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Democrats in Key House, Senate Races Sign AI Regulation Pledge Amid Data Center Scrutiny

Eighteen candidates, including 17 Democrats and independent Dan Osborn, commit to five-pronged approach to artificial intelligence oversight.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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GOP Nominee for Texas House Seat Apologizes for Crude Online Posts

Jorge Borrego, running for a state House seat in Texas, issued the apology after initially laughing off the posts earlier this week.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Democrats Press Netanyahu on Surge in West Bank Violence

A majority of Senate Democrats signed a letter calling on the Israeli prime minister to address rising violence against Palestinians in occupied territories.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Second Dan Sullivan Advances, Setting Up Bizarre Alaska Senate Ballot

Independent candidate with same name as incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan joins general election alongside former Rep. Mary Peltola in race complicated by ranked-choice voting.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Hasan Piker Claims El-Sayed Is Performing Political Calculated Moderation on Israel to Appeal Wider Audience

The Democratic Michigan Senate nominee has faced Republican criticism for not renouncing the controversial streamer, who says their positions remain aligned despite public distancing.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Democrats Reject Amendment Expanding Ban on Sex Offenders Holding California Public Office

The party-line vote defeated Republican efforts to include Tier 1 and Tier 2 sex offenders in the disqualification criteria under AB 2691.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Clinton-Appointed Judge Blocks Ohio Voter Citizenship Proof Law, State Vows Appeal

Judge Solomon Oliver Jr. ruled that HB 54's proof-of-citizenship requirement conflicts with the federal National Voter Registration Act.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democratic House Candidate Defends 2016 Comments Backing Graphic Music Video Depicting Violence Against Women

Bobby Pulido, challenging Rep. Monica De La Cruz in Texas' 15th District, said the video depicting sexual violence and murder was a matter of artistic direction.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Several States Will Decide Voter ID, Citizenship Ballot Measures This Year

Voters in multiple states will weigh proposals that could change identification requirements and eligibility rules at the ballot box.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read
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Flock Safety Cameras Under Bipartisan Scrutiny as Lawmakers Push Fourth Amendment Guardrails

Automatic license plate reader technology has expanded with AI capabilities, prompting bipartisan legislative efforts to impose federal restrictions on mass surveillance tools.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 4 min read