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Where Trump's polling stands at end of first year back in office

President Trump is closing out the first year of his second term with a slight rebound in his approval ratings, but the numbers are still far lower...

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Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro clash at Turning Point USA event

Prominent conservative voices clashed on Thursday at Turning Point USA’s annual AmericaFest conference, as Ben Shapiro criticized Tucker Carlson for...

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Blumenthal on withheld DNC 2024 autopsy report: 'My focus is on the future'

Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Friday said while he’d like to see the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) analysis of 2024 losses, the...

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DNC won't release 2024 election losses analysis

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has decided against releasing its postmortem of the party’s 2024 losses it looks to build on 2025 momentum...

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Voters prefer moderate candidates over progressives, MAGA: Poll

Voters prefer moderate candidates over both progressive and MAGA contenders for the next presidential race, according to a new Emerson College...

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Trump's approval down 8 points since start of year: Poll

President Trump’s approval rating has dropped eight points since he started his second presidential term at the beginning of the year, according to...

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Crockett's Texas Senate bid divides Democrats

Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D-Texas) last-minute bid for Senate is dividing Democrats as the party looks to oust incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R)....

17.12.2025 10

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More Muslim candidates seek office as 'Mamdani effect' takes hold

A growing number of Muslim candidates are seeking office following Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s stunning success in New York City last month. Last...

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Democrats grow more bullish on midterms after string of wins

Emboldened Democrats are expanding their target lists for the House and state legislatures after a series of notable wins and overperformances on...

10.12.2025 1

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Crockett leaves Democrats scrambling with Texas Senate bid

Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D) last-minute decision to enter the Texas Senate race has turned the Democratic primary upside down and scrambled the...

10.12.2025 10

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57 percent of voters say Trump is losing battle against inflation: Poll

More than half of voters say President Trump is losing the battle against inflation amid concerns about affordability under his administration,...

08.12.2025 1

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Talarico shakes up Texas Senate primary for Democrats

Texas state Rep. James Talarico’s (D) entry into the Democratic Senate primary in Texas has shaken up the race and thrilled those who think new...

11.09.2025 10

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Newsom condemns 'reprehensible' Charlie Kirk shooting

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday condemned the shooting of Charlie Kirk, the co-founder of conservative Turning Point USA, as "reprehensible"...

10.09.2025 3

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Utah is the surprise redistricting state: What to know 

Utah may be the next state to redraw its congressional lines amid a growing redistricting battle across the country. A judge ruled last month that...

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Trump calls Mamdani a 'communist,' says Adams 'free to do what he wants'

Related video: Eric Adams says he’s staying in NYC mayoral race President Trump on Friday appeared resigned to “a communist in New York City”...

06.09.2025 3

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Watch live: Trump expected to announce 'Department of War' rebrand

President Trump is slated to give remarks from the Oval Office on Friday related to his push to rebrand the Defense Department as the "Department of...

06.09.2025 20

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Eric Adams says he would consider other jobs, 'no formal offers' made

LIVE Video: Eric Adams makes ‘important announcement’ on future of his campaign New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Friday he plans to keep up his...

06.09.2025 6

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Schwarzenegger steps back into political arena in redistricting crusade

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) is stepping back into the political arena as a crusader against partisan redistricting.  Urging...

31.08.2025 5

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Newsom: 'I don't think Donald Trump wants another election'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Wednesday said he doesn't think President Trump doesn’t want another election in 2028 as he urged Americans to...

28.08.2025 10

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California Supreme Court rejects latest GOP effort to halt redistricting plan

The California Supreme Court rejected a petition Wednesday filed by state Republican legislators seeking to keep Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) plan to...

28.08.2025 10

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Trump rips 'unconstitutional' court order on Utah redistricting

President Trump on Wednesday ripped a recent ruling that Utah must redraw its congressional lines as “absolutely unconstitutional” amid a growing...

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California Republican proposes 'two-state solution' amid Newsom's redistricting push

The California Assembly’s top Republican on Wednesday proposed a “two-state solution” for the Golden State as the GOP fumes over Gov. Gavin...

28.08.2025 20

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Porter leads crowded California governor race by 7 points; most voters undecided: Survey

Democratic former Rep. Katie Porter (Calif.) is leading the crowded California governor’s race, new polling shows, though most voters are undecided...

27.08.2025 3

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DNC chair withdraws Gaza resolution, calls for task force to 'move forward united'

Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Ken Martin withdrew a resolution Tuesday addressing the Israel-Gaza conflict after a rival resolution...

26.08.2025 3

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California Republicans announce second legal challenge against Newsom's redistricting effort

California Republicans on Monday announced a legal challenge against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) effort to redraw congressional lines in the state, days...

