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Here are the 4 candidates running for DNC vice chair

Four candidates are vying for two vice chair spots on the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after a majority of members voted earlier this week to...

15.06.2025 10

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Gen Z-led group launches $3M in youth voter mobilization

A Generation Z-led group aligned with Democrats is launching a $3 million youth voter mobilization effort ahead of next year's midterms. The group...

14.06.2025 6

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Hogg: Too many Democratic leaders 'asleep at the wheel'

David Hogg said too many Democratic leaders were “asleep at the wheel” as he announced late Wednesday that he would forgo seeking reelection as...

12.06.2025 1

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Hogg forgoes reelection for DNC vice chair

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg announced Wednesday that he would be forgoing reelection for his spot in the committee after...

12.06.2025 10

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Andy Kim endorses Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate race

Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) is backing Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.), making Kim the...

11.06.2025 30

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Democratic frustration reaches boiling point over David Hogg

Tensions are reaching a boiling point between David Hogg and Democratic National Committee (DNC) leadership as the organization moves to potentially...

10.06.2025 60

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Arizona Democrats fear infighting will hurt them in midterms

Democratic frustrations are growing in Arizona amid a feud within the state party, triggering concerns about the ramifications for 2026 and beyond....

07.06.2025 6

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David Hogg draws attacks from both sides as his star rises

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Vice Chair David Hogg is seeing his political star rise — along with the number of attacks lobbed at him from...

01.06.2025 10

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Cornyn: Paxton allegations 'just the tip of the iceberg'

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in an interview published Friday suggested the allegations that fueled Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R)...

30.05.2025 3

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Pediatrician Annie Andrews challenges Lindsey Graham in South Carolina

Annie Andrews, a pediatrician and former congressional candidate, is launching a Democratic bid to challenge Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) next year....

29.05.2025 30

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Cornyn campaign launches ad buy accusing Paxton of ‘funding the left’

Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) campaign is rolling out four new ads attacking Texas Attorney General and Senate candidate Ken Paxton (R) for money his...

28.05.2025 10

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7 most likely successors to Trump in 2028

While President Trump says it’s too soon to back a successor for his party’s 2028 presidential nod, the jockeying and tea-leaf reading has begun...

25.05.2025 50

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‘This is the Golden Age’: Trump delivers commencement speech to West Point graduates

President Trump delivered the commencement speech for the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday morning, declaring at one point that the...

24.05.2025 6

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Trump Jr. on possible White House bid: 'That calling is there'

President Trump’s eldest son Donald Trump Jr. appeared to leave the door open to a future presidential bid Wednesday. Trump Jr. was asked during the...

21.05.2025 5

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5 things to know about Real ID now that the deadline has passed

The U.S. government is now enforcing the use of Real ID, which requires users to have federally compliant identification to board flights, among other...

07.05.2025 5

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Kemp's move scrambles GOP effort to oust Ossoff

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s (R) decision to pass on a Senate challenge to Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) is setting off a scramble among Republicans ahead of...

07.05.2025 9

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Krishnamoorthi launches bid for Durbin seat

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) announced on Wednesday that he's running to succeed retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in the Senate, capping off...

07.05.2025 7

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The 5 most competitive gubernatorial races to watch in 2026

Multiple states are gearing up for competitive gubernatorial elections next year, which will offer a litmus test for the parties on voter sentiment....

06.05.2025 3

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Ryan ‘seriously considering’ run for Ohio governor, communications adviser says

Former Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) is “seriously considering” a run for Ohio governor, his communications adviser told The Hill on Monday. Dennis...

06.05.2025 10

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Gallego headed to Pennsylvania amid talk of White House bid

Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) is heading to Pennsylvania this week to participate in a town hall in the swing county of Bucks County, according to the...

05.05.2025 3

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Former Maine governor moves to challenge vulnerable House Democrat

Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage (R) filed paperwork Sunday to run against Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District next...

05.05.2025 7

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Pritzker's Trump posture ramps up 2028 chatter

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is positioning himself as one of President Trump’s loudest critics within the Democratic Party, stirring more...

04.05.2025 10

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Beshear says he'd 'consider' 2028 White House run

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) said in a Thursday interview he would "consider" running for the White House in 2028. "If you'd asked me a couple years...

03.05.2025 4

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Trump takes 100-day victory lap at University of Alabama commencement speech

President Trump used his commencement speech at the University of Alabama on Thursday to take a victory lap over his administration’s first 100 days...

02.05.2025 30

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Arizona, Michigan only governor's race toss-ups: Sabato's Crystal Ball

Nonpartisan election handicapper Sabato’s Crystal Ball from the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia is rating the gubernatorial races...

01.05.2025 10

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Duckworth endorses Stratton for Durbin Senate seat

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) is endorsing Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) in the Democratic primary next year as she vies for retiring Sen....

