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Trump keeps Republicans guessing on Texas Senate endorsement

President Trump is keeping Republicans guessing over whether he’ll endorse in the closely watched Texas GOP Senate primary between Sen. John Cornyn...

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Ken Paxton's wife files for divorce amid his challenge to Cornyn

Texas state Sen. Angela Paxton (R) filed for divorce from state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) on Thursday, according to court documents. The...

10.07.2025 2

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Virginia emerges as key bellwether ahead of midterms

Virginia’s off-year elections are being viewed by both parties as a key bellwether heading into next year’s midterms, as well as a potential...

07.07.2025 20

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Trump praises onetime rival DeSantis: 'You'll always be my friend'

President Trump praised his former primary rival Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) during his visit to the state’s new migrant detention facility known...

01.07.2025 3

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Virginia Democrats troll Youngkin, Republicans ahead of rally

The Democratic Party of Virginia will troll Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) and his Republican allies ahead of a rally on Tuesday. The party is highlighting...

01.07.2025 10

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Trump, Massie feud reaches fever pitch

President Trump’s feud with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is showing no signs of abating as the president seeks to oust the GOP congressman for his...

28.06.2025 5

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Pro-Trump PAC targets Massie in first ad

The pro-Trump PAC MAGA Kentucky rolled out its first ad targeting Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Friday, marking the first spot in a $1 million ad buy...

27.06.2025 7

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Republicans target vulnerable Democrats over Mamdani: 'They own him'

Republicans are seeking to use Zohran Mamdani’s apparent win in New York City’s Democratic primary to put Democrats on defense in House and Senate...

27.06.2025 10

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Stefanik set to run for NY governor

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) is preparing to officially launch her campaign for New York governor, according to two sources familiar with her...

26.06.2025 9

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New York Democrat says Mamdani is 'too extreme' to lead NYC

Rep. Laura Gillen (D-N.Y.) distanced herself from apparent New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday, calling him “the...

25.06.2025 3

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Deceased lawmaker's social media urges support for former aide in Virginia special election

Social media accounts for the late Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) urged Democrats to vote for his former chief of staff James Walkinshaw in the party’s...

25.06.2025 9

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DNC leader faces growing scrutiny amid party turmoil

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin is under pressure amid growing turmoil within the party’s ranks six months into President...

22.06.2025 10

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Former Clinton campaign chief on Democrats: 'We're leaderless, we're messageless, we're agendaless'

Democratic strategist Patti Solis Doyle said the party lacks a leader, message and agenda when asked about the state of the Democratic Party in an...

20.06.2025 2

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Florida attorney general pitches 'Alligator Alcatraz' to hold migrants

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier pitched a new facility to hold immigrants in the Everglades called “Alligator Alcatraz." Uthmeier said in a...

19.06.2025 2

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Virginia nail-biter: Early takeaways from the Democratic primaries

Tuesday’s Democratic primaries in Virginia saw incredibly close contests for lieutenant governor and attorney general. While The Hill’s partners...

18.06.2025 10

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Walz responds to Trump refusing to call him after Minnesota shootings

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) spokesperson responded to President Trump’s refusal to call him following the shooting of two Minnesota state...

17.06.2025 3

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Virginia Democrats hold statewide primaries Tuesday: Here’s what to watch for

Democrats are closely watching two statewide primaries set to take place in Virginia on Tuesday in what could be a barometer for voter enthusiasm...

17.06.2025 20

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Allred says he'd 'run differently' if he launches new Texas Senate campaign

Former Rep. Colin Allred (D-Texas) said he would “run differently” if he launches a second Senate campaign, including being in Texas full time. ...

16.06.2025 3

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Live updates: Trump to sit down with Canadian leader; Israel claims air superiority in Tehran

President Trump is set to meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta. The leaders will meet...

16.06.2025 10

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Public sector union head steps down from DNC

Lee Saunders, the president of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, stepped down from his post at the Democratic...

16.06.2025 10

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Teachers union head Randi Weingarten resigns from DNC

American Federation of Teachers (AFT) President Randi Weingarten is departing the Democratic National Committee, citing disagreements with DNC Chair...

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Infighting jeopardizes hopes of Democratic comeback

Intraparty fighting is threatening to stall the Democratic Party’s efforts to rebuild seven months after President Trump’s sweeping general...

15.06.2025 30

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Padilla fundraises off of forcible removal from Noem presser

Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Democrats are fundraising off of his removal from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s press conference on...

13.06.2025 10

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Insults fly as blue-state governors battle GOP at feisty hearing

Sparks flew Thursday as a trio of Democratic governors clashed with Republicans on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee over...

13.06.2025 10

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Democratic governors face contentious hearing on sanctuary cities

A trio of high-profile Democratic governors is set to take center stage on Capitol Hill in what is likely to be a contentious hearing on sanctuary...

