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Progressive primary wins mask a narrow, urban ceiling for the left
Progressive candidates have won fewer than 20% of competitive primaries, with victories concentrated in safe blue distri
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Trump's 'But Biden' Deflections Now Read as Confessions of Failure
Months into Trump's second term, his 'But Biden' excuses ring hollow as inflation, war, and policy failures mount. Criti
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Mass Evacuations in British Columbia as Wildfires Rage Across Western North America
Over 20,000 evacuated in British Columbia as wildfires destroy homes; Spokane-area fires under control but damage severe
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PBS NewsHour's arts segment doubles as leftist activism promo
A PBS NewsHour segment on Twin Cities arts groups reads as an unapologetic promo for leftist activism, sidestepping hard
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Five pivotal primaries that could reshape November's battlegrounds
As the 2026 primary season winds down, key races in Wisconsin, South Carolina, Florida, and Massachusetts will determine
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Trump taps Will Scharf as new White House counsel
President Trump announced Will Scharf will become White House counsel on Sept. 1, replacing David Warrington, who is lea
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Scott: El-Sayed's Stances Give GOP an Opening in Michigan
Sen. Tim Scott says Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making it easier for Republicans in Michigan, citing h
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Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Carolina Primaries Set Stage for 2026 Midterms
August recess brings focus to primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and South Carolina, with high-stakes Democratic and Rep
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Murphy: Israel's Actions Undermine US Security Goals
Sen. Chris Murphy said Israel's actions in Gaza are not aligned with US national security objectives, urging a policy sh
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Climate messaging for evangelicals: faith-based appeals can shift conservative views
As extreme weather intensifies, researchers find that faith-based and security-focused messaging can persuade evangelica
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AOC skips Wisconsin governor race endorsement, prioritizes congressional majorities
Ocasio-Cortez declined to back Francesca Hong in Wisconsin's governor race, saying her focus is on winning back Congress
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Supreme Court's Fed Ruling Deepens Democracy Dilemma
The Supreme Court's conflicting decisions on presidential removal powers expose a tension between Fed independence and d