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GOP Senate Candidates in Michigan, Iowa Push for End to Iran War

Republican Senate candidates Mike Rogers of Michigan and Ashley Hinson of Iowa called Monday for an end to the war in Iran.

Breitbart - Politics - 1 hour ago

Democrat James Talarico Leads Ken Paxton In Texas' Senate Race In An Ominous Sign For Republicans.

Texas would be a key pickup for Democrats should Talarico achieve the upset.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 6 hours ago

Welch, state Democrats offer different accounts of campaign funding dispute

A dispute over campaign funding has exposed tensions between Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch and the Democratic Party of Illinois weeks before Election Day.

Chicago Sun-Times - Politics - 8 hours ago

Can Democrats flip the Senate? Here's the latest in key races

Democrats need to gain at least four seats, and not lose any, to retake control of the Senate. Here are five races to watch in the final weeks before Nov. 3.

Los Angeles Times - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler picks up shock endorsement from retiring House Democrat Jared Golden

Maine Democratic Rep. Jared Golden bucked party lines and urged New Yorkers to back Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler for reelection in the ultra-competitive race that could determine the balance of...

New York Post - Politics - 12 hours ago

Liberal Democrats to focus on tax cuts and Europe – Sir Ed Davey

The party is seeking to firm up a platform for the next general election at its four-day conference.

Evening Standard - Politics - 12 hours ago

Conners: Why I vote for Democrats

As my children grow older, they will develop their own beliefs and decide what matters most to them. I never want them to feel that they must vote the way I do. I simply want them to understand why I choose to vote Democratic.

Bay to Bay News - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Merz vows to keep coalition together for Germany's 'democratic future' -- The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

The chancellor has come under increasing pressure after resounding state election defeats, but says the results "go far beyond my own person"

BBC News - World - 14 hours ago

Trump Is Flailing on AI. Here's What Democrats Can Do. -- As politicians wake up to the artificial-intelligence threat, Democratic strategist Rob Flaherty is steering his party toward a coherent plan.

As politicians wake up to the artificial-intelligence threat, Democratic strategist Rob Flaherty is steering his party toward a coherent plan.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 17 hours ago

Senate sets hearing on Flock cameras

WASHINGTON — Flock cameras are under new scrutiny in the Senate as a privacy backlash against the law enforcement technology grows.

The Columbian - Politics - 1 day ago

Woke Was Never the Problem -- Pandemic-era politics have become a source of shame for Democrats — even as they continue to help the party.

Pandemic-era politics have become a source of shame for Democrats — even as they continue to help the party.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Some Democrats Are Breaking With Their Party On Trans Rights

Several Democratic candidates are proactively saying they oppose “boys in girls’ sports” to deflect Republican attacks.

Huffington Post - Sports - 2 days ago

Democrat Sen. Martin Heinrich Blocks House-Passed Bill to Force States to Hold Hearings on Making Data Centers Pay for Rising Electricity Costs

Sen. Jon Husted's (R-OH) effort to unanimously pass a bill that would urge states to consider forcing tech companies to cover increased electricity costs associated with data centers was blocked by Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM), with the Democrat arguing that the legislation does not go far enough.

Breitbart - Technology - 3 days ago

Democrats Could Break Up a Lot of GOP Trifectas in November

Denying Republicans control of state governments would be a huge power shift, no matter what happens in Washington.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

Can the Liberal Democrats remind us what they are for?

Being inoffensive might prove an asset in Britain’s current toxic politics, but some momentum is needed if they are to succeed as Sean O’Grady explains

Independent UK - Politics - 3 days ago

Trump Is Flailing on AI. Here's What Democrats Can Do.

As politicians wake up to the artificial-intelligence threat, Democratic strategist Rob Flaherty is steering his party toward a coherent plan.

New York Magazine - Politics - 3 days ago

Senate Democrat Blocks Immediate Passage of House-Passed Data Center Utility Rate Bill

‘Congress needs to pass real legislation with real teeth,’ said Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.).

Epoch Times - US News - 4 days ago

Polls Show Big Midterm Spike for Democrats

The Democratic advantage in the national House popular vote is suddenly swelling to near-2018 levels.

New York Magazine - Politics - 4 days ago

Democrats and Republicans Are Failing America's Men | Opinion

"The men we love deserve the same serious attention from our political leaders we have given to every other demographic group."

