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Jared Gans

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Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley confirms he will run for reelection

Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) confirmed he will run for a fourth term in office next year despite some speculation that he may retire. The progressive...

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Adriano Espaillat endorses Mamdani after previously backing Cuomo

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani notched an endorsement on Thursday from a top House member who previously backed Andrew Cuomo in the...

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Trump slipping with Black voters after 2024 gains

President Trump is seeing signs that his approval is slipping with Black voters after notable gains with the demographic in last year’s election. ...

09.07.2025 10

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Mamdani faces flurry of anti-Muslim attacks following NYC primary victory

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has faced a litany of derogatory attacks concerning his religion in the week since he became the...

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Mamdani slams Trump arrest threat: 'If you speak up, they will come for you'

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani slammed President Trump’s threat to investigate his immigration status and arrest him over his...

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Tillis retirement puts North Carolina Senate seat up for grabs

Sen. Thom Tillis’s (R-N.C.) decision to not seek reelection to another term has scrambled the field for what will be one of the most competitive...

01.07.2025 10

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Warning signs emerge for Trump with independent voters

President Trump is seeing warning signs emerge from independent voters as his approval rating weakens with the key voting bloc. Trump’s net...

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Gillibrand calls for Mamdani to denounce 'intifada' comments

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) called on New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to denounce the phrase “globalize the intifada” as he...

27.06.2025 10

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Vance is clear front-runner for GOP nod in 2028: Poll

Vice President Vance is the clear front-runner for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination, well ahead of other possible candidates, according to...

27.06.2025 10

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Dems debate future of the party after Mamdani's upset win

A Democratic battle over the future of the party intensified after Zohran Mamdami’s stunning upset in the New York City mayoral primary....

26.06.2025 10

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Acting Buffalo mayor loses Democratic primary

Acting Buffalo Mayor Christopher Scanlon has lost the Democratic nomination for a full term as mayor, Decision Desk HQ projected Tuesday night....

25.06.2025 4

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Mamdani stuns Cuomo: 5 takeaways from the NYC mayoral primary

Zohran Mamdani stunned political observers across the country on Tuesday as he looked set to win the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City...

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Alvin Bragg wins Democratic nod in Manhattan DA reelection bid

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for another term in office, fending off a more moderate challenger,...

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Mamdani leads Cuomo as NYC mayor primary goes to ranked-choice count

Zohran Mamdani leads former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, with the contest set to be decided by a...

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What to know about ranked-choice voting as NYC heads to polls

New York City’s ranked choice voting system will be critical to determining who prevails in its Democratic mayoral primary.  Voters first approved...

24.06.2025 5

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Cuomo leads Mamdani by 14 points in survey ahead of NYC primary voting

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo leads state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani by 14 points in the final round of ranked choice voting in a...

24.06.2025 10

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5 things to watch in New York's primaries

Voters across New York are heading to the polls on Tuesday for primaries across the state, but most of the attention will be on New York City for its...

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Maine Dems launch website targeting Collins over abortion ahead of Dobbs anniversary

The Maine Democratic Party has launched a website targeting Republican Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) for votes she they say have caused a significant...

23.06.2025 10

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Shasti Conrad wins open DNC vice chair position after Hogg fallout

Washington State Democratic Party Chair Shasti Conrad won the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) second open vice chair position Friday after...

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Democrats, GOP clash over NYC mayoral candidate's arrest

Democrats and Republicans are having very different reactions when it comes to the arrest of a New York City mayoral candidate, with the former...

19.06.2025 20

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NYC mayoral candidate draws criticism for 'globalize the intifada' comparison to Warsaw uprising

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism over remarks he made in which he avoided denouncing the phrase “globalize the...

19.06.2025 10

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NYC mayoral race tightens: Polling

The Democratic primary for the New York City mayor’s race has tightened further in the latest Marist Poll, with former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo...

18.06.2025 9

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Democrats see Maine governor as best option to unseat Susan Collins

Eyes in Maine are on Gov. Janet Mills (D) as Democrats await a final decision from her on whether she will challenge Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine),...

18.06.2025 20

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New York City mayoral candidate Brad Lander arrested at immigration court

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander (D), a candidate for mayor, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Tuesday as he...

17.06.2025 7

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Former congressional candidate seeks third match against Miller-Meeks

The Democrat who’s faced off against Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa) twice and came within 1,000 voters of ousting her last year has...

17.06.2025 10

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Sanders backs progressive challenger to Thanedar

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) has declared his support for a progressive primary challenger to Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), his first primary...

