg goes big to help 2026 Dems
CONCORD, New Hampshire— Pete Buttigieg is barnstorming the nation in the final weeks before the midterms, boosting candidates in battlegrounds and even areas traditionally hostile to Democrats. And it’s helping him look beyond November. Down the homestretch, Buttigieg is set to campaign in at least six states: North Ca.
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Rahm Emanuel says Democrats should focus on ethics reforms rather than impeaching Trump
Democrats have publicly weighed whether they should pursue impeaching Trump for a third time.
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Dems hand GOP fresh midterm weapon by opposing widely used voter ID
Senate Democrats’ recent rejection of voter ID is giving Republicans fresh ammunition in the midterm fight, putting them on the opposite side of a practice that is common across the country and broadly popular with voters in both parties. Republicans have developed a cynical view of why Democrats won’t play ball with v.
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Poll: Latino voters swing away from Trump and Republicans
Democrats have a significant lead among Latino voters in 2026 amid economic concerns, according to the NBC News/Telemundo poll.
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Some Democrats, Scarred by 2024, Take a Harder Line on Trans Athletes
Democrats competing in historically conservative territory in the midterms are more aggressively responding to Republican attacks casting them as extreme.
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Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona
Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat. (Image credit: Drew Angerer).
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Democrats May Have Found the Recipe for Flipping Red-State Senate Seats
Five new Times/Siena polls continue a run of strong results for Democrats in states that President Trump won easily in 2024.
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As Midterms Near, Justice Alito Says He Considers Each Year Whether to Retire
The justice, the second oldest on the court at 76, told CBS News that he decided against stepping down last term. He could face pressure should Democrats win the Senate in November.
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In Texas, Talarico’s Strength in Senate Polls Inspires a Democratic Dream
After a dry spell of more than three decades, Democrats are daring (yet again) to believe they can win one or more top-of-the-ballot races in a vast and stubbornly red state.
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California voters to decide on controversial one-time tax on billionaires
California voters will decide whether the state will charge a one-time tax on billionaires. The idea that has split Democrats and labor unions.
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Democrats want a blue wave. New Hampshire is Exhibit A for why that may not happen
Five weeks before Election Day, Democratic optimism is soaring. But glaring vulnerabilities threaten to undermine the unstoppable blue wave that Democrats believe is coming. Look no further than New Hampshire, where Democratic leaders are sounding the alarm about political challenges that could jeopardize the party's a.
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Congress Set to Leave Washington for the Midterms With No A.I. Progress
Senate Democrats blocked a measure that would encourage, but not require, states to protect consumers from power rate hikes tied to data center growth, and had no limits on A.I. use or deployment.
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Democrats Hope Voting Rights Decision Will Drive Black Turnout in South
Black Democratic candidates for governor, the Senate and the House are hoping that attacks on Black representation will bring out Black voters in November.
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Trump bashes Democrats on crime while campaigning for Michael Whatley in North Carolina
Whatley, the former Republican National Committee chairman, faces Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper in a critical race for the Senate.
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Congress Clears Russia Sanctions Bill, Sending It to Trump
The bipartisan measure targets financing for Russia’s war against Ukraine as attacks intensify. It passed the House over the objections of Democrats who opposed handing President Trump new tariff powers.
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Democrats to send volunteers to polls this November to prevent voter intimidation
Democrats plan to send at least 10,000 volunteer "Democracy Protectors" to the polls during the midterms to deter voter intimidation.
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Funding milestone detected
The landmark legislation, known as the Clarity Act, stalled in the Senate as Democrats raised concerns about President Trump’s personal investments in crypto.
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A ‘Blue Wave’ May Be Building, but How High?
A Times/Siena national poll suggests Republicans are reeling. Can they come back by depicting Democrats as too far to the left?
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Democrats Gain Midterms Edge as Trump Drags Down Republicans, Per Times/Siena Poll
Even some Republicans are losing faith in Trump’s economy, a New York Times/Siena poll found, and Democrats were favored on the top issues as the sprint to the midterms gets underway.
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Trump facing AI backlash in Congress as push for guardrails intensifies
President has dismissed anxieties over AI’s dangerous potential even as Democrats and some Republicans acknowledge risks Donald Trump is facing a rare backlash from the US Congress as Democrats and some Republicans push for guardrails on the world’s most powerful AI companies. Concerns over the dangerous potential of A.
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Vance Campaigns in Kansas as Democrats Target a Republican Stronghold
Vice President JD Vance is beginning a key final stretch of midterm campaigning by dropping in on the Senate race in Kansas, where Republicans were long seen as heavily favored.
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Sweden's election exit polls show center-left opposition ahead of populist right
The election pits Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's center-right coalition against a center-left bloc led by former Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson's Social Democrats.
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Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda
During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.
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Obama calls for Dems to focus on AI
Former President Barack Obama is urging Democrats — including 2028 presidential candidates and congressional leaders — to more aggressively focus on a comprehensive AI agenda, warning in a closed-door fundraiser that the technology is at an inflection point. “This is something that is moving very fast in private hands,.
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Politics chat: Trump's $5,000 promise to voters, Vance invokes Charlie Kirk
Following the midterm convention in Dallas, President Trump's $5,000 campaign promise has generated attention, but not belief. And, Vice President JD Vance characterizes Democrats as extremists.
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For Populist Democrats, a Movement Fueled by Anger at Both Parties
A generation shaped by the pandemic and rising prices has helped drive an emergence of Democratic candidates who say they are as fed up as voters are.
