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Progressive House members and candidates are taking a stark turn away from what they describe as "performative" efforts to impeach President Trump. Why it matters: This is a drastic shift in tone from Trump's first term, when progressives were some of the loudest voices in favor
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House Democrats' campaign arm is instructing allied super PACs to promote minor candidates in several key House races, Axios has learned. Why it matters: This allows Democrats to steer outside groups toward siphoning votes from Republicans without violating laws against direct co
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Republicans who haven't faced serious reelection fights in years are suddenly campaigning like they're running in swing districts. Why it matters: Democrats are eyeing House districts so Republican that they weren't even on the party's radar at the start of the 2026 midterm elect
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An October shooting by federal immigration officers in New York City has led to a head-turning show of unity from House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Why it matters: This unlikely collaboration between leaders of Democrats' competing establishment an
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Democrats are running surprisingly competitive races in traditionally Republican territory across the country this midterm election cycle, and it's putting GOP winning streaks at risk that stretch as far back as the 1930s. Why it matters: Democrats hope ending political droughts
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AI is producing reality-bending midterm ads about defaced Bibles, upscale dinners and a board game with a "Death to America" playing card. Why it matters: The warnings about deepfakes are coming true. Election laws haven't kept pace with a world where campaigns can put words in o
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House Democrats' main super PAC is winding down its spending in several races where the party has struggled to make headway despite national trends working in their favor. Why it matters: Democrats' ambitions of winning heavily Republican districts are running into the reality of
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The top Democrat on the House Judiciary Committee is introducing legislation that would block a $1.8 billion fund to pay people who say they were the targets of politically motivated prosecutions. Why it matters: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) could garner GOP support for the effort,
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House Democrats are one step closer to finally getting a successful Iran war powers vote as their last holdout plans to flip and at least one Republican says they may follow suit. Why it matters: While the vote would be largely symbolic — President Trump could veto the measure —
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Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin is facing a surge of anger and even some calls to resign from congressional Democrats following the release of the DNC's 2024 election autopsy on Thursday. Why it matters: The chaotic handling of the report builds on concerns among D