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Michigan Democrats want to fight Trump. First they have to stop fighting each other
Michigan Democrats are struggling to unite ahead of November elections as internal divisions over their Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed’s Israel rhetoric and controversial associations threaten to overshadow economic messaging against Republicans.
In a Pennsylvania congressional swing district, a Republican incumbent faces allegations over embellishing résumé
A Republican congressman in a Pennsylvania swing district faces accusations of embellishing his résumé with private sector real estate experience that critics say may not have materialized.
Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised
As the Iran war extends beyond six months, Republicans face midterm challenges from voters frustrated by rising gas prices and the conflict’s unpopularity, though some remain supportive of Trump’s actions.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting plan aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist in the midterm elections.
Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
Voters in at least six states are deciding ballot measures on voter ID requirements this year, the largest number in a single year, with swing states Arizona, Nevada, and North Carolina among those holding fall elections on the issue.
Kennedy Center risks financial ruin without Trump’s name, Justice Department argues
The Justice Department argues the Kennedy Center faces financial ruin without Trump’s name displayed, while opponents contend the effort violates the institution’s founding statute honoring President Kennedy.
Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans’ midterm convention in Texas next month
President Trump and Vice President Vance will headline separate nights at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on September 9-10, with the RNC billing it as a showcase of the administration’s achievements.
Talarico wants to unearth Paxton’s depositions to keep focus on opponent’s past in Texas Senate race
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is seeking the release of depositions involving Republican opponent Ken Paxton to highlight Paxton’s history of legal controversies.
Hope and concern swirl for Ohioans around ‘world’s largest datacenter’
A $500 billion AI datacenter project in southern Ohio has sparked mixed reactions, with local leaders expressing hope about jobs while environmental groups raise concerns about emissions and water usage.
Election takeaways: Donalds joins historic field and progressive scores upset victory in Florida
A progressive candidate defeated a Trump impeachment witness in Florida’s Democratic Senate primary, while Republican Rep. Byron Donalds won his party’s gubernatorial nomination to become the state’s first Black governor.
New York woman charged with plotting to set off explosives at state Capitol, kill lawmakers
A New York woman was arrested in an FBI sting operation and charged with federal terrorism offenses for allegedly plotting to bomb the state Capitol and kill lawmakers.
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at San Francisco airport and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, according to sources.
Trump threatens $5bn lawsuit over liberal national guard policy report
Former President Trump’s lawyer threatened a $5 billion lawsuit against the Center for American Progress over a report criticizing the National Guard deployments’ crime-fighting effectiveness.
Trump’s trade war with Canada: A timeline of how we got here
President Trump has imposed escalating tariffs on Canadian imports during his second term, including a 50% levy on $20 billion in goods that took effect Saturday, prompting Canada’s retaliatory measures.
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg returned to South Carolina this weekend to explore another presidential run, receiving warm receptions from Black voters after his 2020 campaign struggled with this demographic in the state.
Natalie Harp reportedly posted 150 pro-Trump tweets on day of Capitol riot
CNN reported that Trump aide Natalie Harp posted over 150 pro-Trump messages on the day of the January 6 Capitol attack, years before joining his administration, according to a now-deactivated social media account.
Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment
Senator Tim Scott defended colleague Darline Graham after she acknowledged limited national security knowledge during a Republican primary debate ahead of South Carolina’s runoff election.
Democrats incredulous over Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meeting
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries met with Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner to discuss possible collaboration, prompting criticism from Democratic figures ahead of midterm elections.
Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust
Trump’s administration has intensified efforts to question election integrity through intelligence releases and public statements, prompting concerns among voting experts that it may declare a national emergency to assert control over midterm elections.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional map aims to boost Republicans by five seats, but its success depends on whether voters who supported Trump in 2024 will remain loyal to the party in midterm elections without him on the ballot.
California lawmaker Aisha Wahab wins special election to succeed Eric Swalwell in Congress
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab won a special election Thursday to fill the remaining term of former Rep. Eric Swalwell, becoming the first Afghan American to serve in Congress.
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New Rental Market Woes Concern Renters
Rental markets in various countries and cities around the world have completely shut down, are on an indefinite pause or have transitioned to online platforms. Potential renters are now visiting properties by way of virtual open houses and rental agreements are being...
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Report: 2020’s States with the Most Racial Progress
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner and 58 percent of Americans saying race relations are “generally bad,” the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020's States with the Most Racial Progress as well as accompanying videos. To...
Russia and Trump Ties: What We Know So Far
Curiosity has been growing as to whether new U.S. President Donald Trump indeed has ties with Russia. Reports have noted that this alleged close ties goes back to the campaign period when Trump then met with Russian officials. These possible ties have already prompted...
What Karl Marx and Donald Trump Have In Common: A Critique of Capitalism and a Socialist Solution for the American Worker
“Make America Great Again” and Trump’s message of hope for millions of “mid class” Americans left behind by global capitalism is a story told by an unlikely associate, Karl Marx. Tump’s message to bring back jobs to a class of Americans echos one of Marx’s main...