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The Democratic National Committee set a Jan. 16, 2026, deadline for states interested in applying to be an early state. The Democratic Party’s debate about which states will get coveted early-voting spots in the 2028 presidential primary inched forward on Monday, with a new deadline for states to apply to lead the calendar. The Democratic … Read more
The minority party is showing teeth in New York, Illinois and Virginia ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democrats are launching a redistricting counteroffensive across the country as they try to keep pace with the GOP’s aggressive gerrymandering ahead of next year’s midterms. Recent developments in Virginia, New York and Illinois mark an escalation among Democrats … Read more
An end to the Voting Rights Act would free up Southern states to dramatically overhaul their congressional map. Some Republicans across the south are preparing to redraw their congressional maps to boot Democrats out of office — if the Supreme Court issues a ruling on a case gutting the Voting Rights Act in time for … Read more
After Charlie Kirk’s killing, the organization continues to push its agenda in the Grand Canyon State. Charlie Kirk built Turning Point USA into a powerhouse in Arizona. And a November election in Mesa may be the first test of the organization’s influence after his killing. Critics and allies alike agree that Turning Point has been … Read more
The Magic City is booming but unaffordable for many, and it has long struggled to shake off its scandal-laden reputation. MIAMI — The city set to host Donald Trump’s future presidential library is also home to the hottest election in Florida — a 13-way mayoral brawl that could test whether Democrats have any pulse left … Read more
Nearly 42 million low-income Americans will lose their food aid benefits on Saturday barring any federal intervention or funding patch. Democratic attorneys general and governors from 25 states sued the Trump administration Tuesday over its conclusion that it cannot tap emergency funds to keep food aid flowing for millions of Americans next month. Officials — … Read more
The ChatGPT-maker continues to face critics and a lawsuit from Elon Musk after winning over state officials. SAN FRANCISCO — ChatGPT maker OpenAI announced a major victory on Tuesday, gaining the blessing of the attorneys general in California and Delaware to complete its controversial, multi-billion dollar business restructuring after months of intense public scrutiny. But … Read more
The messages come after the Trump administration blamed Democrats for the shutdown on federal sites. Several Democratic states are blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress for the government shutdown on government websites, as the funding cliff for the millions who rely on federally funded food aid — which is known as SNAP — … Read more
Democratic lawmakers had been suing the Trump administration over their previous attempts to visit ICE facilities. Federal immigration authorities say they no longer have to provide on-demand access to detention facilities for members of Congress. The reason? The government shutdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials, who have been fighting a lawsuit brought by Democratic lawmakers … Read more
Tyler Robinson’s attorneys argued that images of him shackled and in jail clothing could prejudice future jurors. SALT LAKE CITY — The 22-year-old Utah man charged with killing Charlie Kirk can appear in court wearing street clothes but must be physically restrained due to security concerns, a judge ruled Monday. Attorneys for Tyler Robinson argued … Read more