17.06.2025 10

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NY Times editorial board: Mamdani doesn't deserve spot on New York ballot

The newspaper's editorial board said Mamdani's agenda "reads like a turbocharged version of Mr. de Blasio’s dismaying mayoralty."

16.06.2025 10

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Experts warn FEC is a watchdog lacking 'bark or bite' with no quorum

Experts are sounding alarms over the status of the Federal Election Commission (FEC), which has been largely paralyzed from performing much of its...

16.06.2025 20

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Live updates: Dem governors testify on sanctuary states amid protests over Trump's immigration raids

Three Democratic governors are appearing before the House Oversight Committee on Thursday morning to address sanctuary states, a topic well-timed with...

12.06.2025 3

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CIA releases more RFK assassination records

The CIA has released an additional 54 documents in its third round of declassifying papers related to the 1968 assassination of former Sen. Robert F....

12.06.2025 4

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Atlantic City mayor wins primary under shadow of assault charges

Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., who is under criminal indictment, has fended off a primary challenge to win the Democratic nomination for a...

11.06.2025 20

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5 takeaways from the New Jersey primaries

The matchup for New Jersey’s gubernatorial race is set, with Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli having won their...

11.06.2025 9

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Trump-backed Jack Ciattarelli wins GOP primary for New Jersey governor

Former state Assembly member Jack Ciattarelli has won the Republican nomination for governor of New Jersey a second time, giving him a chance to get...

11.06.2025 6

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Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary in New Jersey governor's race

Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) has won the Democratic nomination for governor of New Jersey, coming out on top of a crowded field, according to Decision...

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5 things to watch in New Jersey's primaries

Voters are heading to the polls in New Jersey on Tuesday to choose nominees for the state’s gubernatorial race, one of only two in the country this...

10.06.2025 10

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Democrats fend off GOP in San Antonio mayor runoff election

Former Biden administration official Gina Ortiz Jones has won a runoff election in San Antonio’s mayoral race, fending off a Republican opponent...

08.06.2025 30

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Ocasio-Cortez faces test of her political power

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) faces a test of her political influence after endorsing a progressive candidate in the New York City mayoral...

07.06.2025 10

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5 takeaways from the chaotic first NYC mayor's debate

Candidates running for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City faced off for the first time on the debate stage just ahead of the start...

05.06.2025 6

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Murphy announces PAC to oppose Trump actions

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is creating a new political action committee to oppose President Trump’s agenda, seeking to mobilize those who want to...

02.06.2025 10

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Trump's approval rating rebounds in DDHQ/The Hill polling average

President Trump’s approval rating has trended upward one month after poll aggregates at his 100-day mark painted a grim picture for his...

31.05.2025 10

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Menendez lashes out at Obama over Iran deal, 'weaponization' of DOJ

Former Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) lashed out Friday at former President Obama, adding on to his past claims of “weaponization” at the Justice...

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Alabama attorney general launches bid for Tuberville Senate seat

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) on Thursday launched his bid for Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R) Senate seat, pitching himself as a fighter...

29.05.2025 6

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Mamdani closes gap with Cuomo in NYC mayor's race: Poll

State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani (D) has surged into a clear second place in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, though he still trails...

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Cuomo calls for $20 minimum wage for New York City

New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo (D) declared his support for raising the city’s minimum wage to $20 per hour on Wednesday, seeking to...

28.05.2025 9

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Who could replace Tuberville in the Senate

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s (R) announcement that he plans to run for governor next year will open up his Senate seat to potentially an array of...

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Second crypto investor charged in alleged kidnapping, torture for Bitcoin access

A second person has been arrested in connection with the kidnapping and torture of a man held for weeks over access to his Bitcoin password. The...

27.05.2025 4

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Who is Scott Jenkins? What to know about the ex-sheriff Trump pardoned

President Trump granted another pardon on Monday for a former official he claimed was the victim of a “weaponized” Justice Department (DOJ) during...

27.05.2025 30

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Dozens injured in UK after driver runs through crowd celebrating Liverpool win

Dozens of people were injured after a car drove through a crowd in England celebrating the Liverpool Football Club’s Premier League title. David...

27.05.2025 10

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Trump announces full pardon for Virginia sheriff convicted of bribery

President Trump issued a full pardon Monday to a former Virginia sheriff who had been convicted of bribery, alleging that he was a victim of a...

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Kristi Noem meets with Israeli officials in Jerusalem after embassy killings

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem met with Israeli officials in Jerusalem on Sunday following the killings of two Israeli Embassy staff...

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