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Will Internal Division Over Trump’s Abortion Flip-Flop Threaten GOP Convention?
Don’t be fooled: The men in charge of the Republican platform committee are dedicated, far right extremists.
After Bowman Defeat, AIPAC Targets Cori Bush
AIPAC said it expects to spend more than $100 million as part of its pledge to unseat lawmakers critical of Israel.
Report: Trump Campaign Wants Biden to Stay in Race as an Easy Target
One Trump super PAC leader said clips from the debate “would make for devastating campaign commercials.”
Biden Reportedly Considers Dropping Out as Polls Show Him Losing Key States
“He knows if he has two more events like [the debate], we’re in a different place,” a close Biden ally said.
Neoliberalism Fueled Far Right Win in First Round of France’s Snap Election
The far right led in the first round of France’s parliamentary elections. The second round takes place July 7.
Rudy Giuliani Disbarred in New York Over Election Lies
Giuliani “deliberately violated some of the most fundamental tenets of the legal profession,” a panel of judges said.
First Congressional Democrat Calls on Biden to Withdraw From Election
Biden “pledged to be transitional” to allow a new cohort of leaders to take his place, Rep. Lloyd Doggett said.
France’s Far Right Leads in First Round of Snap Elections. What Happens Next?
Whether or not the far right sweeps into power, French politics may stay volatile until the 2027 presidential election.
Poll Shows Voters Want Biden to Drop Out. His Family Is Telling Him to Continue.
Democratic insiders recognize that either option — staying with Biden or finding a new candidate — comes with concerns.
Iranian Presidential Elections Head to Runoff With Reformist Narrowly Leading
The snap election had a turnout of around 40 percent — the lowest in Iran since the 1979 revolution.