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Phil Weiser wins top spot in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary at party’s state assembly

Attorney General Phil Weiser’s name will appear first on Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot after his overwhelming win Saturday at the party’s state assembly in Pueblo. Weiser joins U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet in the June 30 primary for the office held by term-limited Gov. Jared Polis. Bennet, who successfully petitioned onto the ballot, didn’t participate […]

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Mar 28 • 7:31 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
F.B.I. Said to Dig Up Old Investigative Files on Democratic Lawmaker

The urgent instructions at the Trump administration’s behest to gather and relay the files on Representative Eric Swalwell have alarmed some career law enforcement officials.

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Mar 28 • 4:15 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Kash Patel’s push against Democratic lawmaker raises concerns within FBI

FBI Director Kash Patel is pushing to post documents related to a Democratic lawmaker who has not been accused of wrongdoing, raising alarms within the Bureau.

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Mar 28 • 11:57 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
With Hochul and lawmakers poised for a late budget, will it matter in November?

Both a Democratic and Republican strategist told Spectrum News 1 the governor's budget messaging is working in her favor.

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Mar 27 • 8:21 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Angel father says Democrat politicians in his state abandoned daughter

Angel father Joe Abraham said that Democratic leaders in his home state of Illinois abandoned his daughter and his family.

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Mar 27 • 8:06 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Hasan Piker Rally Sparks Backlash in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary

Dr. Abdul El-Sayed’s primary opponents criticized him for inviting Hasan Piker to campaign with him. Mr. Piker is a fierce critic of Israel.

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Mar 27 • 3:03 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
House ethics panel finds Florida Democratic Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations

The allegations center around Cherfilus-McCormick's receipt of millions of dollars from her family's health care business after Florida made an overpayment of roughly $5 million in disaster relief funds.

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Mar 27 • 10:37 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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House ethics panel finds Florida congresswoman Cherfilus-McCormick committed 25 violations

The House Ethics Committee has found Democratic congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida committed numerous violations of House rules and ethics standards

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Mar 27 • 9:47 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Whole Hog Politics: A top-down crisis in democratic legitimacy

[Watch Whole Hog Politics live: Join us today at 9 a.m. ET at TheHill.com as Chris Stirewalt and host Bill Sammon break down this week’s political news and answer questions from a live online audie…

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Mar 27 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Dr. Terri Yarbrough Green launches Congressional campaign - Talk Business & Politics

U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Jonesboro, will have an opponent in the general election this fall. Democratic candidate Dr. Terri Yarbrough Green officially launched her campaign in Northeast Arkansas. The Paragould...

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Mar 26 • 6:53 PM EDT • Politics • talkbusiness.net
Democratic US Sen. John Hickenlooper qualifies for Colorado primary by petition, will skip assembly

U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper has qualified for Colorado’s Democratic primary after the first-term incumbent submitted enough valid petition signatures to make the ballot, state officials said. Hickenlooper is facing primary challenges from state Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver, and university professor Karen Breslin, who are both vying for spots in the June 30 primary at the […]

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Mar 26 • 6:48 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appears before House Ethics for rare public hearing

Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick appeared before the House Ethics Committee on Thursday in a rare public hearing to face allegations she stole millions in federal disaster funds and used it to bolster her 2021 campaign.

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Mar 26 • 5:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Democratic lawmaker asks judge to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

In a motion filed Wednesday, Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio argues that Congress was clear in its intent that the Kennedy Center is named for the late President John F. Kennedy — and no one else.

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Mar 26 • 5:16 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Democratic lawmakers highlight pay gap; business group raises concerns on wage transparency bill

Democratic lawmakers marked Equal Pay Day on Thursday by highlighting persistent wage disparities in Connecticut while backing legislation that would require employers to disclose salary ranges and benefits in job postings.

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Mar 26 • 11:54 AM EDT • Business • hartfordbusiness.com
Exclusive: Kamala Harris to appear at Democratic events through the South in April

As speculation continues about what Kamala Harris will do next, she has at least the first part of an answer: a swing through four Southern state Democratic Party events in April.

