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Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
GOP cracks widen over Iran war as vulnerable candidates break with Trump, demand its end
Republican Senate hopefuls in toss-up states break with Trump on Iran, urging de-escalation amid U.S. fuel price spikes and election pressure.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
In upset, moderate David Crowley defeats democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong, signaling a centrist tilt as he faces GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Wisconsin, Minnesota primaries are next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment
Final GOTV pushes highlight urban turnout battles as progressives face establishment favorites; close races could hinge on absentee cures and legal teams.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Carville says one democratic socialist's 'lunacy of the highest level' policy could haunt swing state Dems
From Washington, James Carville says far-left primary victories in MI and WI—and a “lunacy-level” policy—could alienate moderates ahead of November.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate doesn't recall 'abolish the Senate' post in 2021, campaign says
Francesca Hong’s campaign says she doesn’t recall a 2021 post urging to abolish the Senate, as Washington operatives scrutinize messaging and traceability.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Phil Weiser projected to win Democratic primary for Colorado governor, defeat Sen. Michael Bennet
AP projects Colorado AG Phil Weiser wins Democratic governor primary over Sen. Michael Bennet, reshaping the 2026 race and party strategy.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Colorado’s primaries present the next test for the Democratic establishment
Closely watched Colorado races gauge establishment strength versus insurgents, with turnout and narrow margins likely to shape national strategy.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Maryland Senate president defeats Democratic primary challenger amid redistricting anger
Bill Ferguson defeats Democratic challenger Bobby LaPin in Baltimore amid redistricting anger, preserving Senate leadership heading into November.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Maryland Senate president faces primary after snubbing Democratic redistricting effort
Senate president Bill Ferguson faces a Democratic primary after refusing a 2025 partisan remap, testing party appetite for restraint vs. hardball.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary
California voters head to the polls Tuesday as 61 candidates vie for two spots in November under the state’s top-two primary system.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Rep. Seth Moulton to take on Sen. Ed Markey in Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary
Rep. Seth Moulton secures delegates to join Massachusetts’ Democratic Senate primary, setting up a summer clash with incumbent Sen. Ed Markey.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
New Jersey governor, Democratic senator spend Memorial Day protesting ICE facility
On Memorial Day, Gov. Sherrill and Sen. Kim urged closing Newark’s Delaney Hall ICE site, citing conditions, family impact, and oversight concerns.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Watch Live: Candidates face off in the CBS California Governor's Debate ahead of June 2 primary
Top contenders debate governance, affordability, and public safety ahead of California’s June 2 primary, with stakes high as early voting opens.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
California governor candidates spar to get ahead after Eric Swalwell dropped out
Candidates clash on trust, ethics, and policy after Eric Swalwell exits amid misconduct allegations, seeking momentum with voters and donors.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Sen. Elizabeth Warren rallies with Graham Platner in Maine's heated Democratic Senate primary
At a packed rally in Maine, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., called on voters to support political newcomer Graham Platner in a closely watched Democrati
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Democratic lawmaker rages against Trump over war, yells 'f--- his a--!'
Democratic Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove blasted Trump with an expletive as Iran war tensions and gas prices rise, sparking swift partisan reactions.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Two Democratic reps call for Swalwell to exit Congress as controversy swirls around his bid for CA governor
In Sacramento, two House Democrats call on Eric Swalwell to resign and exit the California governor race amid new sexual assault allegations.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
How a Democratic Senate candidate leapfrogged her opponents and surged to victory
Backed by Gov. JB Pritzker, Stratton’s anti-ICE stance and $25 wage pledge powered a late surge, consolidating progressive support to win in Illinois.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Former Obama Campaign Managers Warn Democratic Party Is a Mess
Two former campaign managers for former President Obama warned that the Democratic Party is a mess ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
- 3 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Possible 2028 Democratic White House contenders weigh in on Iran with New Hampshire voters
Two Democrats with potential presidential ambitions — Govs. Gavin Newsom and Andy Beshear — are weighing in on the U.S.-Iran war and criticizing President T...
- 5 min
- United States