If Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, the political fallout may stretch far beyond the state. The Hill's Ian Swanson breaks down why Republicans could try to turn him into a national symbol.
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Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI) speaks to The Hill ahead of the critical Democratic Senate primary in Michigan between progressive Abdul El-Sayed and more moderate Rep. Haley Stevens. Read more from The Hill: https://thehill.com/
Democratic socialist and former Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong (D) defended a past social media post urging the country to “cancel Thanksgiving” further leaning into her progressive agenda that’s gained traction for her Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign.
Francesca Hong defends call to ‘cancel Thanksgiving,’ but says ‘views can evolve’
Democratic socialist and former Wisconsin state Rep. Francesca Hong (D) on Monday defended a past social media post urging the country to “cancel Thanksgiving” further leaning into her progressive …
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Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said he will file paperwork to have the House Ethics Committee investigate him as he faces increasing pressure to resign or drop out of his reelection race over allegations of domestic abuse.
Max Miller says he will ask House Ethics panel to investigate domestic abuse allegations against him
Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) on Tuesday said he will file paperwork to have the House Ethics Committee investigate him as he faces increasing pressure to resign or drop out of his reelection race over …
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OPINION: Bernie Sanders blasted Democratic leadership as being "way, way out of touch" and suggested that dramatic change is coming to the party in the form of younger, more progressive candidates. #BernieSanders #Democrats #AbdulElSayed
The Justice Department (DOJ) moved to drop its charges against more people accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, shortly after dropping a similar case against a former Olympian canoeist.
DOJ moves to drop charges against more Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Monday moved to drop its charges against more people accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, shortly after dropping a similar case against a for…
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OPINION: Kamala Harris suggested that Democrats need to "revisit" ideas like reforming the Electoral College, expanding the Supreme Court, and giving statehood to Puerto Rico and Washington DC. #KamalaHarris #ElectoralCollege #WashingtonDC
President Trump told Ohio Rep. Max Miller (R) during a phone call that he will face a tough reelection cycle due to the domestic abuse allegations against the lawmaker.
Max Miller says Trump warned of ‘tough’ road ahead in phone call
President Trump told Ohio Rep. Max Miller (R) during a phone call that he will face a tough reelection cycle due to the domestic abuse allegations against the lawmaker. Miller told The Wall Street …
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On Tuesday, Democratic voters in Michigan will decide whether progressive Abdul El-Sayed or centrist Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) will be their Senate candidate as the party tries to retain the seat being vacated by Sen. Gary Peters (D).
The Memo: Decision day dawns for El-Sayed, Stevens and Michigan Democrats
It’s crunch time in the fiercest and most divisive Democratic primary battle of the year. On Tuesday, Democratic voters in Michigan will decide whether progressive Abdul El-Sayed or centrist Rep. H…
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BREAKING: The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor after Blanche reached a deal with two GOP holdouts on the $1.776 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.
Judiciary Committee advances stalled Blanche nomination for attorney general
The Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor after Blanche reached a deal with two…
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The Senate advanced a bipartisan bill to fund the government at current levels through Dec. 11 with strong support from both parties, a break from the bitter fights that dominated recent funding cycles.
Democrats see wins in funding stopgap, but expect future spending fight
The Senate on Monday advanced a bipartisan bill to fund the government at current levels through Dec. 11 with strong support from both parties, a break from the bitter fights that dominated recent …
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation to the permanent post faces hurdles in the Senate even after the dramatic deal involving Republican Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.C.), as several other key GOP senators remain undecided over his nomination.
Blanche nomination has momentum, despite a few GOP obstacles
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation to the permanent post faces hurdles in the Senate even after the dramatic deal involving Republican Sens. John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (N.…
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Republicans are growing more nervous as Rep. Max Miller's [R-OH] domestic abuse allegations draw new attention and Sen. Bernie Moreno [R-OH] calls for his former son-in-law to resign. The Hill's Emily Brooks breaks down why the fallout could create an unwelcome problem for the GOP in Ohio.
