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Trump is a ‘madman’ and it’s Democrats’ fault we are ‘stuck’ with him, senator says
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Trump is a ‘madman’ and it’s Democrats’ fault we are ‘stuck’ with him ...
Sen. Chris Murphy: 'It was a mistake' for Democrats to let Biden stay in the race
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Sen. Chris Murphy: 'It was a mistake' for Democrats to let Biden stay in ...
Democrats reflect on 2024 loss amid reports highlighting Biden's decline: "In light of what has come out, it is painfully obvious President Biden should not have ...
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Democrats reflect on 2024 loss amid reports highlighting Biden's decline
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Murphy: ‘I think we all bear responsibility’ for Democrats’ 2024 loss: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) said he believes the Democratic Party as a whole is ...
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Murphy: ‘I think we all bear responsibility’ for Democrats’ 2024 loss
Democrats want Biden to take responsibility for loss to Trump
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Democrats want Biden to take responsibility for loss to Trump
Democrats Say They’re Reckoning With Biden’s Role in 2024 Loss: Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said Sunday that members of his party “bear responsibility” ...
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Democrats Say They’re Reckoning With Biden’s Role in 2024 Loss
Senate Republicans hold hearing on Biden’s mental fitness as Democrats boycott: Nearly six months after Joe Biden left the White House, Senate Republicans are ...
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Senate Republicans hold hearing on Biden’s mental fitness as Democrats ...
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Senate Probes Mental Fitness of Former President
June 2025 hearing features testimony from three witnesses and discusses alleged autopen use during Biden’s term.
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  • Senate Republicans held a hearing on Joe Biden’s mental fitness with Democrats boycotting the session.

  • Three witnesses with no ties to Biden’s administration were called to scrutinize his time in office.

  • Allegations about the use of an autopen for signing official documents were a key topic.

  • Democrats condemned the hearing as a distraction from pressing national issues.
  • Apparently arm chair diagnosing former President Biden is more important than the issues of grave concern.
    — Senator Dick Durbin criticized Republicans for holding a hearing on the last president at a time when 'numerous critical challenges facing the nation that are under our jurisdiction.'
"This is fascism": New York City Democrats speak out after Brad Lander’s arrest
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"This is fascism": New York City Democrats speak out after Brad ...
Some Democratic senators regret voting to confirm Kristi Noem as DHS secretary: After seven Democrats voted for Noem, some say they'd now oppose her in the wake ...
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Some Democratic senators regret voting to confirm Kristi Noem as DHS ...
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US Homeland Security Chief Hospitalized After Allergy
Kristi Noem was admitted to a Washington hospital on June 17 following an allergic reaction and is currently recovering.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem experienced an allergic reaction and was transported to a hospital as a precaution.

  • She remains conscious and is recovering from the incident.

  • Noem is a key figure in enforcing President Trump's immigration policies.

  • The Department of Homeland Security also oversees national security, cybersecurity, and disaster response efforts.
  • Secretary Noem had an allergic reaction today. She was transported to the hospital out of an abundance of caution. She is alert and recovering.
    — Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin provided this statement to confirm Secretary Noem's health condition.
Obama Breaks Silence to Troll Trump About His Crowd Sizes: The White House countered that the former president “should spend less time whining about his total ...
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Obama Breaks Silence to Troll Trump About His Crowd Sizes
Democrats boycott hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline: Senate inquiry addressing ‘constitutional crisis’ of Biden’s cognitive decline was ...
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Democrats boycott hearing on alleged cover-up of Biden’s mental decline
Scoop: Democrats probe FBI handcuffing of Padilla: "This Administration has much to answer for," wrote Rep. Jamie Raskin.
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Scoop: Democrats probe FBI handcuffing of Padilla
"He's a mess": Donald Trump mocks Tim Walz after shooting of Minnesota Democrats: Donald Trump mocked Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, calling him "a mess" after ...
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Trump Mocks Walz After Minnesota Democrats Targeted
Following a fatal shooting of state Democrats, Trump dismissed calls to contact Governor Walz, calling him clueless.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Trump called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz “a mess” and declined to reach out after a politically motivated shooting.

  • Walz stressed the event should not be politicized and is focused on supporting the affected families and the state.

  • Since losing the vice presidential bid, Walz has been a vocal critic of both Trump and factions within his own party.

