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AP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balance
Read full article: AP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balanceAP analysis shows Texas and California redistricting efforts could mess with rare partisan balance

Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political wins
Read full article: Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political winsTrump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political wins

Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028
Read full article: Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028Iowa Democrats consider bringing back lead off caucuses, even if it means going 'rogue' in 2028

The Texas House OK'd GOP-favored redistricting. California intends to counter with map of its own
Read full article: The Texas House OK'd GOP-favored redistricting. California intends to counter with map of its ownThe Texas House OK'd GOP-favored redistricting. California intends to counter with map of its own

Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic 'slush fund' as voting tech firm battles Fox in court
Read full article: Prosecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic 'slush fund' as voting tech firm battles Fox in courtProsecutors link LA contract to Smartmatic 'slush fund' as voting tech firm battles Fox in court

Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps
Read full article: Obama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new mapsObama applauds Newsom's California redistricting plan as 'responsible' as Texas GOP pushes new maps

First domino in national redistricting fight likely to fall with Texas GOP poised for vote on maps
Read full article: First domino in national redistricting fight likely to fall with Texas GOP poised for vote on mapsFirst domino in national redistricting fight likely to fall with Texas GOP poised for vote on maps

Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials
Read full article: Trump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officialsTrump administration revokes security clearances of 37 current and former government officials

This conversation is being recorded: Trump's hot mic moment is the latest in a long global list
Read full article: This conversation is being recorded: Trump's hot mic moment is the latest in a long global listThis conversation is being recorded: Trump's hot mic moment is the latest in a long global list

What to know about Bolivia's election that elevated a centrist shaking up the political landscape
Read full article: What to know about Bolivia's election that elevated a centrist shaking up the political landscapeWhat to know about Bolivia's election that elevated a centrist shaking up the political landscape

Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon Husted
Read full article: Ohio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon HustedOhio Democrat Sherrod Brown makes it official. He'll vie to unseat Trump-backed Sen. Jon Husted

In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board
Read full article: In Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on boardIn Trump's redistricting push, Democrats find an aggressive identity and progressives are on board

Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional
Read full article: Maine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutionalMaine can't enforce foreign election interference law that appeals court calls unconstitutional

Texas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkout
Read full article: Texas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkoutTexas Legislature to take another swing at redistricting vote as Democrats extend their walkout

Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face US drug charges
Read full article: Trump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face US drug chargesTrump doubles reward to $50 million for arrest of Venezuela’s president to face US drug charges

Trump is honoring Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life
Read full article: Trump is honoring Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his lifeTrump is honoring Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after attempt on his life

Texas Democrats plea for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump's redistricting plan
Read full article: Texas Democrats plea for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump's redistricting planTexas Democrats plea for donations to extend their walkout and block Trump's redistricting plan

What's known and not yet known about the Justice Department's scrutiny of Trump-Russia probe origins
Read full article: What's known and not yet known about the Justice Department's scrutiny of Trump-Russia probe originsWhat's known and not yet known about the Justice Department's scrutiny of Trump-Russia probe origins

Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'
Read full article: Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'Rep. Nancy Mace kicks off South Carolina GOP gubernatorial bid. She says she's 'Trump in high heels'

Authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activity
Read full article: Authorities investigating ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for alleged illegal political activityFederal officials have opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the former special counsel who investigated then-candidate Donald Trump before his reelection, for alleged illegal political activity.

North Carolina Senate race sets up as a fight over who would be a champion for the middle class
Read full article: North Carolina Senate race sets up as a fight over who would be a champion for the middle classNorth Carolina Senate race sets up as a fight over who would be a champion for the middle class

American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards
Read full article: American Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standardsAmerican Eagle's 'good jeans' ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems
Read full article: Senate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systemsSenate committee advances Trump nominee to lead cybersecurity agency that protects election systems

Georgia Republican Mike Collins joins field seeking to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026
Read full article: Georgia Republican Mike Collins joins field seeking to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026Georgia Republican Mike Collins joins field seeking to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in 2026