OPINION: Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene posted a photo of her meeting with Tucker Carlson, Thomas Massie, and Joe Kent, hinting at a new "political movement." #MTG #TuckerCarlson #ThomasMassie #GOP
Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing daily life, the economy and politics. The Hill's Chris Stirewalt breaks down why fights over data centers may be just one sign of a much larger political backlash taking shape against AI.
OPINION: Lindsey Granger gives her lens on Dr. Fauci's testimony before the Senate, and why it shows that lawmakers are taking the wrong lessons from the pandemic. #LindseyGranger #Fauci #COVID
Political analyst Nate Silver said that President Trump’s approval rating is at a new second-term low this month, as the deeply unpopular Iran war persists and gas prices skyrocket.
Trump approval at lowest point of second term: Nate Silver
Political analyst Nate Silver said Thursday that President Trump’s approval rating is at a new second-term low this month, as the deeply unpopular Iran war persists and gas prices skyrocket. “Timin…
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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is warning that President Trump’s threat to withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general and resubmit it in 2027 to circumvent GOP critics could backfire because control of the Senate could flip in November.
Senate Republican warns Trump against delaying Blanche nomination: ‘This place could be very different’
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, is warning that President Trump’s threat to withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general and resubmit it in…
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The common 2026 midterms narrative is that Democrats will take the House while Republicans hold the Senate. Geoffrey Skelley explains why Decision Desk HQ’s forecast suggests the races may be more connected than that, with one party potentially gaining full control.
President Trump on Thursday rolled out a new initiative dubbed “Freedom Haulers” aimed at replacing illegal immigrant truck drivers with U.S. military veterans.
Trump announces ‘Freedom Haulers’ initiative
President Trump on Thursday rolled out a new initiative dubbed “Freedom Haulers” aimed at replacing illegal immigrant truck drivers with U.S. military veterans. The president made the announcement …
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Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) dropped out of the Wisconsin governor’s race as he struggled to gain traction in the polls.
Mandela Barnes drops out of Wisconsin governor’s race
Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes (D) dropped out of the Wisconsin governor’s race Thursday as he struggled to gain traction in the polls. “It’s become very clear who our nominee is …
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OPINION: Evan Barker joins the show to talk about her new book, which details her time as a Democrat operative and why she became disillusioned with the party. #EvanBarker #Democrats #Progressives
OPINION: Evan Barker joins the show to talk about her new book, which details her time as a Democrat operative and why she became disillusioned with the party. #EvanBarker #Democrats #Progressives
OPINION: Elon Musk's XAI is suing the state of Minnesota over its new law that cracks down on AI companies generating fake nude images of people without their consent. #AI #Minnesota #ElonMusk
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) responded to Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) criticism of several progressive Democratic candidates he’s supporting in midterm races across the country.
Sanders to Fetterman: ‘John — not going to take your advice’
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I) responded Wednesday to Sen. John Fetterman’s (D-Pa.) criticism of several progressive Democratic candidates he’s supporting in midterm races across the country. Fett…
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BREAKING: President Trump floated the possibility of temporarily pulling Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general to circumvent the opposition of Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) and then resubmitting Blanche’s name after Cornyn and Tillis leave Congress.
Trump floats pulling Blanche nomination to circumvent Cornyn, Tillis
President Trump on Thursday floated the possibility of temporarily pulling Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general to circumvent the opposition of Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Tho…
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Senator John Cornyn on his dispute with Trump over Todd Blanche confirmation
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he was surprised Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during Wednesday’s hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, despite a preemptive pardon from former President Biden.
Rand Paul surprised Fauci invoked Fifth Amendment despite immunity
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said he was surprised Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment during Wednesday’s hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, d…
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Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has not changed his mind on Todd Blanche, telling reporters that he was still leaning against advancing his nomination for attorney general in the Judiciary Committee.
Cornyn says he’s still ‘prepared to vote no’ on Blanche
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) has not changed his mind on Todd Blanche, telling reporters Thursday morning that he was still leaning against advancing his nomination for attorney general in the Judici…
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