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World’s Largest Far Right Paramilitary Rallied in NYC. It Should Alarm Everyone.
Five thousand people attended a rally in New York City led by the right-wing Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
Conservative Democrats Offer Amendment to Outdo GOP’s Condemnation of DSA
The Democrats complained that Republicans weren’t taking the condemnation of socialism seriously enough.
Fetterman Backs Trump’s Insulting Comments Berating Opponents of Data Centers
Fetterman's comments come as Trump describes those opposed to expanding data centers as “backwards.”
Trump Confidante Laura Loomer Goes on Racist, Islamophobic Tirade Over Weekend
Loomer targeted Florida Senate Democratic nominee Angie Nixon, Ketanji Brown Jackson, and Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan, among others.
Texas Swing County Could Shut Down 92 Polling Places Before Midterm Election
Senate candidate James Talarico is pushing Tarrant County to drop plans to close nearly a third of its polling sites.
Trump Calls on FCC to Punish News Orgs That Publish His Bad Polling Numbers
Trump said that “SOMETHING MUST BE DONE” about polls showing his strong disapproval ratings.
Big Oil Is Spending Record Amounts to Stop California From Regulating It
The industry poured over $17 million into fighting climate and worker-safety legislation in the first half of 2026.
Democrat Calls for Criminal Probe of RFK Jr. for Lying in Confirmation Hearing
“RFK’s platform is built on lies and grifts that leave a trail of dead children in their wake,” said Sen. Ron Wyden.
Nevada Governor Endorsed Data Centers Days After AI Investor Donated $1 Million
The revelation comes as the driest state in the nation grapples with data centers’ enormous resource demands.
Some in GOP Worry “Trumpalooza” Midterm Convention Could Hurt Party in November
“Why are we doing this? What’s going on?” one GOP strategist said regarding the two-day event.