Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed

Democrats are ‘united by a common purpose,’ Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say in joint statement

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Blanche confirmation for Trump attorney general a 'work in progress' after defection

By David Morgan and Dan Rosenzweig-Ziff WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general, Todd Blanche, faced renewed uncertainty over his U.S.

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How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term

New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting the power of the presidency for self-enrichment.

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Michigan nominates first trans woman for state legislature

Joanna Whaley, ex-megachurch pastor who endured years of conversion practices, comfortably bested her opponents

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No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized

Jeanine Pirro this week found out there's a tradeoff between loyalty to President Donald Trump and being loyal to reality. The U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia — a fierce defender and decad...

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Judge reluctantly dismisses case against Oath Keepers militia group over Jan. 6 riot

A judge has granted the Justice Department's bid to drop a landmark case against leaders of the Oath Keepers, as former prosecutors warn about the dangers of denying the violence of Jan. 6.

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Trump is pioneering the role of commentator-in-chief when issues grow thorny

The president is constantly assigning motives, identifying heroes and villains, and telling his audience what to think

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FAA says Marine One was briefly too close to passenger airplane

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - The Federal Aviation Administration said a military helicopter carrying President Donald Trump on Tuesday was briefly too close to a passenger jet

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FAA is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Trump's helicopter approached

The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating why a plane was allowed to take off as President Donald Trump's helicopter was approaching Reagan National Airport Tuesday afternoon in what appear...

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Abdul El-Sayed offers a template for Democrats to defeat Trumpism | Peter Beinart

The candidate has crafted a progressive nationalism and shown his party how to turn Republicans’ financial advantage against them

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary

Tennessee’s senior U.S. senator eyes a job change in a state primary on Thursday while Memphis voters will choose their first U.S. House nominees under a new Republican-drawn congressional map that fo...

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Trump’s university ‘compact’ is gone. That doesn’t mean the assault on education is over | Kenneth Roth

The administration’s proposed agreement met a scathing response. But universities must remain vigilant

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James Talarico Accused Ken Paxton of Voter Fraud. His Own Voter Registration Is Raising Questions.

ProPublica and The Texas Tribune’s review of the Democratic Senate candidate’s residency records found that he may have voted in up to five elections using an address where he no longer lived.

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GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Reelection Bid Following Censure Recommendation

The North Carolina Republican, who had reportedly been under pressure to end his campaign by House GOP leaders, said he will complete his current term.

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House Democrats targeting 12 new GOP districts, including Lauren Boebert's seat

With 90 days until the midterm elections, House Democrats are expanding the map of Republican-held congressional districts they believe they can potentially flip this fall.

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‘They’re selling the safety of the traveling public’: TSA workers decry Trump privatization push

Union exploring options to oppose program that would put US airport screening into hands of private contractors

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5 states went to the polls Tuesday. Takeaways from the primary elections

Five states held primary elections Tuesday that could play a decisive role in which party controls Congress in the midterm elections. A look at the results and the race that's too close to call.

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Trump energy chief lied to Congress about canceled clean energy funds, lawmakers allege

Reps. Zoe Lofgren and Gabe Amo are asking the Justice Department to consider criminal charges against Energy Secretary Chris Wright, accusing him of lying to Congress about $7.6 billion in clean energ...

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Michigan Senate Democratic primary race remains too close to call as El-Sayed holds narrow lead – US politics live

The former public health official has slight lead over congresswoman Haley Stevens, but vote count could continue well into the day

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Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP

Everyone got a little bit of what they wanted in Tuesday's primary elections. It was a good night for the Democratic establishment, the progressives and Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump.

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Trump administration has refunded 60% of $165bn taken in tariffs

Government has so far returned $100bn to companies from levies that US supreme court ruled illegal

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Despite financial advantages, Republican Party faces major challenge in midterm

Republicans face political headwinds in this fall's midterm elections. The party also maintains structural advantages that could help them preserve their majorities in Congress.

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Lead Contamination Is Still a Problem in Omaha. Why Is the City Cleaning Up Some Yards and Not Others?

After our tests showed many yards still contain toxic lead after remediation, the city’s response to residents has been inconsistent. Some received additional testing and cleanup, while others were denied.

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House Ethics Committee opens investigation into Ohio Republican Max Miller

The House Ethics Committee has opened an investigation into Rep. Max Miller, after the Ohio Republican asked for a probe of the domestic abuse allegations that have swirled around his reelection bid.

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Decoding America: are the Democrats having their own Maga moment?

Jonathan Yerushalmy and Reged Ahmad discuss why Michigan’s Senate race could make or break the future of the Democrats. They also look at Ghislaine Maxwell and any chance of a presidential pardon, and why Donald Trump said US attorney and Maga faithful Jeanine Pirro had ‘folded like an umbrella’

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Democratic Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez and Trump-backed Republican advance in Washington primary

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun will advance to a general election in Washington's 3rd District, one of the most hotly contested House contests of this yea...

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Rick Brattin wins Republican primary for Missouri seat redrawn to favor GOP

Trump-endorsed Rick Brattin won the GOP primary for Missouri's 5th Congressional District, CBS News projects, setting up a battle against an 11-term Democrat in a district that was made far more GOP-l...

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Kansas voters reject GOP-backed measure to directly elect state Supreme Court justices

The Republican-controlled Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the primary ballot after the state Supreme Court had ruled against the party on issues like abortion.

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El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call

Progressive ex-public health official in tight battle against Haley Stevens in state’s Democratic primary

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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez survives Washington’s crowded primary

Two-term Democrat faced attacks from the left and right while defending a House seat in a territory Trump won

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