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Trump's Endorsement Record Shows Grip on Republican Party With 37 Straight Primary Wins

Analysis of recent primary results reveals near-perfect success rate for Trump-backed candidates, though some Republicans question long-term party implications.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Faces Scrutiny Over Comments on Israel's Right to Exist

Audio obtained by Jewish Insider shows the progressive candidate telling a voter he struggles to answer whether Israel has a right to exist as a Jewish state.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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Federal Judge Rejects Challenge to Block Tennessee's New GOP-Favored House Map

ACLU representing Black Memphis voters says it will appeal the ruling that allows a map creating a 9-0 Republican-favored district lineup.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 4 min read
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GOP Senate Campaign Arm Deletes Posts Bashing Paxton After Runoff Win

The NRSC had backed rival John Cornyn and issued critical statements about Paxton's personal controversies before deleting them.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former 'Real Housewives' Star Lisa Rinna Says She Won't Support Spencer Pratt for Los Angeles Mayor

The reality TV personality told Variety that voters should avoid electing another reality star to public office, citing the precedent set by President Trump.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, May 27, 2026 · 3 min read
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Garcia Beats Texas Democrat Accused of Antisemitism in House Primary Runoff

The race became a flashpoint over inflammatory remarks about American Zionists and former ICE officers, drawing opposition from top Democrats including AOC.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 3 min read
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Graham Platner Vows to 'Come After' Bezos as Maine Senate Hopeful Escalates Billionaire Tax Fight

The Democrat challenging Sen. Susan Collins unveiled a 5% wealth tax on assets exceeding $1 billion while vowing to target billionaires who oppose higher taxes.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Maryland Ballot Blunder Sparks House GOP Probe Ahead of Primary

More than 500,000 voters could have received incorrect mail-in ballots for the June 23 gubernatorial primary after a vendor printing error.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Progressives Land a Big Win in Philadelphia House Primary, Challenging Party Establishment

State Rep. Chris Rabb won with 45% of the vote despite lacking mayoral and city party backing, powered by nearly $1.8 million in progressive group spending.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read
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Sen. Andy Kim Pepper-Sprayed by ICE Officers During Newark Protest Over Detention Conditions

The New Jersey Democrat joined Democratic officials observing conditions at Delaney Hall, where roughly 300 migrants are staging a hunger and work strike.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, May 26, 2026 · 4 min read