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New Libertarian Party Chair Rejects Alliances With Major PartiesReason
politics59 min ago

New Libertarian Party Chair Rejects Alliances With Major Parties

Evan McMahon, elected chair at the party's convention last weekend, said the Libertarian Party will not trade support for cabinet positions or other concessions. He outlined plans to rebuild membership and disaffiliate one state affiliate.

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Jewish Democrats Discuss Israel Policy at Washington SummitNbc News
politics4 days ago

Jewish Democrats Discuss Israel Policy at Washington Summit

Attendees at the Jewish Democratic Council of America Leadership Summit addressed shifting Democratic voter attitudes toward Israel. Speakers emphasized continued support for the U.S.-Israel relationship while distinguishing between Israeli government policies and the country its…

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Trump Removes Republican Critics Ahead of November Midterm Electionsbbc.co.uk
politics4 days agoDeveloping

Trump Removes Republican Critics Ahead of November Midterm Elections

President Donald Trump supported candidates who defeated several Republican incumbents in primaries for the November midterm elections. One defeated lawmaker was Representative Thomas Massie.

Al Jazeera
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Democrats Select Candidates in 2026 Midterm PrimariesThe Sydney Morning Herald
world5 days ago

Democrats Select Candidates in 2026 Midterm Primaries

Primary elections to choose Democratic nominees for the November 2026 midterms began in March and continue through September. Thirty-five Senate seats and all 435 House seats are contested.

The Sydney Morning Herald
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Poll Finds U.S. Jewish Voters Prioritize Democracy and Affordabilityforward.com
politics7 days agoDeveloping

Poll Finds U.S. Jewish Voters Prioritize Democracy and Affordability

A survey of 800 American Jewish voters found that democracy and affordability rank as top issues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The non-partisan U.S. Jewish Voters Resource Center conducted the poll.

Haaretz
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AIPAC Funds PACs in Illinois and Pennsylvania Primariesbusinessinsider.com
world8 days ago

AIPAC Funds PACs in Illinois and Pennsylvania Primaries

Public records show AIPAC-linked PACs spent millions in recent U.S. House primaries. The spending occurred through multiple intermediary groups whose donors were disclosed after the elections.

Al Jazeera
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Trump-backed candidate defeats Massie in Kentucky primaryabcnews.go.com
politics9 days ago

Trump-backed candidate defeats Massie in Kentucky primary

President Trump’s endorsed challenger defeated eight-term Representative Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th District Republican primary. The race set a record for spending in a U.S. House primary.

New York Post
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Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Incumbent in Kentucky House Primarythehindu.com
politics9 days agoDeveloping

Trump-Backed Candidate Defeats Incumbent in Kentucky House Primary

A candidate supported by President Trump won a Republican primary in Kentucky by defeating an incumbent representative. In Pennsylvania, a Democratic primary resulted in a victory for a candidate aligned with democratic socialists.

The New York Times
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House Republicans See Improved Midterm Outlook After Recent Court Rulingsfoxnews.com
world15 days agoDeveloping

House Republicans See Improved Midterm Outlook After Recent Court Rulings

House Republicans expressed greater confidence in their prospects for the upcoming midterm elections following two federal court decisions. The rulings addressed redistricting in one state and voting procedures in another. @thehill reported that party members described the outcom…

The Hill
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TikTok’s ‘For You’ Algorithm Delivered Asymmetric Partisan Content to Both Democratic and Republican Accounts in 2024 Studypandaily.com
technology16 days agoDeveloping

TikTok’s ‘For You’ Algorithm Delivered Asymmetric Partisan Content to Both Democratic and Republican Accounts in 2024 Study

A Nature study using 323 audit experiments on TikTok sock puppet accounts found systematic partisan asymmetries in the platform's 'For You' feed during the 2024 US presidential election campaign. Republican-seeded accounts received about 11.5 percent more co-partisan content than…

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Republicans Gain Eight Seats on Election Maps Ahead of Novemberfoxnews.com
politics20 days ago

Republicans Gain Eight Seats on Election Maps Ahead of November

Republicans are eight seats closer to retaining control of the House following changes to election maps. The adjustments make it more difficult for Democrats to secure a majority in the November elections. The Washington Post reported the developments in its coverage of redistric…

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Steve Hilton Emerges as Frontrunner in California Governor Primary Racedeadline.com
politics21 days agoDeveloping