  • Walz advocates for a stronger Democratic Party that defends minority rights and confronts authoritarianism decisively.
  • I think there needs to be a more robust Democratic Party.
    Tim Walz speaking at a Center for American Progress event earlier this month.
Senate Democrats Help GOP Pass Crypto Bill That Critics Call Flawed: The GENIUS ACT would “create a superhighway for Donald Trump’s corruption ...
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Senate Democrats Help GOP Pass Crypto Bill That Critics Call Flawed
Democrats Ambivalent As Trump Prepares To Launch Us Into Another War: Progressives want a vote on the president’s war powers while many Democrats are keeping ...
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Democrats Ambivalent As Trump Prepares To Launch Us Into Another War
ICE arrests NYC comptroller at courthouse: Brad Lander was held for about four hours before being released, becoming the latest in a line of Democrats to be ...
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ICE arrests NYC comptroller at courthouse
OpinionLetter: Where is your humanity, Sen. Lee? : Letter: Where is your humanity, Sen. Lee?
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Letter: Where is your humanity, Sen. Lee?
Handcuffed Democrats become symbol of Trump's crackdown on dissent: A common issue area threads the arrests, removals and protests: immigration.
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Handcuffed Democrats become symbol of Trump's crackdown on dissent
House Democrat Under Fire for 'Reckless and Repugnant' Resolution Backing War on Iran
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House Democrat Under Fire for 'Reckless and Repugnant' Resolution Backing ...
Senate Democrats Want Noem to Testify After Padilla Is Pushed and Handcuffed: Democrats asked the homeland security secretary to testify about Senator Alex ...
nytimes.com/2025/06/17/us/padilla-arrest-noem.html
Senate Democrats Want Noem to Testify After Padilla Is Pushed and ...
‘No Kings’ protests give badly needed spark of optimism to Democrats: Democrats have been looking for a jolt of energy since their devastating November loss of ...
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‘No Kings’ protests give badly needed spark of optimism to Democrats
AOC Joins Bipartisan Effort To Prevent Trump From Entering An Iran War: The New York congresswoman is joining numerous other progressive Democrats in supporting ...
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AOC Joins Bipartisan Effort To Prevent Trump From Entering An Iran War
Senate Democrats press Hegseth on domestic military deployment plan: Blumenthal said he was "deeply disturbed and alarmed" after Marines were sent to Los Angeles ...
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Senate Democrats press Hegseth on domestic military deployment plan
Democrats’ frustration with Fetterman mounts as he keeps criticizing his own party
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Democrats’ frustration with Fetterman mounts as he keeps criticizing his ...
Trump's pardons cost victims and taxpayers $1.3 billion, House Judiciary Committee Democrats' review says
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Trump's pardons cost victims and taxpayers $1.3 billion, House Judiciary ...
OpinionTrump lied about the LA protests so you wouldn't see what he's really doing | Opinion
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Trump lied about the LA protests so you wouldn't see what he's really ...
'No Kings' should be just the beginning: We need a powerful — and independent — movement against Trumpism
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'No Kings' should be just the beginning
Ghazala Hashmi, first Muslim in Virginia Senate, wins Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor
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Ghazala Hashmi, first Muslim in Virginia Senate, wins Democratic ...
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Historic Victory for Ghazala Hashmi in Virginia Race
Hashmi won the Democratic nod for lieutenant governor, facing Republican John Reid in November’s statewide election.
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  • Ghazala Hashmi is the first Muslim and Indian-American woman nominated for Virginia’s lieutenant governor position.

  • She narrowly defeated five other candidates, including Levar Stoney, in a tightly contested primary.

  • Hashmi will face Republican John Reid, the first openly gay nominee for statewide office in Virginia, in the general election.

