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Wisconsin Democrats look to harness anger with Musk in court race

Wisconsin Democrats are launching a full-court press against Elon Musk as they look to use angry voter sentiment against him as a tool to turn out...

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5 storylines to watch for ahead of this November’s elections

Virginia and New Jersey could serve as some of the first bellwethers over voters’ attitudes toward President Trump’s policies, Elon Musk and his...

02.03.2025 10

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Musk flexes political muscle in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Elon Musk is flexing his political muscle in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race in an effort to tip the scales in favor of the conservative candidate....

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5 takeaways from Musk's CPAC talk

Elon Musk served as one of the main attractions at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Thursday evening with a late-scheduled...

21.02.2025 10

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Trump set to speak at CPAC

President Trump is set to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on Saturday, the organization announced Wednesday. Trump’s...

20.02.2025 10

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Ahead of a jubilant CPAC, GOP divisions linger

A day-long gathering that celebrates conservative politics is set to put the newly energized Republican Party fully on display a month into President...

19.02.2025 4

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New chair kicks off multistate tour in effort to get DNC 'out of DC'

The new chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is kicking off a multistate tour, traveling across the country to meet with state parties and...

17.02.2025 7

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Thune: Michigan, Minnesota Senate seats likely pick-up opportunities for GOP

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) suggested on Friday that open Senate seats in Michigan and Minnesota could serve as potential pick-up...

14.02.2025 6

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Read: Danielle Sassoon letter to Pam Bondi on Eric Adams case

Danielle Sassoon, the acting U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, has resigned from her post after the Justice Department (DOJ)...

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Grenell would consider run for California governor if Harris enters race

Richard Grenell, President Trump’s “special missions” envoy and interim executive director of the Kennedy Center, left the door open to a run...

14.02.2025 10

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Arizona businesswoman launches bid for governor

GOP businesswoman Karrin Taylor Robson announced on Wednesday that she’s launching a bid for Arizona governor in 2026, ending speculation over her...

12.02.2025 6

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Kemp keeps Republicans on edge as he mulls Georgia Senate bid

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) is at the center of intense speculation as Republicans wait to see whether the popular two-term governor will run against...

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Cook Political Report unveils 18 toss-up House races for 2026

The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report is rating 10 Democratic-held seats and eight seats held by Republicans as toss-ups ahead of...

06.02.2025 8

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What to know about Ken Martin, the next chair of the DNC

Minnesota Democrat Ken Martin won the race to be the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) next leader on Saturday afternoon, taking the reins from...

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Ken Martin elected next DNC chair

Minnesota state party chair Ken Martin was elected on Saturday as the next leader of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) after securing 246 votes...

01.02.2025 3

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5 things to watch as DNC chooses its next leader

Democrats are gathering in Maryland on Saturday to elect the next chair of their national party in one of Democrats’ first steps toward...

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Jeffries backs Wikler in last-minute endorsement for DNC chair

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) made a last-minute endorsement in the race for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair on Friday,...

01.02.2025 10

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Democrats win control of Minnesota Senate

Democratic candidate Doron Clark is projected to win a special election for a vacant Minnesota Senate seat, giving Democrats control of the upper...

29.01.2025 8

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Minnesota Supreme Court sides with Democrats in state House dispute

The Minnesota Supreme Court handed Democrats a major win on Friday, effectively ruling that Republicans didn’t have enough members to conduct...

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Senate Democrats’ campaign arm announces new executive director

The Senate Democrats’ campaign arm announced on Friday that Devan Barber will be serving as the executive director ahead of the 2026 election....

24.01.2025 4

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Heinrich opts against run for New Mexico governor

Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced in a statement on Friday that he’s opting against a run for New Mexico governor and plans to stay in the...

24.01.2025 10

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Partisan standoff roils Minnesota state House

Democrats and Republicans in the Minnesota House are embroiled in a standoff over who controls the lower chamber just months out from the election,...

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Biggs takes step toward launching Arizona governor's bid

Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) announced on Tuesday that he has filed a statement of interest for an Arizona gubernatorial bid ahead of the 2026 election....

21.01.2025 4

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Here are the acting department heads in Trump's second term 

President Trump is tapping a number of officials to serve as acting department heads as he waits for the Senate to confirm his Cabinet nominees. While...

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Hillary Clinton laughs as Trump announces 'Gulf of America' order

Hillary Clinton laughed when President Trump announced during his inauguration on Monday that he would be renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf...