26.08.2025 1

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5 things to know about California's special election on redistricting

California will ask voters this fall to decide whether to redraw this state’s congressional lines after its Democratic-controlled Legislature...

24.08.2025 7

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Democrats set to take Texas redistricting fight to the courts

The Texas redistricting battle is entering a new front as the fight turns to the courts, where Democrats and civil rights groups are expected to...

23.08.2025 10

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California Democrats pass Newsom's redistricting plan

California's Democratic-controlled Legislature formally approved a plan Thursday to redraw the state's congressional lines, teeing up a special...

22.08.2025 6

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Live updates: White House leaves open possibility of air support by US in Ukraine

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters Tuesday afternoon that U.S. air support in Ukraine could be part of security assurances...

19.08.2025 3

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Texas Democrat Nicole Collier slams GOP in interview from state House floor

A Democratic Texas state lawmaker who spent the night on the Texas House floor rather than accept a police escort slammed the GOP in an interview...

19.08.2025 2

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California Democrats introduce redistricting legislation 

California Democrats unveiled legislation Monday to move forward with their plan to counter a Republican redistricting proposal in Texas with new...

19.08.2025 10

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Democrats release proposed new California congressional map

Democrats on Friday released a proposed new California congressional map as they aim to counter Republican-led redistricting efforts in Texas. The...

16.08.2025 10

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Texas voters split on GOP redistricting plan: Poll

Texas voters are split on the Republicans' redistricting push, which could net five more GOP House seats ahead of the midterms, new polling shows. In...

15.08.2025 10

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Texas Democrats open door to returning under 'two critical conditions'

Texas state House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and stall a GOP redistricting plan announced Thursday they will return to Texas only...

15.08.2025 10

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Trump says he'll host Kennedy Center awards

President Trump announced Wednesday he will host this year’s Kennedy Center Honors after prodding from his chief of staff, Susie Wiles.  “It’s...

14.08.2025 20

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Trump looks to extend DC police takeover beyond 30 days

President Trump on Wednesday said he'll seek "long-term extensions" from Congress to extend his federal takeover of the Washington police amid his...

13.08.2025 4

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White House suggests homeless in DC could be fined, jailed

The White House on Tuesday said homeless people in the nation’s capital could be subject to fines and jail time as the administration cracks down on...

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5 things to know as California moves forward with redistricting

California Democrats are moving forward with plans to potentially redraw the state's congressional maps as a response to GOP-led redistricting efforts...

12.08.2025 10

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Here are the top House Democrats at risk from GOP redistricting

House Democrats in red states across the country are at risk as the redistricting arms race heats up. Texas Republicans’ proposed redraw, a...

10.08.2025 30

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Texas Democrat decries rhetoric over quorum break: ‘Words have consequences’

One of the Texas Democrats who fled her state over a GOP plan to draw new state House district lines said rhetoric from the right is putting a...

08.08.2025 30

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Trump officials eye Indiana as redistricting war intensifies

The Trump administration is turning its attention to Indiana as Republicans look for other red states to follow Texas's lead in the building...

07.08.2025 30

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Obama calls Texas GOP's actions a 'power grab that undermines our democracy'

Former President Obama on Tuesday blasted the Texas GOP’s attempts to redraw the Lone Star State’s congressional lines as “a power grab” that...

06.08.2025 10

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California, New York signal they're moving forward with redistricting

California and New York are signaling they will move forward with plans to redraw congressional lines as Democrats look to counter the Texas GOP.  ...

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Live updates: Abbott takes action against Texas Dems who fled in redistricting fight

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday directed the arrests of state House Democrats who fled the Lone Star State for blue states in an effort to stop...

05.08.2025 40

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Texas Democrats face $500 daily fines: What to know 

Texas Democrats who fled their state on Sunday face $500 daily fines as they try to stall GOP efforts to redraw the Lone Star State’s congressional...

05.08.2025 20

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5 things to know on Texas's political showdown

Texas Democrats fled the state on Sunday to deny the GOP a legislative quorum as part of an effort to prevent Republicans from redrawing the Lone Star...

04.08.2025 8

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Democrats contemplate walkout in Texas

Democratic legislators in Texas could flee the state to prevent the GOP from approving new maps that could expand Republicans’ congressional...

03.08.2025 40

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Army rescinds West Point role for ex‑CISA director after Laura Loomer criticism

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on Wednesday announced that he had rescinded a U.S. Military Academy at West Point job offer given to the former director...

31.07.2025 10

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These Texas Democrats are at risk under proposed GOP maps

Texas Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for new congressional maps after President Trump called for the Lone Star State to create five new...

31.07.2025 20

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Texas GOP unveils new planned congressional map

Texas Republicans unveiled a proposal for new congressional maps Wednesday as a redistricting battle heats up across the country. The maps are...

30.07.2025 4

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