12.06.2025 8

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Newsom hits back at DeSantis over offer to send Florida state guard to L.A.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) office said on Tuesday that the state’s Division of Emergency Management offered to send the state guard to...

10.06.2025 4

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Soros-backed group, Democrats pour money into Texas ahead of 2026

A group backed by Democratic mega donor George Soros is pouring money into Texas ahead of next year’s midterms in hopes of flipping the red state...

09.06.2025 5

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GOP downplays Trump-Musk feud's impact on midterms

Republicans are downplaying concerns that the feud between President Trump and Elon Musk will hamper the party’s chances of defending their...

08.06.2025 20

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Trouble signs grow for Cornyn in Texas

Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-Texas) reelection campaign is facing serious warning signs as new polling shows the state’s Attorney General Ken Paxton (R)...

06.06.2025 20

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Trump critic David Jolly running for Congress as Democrat

Former Florida Republican congressman and Trump critic David Jolly on Thursday officially launched his campaign for governor as a Democrat. ...

05.06.2025 10

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State board rejects University of Florida pick amid conservative backlash

The Florida Board of Governors rejected Santa Ono to serve as the president of the University of Florida on Tuesday amid backlash from conservatives...

04.06.2025 8

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Ernst risks political blowback with 'we all are going to die' remarks

Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) recent controversial remarks on Medicaid are threatening to become a political liability for the incumbent as she faces...

04.06.2025 10

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Cornyn trailing Paxton by 22 points in Texas GOP Senate primary: Poll

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) trails Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) by 22 points in the state’s Republican Senate primary, according to a new...

03.06.2025 4

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Trump Jr. calls on University of Florida's board to reject new president

Donald Trump Jr. called on the University of Florida’s board of governors to reject former University of Michigan president Santa Ono as UF’s...

29.05.2025 20

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Republicans brace for chaotic primary in competitive Iowa governor's race

Iowa Republicans are staring down a potentially contentious primary in the state’s gubernatorial race as they look to prevent Democrats from winning...

27.05.2025 10

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Democratic groups launch $14 million investment ahead of 2026 House races

The Democratic group Defend the Vote PAC and Defend the Vote Action Fund announced a $14 million investment ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The...

22.05.2025 10

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House Progressive Caucus chair joins Truth Social

House Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (D-Texas) joined President Trump’s social media platform Truth Social on Wednesday in an effort to...

21.05.2025 3

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California Democratic governor candidate accuses Harris, Becerra of Biden decline cover-up

California Democratic gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa (D) accused former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Health and Human...

21.05.2025 9

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DeSantis defends Hope Florida amid apparent investigation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) slammed an apparent investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation, an organization linked to first lady Casey...

21.05.2025 20

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Trump lashes out on Thomas Massie, calls him a 'grandstander'

President Trump lashed out at Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) during his visit to the Capitol for the House Republican Conference meeting on Tuesday,...

20.05.2025 3

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Florida GOP flips Miami-Dade in voter registration for first time in history

Florida Republicans took the lead in voter registration in Miami-Dade County on Monday, flipping what was once considered a Democratic stronghold for...

19.05.2025 9

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Harris responds to Biden's cancer diagnosis: 'Joe is a fighter'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris responded to news of President Biden's cancer diagnosis on Sunday, calling her former boss "a fighter."  "Doug...

19.05.2025 20

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Biden cancer diagnosis prompts bipartisan outpouring of support

Former President Biden’s political allies and rivals alike sent a flood of well-wishes and tributes to the former president on Sunday following news...

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Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer

Former President Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his spokesperson announced on Sunday. "Last week, President Joe...

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Ugly Texas primary threatens GOP efforts to defend Senate

Republicans are increasingly concerned that a bitter Senate primary in Texas next year could make it harder to defend their majority in the upper...

17.05.2025 2

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House GOP Agriculture bill advances out of committee

The House Agriculture Committee voted to advance legislation that would make significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...

15.05.2025 4

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Buttigieg on whether Biden hurt Democrats with reelection bid: 'Maybe'

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg suggested his former boss President Biden’s decision to run for reelection “maybe” hurt Democrats...

14.05.2025 5

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Democrats kick off 2028 shadow primary with contrasting styles

The shadow Democratic presidential primary is kicking off, with potential contenders ramping up their appearances in key battleground states. Former...

13.05.2025 9

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Watch live: Trump, Kennedy remarks on prescription drug price caps

President Trump is set to hold a press conference Monday morning with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on an effort to cap...

12.05.2025 9

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Former Michigan House Speaker launches Senate bid

Michigan state Rep. Joe Tate (D) launched his campaign for Senate on Sunday, becoming the latest Democrat to jump into the crowded the primary.  In...

12.05.2025 5

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