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Erika Kirk Attends Preliminary Hearing for Husband's Alleged Killer as Conspiracy Theories Swirl
Tyler Robinson faces charges in the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, while online communities spread baseless claims about his widow and new Turning Point USA CEO.
Colorado House Candidate Faces Scrutiny Over Past Vote on Pronoun-Related Custody Bill
Manny Rutinel, who won the Democratic nomination for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, supported legislation that would have allowed courts to consider misgendering in custody decisions.
Some Voters in Louisville, Kentucky, Received Incorrect Ballots for Multiple Election Cycles
Election officials in Jefferson County are reviewing the scope of a ballot error that may have affected local races and referendums over several years.
Ex-Marine Says Military Veterans Running for Office Advance Bipartisan Politics
Former service members argue their shared experience creates natural bridges across party lines.
White House Report Brands Smithsonian Leadership as Radical Activists Who Cannot Be Trusted
The 81-page document from Trump's Domestic Policy Council criticizes museum leadership and suggests the president may move to install new officials at the institution.
'Cautiously Optimistic': Swing Voters Describe Their View of America at 250
NPR Politics spoke with persuadable voters as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, finding a mix of hope and concern about the country's direction.
House Democrats Dodge Questions on SCOTUS Trans Athlete Ruling, Shift Focus to Economy
The 6-3 Supreme Court decision allowing states to restrict trans athletes drew mostly deflection from House Democrats, who redirected questions toward broader policy concerns.
Lawmakers Working Across Aisle Have Become 'Endangered Species,' House's Only Independent Member Says
The sole independent in the 435-member chamber warns that bipartisan collaboration is increasingly rare as partisan primaries reward ideological purity.
Democratic Senate Candidate Called for Mass Release of Criminals During Prison Abolition Webinar
Abdul El-Sayed said society should invest in 'any and all efforts to get people out of jails and prisons' during 2020 event alongside convicted murderer and registered sex offender.
Decline of Impeachment Voters, and Other Midterm Lessons
Analysis suggests fewer voters prioritized impeachment as a driving factor in the 2026 midterm elections compared to previous cycles.