  • Her career features historic milestones and legislative efforts, including bills supporting contraception rights.
Sen. Mike Lee deletes social media posts about the Minnesota shootings after facing criticism
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Sen. Mike Lee deletes social media posts about the Minnesota shootings ...
OpinionDemocrats Must Become the Party of the Working Class—Or Else: It's true that the party isn’t dead... yet. But if it does not seriously reflect on its ...
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Democrats Must Become the Party of the Working Class—Or Else
Jay Jones wins Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general: Former Del. Jay Jones will look to be the face of legal resistance to President Donald Trump ...
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Jay Jones wins Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general
Scoop: Gabbard's Senate Intel briefing postponed amid Iran tensions: Gabbard had a principal-level White House commitment, one source familiar with her plans ...
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Scoop: Gabbard's Senate Intel briefing postponed amid Iran tensions
With disbarment decision, John Eastman's downfall continues: California bar proceedings deliver another blow to election denialism
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With disbarment decision, John Eastman's downfall continues
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John Eastman Faces Law License Revocation Over 2020 Election
California court recommends disbarment for Eastman after finding deceptive conduct in efforts to overturn 2020 election results.
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  • A California appellate court upheld the recommendation to disbar John Eastman due to negligence and deceptive practices related to the 2020 election.

  • Eastman testified under oath, defending his election fraud claims, but the court found his arguments untruthful and damaging to the electoral process.

  • The court ruled that Eastman’s false claims eroded public trust in election officials and the judicial system, threatening democratic norms.

  • Despite the ruling, Eastman remains defiant and intends to appeal, marking the case as a historic stand against election denialism.
Elon Musk's X sues New York to block social media hate speech law: Elon Musk's X Corp sued New York on Tuesday, challenging the constitutionality of a ...
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Elon Musk's X sues New York to block social media hate speech law
US judge invalidates Biden rule protecting privacy for abortions: A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a rule adopted by the administration of former ...
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US judge invalidates Biden rule protecting privacy for abortions
Fetterman Sides With Trump Over Fellow Democrats On Iran: “I really hope the president finally does bomb and destroy the Iranians,” the Pennsylvania senator said ...
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Fetterman Sides With Trump Over Fellow Democrats On Iran
Taking on "the language police" and taxing the rich: Tom Suozzi has a vision for moderate Democrats
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Taking on "the language police" and taxing the rich: Tom Suozzi ...
Democrats want to fight Trump, but they can’t stop fighting each other: Internal divisions at the DNC and its direction under chairman Ken Martin have been a ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/06/17/democrats-dnc-fighting-hogg-martin/
Democrats want to fight Trump, but they can’t stop fighting each other
Republicans allege massive ‘cover-up’ of Biden’s cognitive decline as Democrats boycott hearing
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Republicans allege massive ‘cover-up’ of Biden’s cognitive decline as ...
David Hogg Says Any Democrat Who Supports War With Iran 'Should Be Primaried': "Our generation grew up going through two multi-trillion dollar wars we should ...
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David Hogg Says Any Democrat Who Supports War With Iran 'Should Be ...
Omaha celebrates a historic Juneteenth parade with its first elected Black mayor: The Omaha Juneteenth parade is a tradition that started well before former ...
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Omaha celebrates a historic Juneteenth parade with its first elected Black ...
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Omaha Marks Historic Juneteenth with First Black Mayor
This year’s parade featured 5,600 participants, making it the largest Juneteenth celebration in Omaha history.
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  • Omaha’s Juneteenth parade occurred for the first time with Mayor John Ewing Jr., the city’s first elected Black mayor.

  • Mayor Ewing highlighted the event’s symbolism in representing progress and inclusivity within Omaha.

  • The parade included 158 entries and 5,600 participants, marking the largest turnout to date.

  • Despite some sponsors withdrawing due to political issues, the celebration continues to grow with strong local support.
  • Instead of running from our history, instead of trying to take away from what actually happened in America, we need to embrace it, and then we need to learn the lessons from it.
    — Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr. spoke about the significance of Juneteenth and its impact on the city.
Isn't Trump Supposed to Be Anti-War?: Getting the U.S. involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran would cut against one of his most consistent ...
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Isn't Trump Supposed to Be Anti-War?
Rich in gold bars but poor in Trump pardons: For months, former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez has praised President Donald Trump. He has explicitly echoed Trump’s ...
cnn.com/2025/06/17/politics/bob-menendez-trump-pardon
Rich in gold bars but poor in Trump pardons
Should US military get involved in Israel-Iran conflict? What a new poll found: A majority of Americans, 60%, do not think the U.S. military should get involved ...
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Should US military get involved in Israel-Iran conflict? What a new poll ...
Virginia's governor's race could be a barometer for how voters feel about Trump: On Tuesday, Virginia holds its primary election. The contest is a barometer for ...
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Virginia's governor's race could be a barometer for how voters feel about ...
Is TikTok Getting Banned? Trump Delays Again: Donald Trump plans to delay the TikTok ban deadline another 90 days after previously pushing it from April ...
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Is TikTok Getting Banned? Trump Delays Again
8 Senators Demand Super PAC, Dark Money Ban in Democratic Primaries: "We cannot allow billionaires and powerful corporate interests to continue undermining ...
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8 Senators Demand Super PAC, Dark Money Ban in Democratic Primaries
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Bill Blocks Unauthorized US Military Action Against Iran
Senator Sanders and allies seek to bar federal funds for any Iran attack without explicit congressional approval.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Senator Bernie Sanders led a bipartisan group introducing the No War Against Iran Act to block unauthorized military action against Iran.