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Democrats and Republicans can agree: there should be more monetary support for child care
The Trump administration is eyeing a proposal to give childcare subsidies to married couples with a stay-at-home parent. Some Democrats have a similar proposal, with one major difference.
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Brooks and Capehart on the GOP's midterm identity
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Amna Nawaz to discuss the week in politics, including the GOP's midterm convention and the identity of the party, if Democrats should be worried about campaign spending benefiting Republican candidates and how America has changed in the 25 years since 9/.
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Attacks on Democratic Senate Candidates
The president attacked three Democrats running for Senate this week with inaccurate claims to portray them as too extreme.
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Sweden's election could mark major milestone for Europe's populist right
Once shunned over its extremist roots, the Sweden Democrats could enter government for the first time as voters weigh immigration, crime and Sweden's political transformation.
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Fears of a Democratic Wave Push Texas to Center Stage at G.O.P. Convention
A parade of speakers focused on crucial races in the reliably red Texas, where Democrats are running close, or even ahead, of Republican nominees.
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Down in the Polls, Republicans Embrace a Familiar Tool: Fear
At an unusual midterm gathering, President Trump and his allies painted Democrats as dangerously un-American.
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Fetterman’s Surprise GOP Convention Video Angers Democrats
Democrats in Pennsylvania reacted with a mix of annoyance and eye-rolling to Senator John Fetterman’s video appearance at Republicans’ midterm convention.
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Musk Targets Transgender Issues in Key Midterm Senate Races
A political group for the world’s richest man, who is ramping up a midterm spending blitz, began running attack ads against Democrats in Texas, Ohio and Iowa.
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Republicans were confident about keeping the Senate. Now the battle is wide open
Republicans appeared to have a firm grip on the majority at the start of the 2026 election cycle. But Democrats are now competing in states that once seemed well beyond their reach.
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Pritzker, Eyeing 2028, to Help Midterm Democrats With a $20 Million Group
JB Pritzker, the billionaire governor of Illinois, is continuing to expand his national footprint, this time by using a new group to target Republicans in battleground races.
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‘Democrats Are Behind’: PAC Wants Party to Catch Up on A.I.
The group is starting with more than $10 million and says it intends to support midterm House candidates in swing states.
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New Hampshire primaries test Trump and the left
President Donald Trump’s endorsement will be put to the test once again Tuesday in New Hampshire’s primaries, where liberal Democrats are also looking to cap an ascendant primary season with additional victories.
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Gavin Newsom on how to beat the GOP: 'Democrats need to grow a backbone'
As California's governor, Gavin Newsom has become one of the Democratic Party's most vocal critics of President Trump. As speculation swirls around Newsom's own potential presidential bid, he's on the road and raising money to get more Democrats elected at the state level, where he says his party took its eye off the b.
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Trump's first major midterm money move: A $10 million Texas Senate ad blitz
This is the first significant spending in a premier general election contest by MAGA, Inc., and reflects how a once-safe Republican seat in Texas may be viable for Democrats with the candidacy of James Talarico.
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Ossoff and Talarico to Share Fund-Raising Event in Hollywood
The event with the Georgia and Texas Democrats will be hosted by Shonda Rhimes.
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Gallup Polls Show Democrats Outnumber Republicans Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections
Data from Gallup shows that Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents have their largest advantage over Republicans since 2008.
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Voters are fed up with data centers. Both parties are trying to cash in for midterms
Democrats and Republicans have found common ground in this campaign season. Both parties have poured millions into ads attacking data centers as the public continues to protest the AI facilities. (Image credit: Thomas Simonetti).
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Brooks and Capehart on Trump calling Iran war 'small potatoes'
David Brooks of The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart of MS NOW join Geoff Bennett to discuss the week in politics, including President Trump's remarks calling the conflict with Iran "small potatoes," the president's influence over the midterm elections, how Democrats are campaigning and Sen. Susan Collins' remarks on cho.
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Pentagon Agreement With N.I.H. on Biodefense Draws Alarm From Democrats
Under a new partnership, the Defense Department would play a larger role in biodefense and pandemic preparedness. Democrats warned it could allow a Pentagon cash grab.
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Missouri Supreme Court pauses GOP gerrymander, likely netting Democrats 1 House seat
Missouri’s Supreme Court suspended a congressional map that state Republicans drew last year that would have netted the GOP an additional House seat, likely keeping the seat in Democratic hands this November. The court ruled unanimously on Thursday that a referendum petition organized by Democrats to put the new congre.
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Voters are "pissed about the economy," former Obama aide analyzes midterms
Most midterm primaries have already passed, yielding data and trends that inform how general elections could go. Former Obama aide Ravi Gupta joins CBS News with more on how Democrats and Republicans are performing in the 2026 midterms so far.
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Stephen A. Smith has some words for Democrats as he makes his 2028 plans clear
Sports broadcaster Stephen A. Smith has been bouncing around cable TV but insists he’s staying out of one arena: the political one. The outspoken ESPN and SiriusXM personality isn’t staying away from talking politics — far from it. But Smith told POLITICO in an interview airing Thursday that he’s not running for presid.
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Dems demand DHS fund election security. And, journalist Gloria Steinem has died
Two Democrats are demanding that Homeland Security officials fund election security ahead of the midterms. And, trail-blazing journalist Gloria Steinem has died. (Image credit: Mario Tama).
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Veteran political journalist on division among Democrats over democratic socialism
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein about the Democratic Party's division over embracing democratic socialism.
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As Midterms Loom, Democrats Feud Over Defections
The fight has highlighted party divisions and raised questions about how Democrats will run the House should they win the majority.
