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Mike Pence Calls DOJ Anti-Weaponization Fund 'Deeply Offensive' and 'Bad Idea'
The former vice president's comments come as the Justice Department faces scrutiny over funding aimed at preventing politically motivated prosecutions.
Arizona School Board Member Faces Backlash After Nazi Salute at Meeting
Kimberly Fisher also compared board President Paul Carver Jr. to Hitler during a May 26 meeting over scheduling disputes, prompting calls for her resignation.
Personal Memoir From Teen Mother Highlights Foster Care and Support Services Debate
The account describes how a pregnant teenager in foster care found stability through her placement family, drawing attention to resources for young mothers aging out of the system.
Democrats and Republicans Think Control of Congress Runs Through Iowa
Tuesday's primaries will test both parties' organizational strengths in a state where three competitive House races, a Senate seat, and an open governor race could determine control of Congress.
Redistricting Battle Set to Escalate Ahead of 2028 Elections
Both parties are already mapping out strategies as the Supreme Court's ruling on race-based redistricting opens new opportunities for map manipulation.
New Biography Explores Garry Trudeau's Political Cartoons and WASP Roots
Joshua Kendall's biography examines how the Doonesbury creator, a descendant of American aristocracy, became one of the nation's most influential political satirists.
Hasan Piker Defends Singham Network Activists as OFAC Expands Cuba Trip Investigation
The Marxist influencer said figures in the $285 million pro-China activist network are 'wonderful people' while Treasury investigators examine his March convoy to Cuba.
Reality Television Becomes Training Ground for Political Candidates in 2026 Races
Former Bravo star Luke Gulbranson is among at least three reality TV personalities now running for elected office, from Congress to city council and mayor.
Graham Platner's Wife Discovered Explicit Texts With Women, Campaign Kept Matter Private
The Wall Street Journal reported that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner's wife flagged sexually explicit messages for campaign aides in August 2025.
Brisport Faces Questions Over 2017 Salary Pledge After Taking Full $607K in State Pay
The Brooklyn state senator pledged to slash his pay to median income, but has collected the full legislative salary and voted for raises that made New York lawmakers the nation's highest paid.