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May 24, 2026
A Democrat Took on Red Sox Ownership in an Ad. A Network Pulled it.
Graham Platner, a Senate candidate in Maine, blamed private equity for destroying “our favorite baseball team.” NESN, which is owned by the team, pulled his campaign ad, citing an intellectual prop...
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May 22, 2026
5 Notable Moments From Candace Owens’s Warm Interview With Hunter Biden
In a nearly two-hour conversation, Mr. Biden discussed his addiction to drugs and alcohol, and Ms. Owens apologized for her past remarks about him.
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May 21, 2026
5 Takeaways From the Democrats’ Autopsy of Kamala Harris’s 2024 Loss
A draft report released by the Democratic National Committee argued that Ms. Harris did not sufficiently separate herself from President Joseph R. Biden Jr.
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May 20, 2026
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley Head to G.O.P. Senate Runoff in Georgia
Mr. Collins and Mr. Dooley are set to face each other on June 16 as they compete for the chance to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff, a popular Democrat.
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May 20, 2026
5 Things to Know About Ed Gallrein, Republican House Candidate in Kentucky
Mr. Gallrein ran with President Trump’s support.
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May 18, 2026
Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.
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May 17, 2026
What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race
He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.
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May 17, 2026
Trump Tightens Grasp on G.O.P. as Cassidy Loss Shows Cost of Defiance
The defeat showed the president’s dominance in his party, even as a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major Republican liability in the midterms.
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May 17, 2026
Trump Flexes Hold on G.O.P., Even as It Braces for Midterm Backlash
The defeat of Senator Bill Cassidy showed the president’s dominance in his party at a moment when a broader range of views about Mr. Trump could be a major liability for November.
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May 17, 2026
7 Republicans Voted to Convict Trump. Most Are No Longer in Office.
Senator Bill Cassidy’s defeat means no more than two of them will be left in Congress next year.
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May 10, 2026
How Nebraska’s ‘Blue Dot’ Roiled a Democratic House Primary
A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.
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May 9, 2026
How Republicans Gained an Edge on the Midterm House Map Over 10 Days
Republicans are charging ahead in the nation’s redistricting race, and showing new bullishness after months of growing midterm fears.
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May 8, 2026
4 Takeaways From the Virginia Supreme Court Gerrymandering Decision
The ruling was a major lift to the G.O.P. efforts to build a structural advantage through redistricting.
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May 7, 2026
Fetterman Says He Has ‘No Plans’ to Leave the Democratic Party
In an opinion piece in The Washington Post, the Pennsylvania senator wrote that while he was “at odds” with the party’s approach to some issues, his values had not changed.
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May 7, 2026
Judge Says F.B.I. Can Keep 2020 Election Records Seized From Georgia
The ruling is the latest in a saga driven by President Trump’s desire for redemption in the state, which he lost in 2020. The county is likely to appeal.
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May 6, 2026
Obama Talks Trump, Mamdani, Aliens and More in Colbert Interview
The former president was critical of President Trump, without ever naming him. Mr. Obama also urged Democrats to be plain-spoken, and talked about aliens.
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May 4, 2026
Democrats Add 8 Candidates to House Battlefield Program for Midterms
The party’s congressional campaign arm is promoting more contenders to take down at-risk Republicans — and is taking sides in some competitive primaries.
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May 3, 2026
One Issue Uniting Democrats and Republicans? Worries About A.I.
The growing unease over artificial intelligence is something elements of the left and the right can agree on in a polarized age.
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May 2, 2026
Delayed Louisiana Primaries Stoke Confusion at Ballot Box
On the first day of early voting, some glimpses of voter bewilderment came into focus, part of a dizzying scramble playing out days after a major Supreme Court ruling.
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May 2, 2026
Trump Endorses Andy Barr for Senate as Musk-Backed Candidate Exits Race
The candidate in Kentucky, Nate Morris, said he would be joining the Trump administration. He met with the president a day before his announcement.
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April 27, 2026
What to Watch Next in the Nationwide Redistricting Battle
All eyes are on Florida and Virginia, where a special session and courtroom proceedings set for this week factor into the battle for the House in the midterms.
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April 25, 2026
In California, a Voter ID Proposal Is Set to Appear on the Ballot in November
A Republican-backed initiative has cleared the signature threshold for the election. Critics say the proposal could make it harder for people to vote.
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April 22, 2026
Redistricting Fight Turns to Florida and the Courtroom for Frustrated Republicans
A victory for Democrats in Virginia has left Republicans grumbling about their strategy and looking to the next phase of a coast-to-coast battle.
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April 21, 2026
Tucker Carlson Says He Is ‘Tormented’ by His Past Support for Trump
“I want to say I’m sorry for misleading people,” said the conservative commentator, who has broken sharply with the president over the war with Iran.
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April 21, 2026
What to Know About Virginia’s Redistricting Fight
The election on Tuesday is part of a coast-to-coast fight between Republicans and Democrats ahead of the midterms.
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April 19, 2026
Energy Secretary Says Gas Prices May Stay Above $3 Until 2027
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright’s acknowledgment in a TV interview undercut President Trump’s earlier claim that price increases would be “short-term.”
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April 18, 2026
Potential 2028 Democrats Audition in Michigan,With a Focus on Trump
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, Senator Cory Booker of New Jersey and Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky spoke at a gathering of party insiders in Detroit, fueling presidential speculation.
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April 18, 2026
Trump’s Dispute With Pope Leo Deepens Divisions on the Right
Sean Hannity criticized the pope. Tucker Carlson attacked Mr. Hannity. And President Trump suggested ranking MAGA figures: “good, bad, and somewhere in the middle.”
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April 13, 2026
Trump Says Gas Prices Might Not Drop By Midterms, Highlighting G.O.P. Peril
The president has sent mixed messages on how long he expects costs to be high. Some in his party voiced fresh concern after his comments on Sunday.
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April 12, 2026
How Al Sharpton Sized Up the Potential 2028 Democrats at His Convention
In an interview with The New York Times, the Rev. Al Sharpton reflected on the performances of 10 Democrats who spoke and explained why two did not.
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