Steve Hilton Emerges as Frontrunner in California Governor Primary Race

Steve Hilton, a former adviser to David Cameron, has become a leading candidate in the primary for California governor. Hilton, who moved to California in 2012, is campaigning on the slogan that a vote for him will make the state "Califordable." Some former colleagues from his ti…

The Guardian
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Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary as Sheahan Falls Short in House RaceThe Federalist
politics23 days ago

Ramaswamy Wins Ohio GOP Governor Primary as Sheahan Falls Short in House Race

Vivek Ramaswamy defeated Casey Putsch to win the Republican nomination for Ohio governor on Tuesday. Former ICE deputy director Madison Sheahan finished third with roughly 20 percent of the vote in the 9th Congressional District primary, which Derek Merrin won. The outcomes set u…

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Fulton County Board Votes to Block DOJ Subpoena for 2020 Election Workers' Namesabcnews.go.com
politics23 days agoFraming68Framing risk68/100Rewrite heavily inherits the Fulton County Board's own loaded language and framing, presenting their self-serving motion as neutral fact while adopting their characterization of DOJ actions as harassment and political targeting.Click to jump to full framing analysis

Fulton County Board Votes to Block DOJ Subpoena for 2020 Election Workers' Names

The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections filed a 27-page motion Monday in Georgia federal court to block a Justice Department grand jury subpoena. The subpoena seeks names and contact information for thousands of 2020 poll workers and county employees.

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Indiana and Ohio Hold Primary Elections on May 5, 2026occidentaldissent.com
politics23 days agoUpdated

Indiana and Ohio Hold Primary Elections on May 5, 2026

Voters in Indiana and Ohio cast ballots in primary elections on May 5, 2026, with President Trump endorsing challengers against Republican incumbents in Indiana who opposed a redistricting plan. The outcomes could indicate the extent of Trump's ongoing sway within the Republican…

Politico
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Primary Elections in May 2026 Test President Trump's Endorsement InfluenceThe Boston Globe
politics24 days agoDeveloping

Primary Elections in May 2026 Test President Trump's Endorsement Influence

Voters in Indiana and Ohio participate in primary elections on May 5, 2026, with several races highlighting the impact of President Trump's endorsements. Upcoming primaries in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Texas will further assess his sway among Republican voters. These contests invo…

The Boston Globe
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Arizona Wins Federal Court Ruling Against DOJ Demand for Voter Dataespn.com
politics26 days agoDeveloping

Arizona Wins Federal Court Ruling Against DOJ Demand for Voter Data

A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit against Arizona for refusing to provide its voter roll. Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes stated the request was part of efforts to create a centralized database of U.S. citizens' information. The ruling aligns wi…

The Guardian
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U.S. Federal Involvement in Election Administration Extends to Both Parties' Jurisdictionsnews.google.com
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U.S. Federal Involvement in Election Administration Extends to Both Parties' Jurisdictions

The U.S. federal government has extended its involvement in election administration to areas controlled by both Democratic and Republican officials. In response, election officials are preparing for potential federal subpoenas and visits from agents. These actions occur amid ongo…

Reuters
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Groups Seek to Block Changes to Mail-In Voting Ahead of MidtermsPhoto: Joshua Woroniecki / Unsplash
world34 days agoDeveloping

Groups Seek to Block Changes to Mail-In Voting Ahead of Midterms

State officials, the Democratic Party, and voting rights groups are working to stop a Trump administration initiative on mail-in voting. The effort comes before the November 2026 midterm elections. The actions aim to address proposed modifications to voting procedures.

Bloomberg
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America First Legal Petitions USPS on Mail-In Ballot Ordernews.google.com
politics36 days ago

America First Legal Petitions USPS on Mail-In Ballot Order

A conservative legal group filed a petition urging the U.S. Postal Service to implement President Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots despite ongoing lawsuits. Democratic senators called on the agency to defy the order. The actions come ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

The Washington Times
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ABC News Criticized for Labeling Obama Campaign Ad as ExclusiveSubstrate placeholder — needs review
politics41 days agoFraming55Framing risk55/100Lede misdirection foregrounds ABC's labeling and criticism over the substantive redistricting measure and Obama's ad content, burying key details.Click to jump to full framing analysis

ABC News Criticized for Labeling Obama Campaign Ad as Exclusive

ABC News faced backlash on social media platform X after presenting a campaign advertisement featuring former President Barack Obama as an exclusive clip. The ad supports a Virginia redistricting measure that could benefit Democrats in the 2026 midterms. Critics questioned the ex…

New York Post
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