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Socialists accused of 'motor mouth' rhetoric as longtime Dem strategist unloads on far-left candidate

James Carville fires back at DSA candidate Oliver Larkin ahead of Florida's primary election, calling Democratic Socialists a "pack of fools."

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Aug 18 • 2:15 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Minnesota grant cancellations political, Trump administration concedes

The Trump administration admitted it canceled more than $7.5 billion in federal grants last October “based solely” on whether the projects were planned in Democratic states.

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Aug 18 • 2:12 PM EDT • Politics • twincities.com
The real “electability” question is about Donald Trump

Democratic infighting is distracting from the top story of the midterms.

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Aug 18 • 2:00 PM EDT • Politics • vox.com
Longtime GOP aide defects to Dem rising star as Texas Senate battle for Cornyn's seat heats up

A former John Cornyn staffer joins James Talarico's Democratic campaign against Ken Paxton in a Texas race that could flip Republican Senate control.

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Aug 18 • 11:29 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state

Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races. The primaries will define a midterm ballot set to test President Donald Trump’s grip on his adopted state.

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Aug 18 • 10:40 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
2026 APSA Theme Panel: The Politics of Opposition to Democratic Backsliding -

The Politics of Opposition to Democratic Backsliding Sunday, September 6, 10:00 am to 11:30 am 2026 APSA Annual Meeting & Exhibition — Boston, MA | Register here In-person | Full Paper Panel Participants: (Chair) Daniel L. Tavana, [...]

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Aug 18 • 10:00 AM EDT • Politics • politicalsciencenow.com
White House fury at top Democrat who named Trump’s ‘closest aide’

Jon Ossoff, the Georgia senator, said Trump’s ‘security blanket’ Natalie Harp embodied a team of advisers who told the US president only what he wanted to hear

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Aug 18 • 9:45 AM EDT • Politics • thetimes.com
Democrats enter their thirst trap era

The left is leaning into candidates who look young, energetic and even desirable, with fresh faces often eclipsing the older guard.

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Aug 18 • 8:34 AM EDT • Politics • axios.com
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How California's midterm election could shape national political conflicts

In some congressional races and key battles over ballot issues, California Democrats' left-leaning wing and its more centrist forces are clashing.

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Aug 18 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • calmatters.org
Do Democrats have ‘SWAMP’ disease? A major SF donor thinks so

An audit of the Democratic Party’s spending concludes that it’s too focused on wooing white, male voters.

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Aug 18 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • sfchronicle.com
Abdul El-Sayed is a problem for Democrats. Republicans appear to have more problems

A new poll last week confirmed the Democratic establishment’s fears that Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed could hurt its hopes of winning the chamber’s majority.

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Aug 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Hiltzik: The Democrats' age revolt took down a progressive leader

Rep. John Larson fought hard in Congress to protect Social Security. Will his much younger successor play the same role?

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Aug 18 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Backlash in Michigan complicates Democrats’ road to retaking the Senate

The party’s chances may depend on Abdul El-Sayed, who beat Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s preferred candidate and has criticized his support for Israel.

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Aug 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Poll: Trump Approval Falls to 33%, Lowest of His Presidency

About 38% of registered voters said Democrats would handle the economy better, compared with 35% who preferred Republicans.

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Aug 18 • 2:24 AM EDT • Politics • politicstoday.org
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Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state

Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races

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Aug 18 • 12:10 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Florida holds primaries for governor and Congress, testing Trump's grip on adopted state

Florida voters cast ballots Tuesday for Republican and Democratic nominees for governor, U.S. Senate and several congressional races.

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Aug 18 • 12:04 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
Live Results: California special election to replace former Rep. Eric Swalwell

With two Democrats competing on the ballot, the seat in California’s 14th Congressional District is guaranteed to remain under Democratic control and further narrow an already fragile Republican majority in the chamber.

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Aug 17 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Nixon, Vindman seek Democratic nomination for Florida U.S. Senate seat

The winner is expected to take on incumbent Ashley Moody, who is the favorite in the Republican primary.

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Aug 17 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • mynews13.com
Trump administration admits grants, including to Minnesota Power, were canceled over politics

In court filings, a Department of Energy attorney said the criteria for canceling grants in October 2025 were “based solely” on whether the projects were planned in Democratic states.

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Aug 17 • 7:09 PM EDT • Politics • duluthnewstribune.com
A Democratic warning sign in Michigan: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Trump’s latest foreign policy moves.

