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Ohio Republicans Fear Former ICE Official Could Cost Them a Battleground House Seat

Madison Sheahan, who helped lead Trump's immigration enforcement operations tied to two citizen killings in Minneapolis, faces May 5 primary as party debates her general-election viability.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Republican Oklahoma Senate Candidate Barry Christian Found Dead in Wildlife Management Area

Christian, 54, was one of three Republicans competing in the June 16 primary for the state Senate seat; circumstances remain under investigation.

By James Callahan · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senate Democrat on Redistricting: Politicians Are Picking Their Voters

Sen. Raphael Warnock criticized the Supreme Court's decision striking down Louisiana's congressional maps as a blow to voting rights protections.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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The States Where Daylight Saving Time Legislation Has Already Died This Year

At least a dozen states have seen bills fail or stall, though federal proposals including the Sunshine Protection Act remain in committee.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, May 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Connecticut Senate Approves More Towing Reforms, Expanding on Landmark 2025 Legislation

The bill creates an online tracking portal and limits quick vehicle sales to cars at least 15 years old.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, May 1, 2026 · 4 min read
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Cassidy Pans Landry for Moving Forward With Louisiana Senate Primary After Voting Rights Decision

Gov. Jeff Landry signed an executive order suspending only House primaries until July 15, leaving the Senate race to proceed as scheduled with early voting starting Saturday.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Comey's '86 47' Post Was 'A Bad Idea' But 'Not A Crime,' Says House Democrat

The former FBI director faces indictment by the Trump Justice Department, with Democrats arguing the prosecution is politically motivated.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Senator Fetterman Criticizes Maine Democratic Senate Nominee Platner, Says Republicans Favor Him

The comments come after Gov. Janet Mills suspended her campaign, leaving Platner as the likely Democratic nominee against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read
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Florida Lawmakers Pass Voting Map That Could Help Republicans Flip 4 House Seats

The Senate approved the new congressional boundaries 21-17, raising Republican-leaning districts from 20 to 24 ahead of November midterms.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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Florida Senate Passes New Congressional Map, 21-17

The redistricting plan could give Republicans an advantage in four additional House seats ahead of November midterm elections.

By Diane Park · Thursday, April 30, 2026 · 4 min read