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February 18, 2026
Beshear is latest 2028 contender to write a book, focused on faith
The Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky will rebuke “how faith has been hijacked” by Donald Trump and other figures, his publisher says.
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February 16, 2026
The race to succeed McConnell showcases how the GOP has soured on him
Three GOP candidates, all former McConnell interns, are keeping their distance as they seek to align with Trump.
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February 9, 2026
On the ballot for the first time, the former RNC chairman competes in N.C.
Michael Whatley was selected for Post Next 50.
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February 9, 2026
On the ballot for the first time, the former RNC chairman competes in N.C.
Michael Whatley was selected for Post Next 50.
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February 9, 2026
A Republican lawmaker embarks on his biggest showdown yet with Trump
Thomas Massie has challenged Trump on issues including the Epstein files and is trying to survive reelection in deep-red Kentucky.
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January 29, 2026
Top Democratic groups urge party to shed soft-on-crime image, hire police
The Center for American Progress wants Democrats ‘on their front foot’ talking about crime, an issue where Republicans have long held the advantage.
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January 27, 2026
Impeachment witness Alex Vindman runs for U.S. Senate in Florida
The retired Army officer who testified during Trump’s first impeachment is jumping into electoral politics as a Democrat in a state Republicans have recently dominated.
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January 5, 2026
Walz drops bid for reelection as Minnesota governor
The former Democratic vice presidential nominee stepped aside amid a growing fraud probe.
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January 4, 2026
Trump tests appetite for regime change ahead of midterms
Democrats immediately argued that U.S. military action in Venezuela was an abandonment of the president’s promise to focus on improving lives at home.
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December 22, 2025
Trump critic George Conway files papers for U.S. House bid in New York
George Conway is joining a crowded Democratic race in New York to succeed Rep. Jerry Nadler for his U.S. House seat.
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November 26, 2025
Georgia prosecutor ends 2020 election interference case against Trump, allies
A grand jury indicted Donald Trump and others on racketeering charges in 2023, but the case was bogged down by allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.
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