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Aug 17 • 6:55 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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House ethics panel opens sexual misconduct investigation into Rep. Jimmy Gomez

The California Democrat said that he had “made personal mistakes outside my marriage” and that will cooperate with the investigation.

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Aug 17 • 4:51 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
On the road: Keisha Lance Bottoms' 'Southeast Georgia Health Care Tour'

Former Atlanta mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms campaigned across Coastal Georgia, visiting towns such as Woodbine, Brunswick, and Richmond Hill before concluding her trip at the Georgia Democratic Convention in Savannah.

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Aug 17 • 4:09 PM EDT • Health • thecurrentga.org
Mike Johnson taunts Hakeem Jeffries for losing Dems' civil war 'in his own backyard'

Speaker Mike Johnson says Democrats are in an "open civil war" after DSA-linked candidates backed by Zohran Mamdani toppled Jeffries' allies.

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Aug 17 • 2:34 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Kentucky Gov. Beshear Keeps Pushing for Info on McConnell’s Health. He Says He’s ‘Heard Absolutely Nothing Back’

It's been more than a month since the Democratic Governor issued a public letter calling on the Republican to update his constituents on the status of his health amid a lengthy hospitalization.

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Aug 17 • 2:29 PM EDT • Health • time.com
Jared Moskowitz: 'Not just any Democrat can win CD 25'

'I have built my career working across the aisle and standing up to extremists in both the Democratic and Republican parties.'

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Aug 17 • 9:09 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
The State of Politics: What Wisconsin Primary Fight Means for 8 Democrats

Lots of losers in race for governor. How does it affect their political future?

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Aug 17 • 8:19 AM EDT • Politics • urbanmilwaukee.com
Eric Jones Calls for a New Politics to Fight Corruption, Corporate Power and Rising Costs

Democratic challenger Eric Jones has initiated a campaign for Congress against longtime incumbent Representative Mike Thompson, with his platform emphasizing political reform, the mitigation of corporate influence, and the amelioration of economic inequality.

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Aug 17 • 8:03 AM EDT • Politics • davisvanguard.org
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Some Democrats trying to reclaim the issue of faith from the Republican Party

In some of the most critical races this election cycle, several Democrats are sharing how their faith has shaped their views and politics.

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Aug 17 • 5:11 AM EDT • Politics • abcnews.com
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A guide to Northwestern’s political scene, voting in the 2026 midterm election

Northwestern students have an abundance of ways to become politically involved this school year, with student groups and November midterm elections. Students across the aisle can find communities on campus, from the NU College Democrats to the NU College Republicans. NU Political Union, a nonpartisan student forum, and BridgeNU, an organization that aims to encourage...

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Aug 16 • 9:30 PM EDT • Politics • dailynorthwestern.com
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo now deadliest in country’s history

At least 2,325 people have been killed, according to government data, surpassing the death toll from 2018-20 outbreak

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Aug 16 • 8:09 PM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Cory Mills went from hero to top Democratic target. Can he survive a GOP Primary challenge from Ryan Elijah?

The 2-term incumbent suffered an election cycle of scandals, and now faces 3 GOP challengers.

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Aug 16 • 7:00 PM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Candidates for governor make their pitch to voters at the Iowa State Fair

A longtime Iowa State Fair tradition gave Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand a chance to make their case to voters. They offered different visions for the state while portraying themselves as willing to challenge politics as usual.

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Aug 16 • 5:45 PM EDT • Politics • iowapublicradio.org
Concerns over conditions aboard the USS Lincoln, mental health impacts

Congressional lawmakers are demanding more information about conditions aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln, which is deployed in the Middle East. Democrats are raising questions about supply shortages, water contamination and deteriorating mental health.

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Aug 16 • 4:04 PM EDT • Health • fox5dc.com
Political strategists clash over over growing divisions within Democratic Party

Political strategists Angie Wong and Melissa DeRosa join 'Fox News Live' to discuss internal divisions within the Democratic Party, the rise of DSA candidates and disputes over key policies.

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Aug 16 • 2:26 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Gloria Romero explains why she should be California's next Lieutenant Governor

Gloria Romero, a former Democratic state senator turned Republican, shared her vision for education reform, combating anti-Semitism, and addressing waste and fraud as she campaigns for California lieutenant governor.

