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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 3

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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...

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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 3

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Trump says Wall Street Journal wants to settle defamation lawsuit

President Trump on Tuesday claimed that the Wall Street Journal wants to settle the defamation lawsuit he filed after the outlet reported on a letter...

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Mace leading South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary polling

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.), who has teased a run for governor in South Carolina, is leading a hypothetical 2026 GOP gubernatorial field in new polling....

29.07.2025 4

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Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker declines another campaign

Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) is passing on a 2026 gubernatorial campaign after speculation that he could make a run for his old job....

28.07.2025 4

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Dems grudgingly admit Trump's political savvy at Hill Nation Summit

Some top Democrats at the Hill Nation Summit on Wednesday paid grudging compliments to President Trump’s political moves as the party looks to learn...

19.07.2025 20

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Mamdani seeks support from wary Democrats in Washington

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is taking steps to connect with Washington's political class amid signs of division within the...

16.07.2025 4

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Obama to Democrats: 'Just toughen up'

Former President Obama’s message to Democrats is to “just toughen up” amid frustration with the political landscape under President Trump. “I...

14.07.2025 3

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Leavitt says blaming Trump for Texas floods is 'depraved lie'

The White House on Monday called it a “depraved lie” to blame President Trump for deadly flash floods in Texas, as some question whether Trump's...

07.07.2025 3

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Here's where Trump's approval ratings stand on key issues

President Trump’s approval ratings remain underwater as he gets mixed reviews on his immigration crackdown, economic handling and foreign policy...

06.07.2025 30

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GOP eyes redistricting in Ohio and Texas as it looks to bolster slim majority

Republicans are eyeing potential redistricting opportunities in Ohio and Texas as they seek extra cushion to protect their thin majority in the House...

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Obama urges public to call on representatives to vote against Trump megabill

Former President Obama urged Americans to call their representatives Wednesday and tell them to vote against President Trump’s megabill as the House...

03.07.2025 20

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Harris holds double-digit lead over declared, potential California governor candidates: Poll

Vice President Harris, who is considering a run for governor in California, holds a double-digit lead over a hypothetical 2026 gubernatorial field,...

02.07.2025 2

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Trump-Musk feud reignites over the 'big, beautiful bill'

The public and messy feud between President Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk was reignited this week over the president’s “big, beautiful...

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Kamala Harris sees support drop in potential 2028 horserace: Poll

Support for former Vice President Kamala Harris in the theoretical 2028 presidential horserace has dropped in new polling as she weighs her next...

27.06.2025 20

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Pritzker launches reelection bid for third term as Illinois gov

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) on Thursday launched his reelection campaign, seeking a third term in the governor’s mansion amid speculation about a...

26.06.2025 10

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Trump net approval hits new low in Economist/YouGov poll

President Trump’s net approval rating has hit a new low in the latest Economist/YouGov poll, taken as he moved to involve the U.S. in conflict in...

25.06.2025 5

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DNC on Trump's Israel-Iran criticism: 'Why the f‑‑‑ did you get us involved?'

The Democratic National Committee (DNC) blasted President Trump for getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran after he criticized the...

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Trump-aligned PAC launched to unseat Massie in Kentucky

A new super PAC aligned with President Trump is aiming to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican whose opposition to key administration...

23.06.2025 2

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Newsom's stock rises after clash with Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is seeing his name rise toward the top of potential 2028 contenders following his fight with President Trump over the...

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