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Progressive Aisha Wahab has been elected to Congress in a special election to fill the seat formerly held by Eric Swalwell. Wahab, the first Muslim woman and Afghan American elected to the California legislature, held a major lead throughout the race over her main opponen…
The decline of corporate Democrats is a significant shift in US politics, driven by the exposure of corporate greed and contempt for average Americans. Americans are voting for progressive Democrats who will fight for the working class and take on Trump's billionaire back…
US President Donald Trump continues to push for passage of the Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, a crypto market structure bill, to keep the US ahead of China. The bill has been stalled in the Senate for months amid concerns about tokenized equities, stablecoin …
A new study reveals X's algorithm operates through 'hate management', prioritising engagement over user values, and serves more provocative content to certain users.
Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan are leading in the Alaska primary for US Senate. Peltola is fighting to flip the seat and aid Democrats in their quest to retake control of Congress.
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola will face off in November for Alaska's Senate seat, with NBC News projecting that both candidates will advance to the general election.
Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver Gilbert III has won the Democratic primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District, putting him one step closer to succeeding longtime U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson.
Florida GOP Sen. Ashley Moody and Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, The Associated Press projects.
Democratic Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz has won her party's nomination for re-election, NBC News projects, while two Republican House candidates backed by President Donald Trump lost their primary bids in Florida on Tuesday.
Florida voters are choosing their nominees for governor and Senate in primaries on Tuesday, with Rep. Byron Donalds and former Republican Rep. David Jolly as the front-runners in their respective races.
A new poll in Michigan shows Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed trailing Republican nominee Mike Rogers by 4 percentage points, 51%-47%. The same poll also found Democrat Jocelyn Benson leading Republican John James by 5 points, 52%-47%. Both spreads are within the poll’s …
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to visit Iowa to campaign for GOP candidates, including Rep. Zach Nunn, as Republicans try to protect multiple seats in Congress.
A CBS News poll finds that most Americans believe a free market system is a good thing, but see the current economic system as unfair, with fewer opportunities for younger generations.
Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb, a Democrat and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, discusses his views on socialism and his campaign for the third congressional district. He emphasizes the importance of fighting for working people and increasing …
Kentucky Democratic Governor Andy Beshear discusses the economy, government reform, and his potential presidential bid on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.'
Recent Democratic primaries have exposed deep divisions within the party, shaping midterm strategy and governing next year. Progressives rode a wave of energy to win in Michigan and Minnesota, but don't have an undeniable mandate within their party.
U.S. House Democrats are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms associated with President Donald Trump, rather than trying to impeach him immediately.
Michigan's primaries underscored challenges for both parties in the general election. Democrats are scrambling to come together after divisive contests, while Republicans are navigating President Donald Trump's sagging approval ratings.
Tennessee's primary election has provided the first test of the state's new congressional district map, redrawn in May. The election is seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump's second term in office, and the Republican leader has cheered redistricting efforts in r…
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana announced Friday that he will support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for him to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national political stage to help Democratic candidates with military service win in competitive frontline races.
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Michigan, defying traditional political expectations in the swing state. He achieved this victory with a campaign focused on anti-corruption and strong community engagement, rather …
Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive doctor, won the Democratic Party's US Senate nomination in Michigan, defeating moderate Haley Stevens. The vote is seen as a test of the party's direction ahead of November's midterm elections.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary. Democrats rally around him for November election.
Leftist Democrat Abdul El-Sayed defeats establishment candidate in shock Michigan primary victory
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic party's Senate primary election in Michigan, defeating moderate congresswoman Haley Stevens. El-Sayed will now face Republican Mike Rogers in November.
Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead in the Michigan Senate primary, but the race remains too close to call. El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening, and said the results of the state's Democratic primary might take until Wednesday m…
Republicans are criticizing Democrats for dragging their feet on the long-awaited crypto Clarity Act, which aims to create a regulatory framework for the cryptocurrency market. Lawmakers have just two days to vote on the bill before the Senate goes to recess.
Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that Americans picked Democrats over Republicans as better stewards of the economy for the first time in nearly a decade. President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 35%.
A recent poll conducted by Reuters and Ipsos found that US President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 35 percent, with only a third of respondents expressing satisfaction with his leadership. This is a significant decline from the 45 percent approval rating h…
Wisconsin has been the nation's most closely divided state for a quarter century. Democratic candidate Francesca Hong is running on an expansive platform that includes creating a public bank and public grocery stores, and providing universal child care and free school lun…