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Virginia Takes First Step Toward Mid-Cycle Redistricting
The House cleared a path to consider a redistricting amendment during the continued special session.
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Obama Joins Newsom to Rally Support for California’s Prop 50
The former president calls the ballot measure key to protecting democracy as states pursue mid-decade redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.
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Democratic Unity Frays as Shutdown Drags On
A handful of legislators have crossed the aisle on reopening and worker-pay bills, testing party unity in week four of the shutdown.
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Obama Weighs In on Democratic Party Strategy in Podcast Interview
On Marc Maron’s final episode, the former president said ‘better is good’ and warned that disengagement and moral superiority hurt the party.
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills to Challenge Susan Collins for Senate in 2026
The governor will challenge the incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the only state where the GOP must defend a seat Trump lost in 2024.
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Fetterman Urges Democrats to Reopen Government, Says Shutdown Sends ‘Wrong Message’
‘Let’s have a conversation to extending those tax credits,’ the Pennsylania senator said.
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Former DNC Chair Says Democrats Missed the Mark on Redistricting
In a new post on Substack, former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison urges national standards and independent commissions for redistricting.
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Democrats Applaud 1st Phase of Gaza Peace Deal
Several Democrats called the agreement a positive step, pressing for hostages’ return, humanitarian aid, and a path to lasting peace.
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Pritzker Criticizes Illinois ICE Actions
The Illinois governor demanded a public Q&A from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and set designated protest zones near an ICE facility in the Chicago-area.
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Maine Democrat Blames ‘Far-Left’ for Government Shutdown
Rep. Jared Golden says progressive pressure pushed Democrats into a standoff, as he backs extending ACA credits but opposes a shutdown.
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Virginia Takes First Step Toward Mid-Cycle Redistricting
The House cleared a path to consider a redistricting amendment during the continued special session.
|
Obama Joins Newsom to Rally Support for California’s Prop 50
The former president calls the ballot measure key to protecting democracy as states pursue mid-decade redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.
|
Democratic Unity Frays as Shutdown Drags On
A handful of legislators have crossed the aisle on reopening and worker-pay bills, testing party unity in week four of the shutdown.
|
Obama Weighs In on Democratic Party Strategy in Podcast Interview
On Marc Maron’s final episode, the former president said ‘better is good’ and warned that disengagement and moral superiority hurt the party.
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Maine Gov. Janet Mills to Challenge Susan Collins for Senate in 2026
The governor will challenge the incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in the only state where the GOP must defend a seat Trump lost in 2024.
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Fetterman Urges Democrats to Reopen Government, Says Shutdown Sends ‘Wrong Message’
‘Let’s have a conversation to extending those tax credits,’ the Pennsylania senator said.
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Former DNC Chair Says Democrats Missed the Mark on Redistricting
In a new post on Substack, former DNC Chair Jaime Harrison urges national standards and independent commissions for redistricting.
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Democrats Applaud 1st Phase of Gaza Peace Deal
Several Democrats called the agreement a positive step, pressing for hostages’ return, humanitarian aid, and a path to lasting peace.
|
Pritzker Criticizes Illinois ICE Actions
The Illinois governor demanded a public Q&A from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and set designated protest zones near an ICE facility in the Chicago-area.
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Maine Democrat Blames ‘Far-Left’ for Government Shutdown
Rep. Jared Golden says progressive pressure pushed Democrats into a standoff, as he backs extending ACA credits but opposes a shutdown.
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