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In Florida, Congressman Byron Donalds' Seat Is Up for Grabs for Republicans

The competitive race in Southwest Florida comes as both parties pour resources into the historically Republican-leaning district ahead of November.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, August 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Bernie-Backed California House Candidate Randy Villegas Emphasized DEI as 'Social Justice-Driven Duty' in Academic Papers

Villegas, a political science professor challenging Rep. David Valadao in California's 22nd District, co-authored a 2022 paper describing diversity initiatives as central to community college educators' mission.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Deputy National Security Adviser Andy Baker to Leave White House: Report

Baker previously served as Vice President Vance's national security adviser before moving to the deputy national security role.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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Top Democratic Operative Defends Maine Senate Candidate Amid Reports of Past Relationship, 1988 Assault Allegation

Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile called the claims against Troy Jackson "salacious gossip" as he faces a competitive race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.

By James Callahan · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats' Early 2028 Primary Calendar Set to Prioritize Black and Latino Voters, Organized Labor

The Democratic National Committee's proposed restructuring would move states with large minority and union populations into the earliest voting.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee Launches Bipartisan Investigation Into Roblox Child Safety Concerns

Senators Hawley and Durbin demand documents from CEO Baszucki about explicit content moderation and alleged links to real-world child abuse.

By Diane Park · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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MN Senate Candidate Criticized for Blaming Walz for Fraud Despite Being His Lieutenant Governor

Peggy Flanagan deflected responsibility during an interview about the massive fraud scandal that could exceed $9 billion, drawing fire from Republicans who note she has served as second-in-command since 2019.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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Expert Flags Voter Roll Problems Beyond New Jersey as DOJ Pursues Election Data Disputes

The dispute involving 6,600 noncitizens registered in New Jersey has sparked similar concerns across multiple states and intensified a national debate over election safeguards.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Malliotakis Accuses Mamdani, Schumer of Hypocrisy in Voter ID Debate

The New York Republican is pushing for Senate passage of the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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Zambia Suspends Vote Counting in Presidential Election Over Reports of Violence and Ballot Theft

The electoral commission halted counting Friday after attacks on polling officials, then restarted hours later under heightened security in the capital.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, August 15, 2026 · 4 min read