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Carville Says El-Sayed Can Defeat Rogers in Michigan Senate Race

Democratic strategist sees path for progressive candidate despite Trump's 2024 victory in the state, but warns three-way primary threatens party unity.

By James Callahan · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
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Former Republican Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Hospitalized At 84

The Kentucky senator, who has used a wheelchair in recent months, was admitted Sunday with an undisclosed condition.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 14, 2026 · 3 min read
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Talarico Touts Texas Roots as Out-of-State Cash Powers Senate Campaign

Texas Democratic nominee James Talarico received roughly $4 million from outside the state during a recent fundraising period, compared to his Republican opponent's 25% share of out-of-state contributions.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Vote Exposes Bipartisan Shift on Pesticide Liability as Senate Farm Bill Fight Looms

A coalition of 280 lawmakers, including 73 Republicans, voted to strip pesticide manufacturers' legal immunity from the farm bill, setting up a contentious Senate debate.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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Former Senate Parliamentarian Alan Frumin Defends His Successor, Elizabeth MacDonough

Frumin's public defense comes after President Trump called for removing the nonpartisan official who advises the Senate on procedural rules.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI Searches Office of Ohio Group That Supports Voter Registration Efforts

The search comes as Democrats express concern about federal actions affecting voting rights efforts ahead of competitive fall elections.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 4 min read
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FISA Spying Power Scheduled to Expire as House Fails to Extend It Before Leaving Town

Section 702, which allows warrantless surveillance of foreign nationals abroad, would lapse for the first time since its 2008 passage.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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N.Y. House Candidate Micah Lasher Responds to Jack Schlossberg's 'Status Quo' Criticism

Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has challenged Lasher's campaign approach in the competitive New York House race.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 12, 2026 · 3 min read
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Ron Klain Defends Graham Platner's Tattoo Explanation, Drawing Fire From Jewish Organizations

The former Biden chief of staff called criticism of the Maine Senate candidate's disputed Nazi-linked ink a 'partisan attack,' prompting condemnation from multiple Jewish groups.

By Diane Park · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
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House Democrats Omar, McBride Mock Republican Mace After Primary Loss

Mace placed fifth in South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary, prompting online exchanges with Democratic colleagues who referenced her earlier comments and political positions.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read