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Aug 16 • 11:25 AM EDT • Politics • kcra.com
4 Democrats believe they have what it takes to flip CD 2 from red to blue

Yen Bailey, Brice Barnes, Amanda Marie Green and Nic Zateslo face off in a Democratic Primary in the district.

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Aug 16 • 11:00 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
Hasan Piker torched over playbook to dodge his past controversies: 'Bats--- crazy'

Shannon Watts accused Hasan Piker of deflecting past controversial remarks, sparking a heated exchange over Democrats' responsibility for rhetoric.

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Aug 16 • 9:28 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman

The national redistricting competition between the parties means California’s conservative voters are going through the same thing as Democratic voters in Republican strongholds

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Aug 16 • 7:48 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Politics chat: Democrats take lessons from the primaries, set 2028 calendar

We look at how the Democrats are gearing up for the 2028 presidential primaries, as well as their takeaways from the current batch of primary races.

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Aug 16 • 7:46 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Republicans won the redistricting competition. Don't tell that to this California congressman

The national redistricting competition between the parties means California's conservative voters are going through the same thing as Democratic voters in Republican strongholds.

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Aug 16 • 7:42 AM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
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Democratic Socialists of America grows in SF

SF group leads on controversial housing ballot measure.

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Aug 16 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • sfexaminer.com
Why the middle of the country is back in the center of American politics

The heartland Democrat is making a comeback.

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Aug 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Angry at the Supreme Court, liberals push a slew of plans for overhauling it

As the midterms near, Democrats are proposing adding more justices, limiting their terms and more.

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Aug 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
His family fled socialism. He’s trying to spread it.

A young Cuban American is selling democratic socialism door-to-door across Miami. But he cannot bring himself to discuss it across his family’s kitchen table.

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Aug 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Democrats reckon with ‘Woke 1’ as the party seeks to define an era — and distance themselves from it

Recent remarks from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opened a Democratic debate over how to address rhetoric that peaked in 2020.

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Aug 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Senate hopeful Talarico touts his faith. Texas Republicans call it blasphemy.

The Democratic nominee is seeking to win over faith-based voters in Texas, the Bible Belt’s largest state, but evangelical Republicans aren’t sold.

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Aug 16 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Democrats' 2028 presidential calendar gives Black and Latino voters and union members an early say

The primary lineup pushes Iowa from the traditional top spot and makes South Carolina the leadoff state, voting on Jan. 22, 2028, followed by Nevada on Feb. 1.

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Aug 15 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

Democrats have approved dueling messages on immigration enforcement, disagreeing on whether ICE should be abolished or reformed.

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Aug 15 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • journalgazette.net
Democratic organizers, candidates attend rally [photos]

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Aug 15 • 3:00 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
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Democrats disagree over abolishing or reforming ICE at DNC meeting

Democrats have approved dueling messages on immigration enforcement, disagreeing on whether U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement should be abolished or reformed.

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Aug 15 • 2:49 PM EDT • Politics • wsls.com
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Democrats Make South Carolina the First Contest in 2028 Presidential Primary Calendar

The party’s membership finalized the new order for the first six states to winnow the candidate field, pushing back Iowa and New Hampshire.

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Aug 15 • 2:27 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Democrats look to states with Black, Latino voters to build momentum in 2028

Democrats on Saturday finalized their 2028 presidential primary schedule, elevating states with diverse populations to the front of a calendar that will shape their party’s fight for an open White House seat.

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Aug 15 • 2:26 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Democrats officially set their 2028 primary calendar, with South Carolina going first

The Democratic National Committee passed the party’s calendar Saturday.

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Aug 15 • 2:25 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Democratic gubernatorial nominee Dan Ahlers says South Dakota needs to invest more in small businesses

South Dakota Democratic governor nominee Dan Ahlers says the state lacks small business support and criticizes a $69 million Sioux Falls corporate incentive.

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Aug 15 • 2:00 PM EDT • Business • kotatv.com
Did a Jeweled Ring Buy Belgium a Trump Tariff Exemption?

Democrats are questioning a Belgian diamond trade group that gifted Trump an jewel encrusted ring weeks before being given a tariff exemption.

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Aug 15 • 11:59 AM EDT • Politics • rollingstone.com
Democratic primary turnout has soared in some states. Can it carry over to November?

Democratic voters are turning out for this year’s primaries at levels not seen in more than 20 years.

