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Democrats Face Setback in Maryland Amid National Redistricting Push
A bill to redraw Maryland’s congressional map died Monday. Redistricting fights continue in Virginia, Florida, and other states.
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Swalwell’s Exit Reshaping California Governor’s Race
Steyer has picked up endorsements from former Swalwell backers as Democrats face the possibility that two Republicans advance to November.
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Debate Over Israel Escalates at Key Democratic Party Meeting
The split over pro-Israel spending groups and the party’s posture toward the war in Gaza has only grown since 2024.
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Cook Shifts 4 Senate Races Toward Democrats, but GOP Still Favored to Hold Majority
This past week, the same forecaster moved five House races toward Democrats, signaling a more difficult competitive environment for Republicans.
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House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Rep. Swalwell
The probe comes as a growing number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling on the California congressman to resign.
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Democrats Call on Swalwell to Resign From Congress
A growing list of Democratic House members have publicly urged the California congressman to step down or be removed amid sexual assault allegations.
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‘I Am Thinking About It’: Kamala Harris, Democratic Hopefuls Eye 2028 at Sharpton Conference
At least nine potential presidential candidates were packed into the four-day schedule as jockeying for the 2028 Democratic nomination continues.
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Shutdown Fights Energize Democrats, but Strategists Say Voters Want Economic Answers
Democrats have forced two historic shutdowns, but strategists say the strategy lacks a message on cost of living.
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Nonpartisan Forecaster Identifies Growing Democratic Pickup Opportunities in House
Cook Political Report shifted five House races in favor of Democrats and another toward the GOP, with the GOP holding 14 of 17 toss-up seats as midterms near.
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White House Says US Already in Cuba Talks, as Democratic Lawmakers Return Urging Negotiations
Reps. Jayapal and Jackson met with Cuban President Díaz-Canel and urged direct talks amid an oil blockade. The White House says talks are already underway.
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Democrats Face Setback in Maryland Amid National Redistricting Push
A bill to redraw Maryland’s congressional map died Monday. Redistricting fights continue in Virginia, Florida, and other states.
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Swalwell’s Exit Reshaping California Governor’s Race
Steyer has picked up endorsements from former Swalwell backers as Democrats face the possibility that two Republicans advance to November.
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Debate Over Israel Escalates at Key Democratic Party Meeting
The split over pro-Israel spending groups and the party’s posture toward the war in Gaza has only grown since 2024.
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Cook Shifts 4 Senate Races Toward Democrats, but GOP Still Favored to Hold Majority
This past week, the same forecaster moved five House races toward Democrats, signaling a more difficult competitive environment for Republicans.
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House Ethics Committee Opens Investigation Into Rep. Swalwell
The probe comes as a growing number of lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling on the California congressman to resign.
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Democrats Call on Swalwell to Resign From Congress
A growing list of Democratic House members have publicly urged the California congressman to step down or be removed amid sexual assault allegations.
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‘I Am Thinking About It’: Kamala Harris, Democratic Hopefuls Eye 2028 at Sharpton Conference
At least nine potential presidential candidates were packed into the four-day schedule as jockeying for the 2028 Democratic nomination continues.
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Shutdown Fights Energize Democrats, but Strategists Say Voters Want Economic Answers
Democrats have forced two historic shutdowns, but strategists say the strategy lacks a message on cost of living.
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Nonpartisan Forecaster Identifies Growing Democratic Pickup Opportunities in House
Cook Political Report shifted five House races in favor of Democrats and another toward the GOP, with the GOP holding 14 of 17 toss-up seats as midterms near.
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White House Says US Already in Cuba Talks, as Democratic Lawmakers Return Urging Negotiations
Reps. Jayapal and Jackson met with Cuban President Díaz-Canel and urged direct talks amid an oil blockade. The White House says talks are already underway.
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