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Democrats Sue to Halt Georgia Rules That Could Block Election Certification
The new rules allow election officials to conduct a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results.
AIPAC Planned to Spend $100M on Elections This Year. It Already Surpassed That.
AIPAC money has already helped pro-Israel Democrats defeat two of the most vocal opponents of Israel's war on Gaza.
Macron Refuses to Appoint Left-Wing Prime Minister, Sparking Call for Protest
The decision has made the left furious, saying that Macron is bucking democratic norms to refuse the left power.
Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump
It’s unclear how the anticipated suspension of Kennedy's campaign and his endorsement of Trump will affect the race.
Anti-Trans School Board Candidates Backed by DeSantis Get Crushed in Florida
Many candidates who lost their races were associated with Moms For Liberty and campaigned on anti-LGBTQ platforms.
Ilhan Omar Defeats Primary Challenger Who Was Backed by Pro-Israel Donors
Omar defeated her main challenger, Don Samuels, by more than 16,000 votes after narrowly fending him off in 2022.
Omar Slams Pro-Israel Donors’ Last-Minute Effort to Boost Her Primary Opponent
Rival Don Samuels’s campaign “saw an influx of contributions” in the hours after Cori Bush's defeat in Missouri.
Georgia Board Gives County Officials Undefined Powers to Challenge Elections
The GOP-controlled board voted for the rule change after Trump praised them at a rally for “fighting for ... victory.”
Arizona Judge Tosses Right-Wing Group’s Challenge to Abortion Ballot Measure
The lawsuit made a dubious claim that the language of the ballot measure was too confusing for voters to understand.
Bush’s Infrastructure Bill Vote Criticized by Opponent and Amplified by AIPAC
With the August 6 primary imminent, the likelihood of progressive Cori Bush returning to Congress is in doubt.