Congress

Morris Katz, Linked to Mamdani, Works Damage Control for Graham Platner as Past Writings Resurface

The Democratic strategist credited with helping elect NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now facing scrutiny over 2019 Medium posts and a 2020 puberty guide he authored.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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Maine's Democratic Voters Have a Choice to Make on Graham Platner

The Democrat is poised to officially win the party's nomination Tuesday despite multiple controversies that have divided some party members.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pratt Says Hundreds of Thousands of Votes Still Outstanding in LA Mayor Race

Vote counting could extend for weeks as California processes mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day; DDHQ projects Bass-Raman general election matchup.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hawley Blasts 4 Republicans Who Voted Against Adding Voter ID Bill to Budget Package

The SAVE America Act amendment fell 12 votes short of the 60-vote threshold needed for adoption in the Senate reconciliation vote-a-rama.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Southern States' New Maps Upend Elections for Candidates, Voters

Supreme Court decision in April paved way for Louisiana and Alabama to adopt Republican-friendly congressional districts weeks before November contests.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Walz Administration Ignored Fraud Warnings as Billions Vanished, House Oversight Report Alleges

The Republican-led committee estimates $300 million in stolen COVID-era nutrition funds and up to $9 billion in potentially fraudulent Medicaid billing.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Former Sen. Bob Packwood, Oregon Republican Forced to Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Dies at 93

The three-term senator resigned in 1995 after an Ethics Committee vote to expel him, with more than 10,000 pages of documents detailing allegations from 19 women.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Federal Lawsuit Seeks to Halt UFC Event on White House South Lawn Amid 250th Anniversary Celebrations

Two Virginia residents argue the June 14 mixed martial arts event is a commercial spectacle, not a national celebration, and exceeds executive authority.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Maine Democrats Pick Senate Nominee Tuesday as California Primary Results Continue to Be Counted

Graham Platner faces questions about past controversies while competing against incumbent Republican Susan Collins; California's top-two system leaves several key races undecided.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Kosovo Holds Early Parliamentary Election, Kurti's Party Leads with 43% of Vote

The outcome marks Kosovo's third election in less than 18 months as political deadlock over the presidency continues to grip the Balkan nation.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read