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Democratic strategist on the new anti-partisan swing voters
Democrats in Massachusetts bucked a national trend and voted to back an incumbent in Congress. Sen. Ed Markey beat a primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton in a race that frequently focused on age and the party's direction. The results skew from a national narrative that Democratic voters are eager for younger leader.
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House Democrats block constitutional amendment to lock Supreme Court at 9 justices
The Republican-led resolution, which requires two-thirds support in the House and the Senate, is a response to increasing openness among Democrats to expand the court.
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Billionaires Sent Montana Prices Soaring. Can Democrats Capitalize?
For years, Democrats have failed to harness the anger of Montanans contending with out-of-state wealth driving up costs. This year, a smokejumper thinks he can succeed.
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House votes to condemn socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
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A N.Y. hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back
Democrats and Republicans in Troy, N.Y., took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing center open. (Image credit: Katherine Bruno).
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Markey and other Massachusetts Democrats face primaries
Multiple Massachusetts Democrats are facing primary challengers on Tuesday, led by Sen. Ed Markey, who warned voters that replacing him would mean losing a progressive champion and supporter of transgender rights in Washington. “We need universal childcare and Medicare for all,” Markey told supporters in Dorchester at.
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Affordability is the centerpiece of Democrats' message in Pennsylvania swing district
A rematch in a swing district Pennsylvania is showcasing how Republican messaging from 2024 is getting a replay, this time from Democratic candidates.
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Trump calls for federal tax incentives to benefit TV and movie industry
The proposal was quickly embraced by Democrats, particularly in California, who have otherwise been critical of the president.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's midterm influence
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including President Trump's popularity going into the midterms as some Republicans start to distance themselves, the Michigan Senate race and Democrats still debating their November messa.
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Poll: Working class voters are still up for grabs
Republicans and Democrats are fighting over working class voters. Americans don’t believe the rhetoric. Fifty-five percent of Americans think politicians are just trying to win votes when they say they will help the working class, according to new results from The POLITICO Poll. It’s a view held by majorities of people.
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South Florida Venue Cancels Rally With a Pro-Palestinian Congresswoman
Representative Rashida Tlaib was supposed to headline an event called “Chomp the Oligarchy” for three candidates for Congress who face Jewish Democrats in Tuesday’s primary.
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Democrats grapple with Trump's push to limit transparency within the executive branch
President Trump is pushing the boundaries of executive power to limit transparency within the executive branch. Congressional Democrats are grappling with how to respond.
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House Republican says GOP is 'united' as Democrats wage 'proxy battles' in primaries
Rep. Mike Flood (R-Neb.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his re-election campaign in a district Democrats are eyeing as a possible pickup.
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Hegseth says conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln are "completely misrepresented"
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, a carrier stationed in the Middle East. Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said the carrier has been deployed for 250 days and has not come ashore in over 200 days, setting a record. Defense Secretary pushed back agai.
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Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley calls for ‘big tent’ after narrowly beating Francesca Hong
Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial nominee David Crowley joins Meet the Press NOW after narrowly winning Tuesday’s primary to discuss his vision for uniting Wisconsin Democrats ahead of the general election and his views on data center development.
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Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition
David Crowley has a strategy to win over the voters who backed democratic socialist Francesca Hong on Tuesday: make the governor’s race an existential fight against “MAGA extremism." Wisconsin Democrats have spent the past day scrambling to unite the far left and centrist factions of the party after a bitter primary ba.
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Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state
The newly minted GOP ticket wasted no time before hammering Democrats over fraud. Dozens of people have been convicted of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars meant to provide food, shelter, healthcare and childcare to people in need.
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Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party
Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.
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Primary voters send mixed signals about what they want from the Democratic Party
Primary results this month in Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin paint a muddled picture of just how far to the left Democratic voters want their candidates to be come this fall's midterm elections.
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Rep. Ro Khanna shares why he thinks Democrats should nominate a progressive in 2028
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna of California why he says Democrats should nominate a progressive for president in 2028 and why he's considering a run.
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Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPAC
Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPAC lead image.
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Rep. John Larson’s defeat in Connecticut makes 10 House members who have lost primaries this year
Longtime Democratic Rep. John Larson’s defeat in Connecticut on Tuesday makes him the 10th House incumbent to lose a primary so far this cycle — an unusually high figure that comes as Democrats push their leaders to pass the torch to a new, more progressive generation and Republicans continue to reckon with a party reb.
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Wisconsin primary provided snapshot of Democratic party – can it now win?
Democratic socialist Francesca Hong fell just short as David Crowley strives for unity for November’s general election Democratic socialist Francesca Hong was on course to win the party’s nomination for Wisconsin governor on Wednesday by a clear margin, according to the polls – presaging the latest in an extraordinary.
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Three Questions for Democrats After an Eye-Opening Loss for Progressives
Democratic voters in key battlegrounds are showing themselves to be fiercely split. The party has a lot to hash out between now and 2028.
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Peggy Flanagan wins Senate primary in Minnesota, notching another victory for progressive Democrats
Flanagan defeated centrist Rep. Angie Craig with a pledge to fight the influence of corporations and confront Republican President Donald Trump.
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Wisconsin's Democratic showdown and more primary races to watch today
South Carolina Republicans will choose a successor for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's seat, and Minnesota's Senate primary is another battle between moderate and progressive Democrats.
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Trump’s Air Force One deception faces scrutiny over ‘decoy’ passengers
Journalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Democrats called on Tuesday for a congressional briefing over a stunning charade in which Donald Trump was secretly spirited to a different plane than th.
