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Nobody Wants To Be the Pro-Tech Candidate in This New York Race That Could Flip the House
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Nobody Wants To Be the Pro-Tech Candidate in This New York Race That Could Flip the House
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates running for the House of Representatives and endorsed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are all but guaranteed to win their general elections this…
Pro-Cruz PAC launches seven-figure Spanish-language ad buy attacking Talarico
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Pro-Cruz PAC launches seven-figure Spanish-language ad buy attacking Talarico
A Spanish-language ad targeting Senate candidate James Talarico from Truth and Courage PAC, which backs Ted Cruz, seen on Oct. 10, 2026, echoes how Texas' soon-to-be senior senator speaks about…
Suspicious letter to Mississippi Secretary of State Watson intercepted
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Suspicious letter to Mississippi Secretary of State Watson intercepted
The U.S. Postal Service and Homeland Security intercepted a letter sent to Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson’s office, as federal authorities warn of letters with suspicious…
Social Security Is Running Out of Money. Benefits Are Rising 3.6% Next Year Anyway.
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Social Security Is Running Out of Money. Benefits Are Rising 3.6% Next Year Anyway.
With Social Security barreling toward insolvency, the government is increasing benefits in January.
The Federal Government Collected $5.4 Trillion. It Still Can't Pay Its Bills.
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The Federal Government Collected $5.4 Trillion. It Still Can't Pay Its Bills.
The federal government just closed fiscal year 2026 with a deficit of nearly $2 trillion, according to figures the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released last Thursday. Only the two pandemic…
This Overlooked Congressional Race Could End a Historic Barrier in the South
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This Overlooked Congressional Race Could End a Historic Barrier in the South
On the campaign trail, Arkansas congressional candidate Chris Jones has been hell bent on breaking down racial barriers to Black political representation, even as Republican-led redistricting efforts…
At CNN town hall, Senate candidate James Talarico woos moderate and undecided voters
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At CNN town hall, Senate candidate James Talarico woos moderate and undecided voters
After over a week off from the campaign trail due to illness, U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico, seen on June 26, 2026, made his first major appearance at a CNN town hall in Fort Worth on…