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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 endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries all won Tuesday, defeating incumbents and showcasing his rising political influence within the party.
Mandela Barnes drops out of high-stakes Wisconsin governor’s race
Former Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Mandela Barnes withdrew from the state’s Democratic primary for governor Thursday, citing a commanding lead by rival Francesca Hong less than two weeks before the election.
Trump announced a deal for Hamas to disarm. And, the U.S. economy slowed a bit
President Trump announced a Hamas disarmament agreement, though a Palestinian official said the group would only surrender weapons if Israel withdraws first. Meanwhile, U.S. economic growth slowed to 1.5% in the second quarter.
George Santos agrees to $35,000 settlement in federal probe over Kalshi trades
Former Congressman George Santos agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into suspicious trades on prediction marketplace Kalshi related to his attendance at President Trump’s State of the Union.
More than 25,000 children lose previous legal protections, as federal contract ends
An estimated 26,000 unaccompanied children are expected to lose independent legal representation as a federal contract expires, following a dispute over confidential information.
Laura Loomer, Lindsey Graham and the deepening Iran crisis: what’s behind Trump’s reset with Zelenskyy?
Relations between Trump and Zelenskyy have warmed markedly since an explosive February 2025 clash, coinciding with U.S. military struggles in its war with Iran and Ukraine’s offer of drone-defense expertise.
DoJ appears to ignore New Mexico deadline for key Epstein ranch files
New Mexico’s attorney general says the Justice Department missed a deadline to provide unredacted files related to a reopened criminal investigation into abuse allegations at Jeffrey Epstein’s former ranch.
A progressive lumberjack has fewer than 100 days to turn Maine’s Senate seat blue. Can he do it?
Progressive lumberjack Troy Jackson won the Democratic nomination for Maine’s Senate seat with fewer than 100 days until the election, aiming to unseat longtime Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
US Senate rejects bid to rein in Trump’s authority over Iran war
The Senate rejected a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Trump’s authority over Iran operations, with the measure failing 49-50 as fighting continues following a ceasefire collapse.
New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff
New Mexico’s attorney general filed a lawsuit seeking the return of a 15-year-old American citizen from Mexico after foster care staff allegedly forced him to cross the border to reunite with his deported mother.
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt says states, not Washington, should control elections
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt argues states should control elections without federal interference, citing Oklahoma’s efficient voting processes while hosting the National Governors Association meeting in Oklahoma City.
Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River
The federal government proposed reducing water allocations to Arizona, California, and Nevada from the Colorado River through 2036, while sparing other basin states from mandatory cuts for now.
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Solving the Problem of Homelessness Among Veterans
The federal government has long held the goal of ending veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. For those of you who are keeping track, that’s just a little over a year away (or less than a year depending on when you read this). Nobody’s doubting the nobility of the...
Banking Reform in the USA
Between President Obama’s ineffectual proposals and Mitt Romney’s loving embrace, bankers have little to fear from either administration, and that leaves America on perilously thin economic ice. Neil Barofsky, former special inspector general in charge of policing TARP, the bailout’s Troubled Asset and Relief Plan, discusses the critical need to tackle banking reform and avoid another financial meltdown.
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