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On the Ballot: Maine Democrats breathe sigh of relief despite steep obstacles ahead of Jackson

Democrats in Maine are breathing a sigh of relief after avoiding a divisive battle to replace Graham Platner as their Senate nominee, but the...

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South Carolina Senate candidates pile in despite Trump endorsement

In today's issue: ▪ Darline Graham running for full Senate term ▪ Houthis announce Saudi Arabia blockade ▪ Tracking the cyclospora outbreak...

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2028 Democratic hopefuls try to seize narrative on Israel

Democrats eyeing the 2028 presidency are increasingly trying to seize the narrative on Israel, as they sense the politically fraught issue is likely...

20.07.2026 10

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Trump back at Day 1 as Iran war rages again

In today's issue: ▪ Trump says war is resuming ▪ Graham’s sister to fill vacant seat ▪ Another ICE shooting ▪ Daylight saving time debate...

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Khanna clashes with Fox News host over details of West Bank detainment

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) clashed with Fox News host Gillian Turner on Monday over details of his detainment in the West Bank late last week. In a...

13.07.2026 10

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Democratic presidential hopefuls take different tacks with far left

The recent momentum of far-left candidates has divided the Democratic Party as it seeks to define itself going into November’s midterms and beyond....

11.07.2026 10

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Mamdani mocked by GOP for telling New Yorkers to set thermostats to 78

Republicans are criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) after he suggested residents set their thermostats to 78 degrees to help conserve...

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Justice Barrett faces conservative ire, sexist attacks after birthright citizenship ruling

Justice Amy Coney Barrett is facing fierce backlash from conservative lawmakers and pundits after voting to uphold birthright citizenship, serving a...

02.07.2026 20

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GOP split on path forward after birthright citizenship blow

In today's issue: ▪ GOP divided on birthright citizenship plan ▪ DSA topples another incumbent in Denver ▪ House takes off after SAVE America...

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Israel divide grows in Democratic Party after New York primaries

The divide over Israel is only deepening in the Democratic Party after New York City’s first democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, helped...

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Supreme Court pays dividends for Trump

In today's issue: ▪ Trump’s victories at the Supreme Court ▪ Hard-liners pause House business ▪ Ship hit in Strait of Hormuz ▪ U.S....

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Kennedy scion Jack Schlossberg loses bid for New York House seat

Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F. Kennedy, lost his congressional bid on Tuesday for the open congressional seat in the heart...

24.06.2026 20

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Torres easily avoids progressive upset in New York House primary

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) is projected to win his primary in New York’s 15th Congressional District, overcoming a challenge from the left,...

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Wilson wins South Carolina GOP gubernatorial runoff after last-minute Trump endorsement

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) is projected to win the primary runoff for the GOP's gubernatorial nomination, according to Decision...

23.06.2026 20

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Democrats battle one another in divisive New York primaries

In today’s issue: The left is fighting the left in New York in a series of divisive Democratic primaries that will be decided on Tuesday, all of...

23.06.2026 20

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Democratic socialists roar back into spotlight with LA, DC races

Democratic socialists are back in the spotlight after notching two high-profile mayoral primary victories in major cities this month. In Washington,...

21.06.2026 10

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Vance on the clock with Iran deal under fire

In today’s issue: Vice President Vance is now officially on the clock to negotiate a nuclear deal with Iran, as he takes political fire from all...

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GOP critics aren’t buying Trump's Iran sales pitch

In today’s issue: President Trump’s initial efforts to sell his deal with Iran to end hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz did not win over...

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Pastors for Trump founder advances to runoff in Oklahoma primary for Hern's seat

Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, and Oklahoma state Rep. Mark Tedford (R) are projected to advance to a runoff in the GOP primary for...

16.06.2026 10

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Hern wins GOP primary for Mullin's Senate seat in Oklahoma

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Oklahoma, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hern effectively cleared...

16.06.2026 10

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Warsh faces bind between Trump, inflation after scorching new report

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh is facing a major challenge ahead of his first monetary policy meeting leading the central bank on the heels of an...

15.06.2026 20

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Trump’s inflation quip a ‘doozy’ for GOP midterm messaging

In today's issue: ▪ Trump brushes off inflation report ▪ House to vote on FISA extension ▪ New House member sworn in ▪ California faces...

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Trump's election fraud claims put pressure on California to speed up vote count

California is facing growing pressure to respond to criticism of the state’s lengthy vote-counting process after this month’s primary fueled fresh...

11.06.2026 20

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Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate primary

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to win South Carolina’s GOP Senate primary, avoiding a runoff in a crowded field of candidates, according...

09.06.2026 10

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Democratic confidence surges with Turek's Iowa Senate primary

Democrats are eyeing Iowa’s U.S. Senate race with renewed optimism after state Rep. Josh Turek secured his party’s nomination on Tuesday. They...