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Mar 26 • 7:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Group floats ‘Medicare by Choice’ as a Democratic health care alternative

A coalition of former congressional staffers and federal health leaders is putting forward a health care policy proposal around which it hopes Democrats will coalesce ahead of the 2028 campaign, a …

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Mar 26 • 6:00 AM EDT • Health • thehill.com
House Democrat bans staff from betting on prediction markets, citing ethics concerns

Democratic Rep. Seth Moulton of Massachusetts has prohibited staffers from betting on prediction markets on areas such as politics and any information obtained in an official capacity.

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Mar 26 • 5:51 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Menopause hormone therapy treatments would be covered by health insurance under Ohio bill

Ohio Democratic lawmakers want menopause hormone therapy treatments covered by health insurance and Medicaid.

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Mar 26 • 3:50 AM EDT • Health • ohiocapitaljournal.com
Democratic lawmaker asks judge to take Trump's name off Kennedy Center

A Democratic lawmaker is asking a federal judge to force the Kennedy Center to block and reverse efforts to attach President Donald Trump’s name to the historic performing arts venue.

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Mar 25 • 6:19 PM EDT • Entertainment • yakimaherald.com
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James Talarico Responds With ‘Love’ To Hegseth Pastor’s Criticism

James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, said, “You may pray for my death, Pastor, but I still love you.” The pastor said he was calling for Mr. Talarico’s religious conversion.

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Mar 25 • 5:33 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Democrats revive allegations around Trump classified document case in latest political battle with Justice Department

Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin asserted in a new letter that recently released Justice Department files show that prosecutors once considered whether President Donald Trump had improperly retained classified material relevant to his business interests after his first term.

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Mar 25 • 3:57 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
With Their Voter Bill Stymied, G.O.P. Leaders Ponder a Plan B

Republicans are eying a last-ditch procedural maneuver to overcome united Democratic opposition, but the chances for success are slim.

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Mar 25 • 2:59 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Republicans launch reconciliation for SAVE America Act, Iran war and ICE

With Trump's support, top Senate Republicans announced they'll pursue a big new filibuster-proof bill without any Democratic votes — and try to add elements of the SAVE America Act.

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Mar 25 • 2:08 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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If Trump Is Losing Voters, It’s for One Reason. Democrats Are Setting Themselves Up to Be Next.

The misguided tax rage among 2028 Democratic hopefuls.

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Mar 25 • 5:57 AM EDT • Politics • slate.com
Florida Democrats Win Special Election in Mar-a-Lago’s District

Emily Gregory’s victory brought the Democratic surge to President Trump’s backyard, Palm Beach, just weeks after her party won the mayor’s race in Boca Raton, 30 miles south.

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Mar 24 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Defiant Democratic candidates in California governors race dig in

State Democratic Party leaders, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, appear unwilling to force lower-polling Democrats out of the race.

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Mar 24 • 4:29 PM EDT • Politics • sfchronicle.com
Whole Hog Politics: The political establishment thrives in our broken primary system

Nothing lasts forever, but a Senate seat from Illinois is pretty darned close. Illinois Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin is retiring after 30 years, and he is only the third person to hold that seat in 60 years. Sometimes...

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Mar 24 • 12:18 PM EDT • Politics • aei.org
Populist Waves in the Americas: Redefining Politics and Democracy

A surge in populist leadership across the Americas is promising simplified solutions, risking democratic checks and human rights.

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Mar 24 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • theglobalist.com
Crowded Democratic race for California governor could open door for Republicans

The candidates will clash on Tuesday at a debate.

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Mar 24 • 7:39 AM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
US democracy has settled into diminished state, experts find

Bright Line Watch researchers see stabilization in democratic health but at lower levels after sharp decline

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Mar 24 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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Crowded Democratic Race for California Governor Could Open Door for Republicans

By Joseph Ax and Costas Pitas March 24 (Reuters) - By many measures, California is the center of the ⁠Democratic ⁠Party's political universe. The most populous U.S. state, it is ⁠home to both the party's last presidential nominee, Kamala Harris, and possibly its future one, Governor Gavin Newsom. But ...

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Mar 24 • 6:02 AM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
On 16th anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Va.'s federal lawmakers and health leaders weigh risks

Virginia's Democratic federal lawmakers and health care providers met in Hampton Roads to discuss lapsed parts of the ACA program and steep cuts to Medicaid funding.

