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Beshear's Cross-Country Campaign Travels Spark 2028 Presidential Buzz
The Kentucky governor has risen to sixth place in Democratic primary polling, climbing from 2% last August to 9% in the latest Emerson College survey.
Midterm Pressures Threaten GOP Unity as Battleground Republicans Buck Leadership
As November approaches, Republican lawmakers in competitive districts are increasingly splitting from Trump and House leadership on key votes.
Pulte Clash Threatens Even Short-Term Spy Powers Extension
Democrats say they will block any extension as long as Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience and referred criminal referrals against political foes, remains acting intelligence chief.
Woman With Down Syndrome Publishes Editorial Urging Policymakers to Listen to Disabled Americans
Collette Divitto, founder of Collettey's Cookies and disability advocate, argues current systems trap people in dependence rather than enabling independence.
US Sea Drone Used in First Known Unmanned Rescue Mission After Apache Helicopter Downed Near Oman
The Corsair vessel, operated by Task Force 59 and manufactured by Texas-based Saronic, recovered two soldiers within approximately two hours of the shootdown near the Strait of Hormuz.
Texas Outpaces Nation in Population Growth While Economic Output Per Resident Climbs
The Lone Star State added nearly 419,000 residents last year and generated about $91,500 in economic output per capita as growth outpaced the national average.
Democrats Reluctantly Accept Platner as GOP Wields His Candidacy Against Them
Senate Minority Leader Schumer and Sen. Gillibrand waited until the 80th word of their 89-word joint statement before mentioning Graham Platner's name, an unusual delay that underscored Democratic hesitation about his candidacy.
Kornacki: Graham Platner's Primary Win Margins 'A Sign of Strength' Amid Controversies
NBC political analyst Steve Kornacki examines the Maine Democrat's primary results as party members weigh concerns about past scandals.
James Gallagher Sworn Into Congress, Expanding GOP House Majority
The California Republican fills the seat left vacant by Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death in January, bringing the GOP majority to 218 votes.
Nevada Governor's Race Set as Lombardo Seeks Second Term Against Ford
The matchup between Nevada's Republican incumbent and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford is expected to be among the most competitive gubernatorial contests in the country this fall.