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Shaheen on House Israeli Aid Vote: Israel Is 'Strongest Ally in the Middle East'

The New Hampshire Democrat's comments come after more than 100 House Democrats backed an amendment to condition aid to Israel over its handling of the Gaza conflict.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 3 min read
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Dems, Stop Vying for GOP Voters. It's a Lost Cause

Some Democratic strategists argue the party should focus on mobilizing base voters rather than pursuing crossover appeal after recent electoral setbacks.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, July 19, 2026 · 4 min read
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Birth Tourism Crackdown Expands as House Chairman Raises Criminal Conspiracy Case

Rep. Brandon Gill says companies facilitating birth tourism could face conspiracy charges; Texas hospital under investigation over billboard advertising services.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Washington State Democrats Reconsider Endorsement of Congressional Candidate Over LGBTQ+ Comments

Melissa Chaudhry, challenging Rep. Adam Smith in Washington's 9th District, reportedly said she omitted LGBTQ+ rights from her website because Muslim voters "do not feel that way."

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 4 min read
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Olive Garden Becomes Unlikely Face of Voter ID Fight After Restaurant's Policy Goes Viral

Conservative commentators are drawing comparisons between the restaurant's photo ID requirement for its Never-Ending Pasta Pass and voting laws in several states.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republicans Launch Ad Campaign Targeting Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate Race

The NRSC's $1.5 million general election push targets the Democratic congressman as former Sen. John Sununu builds a commanding primary lead.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Crowded Field to Replace Platner in Maine Struggles to Stand Out in First Senate Debate: 4 Takeaways

Maine Democrats face a compressed timeline to coalesce behind a single candidate after the progressive nominee's sudden exit amid misconduct allegations.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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DHS Alleges More Than 256,000 Noncitizens May Be Registered to Vote in Four States

Department of Homeland Security says its preliminary review found potential matches between voter rolls and immigration records in California, New Jersey, Nevada and Pennsylvania.

By James Callahan · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Addresses Growing Parasite Outbreak After More Than 400 Americans Sickened

Federal health officials have yet to identify the contaminated food source as cases spread across Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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White House Revives Public Charge Rule to Deny Green Cards to Benefit Recipients

The policy would allow immigration officers to deny permanent residency to applicants who use Medicaid, housing assistance or food stamps.

By Diane Park · Friday, July 17, 2026 · 4 min read