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California candidate threatens to cut off testy interview over “follow-up questions”
Blaise Malley, Salon
“I don’t want to have an unhappy experience with you, and I don’t want this all on camera,” Katie Porter said.
Oct 8, 2025, 3:20 PM
Illinois lawsuit seeks to block Trump sending National Guard to Chicago
Joseph Stepansky, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English
State accuses Trump of 'unlawful and unconstitutional' use of National Guard in latest effort to stop deployment.
Oct 6, 2025, 5:15 PM
In Trump country, a Democrat critiques Trump — and talks of succeeding him
Steve Inskeep, NPR
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear about his cross-party appeal in a state that has always overwhelmingly voted for Trump.
Oct 2, 2025, 11:00 AM
This GOP candidate’s loyalty to Trump is a risky play in a blue state
msnbc.com, Biztoc.com
Republican Jack Ciattarelli responds to questions during the first general election gubernatorial debate with Democratic opponent Mikie Sherrill in Lawrenceville, N.J., on Sunday.
Sep 28, 2025, 12:17 PM
California bans masks meant to hide law enforcement officers' identities
Gerardo Zavala, NPR
The law, opposed by police organizations, was aimed by lawmakers at immigration agents and will test state powers over the conduct of federal officials.
Sep 20, 2025, 10:02 PM
How a Democrat just won in Iowa Trump country
Tatyana Tandanpolie, Salon
Iowa state Sen.-elect Catelin Drey spoke to Salon about her strategy for winning over red-state voters
Sep 13, 2025, 10:30 AM
Moore: ‘I have no interest in fighting with the president'
Julia Cherner, ABC News
“Asking me to deploy my National Guard" is "not a serious approach,” Maryland Gov. Wes Moore told ABC News' “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz.
Aug 31, 2025, 1:47 PM
Report: Joni 'We're-All-Going-To-Die' Ernst Not Running For Re-Election
Ed Scarce, Crooksandliars.com
This move puts Iowa Republicans in a bit of a pickle. The ambitious and well-known among them have announced or are considering running for Governor, as Kim Reynolds is also stepping down. It's just not a great time to be a Republican in Iowa these days. Sour…
Aug 30, 2025, 2:11 PM
Iowa Democrat wins deep pro-Trump district to break GOP supermajority: “A flash warning to the GOP”
Garrett Owen, Salon
Democrat Catelin Drey won an upset victory in a district Donald Trump carried by 23 points.
Aug 27, 2025, 3:42 PM
Democrats celebrate special election victory in Iowa State Senate
Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News
National Democrats are celebrating the results of a special election for the Iowa State Senate after Catelin Drey's victory to break the Republican supermajority.
Aug 27, 2025, 2:01 PM
In Arizona, Democrats battle over who’s the real “outsider”
Russell Payne, Salon
The election to replace Rep. Raúl Grijalva has pit an online influencer against the late congressman's daughter
Jul 13, 2025, 10:30 AM
Lara Trump, Roy Cooper in the mix as Tillis retirement ignites fierce NC Senate race
Brittany Shepherd, Tiffany Li, Rachael Dziaba, Oren Oppenheim, ABC News
Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, which will now be wide open in 2026.
Jul 1, 2025, 8:59 PM
Zohran Mamdani Topples Cuomo in New York City’s Democratic Mayoral Primary
Solcyré Burga, Time
Cuomo, who long led polls in the Democratic primary, conceded Tuesday night before vote-counting was even finished.
Jun 25, 2025, 2:55 AM
‘Politically Motivated Assassination’ In Minnesota: FBI Sets $50,000 Reward, Suspect Texted ‘May Be Dead Shortly’ (Live Updates)
Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff, Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/yezensaadah/, Forbes
Boelter may have impersonated a law enforcement officer in the attacks.
Jun 14, 2025, 8:47 PM
Minnesota ‘Politically Motivated Assassination’: Manhunt Underway For Alleged Killer (Live Updates)
Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff, Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/yezensaadah/, Forbes
Boelter may have impersonated a law enforcement officer in the attacks.
Jun 14, 2025, 8:47 PM
The Week That Changed Everything for Gavin Newsom
Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic
“Sunday, I woke up a different guy.”
Jun 14, 2025, 7:35 PM
Minnesota ‘Politically Motivated Assassination’: What We Know About The Suspect (Live Updates)
Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff, Yezen Saadah, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/yezensaadah/, Forbes
Boelter may have impersonated a law enforcement officer in the attacks on the two Democratic lawmakers.
Jun 14, 2025, 6:47 PM
Minnesota Lawmaker Suspect's Manifesto Found, Wanted More Dead
TMZ Staff, TMZ
The suspect on the run for the shooting death of Minnesota's Democrat State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband reportedly wanted to slaughter even more lawmakers. The gunman's manifesto was found in the SUV he drove to the Hortman residence…
Jun 14, 2025, 4:48 PM
Minnesota lawmakers targeted in deadly ‘politically motivated’ shootings
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
Governor Walz calls shooting attacks in US on Minnesota lawmakers an act of 'targeted political violence'.
Jun 14, 2025, 4:17 PM
Minnesota Lawmaker and Her Husband Assassinated in ‘Act of Targeted Political Violence,’ Gov. Walz Says
Rebecca Schneid, Time
“Our state lost a great leader and I lost the dearest of friends,” Gov. Walz said of the killing of Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband.
Jun 14, 2025, 4:16 PM
Minnesota state lawmakers shot, one killed...
Briana Bierschbach, Briana Bierschbach, Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota state lawmakers shot, one killed... (Second column, 1st story, link) Related stories:'Politically motivated assassination'... Was top Democrat... MORE Suspect Impersonated Police Officer... Manifesto named 'a number' of othe…
Jun 14, 2025, 3:55 PM
Virginia AG Hopeful Was Outraising His Rival — Then Dominion Energy Tipped the Scale
Matt Sledge, The Intercept
“The scale of these contributions appears to be unprecedented in Virginia Attorney General races.” The post Virginia AG Hopeful Was Outraising His Rival — Then Dominion Energy Tipped the Scale appeared first on The Intercept.
Jun 14, 2025, 9:00 AM
WATCH: 18-year-old runs for mayor in Alabama, says he is 'ready to take on challenge'
ABC News
Brandon Moss, 18, who is fresh out of high school and preparing for college, has announced his campaign for mayor of Fairfield, Alabama, he told ABC News.
Jun 13, 2025, 7:16 PM
Democratic governors testify before House GOP panel about immigration policy
Isabella Murray, ABC News
The hearing comes amid immigration enforcement protests in California.
Jun 12, 2025, 3:06 PM