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Democrats Plan New Push to Defeat Max Miller in Ohio After Abuse Accusations
The party’s congressional campaign arm added Mr. Miller’s opponent, Brian Poindexter, to its highly competitive “Red to Blue” list.
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All Eyes on Key Midterm Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Voters are heading to the polls in another round of competitive primary races in the build-up to November’s midterm elections. In Wisconsin and Minnesota, Democrats will once again decide between moderate and progressive candidates. Meanwhile, in South Carolina, Republicans will pick a replacement nominee for the late.
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Primaries test the Democratic Party and ‘red alert’ after Colombia earthquake: Morning Rundown
Progressive Democrats fight for primary wins in Wisconsin and Minnesota.
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How We’re Covering an ‘Identity Crisis’ in Politics
Recent primary wins have posed critical questions for both Republicans and Democrats as they head into the fall midterms. Carolyn Ryan, managing editor of The New York Times, shares how reporters approach coverage of shifting political dynamics.
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Democratic Minnesota Senate candidate says her campaign is about ‘the many versus the money’
Internal divisions between progressive and moderate Democrats grow ahead of tomorrow’s closely watched primary for Minnesota’s Senate seat. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her bid for U.S. Senate.
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Trump announces staff secretary Will Scharf, who helped secure ballroom approval, will be his new White House counsel
Democrats have vowed to pursue investigations into Trump and his administration if they are successful in November.
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Congressional Democrats to investigate efforts to deport U.S. military members and their families
The Pentagon declined to comment, stating it would "reply directly to the authors of the letter.".
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Moderate Democrats Scramble to Block a Socialist From Winning in Wisconsin
—Sara Stathas—The Washington Post/Getty Images; Daniel Boczarski—WisDems/Getty Images Tuesday’s contest to become Wisconsin’s Democratic nominee for Governor has unexpectedly become one of the most chaotic stories of the 2026 cycle. First, the popular incumbent Governor said he wouldn’t seek a third term. His Lieutenan.
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Inside the Left’s Playbook for Winning Elections
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.
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The Campaign Tactics Helping Progressives Win Primaries Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
Progressives are being outspent and are receiving little support from the Democratic Party. Their tactics show a different way to succeed.
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Democrats no longer have the No. 1 weapon to keep their socialist wing in line
American politics is an ever-changing game of power and big money. For the modern Democrat Party, that means being challenged and sometimes eclipsed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) – and there is little to nothing the Democrat Party can do about its rise. The United States has had many political parties i.
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Week in Politics: Todd Blanche nomination; Michigan's Democratic Senate shakeup
Two nominations to watch: President Trump's of Todd Blanche to be U.S. Attorney General, and who Michigan Democrats will choose Tuesday to campaign for the U.S. Senate.
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Wisconsin’s Dem establishment is scrambling to stop a democratic socialist Tuesday
KENOSHA, Wisconsin — The progressive movement’s midterms march has arrived in Wisconsin, where a democratic socialist is forcing establishment Democrats to mount an all-out, last-ditch effort to stop her. State Rep. Francesca Hong is the front-runner to become the Democratic gubernatorial nominee, fueled by a populist.
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Politics chat: Progressive candidates in primaries, Trump's influence on midterms
Republicans are trying to hang fringe positions on Democrats but may not be able to withstand the economic headwinds in November's midterms.
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Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
Chuck Schumer and other senators took part in exercises in which legal experts laid out election disruption scenarios In a Washington DC conference room last month, some of the most senior Democrats in the US Senate gathered to plan for a prospect that only recently would have felt more akin to science fiction: they st.
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The Democratic party needs to do more than represent wealthy progressives | Dustin Guastella
New research shows that a class gap on the left threatens any winning coalition – but there are ways to address it Debates on the left are typically framed as a division between moderates and progressives, with the two sides wrestling over how best to form a governing coalition. Yet, in many ways, this divide obscures.
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Schumer caves, hands Republicans shutdown win after months of uncertainty
The Senate advanced its solution to avert a government shutdown on Saturday, capping off several months of hand-wringing that, if given the chance, Senate Democrats would use a shutdown to score political points in November. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and his caucus relented, and stayed true to the b.
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Pete Buttigieg: Everyone’s ‘watching the state of Michigan right now’
Michigan Democrats’ scramble to unify after a brutal primary continued Friday with a preplanned rally that brought together the statewide ticket. It also brought out Pete Buttigieg, a former and potentially future presidential candidate, whose presence helped underscore the stakes not just in November, but for 2028. Ho.
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They’re Battle-Tested Democrats. Do Voters Care?
Haley Stevens and Angie Craig were celebrated by Democrats in 2018. This year, they’ve faced tough primaries.
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Orange County residents say the American dream is slipping away
Republicans and Democrats, renters and homeowners, rich and poor—agree on at least one thing: Buying a home is harder today than it was for their parents. The latest UCI-OC Poll suggests that's just the beginning of the problem.
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What's at stake for Democrats in next week's Wisconsin primary
More states will hold primary elections next week, including Wisconsin, where democratic socialist Francesca Hong is leading several polls in her run for governor. CBS News' Zak Hudak takes a look at the race as the countdown to the midterm elections continues.
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Moderate Democrats Prepare for ‘War’ Against an Ascendant Left
One moderate group says the progressive wins are “deeply troubling” and is planning a $15 million effort against democratic socialism.
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New Jersey's Mikie Sherrill enters national political fray with first set of midterm endorsements, aimed at veterans
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats - as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
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Progressives see biggest win yet in Michigan, while Trump flexes power over GOP
Progressives notched major wins in Michigan, while voters in Missouri and Washington rejected insurgent Democrats. Meanwhile, Trump continued to flex his influence over the Republican Party. (Image credit: Bill Pugliano).
