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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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.