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‘Grassroots will beat big money every day’: can a DSA member flip a Republican Senate seat?
Angie Nixon, a DSA member and bookshop owner, won Florida’s Democratic Senate primary with 56% of the vote, defeating a better-funded opponent. If elected in the general election, she would become Florida’s first Black senator.
Documents leaked by Trump official to bolster a conspiracy show ‘absolutely nothing’
A leaked tranche of government documents was meant to prove a U.S. state department office engaged in domestic censorship, but former officials argue the files demonstrate nothing of the kind.
White House construction played part in Trump helicopter incident, safety officials say
Safety officials say White House construction and communication failures contributed to an incident where a military helicopter carrying President Trump came dangerously close to a commercial jet departing from a nearby airport.
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
The Trump administration appealed a federal judge’s decision blocking limitations on mail voting ahead of the November midterm elections, continuing an ongoing legal battle over election procedures.
Measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania spark fight among politicians and health officials
Pennsylvania reported two measles-related deaths among unvaccinated residents, sparking disputes between state officials and the Trump administration over whether measles was the primary cause of death.
Democrats ignored the uncommitted movement for Gaza in 2024. Now, it’s winning elections
The uncommitted movement of 2024, which mobilized over 700,000 Democrats on Gaza, has evolved into electoral organizing that produced primary victories for progressive Arab American candidates across Michigan.
Untested in court, Trump’s new tariffs on Canada raise legal questions
President Trump invoked a 96-year-old Depression-era statute to impose 50% tariffs on Canadian imports, but the legal authority has never been tested in court and faces potential challenges.
Trump’s DHS is using an obscure law to secretly snoop on journalists, non-profits and unions: ‘It’s outrageous’
The Trump administration has used an obscure customs law to obtain private information on journalists, non-profits and unions without judicial oversight, raising constitutional concerns among legal experts and privacy advocates.
Noncitizen voting claims animate Trump’s attacks on midterms and set up potential result challenges
President Trump and allies amplify claims about noncitizen voting ahead of November elections, citing a Census Bureau report and pushing voting verification measures, though experts question the evidence’s reliability.
Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump’s name to building
A federal judge questioned the Kennedy Center’s timeline for restoring President Trump’s name to the building, expressing skepticism about moving forward by early September despite a previous court ruling blocking the effort.
Three journalists sue Pentagon after being fired from military news outlet
Three journalists fired from Stars and Stripes, a Pentagon-funded military news outlet, sued the Department of Defense alleging their dismissals violated First Amendment rights and retaliated for critical reporting.
Trump administration starts building border wall project in Arizona over tribe’s objections
The Trump administration has begun constructing a border wall segment in Arizona on land belonging to the Tohono O’odham Nation despite the tribe’s legal challenges and claims of trespassing.
Civil rights groups make urgent plea for voting rights in DC, ahead of midterm elections
Civil rights groups are organizing a major march in Washington to protest voting rights restrictions and redistricting efforts that they say disproportionately affect Black voters ahead of midterm elections.
Trump official faces inquiry over claims he diverted wildfire resources to his own property
Three Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into allegations that a senior Trump administration official overseeing the Forest Service diverted wildfire resources to protect his own Idaho property.
New Fed chair Kevin Warsh under pressure to clarify views on inflation, interest rates
New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces pressure to clarify his inflation-fighting strategy and views on interest rate policy ahead of his speech at Jackson Hole.
Judge orders mental health evaluation for man found with gun at Trump golf course in LA
A California judge suspended criminal proceedings against a man arrested with a loaded gun near Trump’s Los Angeles golf course, ordering a mental health evaluation instead.
North Carolina congressman Edwards asks House colleagues not to censure him
North Carolina Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards urged House colleagues to reject an Ethics Committee recommendation for his censure over alleged misconduct toward female staffers, arguing his actions were not sexual harassment.
Georgia senator Jon Ossoff slams racist posts allegedly from Republican opponent’s ex-staffer
Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff criticized Republican challenger Mike Collins over a report that a former staffer shared racist imagery online, calling it disqualifying amid ongoing scrutiny of Collins’s associations.
Democrats to investigate ‘miraculous’ rise of Trump Jr’s investment firm
Democrats have launched a congressional investigation into a venture capital firm whose assets surged dramatically after recruiting Donald Trump Jr as a partner, citing concerns over potential insider influence.
Florida grand jury finds DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ funds from Medicaid settlement
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration ‘misappropriated’ $10 million from a Medicaid settlement, though it determined insufficient evidence existed for criminal charges.
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
A retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan advanced from Alaska’s US Senate primary despite legal challenges, joining incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola in the general election.
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Why has the U.S. economy fared so much better under Democratic presidents than Republicans?
By David Leonhardt of the New York Times Blue at the top, red at the bottom Has the economy fared better under Democratic presidents or Republican presidents over the past century? The sensible answer might seem to be: It’s probably been similar. Presidents, after...
Dear Joe Biden: Don’t Listen to Silicon Valley
Roger McNamee co-founded one of Silicon Valley’s most successful venture-capital firms and was an important early investor in Facebook. But he has soured on Big Tech, arguing that it now promotes hate speech, undermines democracy and profits at society’s expense....
Tariffs May Help These 5 U.S. Industries
International trade is complicated. While it’s fair to say that global flows of goods and services produce clear winners and losers, trade is not a zero-sum game — not even close. These days, tariffs and import quotas are front and center on the minds of business...
2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America
With the field of candidates for the upcoming 2020 presidential election widening, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America as well as accompanying videos. To determine the effectiveness of...