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Takeaways from Tuesday's elections in Michigan and more
Democrats need to rack up as many wins as possible to take back the U.S. Senate, so the party has little room for error.
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House Democrats just added 12 'safe' Trump districts to their midterm election target list
The move brings the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee's list of targets to 58, an ambitious list that reflects President Donald Trump's diminished standing with the electorate and Democrats' belief that they can capitalize on voters' frustrations.
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Virginia Democrats pick establishment nominees for 2 House seats they hope to flip
In Virginia, Democratic primary voters have a history of rewarding moderate candidates, a trend that continued on Tuesday.
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Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November environment is favorable enough to them.
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Thanedar becomes latest incumbent to fall to a progressive challenger
Michigan Rep. Shri Thanedar lost his primary to democratic socialist Donavan McKinney on Wednesday — the latest victory for progressives who’ve been on a hot streak of ousting incumbents in safe-blue districts. Thanedar’s 13th District was a top priority for groups like Justice Democrats that are committed to primaryin.
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Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted
Progressives didn’t get the earthquake they expected. Moderates are relishing in their stronger than expected showing. In the early hours of Wednesday morning, with Michigan’s marquee Democratic Senate primary still in limbo, one of Democrats’ key questions of the midterms remains unresolved: Can the party’s most progr.
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Trump takes trip to West Coast to tout the economy, something polls show he's weak on
President Donald Trump is making a rare visit to California and Nevada to try to draw contrasts with Democrats on the economy and other issues.
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Senate Democrats say banks turned blind eye to suspicious moves by Jeffrey Epstein
A report from Senate Democrats accuses big banks of failing to report suspicious money transfers made by Jeffrey Epstein until after his arrest in 2019. (Image credit: Martin Bureau).
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What to Watch in the Kansas Primaries: Can Republicans Flip a Governor’s Mansion?
Republicans see the marquee race to lead the state as perhaps their best chance this year to win a governorship held by Democrats.
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5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire
Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire. (Image credit: Scott Olson).
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The war to succeed Bernie Sanders is already underway
The battle to become the country’s next progressive leader in the mold of Bernie Sanders is heating up ahead of Democrats’ direction-defining Michigan Senate primary. Nowhere is the jockeying and strategy unfolding behind the scenes more pronounced than between Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and.
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Bernie Sanders’ circle is pretty clear on who his successor will be
The battle to become the country’s next progressive leader in the mold of Bernie Sanders is heating up ahead of Democrats’ direction-defining Michigan Senate primary. Nowhere is the jockeying and strategy unfolding behind the scenes more pronounced than between Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and.
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5 states have primary elections on Tuesday. These are the races to watch
From Michigan's Senate and governor primary to Missouri's 1st Congressional District, a number of key races in primary elections Tuesday could signal the future for Democrats and Republicans. (Image credit: Finn Gomez).
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Democrats’ stance on Israel takes center stage in Bush-Bell rematch in St. Louis
Cori Bush’s 2024 primary loss to Wesley Bell was heralded as a major defeat for the insurgent progressive movement. Now, their rematch for Missouri’s 1st District two years later comes at a time when Bush and her allies seem to be winning the battle for the future of the Democratic Party. The dueling factions in St. Lo.
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Pete Buttigieg shares his theory for how Democrats can win over cherry ice cream
Pete Buttigieg shares his theory for how Democrats can win over cherry ice cream lead image.
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California Democrats Want to Tax Billionaires. They Can’t Agree on How.
Leaders of the state Democratic Party endorsed the ballot measure slated for November, but the party remains far from united on the issue as Democrats nationwide grapple with a growing wealth gap.
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Democratic primary voters not playing it safe
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including the Michigan Senate primary and the message Democrats are taking into the midterms, prosecutors dropping Reflecting Pool vandalism charges and President Trump's response.
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In Michigan’s 7th District’s Democratic Primary, a Centrist Split Boosts Progressive Hopes
Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan’s Seventh Congressional District, moderate Democrats worry that they’ve complicated their chances in a key November battleground.
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California Democrats Support Billionaire Tax, but Debate Lingers
Leaders of the state Democratic Party endorsed the ballot measure slated for November, but the party remains far from united on the issue as Democrats nationwide grapple with a growing wealth gap.
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Democratic candidate in Kansas touts ‘mainstream’ views as GOP look to flip open governor seat
The divide between establishment and anti-establishment Democrats is on full display in Kansas ahead of Tuesday’s primary for governor. Kansas state Sen. Cindy Holscher (D) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss her path to victory and the key issues facing Kansans.
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How a Centrist Split Boosted Progressive Hopes in a Democratic House Primary
Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan’s Seventh District, moderate Democrats worry that they’ve complicated their chances in a key November battleground.
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Author of Democrats’ 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter
A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party’s turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.
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We’re about to find out how powerful progressives really are
Michigan is ground zero for the Democratic Party’s ideological war. Its marquee Senate race and two of its House primaries on Tuesday — in Michigan’s 7th and 13th Congressional Districts — will provide another crucial test of whether progressives can not only keep up their winning streak in safe-blue seats but also bre.
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Kansas Democrats Are Split on How to Keep the Governor’s Office
In a conservative state with a history of electing Democratic governors, the debate over which brand of Democrat can win sounds different.
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Activist David Hogg talks about the future of the Democratic Party
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with gun violence prevention activist David Hogg about the future of the Democratic Party and calls for him to lead the Democratic National Committee.
