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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...

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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...

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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...

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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on Wednesday announced that he had rescinded a U.S. Military Academy at West Point job offer given to the former director...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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What to know as Israel-Iran conflict hits fifth day

Strikes between Israel and Iran stretched into a fifth day on Tuesday, as President Trump made an early departure from the Group of 7 (G7) summit amid...

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Immigration protests put Democrats in tricky territory

Nationwide protests against President Trump’s crackdown on immigration are putting Democrats in tricky political territory ahead of the high-stakes...

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Karen Bass thrust back into hot seat amid LA unrest

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is grappling with the second high-profile crisis of her tenure as immigration protests roil her city, months after...

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Democrats forced to walk tightrope on Trump, L.A. protests

Democrats are accusing President Trump of an abuse of power with his decision to send the National Guard into Los Angeles, but they face a political...

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Democrats see political trap in Trump's Biden probe

Democrats are warning members of their party not to fall into a political trap after President Trump ordered an investigation into former President...

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Democrats aren't engaged enough online in non-election years, study finds

Democrats aren’t engaged enough online in non-election years, and Republicans’ digital advantage gave the right a leg up in 2024, new research...

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Democrats' generational tensions reach boiling point in House primaries

A growing number of young Democrats have launched primary bids against the party’s old guard in recent months, underscoring generational tensions...

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Iowa Democrat to launch bid against Ernst after her controversial Medicaid remarks

Iowa Democratic state Rep. J.D. Scholten is launching a challenge against Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), he confirmed to multiple outlets, as the...

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Rubio submits reorganization plan for more 'agile' State Department to Congress

The State Department has notified Congress of a reorganization plan to develop a “more agile” department, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced...

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State Dept: More US citizens ‘wrongfully detained in Venezuela than in any other country'

More U.S. citizens are being "held "wrongfully detained" Venezuelan prisons than any other country, the U.S. State Department said as it issued a...

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South Africa president was 'bemused' by Trump encounter

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he was “bemused” by his encounter with President Trump at the White House earlier this month,...

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Republicans face a future without Elon Musk's money

Tech billionaire Elon Musk is prompting questions about his next steps as he signals he might wind down his political activity. This week, the Tesla...

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Trump says Samsung, other phone-makers could be hit with tariffs

President Trump on Friday expanded his tariff threat against Apple to include Samsung and other smartphone companies as he pushes for the...

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Trump pushes UK to embrace drilling, dump windmills

President Trump on Friday criticized the United Kingdom's energy policy, pushing the British government to do away with “costly and unsightly”...

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Trump approval rating slips: Survey

President Trump’s approval rating slipped slightly this week in the latest weekly Reuters/Ipsos polling as voters voice economic concerns. The poll...

21.05.2025 4

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Democrats can't escape questions about Biden despite cancer diagnosis

Former President Biden’s cancer diagnosis has done little to quell concerns about his decision to run for reelection, and many in the party...

20.05.2025 4

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Voter optimism ticks up on direction of country

Voter optimism on the direction of the country has ticked up in new polling, signaling attitudes may be bouncing back after President Trump's...

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Temperatures rise over House Democrats’ scuffle with ICE agents

Temperatures are rising over an altercation between three Democratic lawmakers and immigration agents at a detention center in New Jersey, as...

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Wes Moore steps into a Democratic presidential spotlight

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) is taking steps to build his national profile even as he seeks to tamp down speculation that he could run for the White...

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Michigan Democrat hosting Trump impeachment-focused town halls

Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.) is set to host town halls in Detroit this weekend focused on the impeachment of President Trump, his office announced....

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Buttigieg warns Democrats returning to past status quo would fail

Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in an interview on Tuesday that a call from Democrats to return to a past status quo would be...

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What to watch for as Trump meets Canada's Carney for first time

Canada’s newly elected Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to visit the White House on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting with President Trump amid an...

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Schakowsky won't seek reelection to House seat in 2026

Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) announced on Monday that she won’t seek another term in Congress in the midterms, teeing up an open race for the seat...

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Ocasio-Cortez keeps Democrats in suspense over next move

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is keeping Democrats in suspense as speculation swirls about her next career move. The star progressive...

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Reporter informs State spokesperson of Rubio's new role during briefing

A reporter was the one to inform a State Department spokesperson during a briefing Thursday that President Trump had tapped Secretary of State Marco...

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