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Aug 15 • 8:18 AM EDT • Politics • ksat.com
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Democrats and their big roll of the dice

For Republicans on the ballot this fall, the hand they are forced to play is rather set. Even if so many of them had not so meekly submitted to President Donald Trump’s agenda, they would still be largely tethered to the President’s unpopularity and depth-charge-level approval ratings. On the other hand, Democrats, as the party […]

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Aug 15 • 6:31 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Where healthcare could sway voters, Democratic canvassers ramp up an old tactic: talking to people

In Wisconsin, voters weigh candidates who backed cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, and those who want to expand it

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Aug 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • theguardian.com
Democrats abandon deep-red state Senate races, boosting independents

Democratic Senate nominees in Nebraska, Idaho and South Dakota dropped out, clearing the way for independents. But Alani Bankhead in Montana declined to join them.

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Aug 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Rash: This primary season, the Midwest is a political science laboratory

Though some fared better than others in the primaries, the competitiveness of progressives this year suggests Donald Trump has radicalized the Democratic Party, John Rash writes.

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Aug 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Science • startribune.com
Opinion: Black Atlanta must decide its own political future

Black Atlanta residents built their prosperity through hard work and discipline. The rise of democratic socialism threatens the progress made over several generations.

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Aug 15 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • ajc.com
What’s next for Democrats — in November and 2027: From the Politics Desk

Plus, the latest on the war with Iran.

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Aug 14 • 9:54 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Treasury Wine Estates profit slides as US business reset weighs on year

Luxury demand for Treasury Wine Estates brands such as BV, Frank Family and Daou showed resilience, but lower volumes, weaker margins and the U.S. supply chain overhaul pressured fiscal-year results.

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Aug 14 • 4:32 PM EDT • Business • pressdemocrat.com
Josh Turek talks costs, corruption at Iowa State Fair Political Soapbox

Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Josh Turek kicked off the Des Moines Register's Political Soapbox talking about taking on high costs and corruption.

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Aug 14 • 3:36 PM EDT • Politics • desmoinesregister.com
Survey: Healthcare costs potent political issue in Georgia, but more for Democrats than Republicans

As Georgia approaches its gubernatorial election, candidates Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson offer opposing solutions to rising healthcare costs amid a University of Georgia survey showing widespread bipartisan concern over affordability and price transparency.

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Aug 14 • 12:35 PM EDT • Politics • thecurrentga.org
Your Weekly Michigan Political Brief

Abdul El-Sayed announced that he had been endorsed by the Michigan Democratic Party Black Caucus in his run for U.S. Senate, alongside the entire Michigan Democratic slate for the 2026 midterm elections. El-Sayed was also endorsed by the Planned Parenthood Action Fund. The Michigan Education Association has recommended Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson’s Democratic candidacy for […]

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Aug 14 • 12:00 PM EDT • Politics • michiganadvance.com
Collins vows to push for ICE reforms

In recent weeks, Democrats and Democrat-aligned groups have been critical of Collins, a Republican running for her sixth term, for supporting increased funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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Aug 14 • 11:41 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Opinion: After Michigan, Will Pro-Israel Politics Get a Ground Game?

Michigan’s $80 million Democratic U.S. Senate primary demonstrated that money can buy attention, but it cannot create a movement.

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Aug 14 • 10:54 AM EDT • Politics • jewishexponent.com
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Opinion: After Michigan, Will Pro-Israel Politics Get a Ground Game?

Michigan’s $80 million Democratic U.S. Senate primary demonstrated that money can buy attention, but it cannot create a movement.

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Aug 14 • 10:34 AM EDT • Politics • jewishtimes.com
'These reports are FALSE': Pentagon responds to mental health concerns on aircraft carrier involved with Iran War

Democrats are demanding answers following reports of supply shortages, poor living conditions and mental health concerns.

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Aug 14 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • wbaltv.com
'These reports are FALSE': Pentagon responds to mental health concerns on aircraft carrier involved with Iran War

Democrats are demanding answers following reports of supply shortages, poor living conditions and mental health concerns.

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Aug 14 • 9:30 AM EDT • Health • kcra.com
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'These reports are FALSE': Pentagon responds to mental health concerns on aircraft carrier involved with Iran War

Democrats are demanding answers following reports of supply shortages, poor living conditions and mental health concerns.

