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White House Launches 'Aliens' Website Touted as Tracking Immigration Arrests
The space-themed site uses Star Wars-style text to display ICE arrest data, drawing scrutiny over its framing of undocumented immigrants.
Progressive El-Sayed Goes on Offensive as Michigan Democrats Clash in U.S. Senate Debate
The fiery debate at Mackinac Island exposed sharp contrasts among three Democratic candidates seeking to replace retiring Sen. Gary Peters in a seat critical to party control of the Senate.
Michigan Dem Senate Candidate Acknowledges Antisemitism Problem in Her Party During Debate
Mallory McMorrow recounted an incident at the Democratic convention where an attendee yelled an antisemitic slur at her Jewish husband while he walked with their 5-year-old daughter.
French Parliament Votes Unanimously to Repeal Slavery-Era Black Code
The 1685 colonial decree that classified enslaved people as property will be formally removed from French law, though critics say the symbolic gesture falls short of addressing systemic inequalities.
Bruce Springsteen Announces Protest Festival Near Washington Ahead of Midterm Elections
The Oct. 3 event at Merriweather Post Pavilion will feature Foo Fighters, Dave Matthews and Joan Baez, with proceeds benefiting voter engagement organizations VoteRiders and HeadCount.
House Democrat Defends Platner Amid Tattoo Backlash as Party Splits Over Maine Senate Candidate
Moulton says front-runner's Nazi-symbol tattoo should not disqualify him, while Auchincloss warns it could hurt Democrats nationwide.
Swing Voters Factor High Gas Prices Into Political Calculations as Midterms Approach
The national average for regular gas has reached $4.56 per gallon, the highest in four years, according to AAA data.
New York Criminalizes Blocking Entry to Houses of Worship Amid Pro-Palestinian Protests at Synagogues
The law, signed by Gov. Hochul, creates a misdemeanor charge and authorizes 50-foot police perimeters around places of worship, drawing criticism from civil liberties groups.
Talarico Targets Paxton Scandals in Texas Senate Race, Pivoting From Primary Message
The Democratic nominee is betting that voter fatigue with the Republican attorney's legal troubles will give Democrats their best chance at a Texas Senate seat in years.
MAGA Candidate's Win in Texas Primary May Also Help Democrats in Senate Battle
Ken Paxton's defeat of 23-year incumbent John Cornyn sets up a pivotal November race that could determine control of the US Senate.