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Jeffries Downplays Trump Accountability Push After Democrats’ Midterm Blowout
The potential Speaker of the House has brushed aside plans by Democrats to investigate the Trump administration.
Montana Overwhelmingly Votes to Ban Corporate Cash From Political Campaigns
Supporters have billed the initiative as a way to strike a blow against the Supreme Court’s 2010 Citizens United ruling.
Activists Hope Midterm Wins Set the Stage for Renewed Energy and Climate Policy
Environmental advocates point out voters are angry at Big Oil, which is making record profits while families struggle.
Missouri Voters Reject Effort to Overturn Their State’s Abortion Protections
The measure would also have banned gender-affirming care for transgender minors, which is already illegal in the state.
Republicans Spent Nearly $200 Million on Ads Attacking Trans People — and Lost
The election was a stunning rebuke of anti-transgender politics, and Democrats should take note moving forward.
Providence Becomes Largest US City to Divest From Israel in Historic Vote
The ordinance passed by 75 percent after a months-long grassroots campaign.
Democrat Flips Lindsey Graham’s Old Senate Seat in Historic Election Upset
Along with South Carolina, Democrats flipped Senate seats in Iowa, Texas, Maine, North Carolina, Ohio, and Kansas.
Pentagon Sued Over Hegseth’s New “Future of Warfare” Committee Led by Musk
The lawsuit comes as Democrats are eyeing impeachment for Pete Hegseth.
Federal Agencies Use Internal List to Send Pro-Trump Email Blast Before Election
Experts said the emails likely violate federal law barring use of an official office for election activities.
After ICE Terror, Poll Finds 61 Percent of Latino Voters Say They’ll Vote Blue
However, warns the director of the advocacy organization Mijente, Democrats can’t take Latino voters for granted.