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Former Democratic lawmaker Katie Porter acknowledges she “could have handled things better" regarding her viral outbursts against a reporter and a staffer.

GOP-controlled North Carolina legislature will vote on new congressional map targeting Democratic Rep. Ron Davis's swing district to secure additional Republican seat.

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton announces Senate bid against Sen. Ed Markey, citing lessons from 2024 election and calling for younger leadership.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., will introduce legislation to ban Affordable Care Act coverage for abortion and gender transition care for minors this week.

Young conservatives honor assassinated Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk by promoting traditional values and encouraging political dialogue on campuses.

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) called on a state senator to resign after a Politico report on a Young Republican group chat. “The hateful statements made in this group chat are disgusting and unacceptable. The vile, racist, bigoted, and antisemitic dialogue that has been reported is deeply disturbing. There is simply no excuse for it,”...

The Young Republican National Federation called for immediate resignations following a Politico report on a leaked group chat that featured racist, antisemitic and violent discussions. “We are appalled by the vile and inexcusable language revealed in the Politico article published today. Such behavior is disgraceful, unbecoming of any Republican, and stands in direct opposition to...