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Mar 24 • 5:25 AM EDT • Health • virginiamercury.com
Markwayne Mullin confirmed to lead Department of Homeland Security

The Oklahoma Republican faced a glide path to confirmation with the help of two Democratic senators.

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Mar 23 • 8:26 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Democratic and Republican Party officials face internal backlash after primaries

Party officials have received calls to resign amid endorsements and campaign spending in national and state primary elections.

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Mar 23 • 5:12 PM EDT • Politics • newsobserver.com
Manor Township Democratic committee person kicked off May 19 primary ballot

Kirk Barrett, a candidate for a Manor Township seat on the Lancaster County Democratic Committee, has successfully kicked the incumbent’s name off the ballot for the upcoming May 19 primary.

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Mar 23 • 3:37 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Trump’s Political Risk Insurance Plan for Ships in the Gulf Could Benefit China, Says Democratic Senator

President Trump’s $20 billion plan to provide political risk insurance for ships aimed at unblocking the Strait of Hormuz could end up ultimately

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Mar 23 • 1:01 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Trump whistleblower Alex Vindman: ‘Sitting on the sidelines was not an option’

Democratic Senate hopeful says experience of being key witness in Trump’s first impeachment makes him right choice for Florida

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Mar 23 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
These Michigan U.S. Senate candidates took money from ICE contractors

Anti-ICE messaging is expected to be featured prominently in Michigan's hotly contested U.S. Senate Democratic primary.

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Mar 22 • 11:01 PM EDT • Politics • detroitnews.com
How the G.O.P. and Democrats Are Talking About the Surge in Gas Prices

Republicans have largely been on defense against Democratic criticism. Here are five arguments advanced by figures in both parties.

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Mar 22 • 6:58 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Politics, protests and popular culture: The University of Minnesota community responds to ICE impact through memes and music

Outside Coffman Union on March 3, The University of Minnesota’s Students for a Democratic Society protested Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s presence in Minnesota and on campus, despite reports that Operation...

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Mar 22 • 6:52 PM EDT • Politics • mndaily.com
'Disgusting.' Democratic senator slams Trump's reaction to Mueller's death

Sen. Chris Murphy called President Donald Trump's response to the death of Robert Mueller "disgusting."

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Mar 22 • 2:20 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
'Completely lawless': Why this congresswoman wants Pam Bondi impeached

From the Epstein files to the integrity of prosecutions, Democratic Congresswoman Summer Lee says Attorney General Pam Bondi is damaging the DOJ.

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Mar 22 • 5:05 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Beshear Criticizes Vance in Ohio, Stoking 2028 Presidential Tensions

Mr. Beshear, the Democratic governor of Kentucky, sharply criticized Mr. Vance as both angle for potential presidential runs.

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Mar 21 • 10:21 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Fact-checking Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on the effects of the SAVE America Act

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said the SAVE America Act would require in-person voter registration, “something only 5% of Americans do today." The act would require that, but the rate of in-person registrations is higher than Schumer said.

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Mar 21 • 6:35 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Politics Unplugged (Full Episode) March 22, 2026

This week on Politics Unplugged, Progressive activist Kai Newkirk explains why he is running to unseat Democratic incumbent Greg Stanton in the congressional race in CD4. Then, consultants Marcus Dell’Artino and Matt Grodsky discuss the fallout from the Cesar Chavez allegations and the political importance of high gas prices.

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Mar 21 • 6:29 PM EDT • Politics • azfamily.com
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The US Senate could soon set a historic first: Three Black women serving at the same time

In the days after winning the Democratic nomination for Senate, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton spoke to the two women with whom she could make history next year.

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Mar 21 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved limiting money in politics. Then politicians had their say.

Oregon’s Democratic-controlled Legislature approved a bill that supporters described as containing little more than technical fixes to what they’d written two years ago.

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Mar 20 • 1:00 PM EDT • Politics • oregoncapitalchronicle.com
The Odds: Senator Fetterman ignites Democratic fury
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Mar 20 • 9:55 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
3 Democratic pastors in Iowa are running for Congress, a snapshot of a national trend

More Democrats are openly running on faith, as progressive clergy and other religious candidates push back on the idea that Christianity belongs to the right

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Mar 20 • 7:06 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Influencers are pushing out media for aspiring Democratic politicians

Voters used to say they wanted a president they could have a beer with. Now, would-be presidential candidates are chasing that authenticity in a different way: appearing on podcasts, spo…

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Mar 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Contributor: A Democratic takeover of the Senate is now imaginable

For the first time, prediction markets are indicating Republicans will lose both chambers in November.