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'These reports are FALSE': Pentagon responds to mental health concerns on aircraft carrier involved with Iran War

Democrats are demanding answers following reports of supply shortages, poor living conditions and mental health concerns.

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Graham Platner to speak at labor rally

Former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is scheduled to be the featured speaker at a Labor Day rally in what may be one of his first public appearances since a sexual assault allegation ended his candidacy.

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Aug 14 • 7:53 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Prediction markets are turning politics into a game, says Frank Luntz

Frank Luntz, FIL Inc. pollster and political strategist, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the 2026 midterm elections, takeaways from primary elections, when polls miss the mark, future of the Democratic Party, and more.

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Aug 14 • 7:13 AM EDT • Politics • cnbc.com
How Rep. Max Miller’s Democratic opponent is navigating a ‘surreal’ political opportunity

Brian Poindexter has built a unique coalition around the establishment and Bernie Sanders and is sticking to his working-class message in a suddenly competitive Ohio race.

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Aug 14 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Business and labor groups both backed Golden in 2024. Now they’re split over LePage v. Dunlap

With U.S. Rep. Jared Golden on his way out of Congress, the business and labor groups that united behind him are once again at odds in the 2nd District. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce endorsed Republican Paul LePage in the race Thursday. In contrast, Democrat Matt Dunlap has the backing of several major unions. It’s […]

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Aug 13 • 5:29 PM EDT • Business • mainemorningstar.com
Luján, hospital leaders talk Medicaid 'headwinds' and rural health gaps at Rio Rancho roundtable

U.S. Sen. Ben Ray Luján, a Democrat from New Mexico, told hospital administrators at Presbyterian Rust Medical Center that Republican-backed federal Medicaid cuts won’t just hurt New Mexicans enrolled in the program — they’ll raise care and insurance costs for everyone else, too. Presbyterian Delivery System President Chad Aduddell told Luján the nonprofit system — […]

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Aug 13 • 4:54 PM EDT • Health • nmpoliticalreport.com
What To Know About Josh Kushner’s Left-Leaning Politics—Amid Speculation Of Trump Role In Lakers Deal

Josh Kushner is a Democrat.

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Aug 13 • 4:19 PM EDT • Politics • forbes.com
Political parties can survive internal struggles over identity

"Both political parties will always struggle with their identity and that is a healthy democratic function."

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Aug 13 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • iowacapitaldispatch.com
Dem Senate nominee admits 'I take responsibility' after police report alleges he broke down door, punched man

Troy Jackson acknowledged a 1988 fight as the NRSC calls on Senate Democrats to condemn the Democrat nominee challenging Susan Collins in Maine.

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Aug 13 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Graham Platner to speak at labor rally, one of his first public events since ending Maine campaign

Former Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner is scheduled to be the featured speaker at a Labor Day rally in what may be one of his first public appearances since a sexual assault allegation ended his candidacy

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Aug 13 • 2:48 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state

The newly minted GOP ticket wasted no time before hammering Democrats over fraud. Dozens of people have been convicted of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars meant to provide food, shelter, healthcare and childcare to people in need.

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Aug 13 • 12:40 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Senate Democrat demands answers to reports of Navy warship's mental health breakdown

Senator Richard Blumenthal asked the Trump administration in a Wednesday letter to provide information about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.

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Aug 13 • 11:58 AM EDT • Health • katu.com
Hegseth criticized for locking Democrats out of closed-door defense budget talks

Republican lawmakers express concern after US defense secretary repeatedly excluded Democrats from briefings

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Aug 13 • 11:06 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
How Thanksgiving Became Political: Francesca Hong’s Tweets Explained

Ahead of Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor, a past tweet by the assemblywoman that called for the holiday to be canceled was resurfaced.

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Aug 13 • 7:34 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
As Abdul El-Sayed breaks a barrier, anti-Muslim vitriol surges on multiple fronts

Abdul El-Sayed made history this month in Michigan by becoming the first Muslim nominated by the Democratic Party to run for the U.S. Senate

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Aug 13 • 7:09 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
How Democrats plan to rein in Trump should they win in November

For Democrats, impeachment remains an option, but they are reluctant to make it a centerpiece of their agenda this time.

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Aug 13 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida

David Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state’s political battleground status

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Aug 13 • 5:09 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Mission Improbable: A onetime Republican is trying to prove Democrats can win in Florida

David Jolly, a former Republican now running for Florida governor as a Democrat, is trying to revive the state's political battleground status.

