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From California to Virginia, we need a full ceasefire on gerrymandering

Fifteen years ago, I helped make the case for what became California’s Citizens Redistricting Commission. It was a first-of-its-kind body of 14 ordinary Californians, neither politicians nor their appointees....

America must confront the evil of soaring antisemitism — before it’s too late

America’s growing antisemitism problem is proving an existential test for Democrats across the country,...

Indicted Florida Democrat still listed as candidate after resigning House seat

Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned her House seat before she could face an expulsion vote for misappropriating pandemic relief funding, but that doesn't mean her political career is over.

Winery tied to Ilhan Omar’s husband closes as Congress probes finances

A California winery co-owned by Rep. Ilhan Omar's husband was formally terminated last month, weeks after House Republicans opened an inquiry into a dramatic swing in the Minnesota Democrat's reported household wealth.

Sunday shows preview: Iran war deal prospects uncertain after Trump calls off talks

President Trump called off a second round of peace talks with Iran on Saturday, the day U.S. officials were set to travel to Islamabad for negotiations. Iranian officials met with Pakistani mediators on Saturday morning for “a very fruitful visit,” according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The foreign minister said his government has “yet...

Johnson faces GOP revolt over warrantless surveillance powers ahead of key vote

Speaker Mike Johnson faces GOP pushback on renewing FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance powers as conservatives demand additional reform guardrails.

From White House hopeful to scandal: Swalwell’s short-lived 2020 bid resurfaces after resignation

Swalwell's political collapse came seven years after his unsuccessful 2020 presidential bid, ending with his resignation from Congress amid allegations.

Right Thing, Wrong Reasons

In Washington, doing the right thing is rarely easy, but the bare minimum is a low bar to clear.

Congress Built the Tax-Code Monster

Here’s how to fix overcomplexity at the IRS and give Americans a tax system they can believe in.

The Pope and the President

What neither man has done well is resist the pull of unnecessary personal combat.

Trump says Iran war is ‘very close’ to over, says Iranians want a deal

President Trump says the war with Iran is "very close to over" as both sides consider another round of talks for a lasting peace.

Gavin Newsom sets August 2026 special election to fill Eric Swalwell’s vacant congressional seat

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sets August 2026 special election after Rep. Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid calls to step down.

Federal judge hands Biden’s home state a loss in battle of ICE access to labor data

A federal judge ordered Delaware officials to turn over confidential employer and employee records to ICE in an immigration enforcement legal dispute.

Vance anti-fraud task force suspends 447 hospices in Los Angeles over more than $600M in suspected fraud

Vice President JD Vance's anti-fraud task force suspends 447 hospices and 23 home health agencies in Los Angeles amid suspected fraud exceeding $600 million.

FLASHBACK: Swalwell was dubbed Hunter Biden’s ‘biggest cheerleader’

Eric Swalwell was once dubbed Hunter Biden’s “biggest cheerleader," amid scrutiny about the same attorney bankrolling Hunter Biden's recent legal bills also bankrolling Swalwell's gubernatorial run.

Spanberger signs gun bills, makes a proposed gun ban even harsher

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed gun control bills and toughened an assault weapon ban, drawing DOJ threats of litigation and Republican backlash.

‘Concerning’: Ex-Biden official under fire as pay-to-play allegations emerge in top gubernatorial race

Keisha Lance Bottoms' Georgia gubernatorial campaign is reigniting debate over ethics issues from her previous years in city government in Atlanta, including alleged pay-to-play.

Blanche torches Trump foe Boasberg after appeals court blocks judge again in deportation fight

Acting AG Todd Blanche accuses Judge Boasberg of targeting DOJ attorneys after an appeals court again rebuked his contempt probe in a deportation case.

How 1 GOP billionaire is upending Georgia politics

HOMER, Georgia — The last few players of the day were finishing their rounds at the Chimney Oaks Golf Club when a steady wind...

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