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Ed Markey Defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary, Fending Off Generational Challenge
The 80-year-old incumbent leaned into progressive priorities including support for transgender athletes in sports, while Moulton argued the position hurt Democrats nationally.
Top Democrat Survives Double-Barrel Primary Challenge as Party's Israel Divide Hits Home
Rep. Katherine Clark defeated two progressive challengers in Massachusetts' 5th District, with Gaza and AIPAC spending emerging as central fault lines in the safely Democratic seat.
JD Vance Courts Jewish Republicans At Republican Jewish Coalition Summit
The vice president addressed concerns about his commitment to Israel but declined to condemn Tucker Carlson, leaving some pro-Israel donors unsatisfied.
Haitian-Born Ohio Student Dies by Suicide Following Loss of Immigration Status under TPS Termination
The 20-year-old's death comes as the Trump administration continues to end temporary protected status programs for immigrants from multiple countries.
Three Takeaways From Vance's Closed-Door Speech to Jewish Republicans
The vice president's remarks before a Republican Jewish coalition audience touched on Israel, antisemitism, and the administration's Middle East approach.
El-Sayed Torched Online After Uneasy Union Member Struggles Through Campaign Event
Conservative commentators questioned whether the woman was coerced, while Democratic allies defended her as a first-time speaker who chose to be there.
Conservative Filmmakers Launch $17,500 Journalism Competition for Young Reporters
The Shillman Journalism Prize will award three winners chosen by public vote through Substack, targeting reporters under 25 who uncover stories they say mainstream outlets have missed.
Scandal-Plagued 'Squad' Rep Cruises to Democratic Nomination With No GOP Roadblocks in View
Rep. Ayanna Pressley faces no Republican challenger in Massachusetts' 7th District, which Cook Political Report rates as Solid Democrat.
Trump Administration Rescinds Obama-Era HUD Accessibility Rule Blamed for Driving Up Housing Costs
The policy, which allowed indefinite complaints over original building design flaws, forced property owners to spend more than $112 million on retrofits over five years, according to internal agency data.
New Research Examines Psychological Drivers Behind Return-to-Office Push
Studies suggest some corporate leaders may prioritize visibility and hierarchy over measurable productivity gains when mandating in-person work.