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Republicans Panic as Gas Prices Hit Another Record High Ahead of Midterms
Republicans' own internal polling reportedly shows voters blame the price hikes on Trump's war on Iran.
Over 50 Groups Urge Congress to Reject US-Israeli Military Integration Plan
The letter calls on lawmakers to reject the National Defense Authorization Act provision and any similar proposals.
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks GOP Maps, Puts Gerrymandering Issue to Voters
The decision will likely be appealed by Republican state leaders to the US Supreme Court.
Voting Rights Groups Are Preparing to Confront ICE at the Polls
Trusted figures such as firefighters and clergy will protect Black, Latino, and Asian precincts that could be targets.
Fetterman Stood Up Paralyzed Veterans to Advocate for Israel on Fox
Fetterman also once asked the Israeli ambassador to send him talking points to include in a pro-Israel op-ed.
33 Democrats Vote to Withhold Funding From Universities That Boycott Israel
The bill would not even allow institutions to take actions to limit commercial deals with Israel.
Trump Worries GOP Insiders as They Await Help From His Super PAC for Midterms
Sources close to the president have said that he doesn't want to spend much of his PAC's $400 million this year.
Democratic Voters Say They Want Change, But the Party Just Elevated More Hawks
Party leaders are ignoring the three-quarters of registered Democrats who oppose providing military aid to Israel.
Texas GOP Officials Vote to Close 92 Polling Sites in Third Most-Populous County
Roderick Miles Jr., a Democratic Tarrant County commissioner, called the closures a “modern-day poll tax.”
Trump Touts Supposedly “Cheaper” Drugs, Beef and Gas Prices in Truth Social Post
Nearly 6 in 10 Americans believe the Trump economy is going to get worse, new polling shows.
Nearly 9 in 10 Americans Say There’s “Widespread” Corruption in US Government
Perceived corruption has skyrocketed to new highs under Trump’s second term in office.
DSA Candidate Criticizes 8 Dems Who Voted for “Anti-Socialism” House Measure
Socialist ideas have led to “policies like Medicare and Social Security,” DSA candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier said.
Mike Johnson Supports Max Miller, Calls Him “Great Member of Congress”
Johnson minimized the allegations against Miller, saying he is facing “some issues in his personal life.”