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Mar 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Judge says he will bar RFK move aimed at cutting gender-affirming care for minors

A U.S. judge on Thursday said he would block an ​effort by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr that would have sharply restricted medical providers from providing ‌gender affirming care to minors after a group of Democratic states challenged it.

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Mar 19 • 10:02 PM EDT • Health • reuters.com
Trump's DHS pick Mullin advances by one vote after Sen. Fetterman votes yes

Republican Sen. Rand Paul opposed Mullin, but Democratic Sen. John Fetterman crossed the aisle to rescue the nominee, who was approved by a one-vote margin.

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Mar 19 • 10:08 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Fetterman says Democrats lack leader, claims party driven by ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

Democratic Sen. John Fetterman, an ardent supporter of Israel who also backs the U.S. attack against Iran, suggested that his party is lead by Trump Derangement Syndrome.

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Mar 19 • 5:51 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Forum on harnessing Artificial Intelligence for health equity

Register to this forumOver the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has significantly evolved in complexity, performance, and utility. Its integration across a wide range of industrial sectors has accelerated, with healthcare emerging as one of the most transformative sectors. In this sector, AI has enabled high-impact applications – from enhancing the speed and accuracy of disease diagnosis and supporting clinical decision-making, to strengthening public health initiatives such as disease surveillance and workforce optimization. Moreover, AI holds immense potential to empower individuals, enabling them to take greater control of their personal health and well-being. Yet the central question remains: Who benefits, who is at risk, and do these innovations close or widen health inequities? While the potential of AI-enabled applications is substantial, many countries have approached their adoption with caution. This hesitancy stems from concerns about risks and benefits, including model bias, data breaches, privacy violations, and the erosion of professional skills due to over-reliance on AI. Additional barriers include inadequate data infrastructure and a lack of robust evidence on the most effective forms and interfaces of AI to enhance service delivery and system performance. Moreover, the rapid rise of Generative AI has introduced a heightened urgency for the development of comprehensive governance and ethical frameworks. The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Health Practice Team and Digital Sector, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for the Western Pacific, are convening the Forum on Harnessing AI for Health Equity on 25–26 March at ADB Headquarters. Senior health officials from 16 developing member countries (DMCs), alongside leading researchers, innovators, and policymakers from across Asia and the Pacific, will engage in discussions on how AI can be governed, financed, and scaled to deliver healthier lives for all. The forum is funded through the High-Level Technology Fund with support from the Government of Japan. Objectives The two-day forum aims to:Identify high-impact, evidence-based health AI use cases suitable for resource-constrained settings and map out a pipeline for potential supportIntroduce and validate the WHO's policy guidance on minimum necessary ecosystem for countries and institutions to self-assess readiness for AI adoptionObtain initial commitment from participating stakeholders to join a pilot regional initiative focused on data/model sharing for a priority health challengeEndorse a prioritized set of actionable policy recommendations focusing on governance, regulation, and sustainable financing necessary to scale high-impact health AI use cases in resource-constrained settings Target participants The forum will convene participants from 16 ADB DMCs including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cook Islands, Fiji, Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Mongolia, Nepal, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Uzbekistan, and Viet Nam. In addition, health system leaders and practitioners, private sector technologists, academic experts, representatives from civil society organizations, development partners, and philanthropic institutions engaged in AI for Health from Australia, the People’s Republic of China, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea will also be invited. SessionsDay 1 (25 March)Session 1: AI Use Cases for the Care Continuum: Improving Access and QualitySession 2: Adopting a risk-based approach for AI use case prioritizationSession 3: Establishing the Minimum Ecosystem for Implementation Risk ManagementSession 4: Future-Ready Health Workforce: Building Competency for Human-AI CollaborationDay 2 (26 March)Session 5: The Political Economy of AI in Health: Understanding Stakeholder Interests and their Impact on EquitySession 6: AI and Health Financing: Supporting Fair Coverage and ProtectionSession 7: AI Regulation and Oversight: Pathways for Different RealitiesSession 8: The Way Forward – Building Alliances and Regional Partnership How to registerThe forum will be held in a hybrid format. In-person attendance is by invitation only, while livestreaming of the forum will be available to the public. To register, please complete this form on or before 24 March 2026.Event organizers / partnersAsian Development Bank (ADB)WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific High-Level Technology Fund (HLTF)ContactAkihito WatabeHealth Specialist, SD3-HSDawatabe@adb.org Jae Kyoun KimHealth Specialist, SD3-HSDjkkim@adb.org