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Demonstrators converge in DC for People’s March ahead of second Trump term

Kim Wozniak felt compelled to show up at Franklin Park for the People’s March on Saturday for many reasons. She said she has a granddaughter who...

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Trump inauguration protests underscore how the resistance has changed

Protesters are set to descend on Washington, D.C., on Saturday ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration, an event that will lay bare how the...

18.01.2025 9

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Michigan lawmaker who spoke at Dem convention endorses Wikler for DNC chair

Michigan state Senate Majority Whip Mallory McMorrow (D), a rising star in the party who spoke at the Democratic National Convention last year, is...

14.01.2025 4

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Ossoff braces for expensive, marquee Georgia Senate race

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff's first reelection bid, set to be a marquee 2026 Senate race, has both parties sharpening their knives. The GOP...

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Trump-appointed FEC commissioner to resign on inauguration

Sean Cooksey, a Trump-appointed commissioner on the Federal Election Commission (FEC), announced Monday that he would be resigning on President-elect...

13.01.2025 3

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Stacey Abrams backs Wisconsin state party chair as next DNC leader

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams threw her support behind Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler in the race to take the helm of...

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Walz endorses Minnesota Democratic chair as next DNC leader

Former vice-presidential hopeful and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) is backing Ken Martin, the Democratic state party chair in Minnesota, in his bid to...

09.01.2025 10

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EMILY's List makes endorsement in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

EMILY’s List, a major political group that looks to elect Democratic women who support abortion rights, announced on Thursday that it’s endorsing...

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5 things to watch ahead of DNC's first leadership race forum

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is set to host four candidate forums this month as the party looks to replace outgoing Chair Jaime Harrison....

09.01.2025 10

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Ohio's COVID-era health director becomes first Dem to file for governor

Former Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton announced Tuesday that she’s running for governor, becoming the first Democrat to enter the...

08.01.2025 7

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Wikler picks up key endorsement in DNC chair bid

Wisconsin state party chair Ben Wikler received a key endorsement from Michigan Democratic Party chair Lavora Barnes on Monday in his bid to take...

06.01.2025 6

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5 races to keep on your radar in early 2025

A mix of high-profile and local races will take place in the first few months of this year, which could serve as a barometer for how voters...

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Newsom launches investigation into ‘ultra-processed’ foods in California

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) ramped up efforts Friday to crack down on "ultra-processed” foods, signing an executive order aimed at...

03.01.2025 3

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Marjorie Taylor Greene backs Johnson: 'Let's put aside the infighting'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced on Tuesday that she would be endorsing Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) for House Speaker, a notable win for...

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GOP trust in election accuracy rises after Trump's victory: Survey

A growing number of Republicans say they’re confident that the votes in the 2024 presidential election were counted accurately in the wake of...

03.01.2025 10

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Johnson job performance slips among Republicans: survey

Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) job performance is slipping among Republicans, according to a new survey. An Economist/YouGov poll conducted between...

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Colorado attorney general launches bid for governor

Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser (D) announced on Thursday that he’s running for governor in 2026 to succeed term-limited Gov. Jared Polis (D)....

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Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic...

02.01.2025 4

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5 things that will shape US politics in 2025

The fallout of last month’s high-stakes election and recent battles within Congress are offering early clues of what will set the tone for politics...

01.01.2025 3

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Here are 5 hot-button laws taking effect in 2025

States across the country are bracing for new laws set to take effect as early as Wednesday, including some that have stirred controversy. In...

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Alaska ranked-choice system threatened with fresh repeal efforts

Opponents of Alaska’s ranked-choice system are renewing their efforts to overhaul the voting method ahead of 2026 after an effort to undo the...

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Gaetz floats possible bid for Rubio's Senate seat

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) openly floated the idea of running for Sen. Marco Rubio’s (R-Fla.) Senate seat during a Turning Point USA event in...

23.12.2024 10

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Electoral College formally votes to confirm Trump's win

President-elect Trump has clinched the necessary number of Electoral College votes to become the next occupant of the White House, teeing up the...

18.12.2024 6

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Michigan state lawmaker passes on DNC chair position

A top Michigan state lawmaker announced on Tuesday that she would be passing on a bid to run for Democratic National Committee (DNC) chair, saying...

17.12.2024 5

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Republicans make inroads in state legislative elections, teeing up high-stakes 2025 races

Republicans are expanding their footprint in statehouses across the country, reversing Democrats' earlier trend of high-profile wins just a year...

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