Democrats used the filibuster to kill a Republican energy bill — and now they’re paying the price
Senate Democrats blocked a bipartisan bill to protect power customers from rising rates, denying Republicans a win.
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Massachusetts GOP Seeks California’s Top-Two Primary System as Path to Winning House Seats
GOP push to scrap Mass. primaries for a top-two system, pitting candidates across party lines in a bid for competitive seats.
Jayapal Texts Show Doubt Over Seattle Mayor’s Mass Shooting Response Leadership
Rep. Jayapal doubted Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson's leadership over the Bite of Seattle massacre response in texts with Gov. Bob Ferguson.
Ben Affleck’s ‘Animals’ Cast Wants Him to Run for Office: ‘Maybe They Hate Me’
Affleck's 'Animals' cast wants him to run for office, but he's not joining the circus, citing money-grubbing politics.
Texas Democrats Push Past Their Base to Win — and Change How Races Are Run
A podcast asks whether the Democrats can truly take Texas, with James Talarico leading Ken Paxton in the Senate race.
Harris County Commissioner Spends $223k on Billboards Since 2024 While Colleagues Spend Nothing
Harris County commissioner spends $223K on billboards since 2024 while the county runs a $181M budget deficit.
Fact-Checked: Trump’s Midterm Rally Claims, From Foreign Investment to Tax Cuts
A fact-checked look at Trump's midterm rally claims, from foreign investment to tax cuts, with verified numbers on 401ks, jobs, and prices.
Trump’s Token Investors Are Being Treated to a Dinner — Again
Trump's memecoin throws another exclusive dinner for top investors at Trump National, D.C., amid lawmaker pushback.
Schumer pledges to keep Senate leadership job after midterms, warns GOP could steal the election
Sen Schumer vows to keep Senate leader post midterms, warns GOP may 'steal the election' amid cash gap.
How the price of picanha is becoming a proxy for how Brazilians feel about Bolsonaro
A sirloin cap steak becomes a proxy for prosperity in Brazil, where voters weigh two candidates against a mounting bill.
In This Pennsylvania City, Both Parties Court the Latino Vote
Two parties compete for Latino votes in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where immigration and economic anxiety shape the contest.
Steve Hilton dubs Xavier Becerra ‘bass’ during fiery CNN gubernatorial debate
Steve Hilton dubs Xavier Becerra 'bitch-ass' on CNN debate, sparking a campaign feud over a White House nickname.