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Mar 19 • 1:13 AM EDT • Health • who.int
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Frustrated Democrats walk out of tense Epstein briefing with Bondi and Blanche on Capitol Hill

When Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche arrived on Capitol Hill Wednesday afternoon, they hoped to boost members’ confidence on their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Within half an hour, Democratic lawmakers had walked out.

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Mar 18 • 10:12 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Democratic rising star wins Illinois Senate primary running on ‘f*** Trump’ message
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Mar 18 • 8:33 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Summer Lee in Congress from Pittsburgh to Washington

Summer Lee is a Democratic U.S. House member for Pennsylvania’s 12th District, covering parts of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County elected in 2022.

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Mar 18 • 3:14 PM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary

Illinois Democrats ushered in a new generation of lawmakers Tuesday night, picking five new nominees for Congress in open seats that are favored to remain in Democratic hands this fall

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Mar 18 • 3:11 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Arizona calls Kalshi an illegal gambling business as first state in first state lawsuit against company

“Arizona will not be bullied into letting any company place itself above state law,” Democratic Attorney General Kris Mayes said.

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Mar 18 • 3:10 PM EDT • Business • fortune.com
Alvin Greene, a No-Show Senate Nominee Who Won Primary, Dies at 48

He made no effort to campaign but won the South Carolina Democratic primary in 2010, becoming the state’s first Black major-party nominee for Senate.

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Mar 18 • 2:19 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Maine gubernatorial candidates outline health care visions

The Democratic and Republican primaries are set for June 9 and the general election is set for November 3.

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Mar 18 • 12:14 PM EDT • Health • wgme.com
Israel is a key issue in Democratic primaries as support for the U.S. ally drops

Support for Israel is down among Americans, particularly Democrats, with the last couple years being a major turning point.

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Mar 18 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Takeaways from the Illinois primary elections

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton’s win in the Senate Democratic primary was also a win for Gov. JB Pritzker, while big-spending groups like AIPAC got mixed results in Tuesday’s contests.

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Mar 18 • 12:05 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Stratton Wins Illinois Senate Race, Saving Pritzker From Political Embarrassment

The billionaire Democratic governor spent at least $5 million helping his lieutenant governor win the primary.

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Mar 17 • 10:42 PM EDT • Politics • wsj.com
Daniel Biss wins Democratic primary for closely-watched Illinois House seat

Biss, the mayor of Evanston, Ill., topped political newcomer Kat Abughazaleh, a first-time candidate who ran as an unapologetic progressive in the race to succeed longtime incumbent Jan Schakowsky.

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Mar 17 • 10:40 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will win Illinois Democratic primary for Senate, CNN projects

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will win the Democratic primary for an open Senate seat, CNN projects, a stunning rise for a little-known state officer now on a glide path to Washington.

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Mar 17 • 10:25 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary, set to become Illinois’ second Black woman senator

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton is all but certain to make history, becoming one of three Black women to serve in the Senate at the same time.

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Mar 17 • 10:21 PM EDT • Politics • 19thnews.org
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to face Republican Darren Bailey as the Democrat seeks a third term

Pritzker won the Democratic nomination unopposed as he gears up for another statewide test before a potential 2028 presidential run.

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Mar 17 • 9:31 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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The race for a safe Democratic House seat offers clues about the party’s future

It’s Primary Day in Illinois, where 15 Democrats, spanning three generations, are vying to succeed longtime Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky in the state's 9th Congressional District. We discuss what the race tells us about the future of the Democratic Party.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political reporter Elena Moore, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.

