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JONATHAN TURLEY: Talarico brings a touch of Trotsky to the Texas Senate race
Turley spotlights resurfaced video of James Talarico criticizing capitalism as tied to White supremacy, sparking national debate late in the Texas race.
- 8 min
- United States
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The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Late vote in Washington secures Blanche as Attorney General, but spending and policy packages slip to post-recess talks amid tightened timelines.
- 8 min
- United States
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Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections
Senate votes 90–6 to avert a shutdown with a stopgap bill, stabilizing federal operations before midterms; House and president action still needed.
- 7 min
- United States
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Chicago teachers union boss vows to push petitions for Mayor Brandon Johnson’s re-election
CTU president Stacy Davis Gates will gather petitions to place Mayor Brandon Johnson on the 2026 ballot, signaling coordinated labor support in Chicago.
- 7 min
- USA
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Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate race, criticizing Susan Collins
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson debuts his first general election ad, highlighting his labor roots and contrasting Sen. Susan Collins’s record as the race i...
- 8 min
- United States
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Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset
At a Bangor convention, Democrats picked Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate, unifying factions for a high-stakes race against incumbent Susan Collins.
- 7 min
- United States
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Maine Senate race: Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is poised for the Democratic nod, setting up a 101-day challenge to GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
- 7 min
- United States
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Trump's election integrity speech: 7 takeaways every American should know
Trump alleges China stole 220M voter files, urges Senate to pass SAVE America Act with voter ID and tighter election security standards.
- 8 min
- United States
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Shenna Bellows drops out of Maine’s Senate race as Troy Jackson builds Democratic support
Maine’s Shenna Bellows ends Senate bid, clearing the path for Troy Jackson, who is rapidly earning Democratic and labor endorsements ahead of key deadli...
- 8 min
- United States
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Tim Scott doesn't rule out Darline Graham running for her brother Lindsey's Senate seat: "Why not her?"
In Washington, Tim Scott said “Why not her?” about Darline Graham as a contender for Lindsey Graham’s vacant South Carolina Senate seat.
- 8 min
- United States
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Minnesota governor mobilizes National Guard to battle wildfires in northern part of state
Gov. Tim Walz activates Guard to support firefighting with helicopters, manpower, and logistics as smoke, evacuations, and shifting winds challenge crews.
- 8 min
- United States
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Newsom faces criticism for state's stance on trans athletes in girls' sports after SCOTUS ruling
California backs trans athletes in girls’ sports despite a Supreme Court ruling, raising compliance, liability, and school sports governance questions.
- 8 min
- United States
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This EU state’s anti-Russian crusade has become a strategic dead end
Policy paper argues Warsaw’s hardline approach ties its EU leverage to Ukraine aid, heightening domestic strain and limiting room in EU decisions.
- 8 min
- Poland
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Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
Analysis from Washington: Michigan’s Democratic primary mirrors 2020, spotlighting ideological and generational splits, coalition-building, and turnout.
- 8 min
- United States
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4 dead in Kentucky after heavy rain and floods put 12 state roads "out of commission," governor says
Severe storms triggered floods in Kentucky, killing four as at least 12 state roads closed. Rescues, damage checks, and utility repairs are underway.
- 8 min
- United States
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Colombia’s Petro sows doubt about election showing his favored successor heading to runoff against pro-Trump rival
Outgoing president Gustavo Petro casts doubt on results showing Iván Cepeda in a runoff against a pro-Trump rival, raising scrutiny of institutions.
- 7 min
- Colombia
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Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. House
Real-time results for Pennsylvania’s 2026 primaries for governor, lieutenant governor, and all U.S. House seats, with ongoing returns and analysis.
- 7 min
- United States
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Trump says Cornyn and Paxton are both electable as he mulls endorsement in Texas Senate race
President Donald Trump told NBC News on Saturday that he’s still mulling a potential endorsement in the competitive Republican primary for a Senate seat in Te...
- 3 min
- United States
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Fact-checking Trump's 2026 State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history Tuesday night, touting his administration's economic policies and immigration...
- 7 min
- United States
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'You have killed Americans!': Democrats and Trump clash at the State of the Union
Tensions between President Donald Trump and Democrats reached a crescendo during his State of the Union speech on Tuesday night.
- 7 min
- United States
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'U-S-A' chants break out in House chamber as US men's hockey gold medalists attend Trump's State of the Union
President Donald Trump invited the U.S. men's gold medal-winning hockey team to the State of the Union address, and those who were able to attended the speech.
- 6 min
- United States
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Four Supreme Court justices face Trump at State of the Union days after tariffs ruling
Four Supreme Court justices attend President Donald Trump's State of the Union, days after he lambasted them for overturning many of his tariffs.
- 7 min
- United States
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Who sits where for the State of the Union? See the seating chart for the 2026 address
The highest-ranking officials in Washington will be present for President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night — here's what to know about where t...
- 7 min
- United States
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Zelensky claims West could be using elections to oust him
Vladimir Zelensky has suggested that the West could be pressing him on holding the election to “get rid” of him
- 7 min
- Ukraine