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GOP Senate Campaign Arm Deletes Posts Bashing Paxton After Runoff Win

The NRSC had backed rival John Cornyn and issued critical statements about Paxton's personal controversies before deleting them.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former 'Real Housewives' Star Lisa Rinna Says She Won't Support Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles Mayor

The reality TV personality told Variety that voters should avoid electing another reality star to public office, citing the precedent set by President Trump.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Garcia Beats Texas Democrat Accused of Antisemitism in House Primary Runoff

The race became a flashpoint over inflammatory remarks about American Zionists and former ICE officers, drawing opposition from top Democrats including AOC.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Graham Platner Vows to 'Come After' Bezos as Maine Senate Hopeful Escalates Billionaire Tax Fight

The Democrat challenging Sen. Susan Collins unveiled a 5% wealth tax on assets exceeding $1 billion while vowing to target billionaires who oppose higher taxes.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Maryland Ballot Blunder Sparks House GOP Probe Ahead of Primary

More than 500,000 voters could have received incorrect mail-in ballots for the June 23 gubernatorial primary after a vendor printing error.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Progressives Land a Big Win in Philadelphia House Primary, Challenging Party Establishment

State Rep. Chris Rabb won with 45% of the vote despite lacking mayoral and city party backing, powered by nearly $1.8 million in progressive group spending.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Andy Kim Pepper-Sprayed by ICE Officers During Newark Protest Over Detention Conditions

The New Jersey Democrat joined Democratic officials observing conditions at Delaney Hall, where roughly 300 migrants are staging a hunger and work strike.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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At Least 2 People Shot Near White House; One in Grave Condition, Officials Say

Secret Service engaged suspect and returned fire during brief lockdown that lifted after about 40 minutes.

By Diane Park · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Republicans Signal Concern Over Potential US-Iran Deal as Trump Announces Agreement Nearly Finalized

Key GOP senators including Armed Services Chairman Roger Wicker and Lindsey Graham have criticized a reported 60-day ceasefire framework, warning it could undermine the military operation launched nearly three months ago.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read
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Mother Of Slain Student Blames Sanctuary City Policies At Trump-Lawler Event

Sheridan Grace Gorman, 18, was shot and killed in Chicago on March 19; her family joined President Trump and Rep. Mike Lawler to call for stricter immigration enforcement.

By James Callahan · Saturday, May 23, 2026 · 4 min read