28.04.2025 20

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Ocasio-Cortez releases presidential-like video

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) released what resembled a presidential campaign video over social media Friday, further raising speculation...

26.04.2025 4

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Pritzker endorses Illinois lt. governor in bid for Durbin seat

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is endorsing Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) in the Democratic primary to replace retiring Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in...

25.04.2025 5

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Durbin, No. 2 Senate Democrat, to retire

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the No. 2 Senate Democrat, announced on Wednesday that he would not be seeking reelection, capping off a decades-long...

23.04.2025 10

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Andy Barr launches bid for McConnell's Senate seat in Kentucky

Rep. Andy Barr (R-Ky.) announced Tuesday he will launch a bid for retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) seat, becoming the latest GOP contender to...

23.04.2025 3

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Podcasts are latest trend for potential White House hopefuls

Several widely floated 2028 contenders are making their foray into the podcasting world, part of a broader trend of politicians using the platform to...

20.04.2025 30

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Populist Democrats rake in cash: 5 fundraising takeaways

First quarter fundraising reports released this week are offering a glimpse into what to expect, both in next year’s midterms and beyond. Candidates...

17.04.2025 10

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Iowa Democrat launches Senate campaign against Ernst

Democratic contender Nathan Sage, who's the executive director of the Knoxville Chamber of Commerce, is launching a Senate bid to take on Sen. Joni...

16.04.2025 10

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Colorado Democrat Yadira Caraveo launches bid for seat she narrowly lost

Former Rep. Yadira Caraveo (D-Colo.) announced on Tuesday that she’s running for her old House seat in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District,...

15.04.2025 3

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Omar passes on Senate run in Minnesota, seeking reelection

Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) announced on Thursday that she would be seeking reelection in the House in Minnesota, ending speculation over whether she...

11.04.2025 7

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Wisconsin Democratic chair announces plans to step down

Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, announced on Thursday that he would not be running for another term as state party chair....

10.04.2025 5

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Fannie Mae fires more than 100 employees for unethical conduct, including the facilitation of fraud

Fannie Mae said Tuesday it fired more than 100 employees for unethical conduct.  “Since my swearing-in, we fired over 100 employees from Fannie Mae...

09.04.2025 20

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Democrats benefit from cash influx despite party turmoil

Democratic candidates are raking in large sums of money for Senate, House and downballot campaigns — a sign that the grassroots enthusiasm remains...

09.04.2025 4

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Democrat running for competitive Colorado House seat raises over $1M

Democratic candidate Manny Rutinel, who’s running for a competitive House seat in Colorado, has raised more than $1.1 million in the first quarter...

07.04.2025 10

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Ossoff rakes in more than $11M in first quarter of Georgia Senate race

Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) campaign announced it had raked in more than $11 million in the first quarter of fundraising for this year as he gears up...

07.04.2025 20

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Republicans brush off concerns about Musk's political liability

Republicans are largely dismissing concerns about Elon Musk’s political liability in the wake of their loss in Wisconsin, where he played a central...

06.04.2025 20

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Rep. Chris Pappas announces bid for NH Senate

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) announced on Thursday that he’s running for a Senate seat in New Hampshire to replace Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), who's...

03.04.2025 3

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Scott Walker on Wisconsin race: Trump voters 'don't vote in spring elections'

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) brushed off the results from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race, saying that Trump voters often “don’t...

02.04.2025 4

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Trump's executive order on elections sparks backlash

Democrats are stepping up their opposition to one of President Trump’s latest executive orders, which would require proof of citizenship in order to...

02.04.2025 20

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Democrat-backed candidate reelected as Wisconsin schools superintendent

Jill Underly was projected to prevail in her reelection for Wisconsin superintendent of public instruction, beating challenger Brittany Kinser,...

02.04.2025 30

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Wisconsin passes ballot measure requiring photo ID to vote

Wisconsin voters were projected to pass a ballot measure that amends the state Constitution to require photo identification in order to vote,...

02.04.2025 6

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Liberal candidate wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race in blow to Trump, Musk

Susan Crawford was projected to win an open seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, keeping the high court’s 4-3 liberal majority intact and...

02.04.2025 550

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What to watch in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, special Florida elections

Voters in Wisconsin and Florida are set to decide on several key statewide and congressional races that are shaping up to be the first critical...

01.04.2025 3

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Musk's influence faces first big test in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Supreme Court race Tuesday will put Elon Musk’s political and financial influence to the test after he poured millions of dollars in...

30.03.2025 30

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Musk super PAC pours last-minute money into special Florida elections

Elon Musk’s super PAC is pouring last-minute resources into two special House elections in Florida as voters head to the polls next week to replace...

26.03.2025 10

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