  • The bill prohibits federal spending on military force in Iran unless Congress explicitly authorizes it.

  • Sanders warned that another Middle East conflict could cost countless lives and trillions of dollars.

  • The legislation responds to escalating Israeli strikes on Iran and fears of US involvement under the Trump administration.
  • The president has no authority to embark on another costly war without explicit authorization by Congress.
    — Senator Bernie Sanders made this statement while introducing legislation to prevent the Trump administration from using federal funds for a military attack on Iran.
David Jolly is a breath of fresh air | Letters to the editor: A reader sizes up the candidacy for governor of Democrat David Jolly, a former Republican ...
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David Jolly is a breath of fresh air | Letters to the editor
Trump Allies Falsely Link Democrats to Minnesota Shooting Suspect—Despite His Pro-Trump Views
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Trump Allies Falsely Link Democrats to Minnesota Shooting Suspect—Despite ...
House Democrat Hammers Chuck Schumer: ‘This Is Why Your Numbers Are Toxic With the Base’ 
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House Democrat Hammers Chuck Schumer: ‘This Is Why Your Numbers Are Toxic ...
"A blueberry in a bowl of tomato soup": One Democrat's plan for beating Joni Ernst in deep-red Iowa
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"A blueberry in a bowl of tomato soup": One Democrat's plan for ...
OpinionColumn: Maybe the latest Democratic disarray means they're coming to their senses
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Column: Maybe the latest Democratic disarray means they're coming to their ...
MAGA voices spread falsehoods to link Minnesota shooter to Democrats: Boelter would "be offended if people called him a Democrat," according to a friend.
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MAGA voices spread falsehoods to link Minnesota shooter to Democrats
Senate passes GENIUS Act despite crypto corruption concerns: The measure, establishing the first regulatory framework for stablecoins, represents one of the rare ...
axios.com/2025/06/17/senate-passes-genius-act-despite-crypto-corruption-concerns
Senate passes GENIUS Act despite crypto corruption concerns
Democrats who have been arrested, detained or charged under Trump: These are the Democratic officials who have been handcuffed, detained or arrested in recent ...
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Democrats who have been arrested, detained or charged under Trump
McBride: Democrats have ‘lost the art of persuasion’: Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.), the first openly transgender member of Congress, says the Democratic Party ...
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McBride: Democrats have ‘lost the art of persuasion’
OPINION | Why did Republican senators abandon Alex Padilla?: Republican senators failed to condemn the violent treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla by Homeland ...
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OPINION | Why did Republican senators abandon Alex Padilla?
Watch live: Schumer, Dems hold press conference on reproductive rights: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) and other top Democrats are set to give ...
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Watch live: Schumer, Dems hold press conference on reproductive rights
Political violence thrusts potential 2028 candidates onto the national stage: More than a half-dozen potential 2028 contenders have personally experienced ...
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Political violence thrusts potential 2028 candidates onto the national ...
Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s youth transgender care ban  : The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld Tennessee’s ban on puberty blockers and hormone treatments ...
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Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s youth transgender care ban  
OpinionAs Trump shatters ethics norms with a Qatari jet and a $499 smartphone, experts lament Biden’s ‘failure’ to pass reforms
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As Trump shatters ethics norms with a Qatari jet and a $499 smartphone ...
Senate Dems fracture as Trump considers Iran strike: Just a few Senate Democrats have publicly backed Sen. Tim Kaine's resolution to reassert Congress' authority ...
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Senate Dems fracture as Trump considers Iran strike
The Worst Part of Trump’s Big Bill Is Getting Almost No Attention: The Republican budget bill is stuffed with terrible policies, but Democrats have been largely ...
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The Worst Part of Trump’s Big Bill Is Getting Almost No Attention
Why Trump’s Unhinged War on Democrats Threatens Democracy Itself: In just a few days the president has show his opponents will be harassed, targeted ...
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Why Trump’s Unhinged War on Democrats Threatens Democracy Itself
New York mayor’s race emerges as proxy war for Democrats’ future : Democrats are spending a great deal of time and money these days on trying to reconnect with ...
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New York mayor’s race emerges as proxy war for Democrats’ future 
Trump’s EPA reconsiders Biden’s asbestos ban: The Trump administration will reconsider a Biden-era regulation that aims to ban or phase out ongoing uses of ...
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Trump’s EPA reconsiders Biden’s asbestos ban
Trump Government Agency Flies Same MAGA Flag as Justice Alito’s Wife: Employees said it was “jarring” to see the “An Appeal to Heaven” flag outside their ...
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Trump Government Agency Flies Same MAGA Flag as Justice Alito’s Wife
‘Reacher’ star details chance meeting with Biden on show’s set: “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson says he had an unexpected encounter with former President Biden ...
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‘Reacher’ star details chance meeting with Biden on show’s set
Moulton, Pressley criticize Trump at town halls: The two events, held by Democrats who have both denounced the Trump administration vocally and frequently ...
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Moulton, Pressley criticize Trump at town halls
Trump is bragging about his deportation plan but he still trails Obama’s numbers ... by a lot
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Trump is bragging about his deportation plan but he still trails Obama’s ...
'Horrible, horrible mistake': Sen. Tim Kaine on potential U.S. involvement in Iran-Israel conflict | Here & Now
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'Horrible, horrible mistake': Sen. Tim Kaine on potential U.S ...
Trump running a ‘fascist regime’: Brad Lander reacts after ICE arrest: Brad Lander has made several trips to immigration court recently, after DHS began ...
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Trump running a ‘fascist regime’: Brad Lander reacts after ICE arrest
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Mayoral Candidate Lander Detained at Immigration Court
Brad Lander was held for hours on June 17 before Governor Hochul secured his release amid disputed assault claims.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • New York City Comptroller and mayoral hopeful Brad Lander was arrested and detained for several hours at an immigration court.

