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Raphael Warnock Leads Herschel Walker by 4 Points in Runoff Election Poll
The runoff election for the Senate seat in Georgia is set to take place on December 6.
Texas Lawmaker Wants GOP-Run Legislature to Control Progressive-Leaning Austin
The bill would strip away local control of the city, creating a “District of Austin” to be overseen by the legislature.
GOP In-Fighting Suggests Trump’s Influence Is Weakening
A growing number of senior GOP figures have spoken out about how Trump and Trumpism are toxic to independent voters.
Trump-Backed Right-Wing Group Received Over $45 Million in Donations in 2021
Trump’s Save America PAC gave $1 million to the group weeks after the House voted to establish the January 6 committee.
Sanders Seeks Role as Senate Health Chair With “Focus on Universal Health Care”
As chair of the HELP committee, he would focus on Medicare for All, workers’ rights and affordable higher education.
Lauren Boebert Declares Herself Winner of Election as It Heads to Recount
Boebert has been locked in a tight contest with Democratic challenger Adam Frisch, who led the race on election night.
Jeffries, Favored to Succeed Pelosi, Has History of Hostility Toward the Left
Hakeem Jeffries has denigrated the “extreme left” and is a co-founder of a PAC to oppose progressive challengers.
Facebook Will No Longer Fact-Check Trump Now That He’s a Presidential Candidate
Trump will remain banned from the site for now, due to his involvement in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
White House Preps for Republican Inquiries Into Biden After They Win House
The Biden administration has reportedly been prepping for potential GOP inquiries for months.
Dem Lawmaker Circulates Letter in Congress Calling for Trump’s Disqualification
Rep. David Cicilline of Rhode Island says there's plenty of evidence to justify disqualifying Trump from office.