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Mar 17 • 4:48 PM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Onetime Democratic critics elevate Joe Kent’s conspiratorial resignation letter

Democrats previously slammed Kent as an untrustworthy extremist in opposing his nomination. Now, amid his anti-Israel accusations, some argue he has a point

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Mar 17 • 4:31 PM EDT • Politics • jewishinsider.com
Live Results: Illinois midterm primary elections

Illinois voters are deciding primaries Tuesday for six open U.S. House and Senate seats that will spur a new generation of leadership in the state’s heavily Democratic congressional delegation.

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Mar 17 • 2:24 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Democratic Rep. says U.S. should have better planned for Strait of Hormuz being used as a ‘choke point’
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Mar 17 • 1:12 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Illinois Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results

See live results from the 2026 Illinois Senate primary election as Republican and Democratic votes are counted by candidate and county.

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Mar 17 • 12:13 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Maine Democratic Senate primary grows increasingly bitter as party vies to unseat Susan Collins in key race

A bitter Democratic primary is unfolding in Maine as Gov. Janet Mills and Graham Platner battle for the chance to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins — pitting a governor with a long political resume against an anti-establishment oyster farmer.

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Mar 17 • 6:27 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Your Average Democratic Voter Isn’t a Left Winger

President Donald Trump has a habit of referring to Democrats as “radical-left lunatics.” The unfair pejorative aside, it turns out the typical Democratic voter isn’t even left wing. Let that sink in.

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Mar 17 • 5:30 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
Amid Iran war, Democratic Senate hopeful tries to win back Arab American voters

Abdul El-Sayed, backed by Sanders, is betting a populist agenda is Democrats’ path back to power in a state that has traditionally produced more moderate senators.

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Mar 17 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Trump repeatedly suggests Newsom can’t be president because he has dyslexia

President Donald Trump has repeatedly taken aim at Democratic rival and possible 2028 presidential candidate Gavin Newsom. But lately, he’s become fixated on saying the California governor cannot be president due to his “learning disability.”

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Mar 16 • 7:21 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Hochul says she'll announce proposed changes to 2019 climate law this week

The CLCPA will likely be the key sticking point as state budget talks begin among the governor and the Democratic-led Legislature.

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Mar 16 • 2:58 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Social Sciences in the News: Political Science Professor David

Political Science Professor David Broockman's paper Should Moving to the Middle Win Candidates Votes? It Depends Where Voters Are was cited in an op-ed in The New York Times titled "The Democratic

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Mar 16 • 2:19 PM EDT • Science • ls.berkeley.edu
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What to expect in the Illinois state primary

Topping the ballot is the race to succeed Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin.

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Mar 16 • 12:09 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Sen. Schmitt accuses Democrats of playing ‘petty politics’ as DHS funding fight continues

Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., discusses the mounting national security concerns amid the DHS shutdown, responds to Democratic criticism of ICE and more on ‘America’s Newsroom.’

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Mar 16 • 11:07 AM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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A Democratic fight for an Illinois Senate seat is testing the sway of JB Pritzker, pro-crypto forces and anti-ICE messaging

The retirement of Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin after nearly 30 years in office sparked an expensive three-way Democratic primary that has showcased the party’s divisions over how to confront President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and introduced pro-crypto forces as an influence seeking to shape the midterm elections. The contest is also setting up a test of Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout in the state as he eyes a potential 2028 presidential bid.

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Mar 16 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Playing Politics With Scholarships Fails Families

States rarely turn down financial aid from Washington. But several Democratic governors are now doing just that, and others may join them. What’s going on? Not surprisingly, the answer involves special-interest politics.

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Mar 16 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • bloomberg.com
In Illinois, Clashes Over AIPAC Erupt As House Campaign Closes

In a Democratic primary, accusations are flying that allies of a hard-line pro-Israel group are trying to divide progressives, exploiting a broader rift in the party.