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Progressive youth leader David Hogg calls for change in 'geriatric' Democratic Party
David Hogg, a survivor of the Parkland High School shooting who co-founded the progressive youth group Leaders We Deserve, is calling for radical change in the "geriatric" Democratic Party. (Image credit: Kimberly White).
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Chicago’s Mayoral Race Is Taking Shape. But What About the Incumbent?
Several prominent Democrats already are running for mayor of Chicago. Mayor Brandon Johnson has not said whether he will seek a second term next year.
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Trump Battles GOP Holdouts Amid Democrats’ Factional Fight
Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins NBC’s Hallie Jackson on Sunday TODAY to discuss President Donald Trump’s conflict with fellow Republicans over Todd Blanche’s nomination as Democrats face an ideological battle in Tuesday’s Congressional Primary in Michigan.
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Politics chat: Will Democrats use the war and high prices for their midterm strategy?
We look at how the Democratic party is approaching the midterms, and if they are using issues like the war in Iran and affordability, to their advantage.
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Democrats see a chance to flip a seat as focus on abuse claims mounts against Ohio Rep. Max Miller
Allegations against Rep. Max Miller have been public for years but have recently drawn increased media scrutiny amid an escalating legal back-and-forth with his former spouse, who is the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno.
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Democrats’ ‘climate hushing’ prompts activists to turn up the volume
Nationwide actions seek to counter view that talking about climate crisis distracts from affordability messaging This summer, torrential rains have washed away Texas neighborhoods, dangerous heat has blanketed swaths of the country, and smoke from Canadian wildfires has choked communities as far south as Florida. Resea.
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Dems are increasingly desperate to get their Senate candidates to drop out in these races
Democrats vying for a pair of deep-red Senate seats are facing increasingly desperate calls from within their party to step aside for more promising independent candidates. But they say they won’t drop out — unless there’s divine intervention. Democrats Alani Bankhead of Montana and Julian Beaudion of South Dakota both.
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It might take ‘a lightning bolt from God’ to get these Senate Democratic hopefuls to bow for independents
Democrats vying for a pair of deep-red Senate seats are facing increasingly desperate calls from within their party to step aside for more promising independent candidates. But they say they won’t drop out — unless there’s divine intervention. Democrats Alani Bankhead of Montana and Julian Beaudion of South Dakota both.
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The Democrats have one last chance to halt the erosion of US democracy – and it’s less than 100 days away | Timothy Garton Ash
American democrats need a Hungarian-style landslide to overwhelm Trump’s attempts to rig November’s midterm elections In these days of extreme weather events, it seems odd to say that the US needs a big landslide. But a landslide defeat for President Donald Trump in November’s midterm elections is exactly what is requi.
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What Worries Democrats as the Midterms Heat Up
There’s a lot going right for the Democrats. Here’s what could go wrong.
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Why Mitch McConnell Isn’t Giving Up His Senate Seat
Democrats are demanding that the Kentucky Republican resign. Others who were sidelined for far longer faced no such calls, but times are changing.
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Maine Democrats pick Troy Jackson to replace Platner on Senate ballot
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
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Maine Democrats meet to select Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner
Maine Democrats are gathering Saturday to select a Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot, with former state Senate President Troy Jackson poised to secure the nomination.
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Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson in must-win Maine Senate race
BANGOR, Maine — Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is on the cusp of becoming Democrats’ Senate nominee in Maine, starting a 101-day sprint to Election Day in a nationally watched, must-win race for his party.
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Opposing Defense Bill, Democrats Shift Their Tactics
Crossing what was once seen as a political red line, Democrats voted against the usually bipartisan measure, registering dissent about the war in Iran.
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Democrats approve new primary election calendar, putting South Carolina first
Democrats chose South Carolina for the first 2028 presidential primary, then Nevada, prioritizing Black and Latino voters. New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan and Virginia also hold early contests. (Image credit: Sean Rayford/Getty Images).
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House again rebukes Trump over Iran, while similar effort stalls in Senate
The House on Thursday voted to direct President Trump to end the war with Iran, after four Republicans joined Democrats to rebuke the president over his handling of the conflict.
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The Debate Moment That Captures Democrats’ Worries About Troy Jackson
Troy Jackson, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, speaks outside of a federal immigration office in Scarborough, Maine, on July 14, 2026, after a man was fatally shot by ICE agents. —Ryan Murphy—Getty Images It should have been a layup. Instead, the question illustrated why some Democrats fear they are about to swap.
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House Passes Defense Bill Amid Iran War Divide
Republicans pushed through the $1.15 trillion bill over opposition from Democrats, who said backing it was akin to embracing the war.
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Trump’s Plan for Science: More Money for A.I., Less for Universities
Michael Kratsios, President Trump’s science adviser, proposed overhauling how the government funds research. Democrats said Mr. Trump’s actions had weakened science.
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US House passes $1.15tn defense policy bill in near party-line vote
Passage of annual bill complicated by Trump’s decision to join Israel in attacking Iran without congressional approval The US House of Representatives passed a $1.15tn defense policy bill in a near-party-line vote on Wednesday, after Democrats refused to back the measure amid the war with Iran and Donald Trump ’s push.
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South Carolina and Nevada Fight to Kick Off Democrats’ 2028 Presidential Calendar
The calendar order could be hugely important to the 2028 presidential primary race. Democratic insiders will try to sketch out a schedule this week, and rival states are sniping at one another.
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House Narrowly Passes Stopgap Spending Bill, but Shutdown Fight Looms
Republicans managed to push through legislation to fund the government through Dec. 4. But with Democrats opposed, the stage is set for a broader battle.
