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In Florida, Wasserman Schultz sparks a debate over what representation means in diverse districts
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces criticism after entering a majority-Black district following Republican redistricting in Florida, sparking debate over representation and demographic representation in Congress.
Two Republicans with the same name are running for Senate in Alaska. The bigger threat? Democrat Mary Peltola
Democrat Mary Peltola, a former Alaska congresswoman, poses a significant challenge to incumbent Republican Senator Dan S Sullivan in the state’s general election this November.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open-seat primaries this week after an unusually active campaign season involving approximately $125 million in total spending across competitive races.
Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign
Graham Platner, who withdrew from Maine’s Democratic Senate race in July following allegations he denied, is scheduled to speak at a Labor Day rally this month in his home region.
‘Outrageous’ handcuffing of New Orleans journalist sends ‘chilling message,’ says media group
A media rights organization called the handcuffing of a New Orleans journalist covering an attorney general’s indictment “outrageous” and said it sends a chilling message to the press.
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don’t tell that to this California congressman
California Democrats redrew Rep. Kevin Kiley’s district to punish Republican redistricting efforts elsewhere, forcing conservative voters like Anne Smull to lose representation they supported.
Todd Blanche declines to pledge independence from White House
US Attorney General Todd Blanche declined to pledge that the Justice Department would always act independently of the White House, stating no attorney general should make such a commitment.
Republican senator denounces Trump’s ‘crazy, stupid’ claims about MMR vaccine safety
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy criticized President Trump’s claims about MMR vaccine safety as “crazy, stupid,” warning the proposed vaccination schedule changes would increase healthcare costs and undermine public health confidence.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held its first major 2026 primaries Tuesday, with the state’s Republican Senate race heading to a May runoff after neither incumbent Sen. John Cornyn nor state Attorney General Ken Paxton reached 50% support.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’s new congressional map aims to flip five Democratic-held seats to Republicans through redistricting tactics, but success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns persist in 2026 midterms.
Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment
Progressive candidates are making final pushes in Wisconsin and Minnesota Democratic primaries on Tuesday, challenging establishment-backed opponents in races seen as tests of the party’s direction ahead of November elections.
Trump’s immigration crackdown looms over Minnesota’s bruising Senate primary
Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday pits establishment U.S. Rep. Angie Craig against progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan, with immigration enforcement serving as a major dividing issue.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
Texas held its first major primaries of the year, with the Republican Senate race heading to a May runoff and several House incumbents facing competitive challenges or defeats.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in Tuesday’s primary after an unusually expensive campaign season involving approximately $125 million in spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
Appeals court rules Trump can’t build White House ballroom without congressional approval
A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump must obtain congressional approval before continuing construction of a $400 million White House ballroom, blocking aboveground work while allowing underground security facilities to proceed.
Many immigrants face deportation without a lawyer at their side in court. This program tries to help
A volunteer lawyer program in California assists unrepresented immigrants navigating deportation proceedings, where legal representation significantly improves outcomes but remains unavailable to most.
Top Democrats simulate election threats as Trump continues assault on voting
Senate Democrats recently conducted election security simulations involving scenarios like AI-generated deepfakes and armed poll intimidation, as President Trump continues making claims about voting vulnerabilities.
Abdul El-Sayed embraces Trump claim he represents ‘very different’ America
Democratic US Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan embraced Trump’s characterization of representing “very different” Americas, contrasting his vision with the president’s while pledging to address inequality.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s backing of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries resulted in all three winning Tuesday, while artificial intelligence industry factions battled over regulation in a separate race.
Super-rich complain but experts welcome Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax
New York City introduced a pied-à-terre tax on second homes worth over $1 million, sparking debate between critics who say it targets the wealthy and experts who view it as equitable revenue generation.
Trump goes unmentioned but not ignored as Clinton, Bush and Obama step up as essayists on presidents
Former presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Bill Clinton contribute essays to a 250th-anniversary presidential history project that avoids direct mention of Donald Trump but addresses contemporary concerns about executive power.
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