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Working-class ER nurse seeks to flip battleground Wisconsin House seat
An emergency room nurse in Wisconsin is running as a Democrat to flip a Republican House seat, emphasizing his working-class background and experience in healthcare amid voter concerns over economic costs.
Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
House Democrats plan an ambitious agenda including oversight of Trump’s administration and cost-of-living legislation if they win the midterm elections, but party unity is already being tested by procedural disagreements.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrawn congressional districts aim to give Republicans five additional seats, but success depends on whether 2024 voter patterns persist or shift back toward 2020 preferences.
Plan to cut number of polling sites in a major Texas county draws protests as Senate race looms
Officials in a major Texas county plan to reduce polling locations before the November midterm elections, prompting Democrats to warn of potential voting difficulties in the competitive Senate race.
As Canada tariff talks collapse, who’s calling the shots in Trump’s trade team?
US trade representative Jamieson Greer faced accusations of francophobia during collapsed Canada tariff negotiations, as tensions emerged between him and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick over national security tariffs.
Flooding devastated swathes of Indiana but response is hampered by politics
Severe flooding in Indiana has damaged hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of people, but recovery efforts face challenges as state officials cite political divisions affecting disaster preparedness and response.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats nominated five new House candidates on Tuesday after an unusually expensive primary season featuring $125 million in total spending across competitive races created by multiple retirements.
What a fake poll reveals about worries around prediction markets and the midterms
A fabricated election poll released this month sparked concerns about manipulation of prediction markets ahead of the midterms, though the creator claims the stunt was merely a social experiment unrelated to betting.
Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. immigration officials arrested British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos in New Orleans on charges of overstaying his visa after legally entering in May 2019.
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A former Justice Department lawyer alleges a Trump administration task force pressured Ivy League universities into settlements despite investigations that were rushed and lacked evidence of legal violations.
Judge rules paint tests on Eisenhower Building can proceed, advancing Trump’s makeover plans for now
A federal judge has cleared limited paint tests on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, allowing President Trump to advance his plans for a major renovation of the historic structure adjacent to the White House.
Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys
A Los Angeles mayor amplified a fabricated poll during her reelection campaign before the pollster admitted the data was fake, raising concerns about unvetted election surveys entering political discourse.
US senator Jon Ossoff condemns Trump as ‘draft-dodging, crook president’
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff called President Trump a “draft-dodging, crook president” during a campaign appearance in Georgia, intensifying their public conflict over military and foreign policy matters.
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon clinches surprise primary win in Florida US Senate race
Democratic socialist Angie Nixon won Florida’s Democratic US Senate primary over better-funded former intelligence officer Alexander Vindman, upsetting the party establishment.
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors argue that an engraved bullet with the inscription “Hey Facist! CATCH!” demonstrates Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics, a factor that could influence whether the defendant faces capital punishment.
Who is Natalie Harp? Trump’s closest and most devoted aide is in the spotlight
Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old cancer survivor and longtime Trump supporter, has become one of the president’s closest aides following recent scrutiny of their relationship by Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.
Trump reportedly casts mail-in ballot in Florida Republican primary
President Trump cast a mail-in ballot in Florida’s Republican primary, according to voting records and White House confirmation, marking at least his third use of mail-in voting.
Minnesota governor signs order to slow down any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order to prevent state review of mining permits in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, four months after Congress and the Trump administration lifted a federal mining ban.
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
An appeals court ruled that Trump-appointed U.S. attorney Sigal Chattah in Nevada served unlawfully, marking another setback in the administration’s effort to extend prosecutors beyond legally permitted limits.
Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has requested written assurances from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs chairman that the Pentagon will not deploy federal troops to polling places during November’s midterm elections.
Preservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump’s White House ballroom project
A historic preservation group asked the Supreme Court to halt President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, disputing the administration’s authority to proceed without congressional approval.
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