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Senate panel advances Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence
The 9-8 vote came after some Democrats had praised Clayton and indicated that they might vote for him. But that shifted after a contentious hearing last week in which Clayton repeatedly refused to say that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election.
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Democrats could take initial vote on 2028 presidential primary calendar this week
Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn't be final until the full Democratic National Committee agrees.
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Democrats’ Top Senate Candidate in Maine Won’t Support Schumer for Leader
Troy Jackson, who is set to become the party’s nominee, also said in an interview that he was not sure he wanted the support of Senator Chuck Schumer in the general election.
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Arizona primaries set the stage for contested fall races in a swing state
Arizona Democrats choose who can try to flip a Republican-held House seat, and Republicans pick their nominee to try to unseat a Democratic governor. (Image credit: Ross D. Franklin).
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Democrats avoid a messy fight in Maine, but uncertainty lingers: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
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In Maine Senate Race, Democrats Go From Chaos to Coronation
Troy Jackson’s emergence as the clear front-runner to replace Graham Platner spares the party some challenges but points to some new ones.
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US politicians push agencies to restrict research collaboration with China
Nature, Published online: 16 July 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02226-9 Republicans and Democrats worry about research theft and exploitation — but don’t agree on how to solve the problem.
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In Arizona’s Primaries, Democrats Fight Over a House Seat They Need Badly
Democrats have a chance to flip a competitive battleground district in and around Scottsdale, but the winner of Tuesday’s primary will emerge bloodied and broke.
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Don’t Let This Useless Debate Distract You, Democrats
A battle over idealized economic systems doesn’t help Democratic candidates.
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Mamdani doubles down on democratic socialism while insisting Wall Street, business leaders can work with him
New York City Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani is embracing his identity as a Democratic Socialist, arguing the movement represents a return to the Democratic Party's New Deal roots even as he insists Wall Street and corporate leaders have nothing to fear from his administration. In a wide-ranging interview with The New.
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These AIPAC-Backed Democrats Voted to Nix Israel Aid. AIPAC Punished Them.
Of the 103 Democrats who voted to eliminate aid to Israel, more than a dozen had been endorsed by the pro-Israel lobbying group. AIPAC quickly closed off online donations for them.
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Without Platner, Maine Democrats Scramble to Keep Grassroots Energy Alive
Graham Platner’s campaign for Senate imploded last week. The activists who backed him are seeking a candidate to carry his populist message in the race against Republican Susan Collins.
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News Wrap: Smoke from wildfires leads to unsafe air quality in U.S.
In our news wrap Friday, health concerns are growing as wildfire smoke is blanketing large parts of the U.S., Taylor Farms is recalling lettuce after it was linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak and Democrats are demanding answers about the vetting of immigration officers following an Associated Press report that the I.
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As competitive Senate map emerges, both Democrats and Republicans see a path to win
More than halfway through the primary elections, the map of competitive Senate races is becoming clearer, though there are still outstanding races to watch.
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Republicans in North Carolina Try to Reduce Early Voting on Sundays and on Campuses
Voting-rights activists said the changes are a blatant attempt by G.O.P. leaders to make it harder for Black voters and students, who tend to vote for Democrats, to cast ballots this fall.
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Republican campaigns see immigration as a winning issue for midterms
Republicans are spending more money and running more ads on immigration than Democrats are ahead of the November midterm elections, according to an NPR analysis of advertisement data. (Image credit: Joseph Prezioso).
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5 Takeaways From a Maine Debate That Showed Replacing Platner Isn’t Easy
Maine Democrats vying to become the state’s new Senate nominee met, and mostly agreed, at a debate filled with halting answers and stilted deliveries.
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Democratic Senate Candidates Trounce Republicans in Fund-Raising
In the first half of this year, Democrats raised more cash in every key Senate race except Iowa.
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Wildfire Smoke Turns Skies Orange Across the U.S., and Democrats Make a Big Shift on Israel
Plus, why Gen Z is turning to trade schools.
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Dems have a big cash advantage in key Senate races
Democrats continue to rake in cash across some of the nation’s most pivotal Senate races, outpacing their Republican counterparts several times over. In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has 20 times as much cash on hand as his Republican challenger, Rep. Mike Collins. In North Carolina, perhaps Democrats’ best picku.
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Maine Democrats’ Adventurous Political Experiment
The party’s leaders have a political experiment on their hands.
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Clayton Dodges Question on 2020 Election, and Democrats Call Him on It
Jay Clayton’s nomination to lead the U.S. intelligence community comes as the White House pushes to use declassified intelligence to show concerns about election security.
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Almost Half of House Democrats Vote to End Aid to Israel
The measure failed, but the level of support among Democrats exposed a stark shift in the party away from backing the Jewish state.
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Here Are the Maine Democrats Running to Replace Graham Platner
To win, they’ll have to convince Democrats at a July 25 convention that they’re the best candidate to take on Senator Susan Collins, a Republican.
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Senators Grill Justice Dept. Officials on New York Times Subpoenas
Democrats questioned the acting attorney general, Todd Blanche, and a U.S. attorney about subpoenas issued to Times journalists who reported on security concerns with the president’s new plane.
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Platner Was Toxic. But Democrats Could Learn From His Politics.
His progressive, populist message was able to occupy a kind of middle ground in the party’s primary electorate.
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Democrats' witness opposing Blanche's confirmation is more than an Epstein survivor
Dani Bensky and a group of women who were abused by Jeffrey Epstein have formed a bond they call a "survivor sisterhood." They live in two worlds, of advocacy and everyday life and motherhood. (Image credit: Corrie Aune for NPR).