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Aug 13 • 5:03 AM EDT • Politics • news4jax.com
Sizing up the 2028 Democratic presidential contenders

There’s a long list, but some are getting more traction than others.

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Aug 13 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
What does Wisconsin’s chaotic Democratic primary for governor mean for progressive politics?

Feverish punditry about the significance of Wisconsin’s primary has distorted the real meaning of the results.

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Aug 13 • 4:00 AM EDT • Politics • wisconsinexaminer.com
Three districts that will answer key Colorado political questions

Colorado’s legislature used to be a place where neither party was dominant. Dozens of seats were competitive and House and Senate majorities switched regularly. From 2010 to 2020, the House was predominantly Democratic with one two-year assembly under Republicans. The Senate had two assemblies from 2015 to 2018 under Republicans. John Hickenlooper was governor and […]

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Aug 13 • 3:00 AM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Hong’s Defeat in Wisconsin Sparks New Disagreements Within Democratic Party

Some Democrats said the outcome showed that the moderate wing of the party carried more electoral weight, while Ms. Hong’s strong showing gave some progressives hope.

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Aug 12 • 8:48 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Despite economic worries, Russian River Valley businesses report significant rise in summer visitors

Across the Russian River valley, many business owners told The Press Democrat it’s been a great summer, beating early concerns about declining tasting room and tourism-related foot traffic.

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Aug 12 • 8:00 PM EDT • Business • pressdemocrat.com
Asia-Pacific parliamentarians urge bolder action for universal health coverage, climate resilience and responsible AI

