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Dem Senate Hopeful Ripped as 'Absentee Legislator' After Missing Nearly 60% of Votes
Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, collected $20,100 in per diem payments while missing 261 of 446 House votes during the 2026 session.
War Erupts on Far Left as DSA Endorses Challenger Against Sitting House Progressive
The national organization has backed Michigan state lawmaker Donavan McKinney over Rep. Shri Thanedar, continuing a pattern of DSA-backed candidates unseating establishment Democrats.
Ex-Sen. Ben Sasse Defends Senate Filibuster, Saying US Needs It
The former Nebraska Republican argues in a Wall Street Journal op-ed that the procedural rule protects against consolidated power.
Socialist-Backed Michigan Senate Hopeful Describes American Politics as a 'Disease' at Campaign Event
Abdul El-Sayed made the comments alongside Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders during a Grand Rapids campaign stop.
Sen. Mark Warner Incorrectly Describes Virginia Voter ID Law During ABC Interview
The Virginia Democrat told ABC's Jonathan Karl that his state requires photo ID to vote; in fact, Virginia allows voters without ID to sign an affidavit and cast a regular ballot.
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.