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California ignores voter fraud –– and fights those who expose it

How easy is it for illegal votes to be cast in California? Consider the absurd example of Laura Yourex.

Majority of Cubans, Cuban Americans in South Florida disapprove of deportations: Poll

Many Cubans and Cuban Americans in South Florida are unhappy with the Trump administration over its treatment of migrants from the Caribbean island, according to a new Miami Herald poll. The poll, released Thursday, found that 68 percent of Cubans strongly or somewhat disapprove of the administration’s push to deport undocumented Cuban nationals without criminal...

Sunday shows preview: Donald Trump, Iran spar over Strait of Hormuz control as ceasefire deadline nears

President Trump and Iranian officials are sparring over control of the Strait of Hormuz after the president deployed a U.S. blockade to the critical path of transit for much of the world's oil and gas. The strait reopened Friday morning, one day after Israel and Lebanon called for a 10-day ceasefire in compliance with Iran's...

Murphy tells US, world progressives to take ‘lessons’ from Hungary elections

Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Saturday urged progressives in the U.S. and around the world to “learn from each other”, saying the defeat of former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Hungary can offer a roadmap for rebuilding democracy. Murphy told the crowd at the inaugural Global Progressive Mobilization conference in Barcelona that the U.S. faced “the most...

Time for California candidates to focus on issues, in Swalwell’s wake

In the aftermath of Eric Swalwell’s shocking implosion over allegations of sexual misconduct, there...

Homeland Security official’s killing leaves agency ‘devastated’ as vetting breakdown exposed

The killing of DHS official Lauren Bullis by a naturalized citizen exposes major immigration vetting failures, according to DHS and policy experts.

Swalwell’s mounting sexual misconduct allegations threaten career beyond politics, experts warn

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid sexual misconduct allegations that legal experts say could also trigger disciplinary action like disbarment.

Who is Tom Steyer? Anti-ICE billionaire in CA governor’s race faces scrutiny over detention investments

Billionaire Tom Steyer surges to the forefront of California's governor race with a 21% lead, backed by $112 million in personal campaign donations.

Anna Paulina Luna says she’s ‘very confident’ votes are there to expel Cherfilus-McCormick

Rep. Luna said bipartisan support is building to expel Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, who was found to have committed dozens of ethics violations and is facing a pending criminal indictment.

Democrats’ new affordability nemesis: FIFA

Democrats are adding a new target to their affordability agenda, joining groceries, utilities and landlords — FIFA, the soccer governing body responsible for staging...

Trump hits key battlegrounds to sell tax cuts, boost GOP ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump travels to swing states Nevada and Arizona this week to promote tax cuts passed by congressional Republicans ahead of the midterms.

House showdown: Democrat backed by Sanders, AOC faces Republican trying to flip blue-leaning district

Republican Joe Hathaway aims to flip a blue-leaning New Jersey House seat in a special election against progressive Democrat Analilia Mejia on Thursday.

Squad alert: Ilhan Omar warms up to Marjorie Taylor Greene after Republican flips on Trump, Israel

Rep. Ilhan Omar, Minnesota Democrat, had warm words for her erstwhile nemesis, Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, saying the Georgia Republican deserves credit for cutting ties with President Trump and condemning Israel over the Gaza War.

Pappas holds cash advantage over GOP rivals in New Hampshire

Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) holds a sizable cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat. The Democrat...

Barr keeps his cash lead in Kentucky Senate GOP primary

Rep. Andy Barr maintained his cash advantage over his GOP rivals in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell in Kentucky. Barr raised...

Ossoff builds massive cash edge as Georgia GOP field remains unsettled

Georgia Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff holds a massive fundraising advantage over the Republicans hoping to unseat him in November, giving him a head start...

Peltola outraises Sullivan, lags in cash on hand

Former Rep. Mary Peltola’s (D-Alaska) staggering first-quarter haul comes with a caveat: She spent a lot to raise a lot. Peltola hauled in nearly...

Justice Sotomayor apologizes for ‘hurtful’ comments about Justice Kavanaugh

Justice Sonia Sotomayor offered a rare public apology Wednesday to fellow Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh for "hurtful" comments she made suggesting he was out of touch with working people.

Angie Craig builds fundraising lead in Minnesota Senate primary

Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) holds an edge over Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan in fundraising, well ahead of the state’s Democratic primary in August....

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