Parliamentarians representing 16 countries from across the Asia-Pacific region concluded the Ninth Meeting of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) today, reaffirming their key role in advancing universal health coverage (UHC) amid the risks and opportunities posed by AI and climate change. In adopting the Phnom Penh Communiqué, parliamentarians urged fellow legislators regionwide to strengthen sustainable financing for UHC to widen access to health for all, including the most vulnerable populations; promote responsible governance of AI amid ethical concerns over this fast-evolving technology; and build climate-resilient health systems to anticipate and respond to mounting pressures ranging from rising sea levels in coastal areas to air pollution and other environmental degradation.The National Assembly of Cambodia, with support from Cambodia’s Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), hosted the Forum in Phnom Penh from 11 to 13 August 2026 – the first time the Forum has convened in a Mekong country.Parliamentarians urge action to close gaps in accessIn the Communiqué, parliamentarians recognized that at-risk and marginalized groups are the ones most severely affected by gaps in access to health services. These groups include people living in poverty, women and children, persons with disabilities, older people, migrants, refugees, and those in rural, remote or island communities. The Communiqué urges fellow parliamentarians and policy-makers to advocate for laws and policies that support sustainable financing to protect people from financial hardship, with a focus on primary health care, prevention and equity. "The Communiqué is a call to action. It sets out ambitious, concrete measures that deliver meaningful impact on the ground. We are all accountable for advancing universal health coverage and translating our commitments into tangible results. Cambodia is fully committed to advancing UHC, including the promotion of ‘healthy people, prosperous country’ campaign,” said Samdech Maha Rathsapheathika Thipadei Khuon Sudary, President of the National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia.His Excellency Professor Chheang Ra, Minister of Health of the Kingdom of Cambodia, highlighted the need for collaboration beyond the health sector. “Universal health coverage cannot be achieved by the Ministry of Health alone. It requires support, particularly from parliamentarians, across political, legislative, financial, social protection, education, infrastructure, and environmental domains. While each country follows its own path, one factor is universally critical for success: strong governance and leadership. We all believe in this principle, and in our respective political roles, we remain committed to strengthening these key success factors to ensure that no one is left behind.”Promoting responsible AI adoption Parliamentarians acknowledged that, while AI has already demonstrated its ability to improve access to health services and support delivery, careful and ethical governance is necessary to safeguard quality, safety, privacy and public trust. This underscores the importance of parliamentarians in promoting legal and regulatory frameworks addressing liability, records ownership and data governance, while embracing innovation that protects ethical practice.“Without strong governance, safeguards for privacy and data security, sustainable financing, and attention to those most at risk of exclusion, new technologies may widen existing gaps instead of closing them. This is why parliamentarians matter. We pass laws. We approve budgets. We scrutinize government action. We represent communities. We can ask whether health services are reaching rural, remote, ageing, poor, and marginalized populations. We can ask whether innovation is being guided by equity, evidence, and ethics,” said Hon. Man Hee Lee, President of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health.Building climate-resilient health systemsParliamentarians also reiterated that the climate crisis is a direct threat to people’s health and to achieving UHC more broadly, deepening the same gaps in access already faced by at-risk and marginalized communities. They recognized the need for WHO Member States to ensure sufficient national appropriations and oversight, and for parliamentarians to raise awareness in their constituencies and mobilize local action in building climate-resilient and sustainable health systems.“Universal health coverage, climate change and AI cannot be addressed in isolation. The same communities struggling to access health services today are often the ones most exposed to climate shocks, and most in need of the opportunities AI can offer if this technology is governed responsibly,” said Dr Saia Ma’u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific. “Having served previously in this Forum myself as a parliamentarian from Tonga, I recognize how the Phnom Penh Communiqué reflects the shared resolve of legislators across the Asia-Pacific region: the laws parliamentarians pass and the budgets they approve help ensure this progress reaches the people who need it most.”As the Forum drew to a close, delegates reflected on what they would carry back to their own parliaments and constituencies.“I wish to share three points here worth carrying home from Phnom Penh: we need to invest in primary health care as the foundation of coverage; we need to remove the barriers that keep people from care, whether financial, geographic or social; and we need to build systems that are inclusive by design, protecting those most at risk of being left behind,” added Hon. Ouch Borith, First Vice-President of the Senate of the Kingdom of Cambodia.###Notes for editors:The Asia-Pacific Parliamentarian Forum on Global Health (APPFGH) is a platform for parliamentarians to exchange ideas, build political will, strengthen capacity and foster collaboration towards sustainable health action. This was the ninth meeting of the APPFGH, with the theme “Universal Health Coverage in the era of Climate Change and Artificial Intelligence”. Target 3.8 of the Sustainable Development Goals calls on countries to achieve universal health coverage, including financial risk protection, access to quality essential health services, and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines and vaccines for all. In the Western Pacific, UHC service coverage index (SDG 3.8.1) rose from 63 in 2000 to 81 in 2023 (figures include Indonesia), and roughly one in four people in the Western Pacific have experienced financial hardship (SDG 3.8.2). Progress towards UHC in the Asia-Pacific region remains uneven, with hundreds of millions of people still lacking access to essential health services or facing financial hardship due to health-related expenses. Strengthening the role of parliaments – through legislation, financing and oversight – is central to closing this gap and accelerating progress towards UHC across the region.Parliamentarians participating in APPFGH in Cambodia this week include: Hon. Pehin Dato Adanan YUSOF, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. Rosmawatty ABDUL MUMIN, Brunei Darussalam; Hon. LORK Kheng, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. YOS Phanita, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOUN Khundy, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. HENG Halim, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. KHOENG Noupheap, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. SENG Nhak, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. LY Sukry, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. NHOEURN Raden, Kingdom of Cambodia; Hon. Dr Ratu Atonio LALABALAVU, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Vijay NATH, Republic of Fiji; Hon. Man Hee LEE, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Jiho CHA, Republic of Korea; Hon. Jonghun BAEK, Republic of Korea; Hon. Youngsuk SEO, Republic of Korea; Hon. Dr Phayvanh KEOPASEUTH, Lao People’s Democratic Republic; Hon. Suhaizan Bin KAIAT, Malaysia; Hon. Dr Perpetua KONMAN, Federated States of Micronesia; Hon. Ganmaa DAVAASAMBUU, Mongolia; Hon. Charmaine SCOTTY, Republic of Naoero; Hon. Vincent Ambance KUMURA, Papua New Guinea; Hon. Dr Edwin CRUZADO, Republic of the Philippines; Hon. AUUAPAAU Mulipola Aloitafua Mulipola, Samoa; Hon. ASIATA TAVUI Tafu Salevao, Samoa; Hon. Dr Alani Petelo TANGITAU, Tonga; Hon. Paul PAOLO, Republic of Vanuatu; Hon. Franklyn Ezra WILLIAM, Republic of Vanuatu.For more information, contact: WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific: wprocom@who.int National Assembly of the Kingdom of Cambodia (International Relations Department): ir.nacambodia@gmail.com

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