Newsweek - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Public Health -- Trump's surgeon general nominee praises MMR and hepatitis B vaccines at Senate hearing

Both the president and Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., have made numerous false claims about the vaccines’ efficacy and safety

Scientific American - Health - 5 days ago

More Republicans Join Democrats To Force End To Iran War. President Has Said Conflict Is Not A War.

Seven members of the GOP voted to halt the war in the latest war powers resolution initiative.

International Business Times - Top Stories - 5 days ago

Senate blocks cryptocurrency regulation as Democrats push back on Trump investments

The 49-50 vote on whether to move forward with the legislation was a pivotal election-year test for the $2.3 trillion cryptocurrency market as the industry has pushed aggressively for a uniform set of rules.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 6 days ago

Senate Blocks Major Crypto Bill

The future of the Clarity Act is now unclear.

Epoch Times - Business - 6 days ago

Democratic leaders panic and GOP divides as AI fears spread

Top executives from three of the country’s leading AI companies issued exceptional calls for collaboration on a path forward that could “pace the frontier” of AI development.

Los Angeles Times - Technology - 7 days ago

Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after three-month health absence

The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican is back in Washington after a fall, hospitalization, pneumonia and weeks of rehabilitation kept him away from the Senate.

CNBC - Health - 7 days ago

Trump defends Iran war, slams Democrats and promises cash to voters - President Donald Trump, at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising Democrats. 10/09/2026

President Donald Trump, at Wednesday's Republican midterm convention, promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, while defending US war in Iran and antagonising Democrats.

Euronews - World - 10 days ago

Democratic Establishment Bites the Dust in Another State

Rhode Island’s incumbent governor got thwacked in his primary, and a 27-year-old socialist will be the next mayor of Providence.

New York Magazine - Politics - 11 days ago

New Hampshire Could Be the GOP's Sleeper Senate Win

Chris Pappas and John E. Sununu won in Tuesday’s primaries, setting up a close race for a blue Senate seat the GOP would love to flip.

New York Magazine - Politics - 12 days ago

It's Not Just the Left That Wants New Democratic Leadership

Widespread dissatisfaction with Jeffries and Schumer isn’t helping Democrats’ effort to become the party of change and reform.

New York Magazine - Politics - 12 days ago

A Democratic Blue Wave Could Hit Governors' Races, Too

Democrats hope anti-Trump sentiment will extend downballot, giving them the edge in November’s nine competitive gubernatorial races.

New York Magazine - Politics - 13 days ago

Fort Lauderdale venue cancels Democrat rally after Laura Loomer complaint

The planned appearance of Rep. Rashida Tlaib in Fort Lauderdale did not sit right with Loomer.

Miami New Times - Politics - 1 month ago

Fauci repeatedly invokes the 5th Amendment in a contentious Senate committee hearing

The scientist, who helped lead the nation’s COVID-19 response, was subpoenaed to testify under oath by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has long had an antagonistic relationship with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

Los Angeles Times - Science - 1 month ago

What the Democrats' Video Gets Wrong About Military Professionalism

A video circulated yesterday by some U.S. lawmakers urging U.S. service members to “refuse illegal orders,” and within hours, it had become another lightning rod in a long line of political flashpoints. But for anyone who has worn the uniform, the video missed the most important point of all: Service members do not need to be reminded of their duty to uphold the law.

Military.com - Opinion - 4 months ago

When climate change impairs beekeeping in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Climate change negatively impacts human, animal, and plant species. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), this crisis is leading beehives, which are vital to food security, to run dry.

Global Voices - Health - 5 months ago

Democrats Should Just Say No to AI Money

Defying the AI lobby makes as much moral and political sense as defying AIPAC.

New York Magazine - Technology - 5 months ago

State AG urged to investigate how popular Detroit Democrat avoided mandatory jail time for third DUI

A complaint alleges Wayne County prosecutors “blatantly failed” to enforce a 30-day jail sentence

Detroit Metro Times - US News - 1 year ago

Texas AG Ken Paxton Won't Face Federal Corruption Charges as He Gains Momentum for Likely Senate Run

The federal criminal investigation was the most serious legal threat the once-embattled Republican faced. With the probe now over, Paxton is gearing up to likely challenge U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in 2026.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Senate averts government shutdown, overcomes Democratic opposition

Government would have shut down at midnight Eastern time if lawmakers had not passed spending resolution

Voice of America - Top Stories - 1 year ago