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James Talarico Just Made “Top vs Bottom” the Centerpiece of His Senate Campaign

Texas Democrat and U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico is building his campaign around one line: the real fight isn't left vs right, but top vs bottom.

94d ago

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New Poll: Nearly 1 in 3 Former Cornyn Voters Say They’d Back Democrat James Talarico Over Ken Paxton in Texas Senate Race

A new Texas Public Opinion Research poll finds roughly 30% of former Cornyn runoff voters would back Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas U.S. Senate race.

94d ago

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Trump’s 80th Birthday UFC Fight Night Collides With Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Protests

On June 14, Trump's 80th birthday brings a UFC fight night to the White House South Lawn - while 'No Kings' organizers plan nationwide protests the same day.

94d ago

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Texas Rep. James Talarico Fires Back After Trump Says He “Insulted Jesus”

A pointed exchange between President Trump and Texas Rep. James Talarico over faith and policy has become a national argument - with each side accusing the other of getting Christianity wrong.

95d ago

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After 23 Years in the Senate, Lindsey Graham Is Now Facing the Toughest Reelection Fight of His Career

Lindsey Graham leads his GOP primary at 56 percent, but high unfavorable ratings have raised questions about his 2026 reelection bid. Here is what the numbers actually show.

95d ago

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On June 14, Trump Marks His 80th Birthday With a UFC Fight on the White House Lawn as Nationwide ‘No Kings’ Marches Are Planned the Same Day

June 14 brings a rare convergence: Flag Day, President Trump's 80th birthday, a UFC event on the White House lawn, and nationwide 'No Kings' demonstrations - all on the same day.

95d ago

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Pete Buttigieg Is Becoming a Prolific Endorser of Democrats, With Clues to His 2028 Future

Out of office and free to travel, Pete Buttigieg is campaigning in more than 30 races across a dozen-plus states - and observers see the early shape of a 2028 presidential run.

95d ago

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Trump Says He Will Personally Headline America’s 250th Birthday on July 4

President Trump says he plans to personally headline America's 250th birthday on July 4, 2026 — a sweeping year of festivities that has drawn both celebration and controversy.

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Kamala Harris Calls the Administration ‘Corrupt, Incompetent, and Callous’ – The White House Fires Back

Former VP Kamala Harris called the current administration 'corrupt, incompetent, and callous' in recent public remarks. The White House and Republicans fired back, defending the President's record and turning the criticism around.

95d ago

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1 in 5 Federal Lawyers Has Left the Government Since 2025 – Over 10,000 Gone

More than 10,000 government lawyers have left the federal workforce since January 2025 - roughly one in five federal attorneys. Supporters call it a leaner government; critics warn of a brain drain.

95d ago

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Jerome Powell Receives the Kennedy Family’s 2026 Profile in Courage Award for Defending the Federal Reserve’s Independence

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has received the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award, chosen by a bipartisan panel for defending the central bank's independence.

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GOP Senators Revolt Over Trump’s $1.8 Billion Fund as McConnell Calls It ‘Utterly Stupid, Morally Wrong’

Trump's $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund has stalled amid a rare Republican revolt and two federal court setbacks, freezing his immigration agenda in the process.

96d ago