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Some Voters in Louisville, Kentucky, Received Incorrect Ballots for Multiple Election Cycles

Election officials in Jefferson County are reviewing the scope of a ballot error that may have affected local races and referendums over several years.

By James Callahan · Monday, July 6, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ex-Marine Says Military Veterans Running for Office Advance Bipartisan Politics

Former service members argue their shared experience creates natural bridges across party lines.

By Diane Park · Monday, July 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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White House Report Brands Smithsonian Leadership as Radical Activists Who Cannot Be Trusted

The 81-page document from Trump's Domestic Policy Council criticizes museum leadership and suggests the president may move to install new officials at the institution.

By James Callahan · Sunday, July 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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'Cautiously Optimistic': Swing Voters Describe Their View of America at 250

NPR Politics spoke with persuadable voters as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary, finding a mix of hope and concern about the country's direction.

By James Callahan · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Democrats Dodge Questions on SCOTUS Trans Athlete Ruling, Shift Focus to Economy

The 6-3 Supreme Court decision allowing states to restrict trans athletes drew mostly deflection from House Democrats, who redirected questions toward broader policy concerns.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, July 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Lawmakers Working Across Aisle Have Become 'Endangered Species,' House's Only Independent Member Says

The sole independent in the 435-member chamber warns that bipartisan collaboration is increasingly rare as partisan primaries reward ideological purity.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democratic Senate Candidate Called for Mass Release of Criminals During Prison Abolition Webinar

Abdul El-Sayed said society should invest in 'any and all efforts to get people out of jails and prisons' during 2020 event alongside convicted murderer and registered sex offender.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Decline of Impeachment Voters, and Other Midterm Lessons

Analysis suggests fewer voters prioritized impeachment as a driving factor in the 2026 midterm elections compared to previous cycles.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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We Asked Americans to Grade the Economy. Then We Asked if It Would Change Their Vote.

A Fox News survey of Fourth of July celebrants on the National Mall found most gave the economy a B, but many said values and party loyalty matter more than economic performance when casting ballots.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Vulnerable House Dem's Bipartisanship Push Clashes With Vulgar Comments About Hegseth

Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., who markets herself as a bipartisan dealmaker in a swing district, made profanity-laced remarks about wanting to 'beat the s--- out of' Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth while discussing rare earth mineral investments.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 3, 2026 · 4 min read