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Reporter's Notebook: A Democratic Majority Could Expose Limits of Progressive Agenda
Analysis suggests swing-district Democrats who secure majorities may resist hard-left policy pushes like Medicare-for-all and the Green New Deal.
Rep. Omar’s Daughters Seen Entering D.C. Home After HSI Raid on Citizenship Probe
Federal agents executed a search warrant investigating potential immigration fraud; Omar’s husband denies she fled the country.
Musk Says Merging Tesla and SpaceX Is a Good Idea as Committees Assess Deal
Elon Musk stated a merger would be beneficial, with special committees formed to evaluate combining the $1.5 trillion Tesla and $2 trillion SpaceX, though no final agreement has been reached.
Blakeman Blasts Hochul, Mamdani on Subway Safety During Campaign Ride
The Republican gubernatorial candidate blamed Democratic officials for rising crime and vetoed conductor legislation, citing voter concerns about public transit security.
Barbara Bush Donates $2,500 to PAC Supporting Texas Democrat James Talarico
The former first daughter’s contribution to Lone Star Rising PAC marks a notable break from the Bush family’s recent alignment with the Republican Senate majority.
Populist Democrats Target Red States With Economic Message Amid Voter Frustration
Candidates in Montana, Iowa, and Kansas are leveraging anger over inflation and corporate power to compete in districts Trump won by double digits.
Canadian Tourist Convicted of Animal Cruelty After Stealing Las Vegas Flamingo
Mitchell Fairbarn faces up to five years in prison after a jury found he caused injury to a Chilean flamingo by carrying it from its habitat.
Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Allow Suits Against ICE for Wrongful Detentions of Citizens
The Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act seeks to limit legal immunity for federal agents following reports of over 500 citizen detentions.
Manchin Bucks Schumer, Throws Support Behind Republican Democrats Want to Oust
Former Sen. Joe Manchin will campaign with Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, highlighting her bipartisan record against Democratic efforts to unseat her.
DOJ Charges 28 in California With Voting Crimes as Election Tensions Escalate
Federal prosecutors seek emergency court order to block processing of ballots from 20,000 names identified as likely noncitizens.