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Haley Rules Out 2028 Presidential Campaign, Citing Finality of Decision
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Haley Rules Out 2028 Presidential Campaign, Citing Finality of Decision
Nikki Haley has declared she will not run for president in 2028, removing a potential contender from the post-Trump Repu
Bipartisan Pressure Mounts for Swalwell, Gonzales to Resign Amid Ethics Scandals
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Bipartisan Pressure Mounts for Swalwell, Gonzales to Resign Amid Ethics Scandals
A bipartisan coalition of House members is calling for the resignations of Representatives Eric Swalwell and Tony Gonzal
Legislative and Legal Fronts Open in Battle Over Black History Ahead of 2026
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Legislative and Legal Fronts Open in Battle Over Black History Ahead of 2026
Democratic lawmakers are advancing new legislation to protect Black history institutions, while a New York museum has fi
Artemis II Mission Unites Divided Political Landscape, Inspires Public Pride
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Artemis II Mission Unites Divided Political Landscape, Inspires Public Pride
The return of the Artemis II crew has provided a moment of national unity amid political division, with bipartisan prais
Huffman Breaks Ranks, Demands Swalwell Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
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Huffman Breaks Ranks, Demands Swalwell Resign Over Sexual Misconduct Allegations
Rep. Jared Huffman has called for Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress over sexual misconduct allegations, marking
Wealth Concentration Reaches 30-Year High as Political Influence Undermines Democratic Foundations
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Wealth Concentration Reaches 30-Year High as Political Influence Undermines Democratic Foundations
A stark concentration of wealth and corporate political spending is systematically eroding democratic principles of equa
Trump Administration Invokes National Security to Defend $400 Million White House Ballroom
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Trump Administration Invokes National Security to Defend $400 Million White House Ballroom
The Trump administration claims stopping construction on a $400 million White House ballroom constitutes a national secu
Appeals Court Grants Temporary Reprieve for White House Ballroom Construction
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Appeals Court Grants Temporary Reprieve for White House Ballroom Construction
A D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals panel has allowed construction on the White House ballroom to resume temporarily, overtu
Virginia Democrats Near Redistricting Victory That Could Reshape House Map
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Virginia Democrats Near Redistricting Victory That Could Reshape House Map
A high-stakes redistricting referendum in Virginia reaches its final phase, with Democrats aiming to secure a decisive 1
Manhattan DA Opens Criminal Probe into Swalwell Over Sexual Assault Claims
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Manhattan DA Opens Criminal Probe into Swalwell Over Sexual Assault Claims
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has launched a criminal investigation into Rep. Eric Swalwell following a sexual
Mejia's Expected Congressional Win Signals Progressive Momentum Ahead of Midterms
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Mejia's Expected Congressional Win Signals Progressive Momentum Ahead of Midterms
Analilia Mejia, a progressive Democrat and former aide to Bernie Sanders, is widely expected to win a New Jersey House s
Democratic Groups Embrace 'Dark Money' Strategy as Wealthy Donors Mobilize
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Democratic Groups Embrace 'Dark Money' Strategy as Wealthy Donors Mobilize
Democratic organizations are increasingly utilizing opaque funding channels backed by wealthy individuals and corporatio