Rep. Ralph Norman, among House's most conservative, set to enter South Carolina governor's race
Read full article: Rep. Ralph Norman, among House's most conservative, set to enter South Carolina governor's raceRep. Ralph Norman, among House's most conservative, set to enter South Carolina governor's race

Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigation
Read full article: Gabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigationGabbard uses surprise White House appearance to attack Trump's enemies on the Russia investigation

Asian markets are mixed and Japan's shares slip after election leaves Ishiba's future in doubt
Read full article: Asian markets are mixed and Japan's shares slip after election leaves Ishiba's future in doubtAsian markets are mixed and Japan's shares slip after election leaves Ishiba's future in doubt
Alvarado, Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator, echoes Trump in launching a congressional bid
Read full article: Alvarado, Kentucky's first Hispanic state legislator, echoes Trump in launching a congressional bidRepublican Ralph Alvarado has reentered Kentucky politics by announcing his bid for a congressional seat targeted by Democrats in 2026.
Judge hears arguments in suit over Miami election change
Read full article: Judge hears arguments in suit over Miami election changeA judge heard arguments Wednesday in the very first hearing in the very first lawsuit filed over Miami city commissioners’ decision to push back this November’s election to next year.
Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majority
Read full article: Trump tells Texas Republicans to redraw the state congressional map to help keep House majorityPresident Donald Trump is pushing Republicans in Texas to redraw the state's congressional maps to help ensure the party keeps its majority in the U.S. House in next year's midterm elections.
Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last year
Read full article: Bangladesh struggles to contain the fallout of an uprising that toppled its leader last yearBangladesh was at the precipice of charting a new beginning last year after its former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was removed from power in a student-led uprising.
Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraising
Read full article: Thomas Massie, GOP congressman who broke with Trump, reports strong fundraisingU.S. Rep. Thomas Massie has stockpiled more than $1.7 million for his re-election bid as the Kentucky Republican gears up to face President Donald Trump’s vaunted political operation.
‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
Read full article: ‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting statesThe voters in early presidential nominating states are used to seeing contenders months or even years before most of the country.
A year after Trump’s near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
Read full article: A year after Trump’s near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed manOne year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts divided
Read full article: A surprise IRS move on political endorsements leaves faith leaders and legal experts dividedA surprise move by the IRS that would allow pastors to back political candidates from the pulpit without losing their organization’s tax-exempt status is drawing praise from conservatives and even some progressive religious groups but concern from other leaders of faith, along with tax and legal experts.
US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in Gaza
Read full article: US issues sanctions against UN investigator probing abuses in GazaThe Trump administration has announced it is issuing sanctions against an independent investigator tasked with probing human rights abuses in the Palestinian territories.
Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission says
Read full article: Former Wisconsin clerk who failed to count ballots broke laws, the state's elections commission saysAn investigation by Wisconsin's elections commission has concluded that unlawful actions by Madison's former city clerk led to nearly 200 absentee ballots going uncounted in the 2024 presidential election.
Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoods
Read full article: Appeals court overturns right-wing influencer’s conviction for spreading 2016 election falsehoodsA federal appeals court has overturned a self-styled right-wing propagandist’s conviction for spreading falsehoods on social media in an effort to suppress Democratic turnout in the 2016 presidential election.
How the Know-Nothings, Free Soilers and other third parties shaped US politics
Read full article: How the Know-Nothings, Free Soilers and other third parties shaped US politicsElon Musk’s plan to create a new political party puts him in the company of a long line of business and political titans looking to upend the two-party system that has dominated U.S. politics since almost the beginning.
Independent Dan Osborn launches new US Senate bid to challenge Nebraska Republican Pete Ricketts
Read full article: Independent Dan Osborn launches new US Senate bid to challenge Nebraska Republican Pete RickettsFormer labor union leader and independent candidate Dan Osborn has announced his bid for a Nebraska U.S. Senate seat, challenging Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.
Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating role
Read full article: Gavin Newsom swings through South Carolina, where Democrats will play pivotal 2028 nominating roleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has launched a two-day tour in South Carolina, urging rural voters to stand up to President Donald Trump and challenge Republicans in the 2026 midterms.