07.06.2026 30

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GOP defections in ‘vote-a-rama' reflect rising midterm heat

In todays issue: ▪ Votes highlight GOP breaks with Trump ▪ Trump sows doubt as California counts votes ▪ Hezbollah torpedoes Lebanon ceasefire...

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Midwest farmers' struggles test GOP loyalty ahead of midterms

Farmers in the Midwest are struggling under President Trump’s tariffs and rising costs during the Iran war, testing a key GOP voting bloc as the...

03.06.2026 20

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Bolton slams proposed Iran deal: 'Big defeat for the United States'

Former national security adviser John Bolton sharply criticized the Trump administration’s approach to negotiating with Iran, calling a tentative...

29.05.2026 30

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Trump approval rating slips to record low of 34 percent in YouGot/Economist poll

President Trump’s job approval rating fell to a record low of 34 percent in this week’s YouGov/The Economist poll, marking the lowest level...

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Biden adviser: Iran deal 'may be the best of the very bad outcomes'

Former national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Friday blasted the Trump administration’s approach to negotiating with Iran but said the tentative...

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Latino voters set to play key role in Texas Senate battle

Ken Paxton’s victory in Texas is putting the spotlight on Hispanic voters, who could play a key role in November as Democrats set out to flip the...

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Mace unveils amendment limiting Congress, judges to natural-born citizens

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is proposing a constitutional amendment that would prohibit foreign-born U.S. citizens from serving in Congress, becoming...

20.05.2026 20

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Booker defeats McGrath in Kentucky Democratic Senate primary

Charles Booker is projected to win the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Amy McGrath in the race...

19.05.2026 10

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Trump scores major victory with Massie's primary defeat in Kentucky

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is projected to lose his Kentucky House primary race to President Trump-endorsed challenger Ed Gallrein, according to...

19.05.2026 10

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Trump-Massie feud hits fever pitch: What to watch in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama primaries

Six states are set to conclude primary voting Tuesday, with the spotlight on Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R) ugly primary battle in Kentucky and the highly...

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Cassidy loses Louisiana Senate GOP primary as Trump-backed challenger advances to runoff

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) was projected to fail to advance to the runoff in Louisiana’s GOP Senate primary Saturday, according to Decision Desk HQ,...

16.05.2026 20

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Massie primary tests Trump's grip on GOP

President Trump’s quest to unseat Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) will come to a head Tuesday, as primary voters weigh whether there is room in the...

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Politics is a family business for these 2026 candidates. Voters may not care.

For a host of candidates running for office up and down the ballot in this year’s midterms, politics is a family business. The race for governor of...

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Shelley Moore Capito easily wins West Virginia GOP Senate primary

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) was projected to win the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in West Virginia, according to Decision Desk HQ,...

13.05.2026 40

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Powell, Harding to face off in Nebraska House race to replace Bacon

Democrat Denise Powell is projected to win the Democratic primary for Nebraska’s “blue dot” district Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ...

12.05.2026 10

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Battle for House control heats up in Nebraska as voters head to polls

The spotlight is on Nebraska's "blue dot" congressional district as voters head to the polls in a primary that could help shape the battle for control...

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Alabama Republicans approve plan for new primaries if courts allow GOP-friendly map

Alabama Republicans on Friday approved legislation directing the governor to schedule new primary elections for certain races under a GOP-friendly...

08.05.2026 10

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Cohen on 'shameful' Tennessee redistricting erasing his House district: 'Next stop is the courts'

Rep. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) vowed legal action Thursday after Tennessee passed a new House map that carves up his majority-Black congressional district...

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Tennessee approves GOP House map drawing out lone Democrat seat

Tennessee lawmakers on Thursday passed a GOP-friendly map that carves up the state’s only majority-Black House seat and threatens the lone Democrat...

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Tennessee unveils GOP-favored redistricting proposal

Tennessee lawmakers on Wednesday unveiled a proposal for a new congressional map that would heavily favor Republicans this November by splitting up...

06.05.2026 30

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Democrats in Michigan keep state Senate majority with special election win

Democrat Chedrick Greene is projected to win the special state Senate race in Michigan, according to Decision Desk HQ, preserving his party’s narrow...

05.05.2026 20

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Kaptur, Merrin set for House rematch in Ohio

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) and former state Rep. Derek Merrin are projected to win their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a rematch in...

05.05.2026 10

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Landsman, Conroy to clash in Ohio House election

Rep. Greg Landsman (D-Ohio) and Republican Eric Conroy are projected to win their respective primaries on Tuesday, setting up a competitive general...

05.05.2026 20

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Delta cutting free snacks, drinks on hundreds of flights

Delta Air Lines will soon end its free snack and drink service for most passengers on flights under 350 miles. The change comes amid growing cost...

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Spirit Airlines collapse could hit flyers, raise costs for other flights

The collapse of Spirit Airlines is set to reverberate across the airline industry, after failed bailout talks with the Trump administration led the...

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