  • The Department of Homeland Security accused Lander of assaulting and obstructing federal officers, allegations he denies while escorting a defendant.

  • Governor Kathy Hochul personally intervened at the courthouse, resulting in the charges being dropped and Lander’s release.

  • Lander’s arrest follows other incidents where Democratic politicians opposing Trump's immigration raids faced law enforcement actions.
  • The rule of law is not fine and our constitutional democracy is not fine.
    Brad Lander, speaking outside the court after being released, addressing the impact of immigration policies.
Sen. Tina Smith says Mike Lee ‘wasn’t apologetic’ when she confronted him about his social media posts
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Sen. Tina Smith says Mike Lee ‘wasn’t apologetic’ when she confronted him ...
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Senator Faces Backlash Over Controversial Posts
Following deadly Minnesota shootings, Senator Lee's social media comments sparked strong condemnation from Democratic leaders.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Senator Mike Lee posted inflammatory messages that mischaracterized the shooter’s political alignment and politicized the Minnesota violence.

  • Democratic officials from Minnesota demanded Lee take accountability for his statements amid widespread criticism.

  • The shootings resulted in two lawmakers killed and their spouses injured; the suspect was captured after Minnesota’s largest manhunt.

  • Prominent figures condemned Lee’s rhetoric as harmful and called for him to retract his claims.
  • You need to take responsibility and accountability for what you are saying and doing out there in the social media world.
    — Senator Tina Smith confronted Mike Lee directly in the Capitol, urging him to take responsibility for his statements on social media.
Obama: US ‘dangerously close’ to moving toward autocracy: Former President Obama warned on Tuesday the current political climate isn’t “consistent” with American ...
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Obama: US ‘dangerously close’ to moving toward autocracy
OpinionRep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García: Donald Trump’s remittance tax is a cruel double-tax on immigrant’s dignity
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Rep. Jesús ‘Chuy’ García: Donald Trump’s remittance tax is a cruel ...