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Mar 15 • 7:41 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
DeGette challenger Melat Kiros trounces 15-term Democratic incumbent in Denver delegate vote

The 28-year-old, first-time candidate challenging Democratic U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette in this year’s primary soundly defeated the 15-term incumbent in a delegate preference poll conducted Saturday at a county party assembly in Denver. Melat Kiros, the daughter of Ethiopian immigrants and a former corporate attorney, received nearly twice as many votes as DeGette in a […]

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Mar 15 • 2:22 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Army veterans Jessica Killin, Joe Reagan qualify for Democratic primary ballot in Colorado’s 5th CD

Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan secured spots Saturday in Colorado’s June primary to decide who will run against Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in a district that’s only ever sent GOP lawmakers to Congress. The two Democrats, however, told delegates at the party’s nominating assembly in Colorado Springs that the 5th Congressional […]

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Mar 15 • 2:19 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Sarah Trone Garriott says she backs public health option in Ottumwa visit

Democratic congressional candidate Sarah Trone Garriott backed a public health insurance option as she warned of Medicaid cuts closing rural hospitals

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Mar 15 • 8:01 AM EDT • Health • desmoinesregister.com
As the politics around Israel shift, many Democrats are seeking distance from AIPAC

As the politics around Israel shift in the US, many Democratic lawmakers and candidates are seeking distance from the American Israel Political Affairs Committee. It comes as the group is spending big to shape the outcome of primaries across the country.

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Mar 15 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Illinois Senate primary pits crypto-backed candidate against Pritzker’s pick

The Democratic contest highlights divisions over crypto regulation and billionaire influence in politics, as the industry spends million in a battle with the governor.

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Mar 15 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Army veterans Jessica Killin, Joe Reagan qualify for Democratic primary ballot in Colorado’s 5th CD

Democratic congressional candidates Jessica Killin and Joe Reagan secured spots Saturday in Colorado’s June primary to decide who will run against Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank in a district that’s only ever sent GOP lawmakers to Congress. The two Democrats, however, told delegates at the party’s nominating assembly in Colorado Springs that the 5th Congressional […]

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Mar 14 • 9:36 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Sen. Booker demands ‘accountability’ for the war in Iran

Democratic Senator Cory Booker tells CNN that both parties have allowed presidential power to grow unchecked, but says the war in Iran is unlike anything seen before and demands a congressional response.

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Mar 14 • 8:00 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Trump administration must provide Kennedy Center renovation plans to board members before key closure vote, judge rules

A slew of documents related to President Donald Trump’s plans to close and extensively renovate the Kennedy Center must be turned over to a Democratic congresswoman who sits on the center’s board ahead of a Monday vote on the president’s plan, a federal judge has ruled.

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Mar 14 • 3:22 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Kat Abughazaleh knows how to create viral moments. Can she translate that into votes?

Kat Abughazaleh started off a recent debate in her Illinois Democratic primary with a correction for the moderator: She sees herself as a researcher and journalist, not an “influencer.”

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Mar 14 • 7:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Polly Baca elected to DNC

Forty-Five Years Ago This Week: After her loss to Republican U.S. Rep. Hank Brown the previous year in the race for the 4th Congressional District, state. Sen Polly Baca-Barragan, D-Thortnon, was elected as one of the three vice-chairs of the Democratic National Committee. “It was exciting but a lot of hard work,” Baca-Barragan said. “I […]

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Boebert challenger Eileen Laubacher joins lawsuit aimed at blocking her from Democratic assembly

A Denver District Court judge on Thursday permitted Democratic congressional candidate Eileen Laubacher to join a lawsuit filed by one of her primary opponents seeking to prevent Laubacher from participating in the party’s assembly process in a bid to qualify for Colorado’s primary ballot. Laubacher is one of four Democrats running for the nomination to […]

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Mar 13 • 10:59 PM EDT • Politics • coloradopolitics.com
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba

Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump's stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.

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Mar 13 • 1:27 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Republicans release AI deepfake of James Talarico as phony videos proliferate in midterm races

Senate Republicans released an online ad this week in which a real-looking but fake version of a Democratic candidate, fabricated with artificial intelligence, appears to speak directly into the camera for more than a minute.

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Mar 13 • 12:36 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Legislators reject Flock’s first political donations in California

Campaign representatives for two Democratic lawmakers said they'd return the money amid concerns that Flock’s data could be accessed by ICE investigators.

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Mar 13 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • politico.com
Mamdani and business leaders disagree on a lot, but they seem to chat a lot, too

Several business leaders say they talk with the mayor, a democratic socialist who is trying to achieve an ambitious agenda amid signs of a slowing economy.

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Mar 13 • 8:01 AM EDT • Business • gothamist.com