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Two more DoJ officials resign, including US attorney leading inquiry into Trump rivals
A US attorney leading an investigation into Trump’s rivals and two other Justice Department officials announced departures following Democratic midterm election gains and pledges of aggressive congressional oversight.
Houston to limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Houston’s mayor announced the city will limit police cooperation with federal immigration authorities, focusing enforcement on dangerous individuals rather than those committing minor or nonviolent offenses.
The economy propelled Democrats to victory. What can they actually do about it?
Democrats won control of Congress in midterm elections and say they will prioritize affordability, but face obstacles from divided government and Republican filibusters that could limit their legislative achievements.
An unexpected activist emerged to help block a $5 billion data center in Maryland
Community activist Taylor Frazier McCollum led opposition to a $5 billion data center project in Maryland’s Prince George’s County, gathering over 25,000 petition signatures and helping secure multiple local moratoriums that blocked the development.
Trump faces criticism for ‘dangerous’ Stephen Miller appointment as White House chief of staff
Trump appointed Stephen Miller as White House chief of staff, prompting Democrats to denounce him as a hatemonger and xenophobe, while Republican allies praised his commitment to the administration’s agenda.
Trump signs proclamation to try to prevent changes to gold-covered Oval Office
President Trump signed a proclamation declaring the Oval Office and Cabinet Room national monuments to preserve his design and prevent future administrations from making alterations.
‘He’s got to go’: Hakeem Jeffries calls for Hegseth’s removal but stops short of impeachment
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s removal but stopped short of endorsing impeachment proceedings, saying the matter would be discussed with the Democratic caucus.
Oxford, Bethnal Green and the Guardian: the British sojourn of a younger Abdul El-Sayed
Abdul El-Sayed won election as Michigan senator this week, years after writing as a Rhodes scholar that he admired British democracy more than American electoral systems.
Democrats won big in Ohio on working-class issues. Can they deliver?
Democrats swept Ohio’s elections, winning the governor’s race and Senate seat while gaining ground on working-class economic issues, reversing years of Republican gains in the historically industrial state.
‘A despicable betrayal’: Democrats incensed by Haley Stevens’s endorsement of Mike Rogers
Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan’s Senate race, prompting Democratic leaders to condemn the move as a betrayal following a campaign dispute.
Five dimensional chess: inside James Talarico’s extraordinary bid to break Texas Democrats’ losing streak
James Talarico, a former teacher and four-term state representative, seeks to become Texas’s first Democratic Senate winner since 1988, facing Republican Ken Paxton amid a contentious campaign.
US attorneys are freeing children from Trump’s ‘deportation machine’ with a new strategy
U.S. attorneys are increasingly filing habeas corpus petitions to secure release of migrant children held in prolonged federal custody under Trump administration immigration enforcement policies.
Judge tosses Trump’s attempt to block Alaska Senate results if GOP incumbent loses
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to halt certification of Alaska’s Senate race results, ruling the government lacks standing to file the lawsuit.
Trump launches racist diatribe against Abdul El-Sayed at Iowa rally
Donald Trump attacked Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed at an Iowa rally, using religious slurs and characterizing him as a threat ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections.
When it comes to election pressure, this year’s Georgia or Michigan could be anywhere
Election officials in swing states face heightened scrutiny during tight races, with even routine errors potentially becoming conspiracy narratives. Officials in newly competitive districts are preparing for unprecedented pressure this cycle.
Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail – and insists she hasn’t decided on 2028
Vice President Kamala Harris has returned to the campaign trail following her 2024 presidential loss, campaigning for Democratic candidates while remaining noncommittal about a potential 2028 run.
Federal judge bars DoJ from threatening election workers to stop processing ballots
A federal judge has barred the Justice Department from threatening election workers or demanding they segregate ballots the government believes were illegally cast by immigrants, marking another setback for the Trump administration’s election control efforts.
How Gen Z Republicans running for Congress are thinking about the future of the party
A small cohort of Gen Z Republicans is running for U.S. House seats, with candidates emphasizing anti-corruption platforms and generational change as they seek to establish a foothold in Congress.
‘Dark money made darker’: funding labyrinth conceals donors to Republican campaigns
A political operative in Wisconsin manages hundreds of campaign committees and non-profits that funnel money between charities, social welfare groups, and Super Pacs, raising questions about coordination and donor disclosure in Republican races.
‘There’s a lot of hate’: rightwing racism stirs south Asian mobilization in Texas
Anti-south Asian hate has surged 240% since Trump took office, spurring political mobilization among south Asian communities in Texas, where over 600,000 south Asians reside.
Mike Lawler flipped a New York district red in 2022. But his ties to Trump might bite him in the midterms
Republican congressman Mike Lawler faces a tight reelection battle in New York’s 17th district, where his alignment with Trump may undermine the moderate image that carried him to victory in previous elections.
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NumbersUSA: More Than 185k Aliens Classified as ‘Got-Away’ Just This Fiscal Year Alone
A recent report by nonpartisan immigration-reduction organization NumbersUSA revealed that a source in Customs and Border Protection said that in excess of 185,000 aliens have eluded capture by Border Patrol this fiscal year so far. The CBP source providing this...
5 Tips for Starting a Women’s Political Party
If you’re planning on running for any government office, you’ve got a long road ahead of you. Let’s face it; there aren’t enough women in politics. One of the main reasons behind that is because there are so many more social inequalities that have to be overcome to...
Corporate Tax Rate Report – WalletHub Study
With companies enjoying the tax cuts from 2017’s tax overhaul, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its latest Corporate Tax Rate Report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of the 2018 federal, state and international tax rates paid by the...
Fresno Police arrest 14 drivers during DUI Saturation patrol
On September 7, the Fresno police during a DUI saturation patrol had arrested 14 drivers suspected of driving under influence. During a patrol of the Fresno area, the department indicated that officers made up to 140 stops out of which 20 drivers had no license or a...