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Illinois Voters Pick New Generation of Democrats for House, Senate After Near-Record Retirements

Six open seats in Illinois Congress trigger competitive primaries with heavy spending from AIPAC, crypto PACs and Gov. Pritzker's super PAC.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Most Americans Support Requiring Photo ID to Vote as Democrats Oppose SAVE America Act

Pew poll shows 83% favor voter ID requirement, including 71% of Democrats, as Republicans push sweeping election overhaul bill

By James Callahan · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate to Take up Republican Voting Bill Requiring Proof of Citizenship for New Voters

The SAVE America Act would require passport or birth certificate for voter registration, extend ID requirements to all states, and mandate data sharing with DHS.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

President Trump announced the diagnosis Monday, making Wiles the first chief of staff to undergo cancer treatment while serving in the role.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, March 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Google Gemini Flags Only Republican Senators for Hate Speech Policy Violations, Author Claims

Author Wynton Hall used Gemini's deep research function to identify senators whose statements allegedly violate the AI chatbot's content policies, finding only Republicans flagged.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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Univision President Warns Both Parties to Engage Latino Voters Ahead of 2026 Midterms

Ignacio Meyer called Latino voters 'a sleeping giant that is no longer sleeping' at SXSW, noting Trump's 2024 support among Hispanics exceeded expectations.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, March 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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New Guard of GOP Women Say Democrats Can't Pigeonhole Female Voters as They Target Key House Races

A new wave of Republican women is running in competitive districts, aiming to flip seats that could determine control of the House.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, March 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Votes to Block Private Equity From Buying Homes, 89-10

The bipartisan vote marks the first federal legislative action targeting institutional investors in the housing market, though questions remain about enforcement.

By Diane Park · Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 3 min read
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DOJ Drops Case Against Veteran Arrested After Burning American Flag Near White House

The Justice Department moved to dismiss charges against Jan 'Jay' Carey, who was arrested in August during protests against Trump's executive order on flag burning.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 4 min read
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Former Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema Admits to Affair With Former Bodyguard in Court Filing

Sinema acknowledged the 'romantic and intimate' relationship with Matthew Ammel in a motion to dismiss an alienation of affection lawsuit filed by his estranged wife in North Carolina.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, March 14, 2026 · 3 min read