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House Votes for Permanent Daylight Saving Time
House Republicans and Democrats united in favor of a bill to eliminate semiannual clock-changing, but it faces an uncertain fate in the Senate.
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Maine Democrats will square off in first Senate debate since Platner's withdrawal
The first debate on Thursday in Maine's flash Democratic primary may feature a crowded stage. Eight candidates to replace Graham Platner on the ballot have been invited to the debate in Portland, the organizer said Tuesday. News Center Maine, which is sponsoring the event, had initially invited three people who ran for.
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An ICE Shooting in Maine Puts Pressure on Senator Susan Collins
The Democrats hoping to challenge Ms. Collins, a vulnerable Republican, have seized on the fatal incident, drawing attention to her record on immigration matters.
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Senate Democrats Block Defense Bill Over War in Iran
The vote reflected how the political debate over the conflict in the Middle East has sapped bipartisan support for a normally popular measure.
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Can Democrats Win Rural Voters Turning Away From Trump? It’s a Tough Sell.
House candidates like Beth Macy, author of “Dopesick,” have crafted messages based on lifetimes in rural regions. But messages need an audience, and many minds are closed to the party.
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Red State, Blue Governor: It Could Happen in Iowa. Would It Matter?
Democrats have real hope for candidates for governor in red states like Iowa and Ohio, but if Republicans seize supermajorities in the legislatures, their power would be limited.
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Funding milestone detected
With the federal Medicaid work requirement looming in January, Democrats are considering state legislation to call out big companies that employ workers enrolled in the safety net health program.
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Platner's voters are reeling as Maine Democratic Party races to choose his replacement
Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, as Maine Democrats prepare to choose a nominee. (Image credit: Tamara Keith/NPR).
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Lindsey Graham's passing
NPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including what the passing of Sen. Lindsey Graham means for South Carolina and the Senate, Sen. Mitch McConnell's health and Democrats scrambling to replace Graham Platner in the Maine.
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Midwest becomes next theater in Democrats' progressive vs. moderate fight
August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters' frustration with the establishment.
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Mercurial and Magnetic, Lindsey Graham Was a Force in the Senate
The sharp-witted South Carolinian repaired relations with President Trump to advance his foreign policy goals, was willing to cut deals with Democrats and tried to insert himself into every legislative fight.
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As Trump Brands Them ‘Godless Communists,’ Democrats Divided on How to Respond
President Donald Trump speaks at the Independence Day celebration on the National Mall in Washington, DC, on July 4, 2026. —Alex Wroblewski–AFP via Getty Images More than three decades after the fall of the Berlin Wall, a U.S. President is once again casting the threat of communism as one of the biggest issues facing A.
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Maine Democrats Will Replace Graham Platner. Here’s What to Know.
Mr. Platner’s withdrawal from a marquee Senate race, under pressure from his party, has set in motion an unusual competition to become the new nominee.
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James Carville unloads on far-left Democrats after primary upsets, says ‘you're part of the problem’
Political strategist James Carville offered a series of harsh criticisms against the far-left Democrats taking aim at their own party in the ongoing primaries, while calling the candidates’ ongoing cannibalization of longtime incumbents "part of the problem." In a blistering video , Friday, for his "Politics War Room".
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Graham Platner officially withdraws from the Maine Senate race
Democrats have already set off a mad dash to find a new candidate, with a July 27 deadline to submit a replacement nominee to face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in the November election.
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Graham Platner makes it official in Maine, submitting paperwork to leave Senate race
In his withdrawal notice, Platner said "people are desperate for change" and that's why they made him the Democratic nominee. Now, Maine Democrats have to pick someone to replace him by July 27. (Image credit: CJ Gunther).
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The Platner Drama Is Reviving Debate Among Democrats Over a Double Standard
His candidacy stoked tensions among Democrats over gender and how to win back working-class voters.
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Trump leans on 'communist' messaging as economic angst drives Democrats
During the last election, when struggling to find a memorable attack line against Kamala Harris, Trump eventually landed on "Comrade Kamala." (Image credit: Chris McGrath).
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How American Socialism Changed, and Stormed the Democratic Party
The movement was better at critiquing the system than reshaping it. But it has never had this much mainstream political power.
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Political Candidates Have An Opening on Clean Energy
—Andrew Merry—Getty Images It’s 2026, gas prices are still too high, and oil executives are warning the White House that costs could get worse before they get better. The Trump Administration is taking note. And if the Democrats want to win in November they will need to stop talking like policy wonks and start talking.
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President Trump cleans house at the bipartisan Election Assistance Commission
With just months until the midterms, President Trump relieved the remaining members of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission, a move condemned by Democrats and voting rights advocates. (Image credit: Andrew Harnik).
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Rahm Emanuel on criticizing Netanyahu, calling for new approach to U.S.-Israel ties
Rahm Emanuel delivered a pointed message in Tel Aviv about the future of the U.S.-Israel relationship. It comes as American public opinion, and the Democratic Party itself, are increasingly divided over support for Israel. Emanuel criticized Netanyahu's government, called for a new approach to military aid and renewed.
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How Are Democrats Choosing Graham Platner's Replacement—and Who Could It Be?
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour stop held by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) at the Collins Center for the Arts on the University of Maine campus in Orono, Maine, on May 24, 2026. —Joe Raedle—Getty Images Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner has suspended his c.
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Vance, in Wisconsin, Highlights Twin Fights, Against Fraud and Democrats
The vice president called Democrats “a party that is fighting for fraud,” even as he highlighted the case of a woman who was first indicted under the Biden administration.
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