19 h. ago Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess

The annual spending battle will dominate the September agenda, along with a possible effort by Senate Republicans to change their chamber's rules to thwart Democratic stalling tactics on nominations. The post Government shutdown looms as Congress returns after monthlong August recess appeared first on Boston.com.

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49 h. ago Top DNC official demands Dems be 'more aggressive,' compares Trump admin to popular carjacking video game

Malcolm Kenyatta urges Democrats to fight harder against Republicans as DNC faces fundraising challenges and declining poll numbers heading into the 2026 midterms.

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53 h. ago Pinkerton: Trump Redistricting Plans Bring New Showdown with Obama

For the longest time, Democrats could gerrymander the states they controlled, while Republicans did not reciprocate. Those days are over. The post Pinkerton: Trump Redistricting Plans Bring New Showdown with Obama appeared first on Breitbart.

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54 h. ago Redistricting Push Creates Chaos for Incumbents in Both Parties

Republicans and Democrats in Congress are wary of the potential consequences of President Trump’s drive to redraw districts.

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3 d. ago Top Senate Republican ready to 'roll over' Democrats with rule change to confirm Trump nominees

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., threatened to use the nuclear option to change Senate rules to push through Trump's nominees as Senate Democrats' blockade continues.

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3 d. ago Obama and Holder Mobilize Democrats Against GOP Redistricting: Existential Threat to 'Our Democracy'

Former President Barack Obama and former Attorney General Eric Holder released a video Thursday calling on supporters to back the National Democratic Redistricting Committee (NDRC), warning that Republican-led redistricting efforts in states such as Texas, Florida, and Ohio threaten to undermine minority voting power and reshape congressional control ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The post Obama and Holder Mobilize Democrats Against GOP Redistricting: Existential Threat to ‘Our Democracy’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe considers special session to redraw congressional districts after Trump call

Missouri faces a congressional redistricting battle as Republicans seek to change Kansas City's 5th District while Democrats oppose the partisan effort.

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4 d. ago GOP senators say they're open to Trump deploying National Guard in their states' blue cities

President Donald Trump's suggestion that he would send National Guard troops to Democratic-led Baltimore and Chicago riled up Democratic senators, while some Republicans in states with high-crime blue cities welcomed the idea.

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4 d. ago 2028 looks like trouble for Democrats — and Republicans are poised to capitalize

Democratic Party's leftward drift since 1968 creates electoral challenges for 2028 as progressive positions on identity politics and climate alienate swing voters.

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5 d. ago California Democrats and Republicans agree on one big thing: They support UC, poll shows

California Democrats and Republicans agree on one big thing: They support UC, poll shows  Los Angeles Times

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5 d. ago Veteran Film Producer Larry Thompson Running for Congress as a Republican Against 30

Veteran Hollywood talent manager Larry Thompson announced his candidacy for U.S. Congress on Tuesday as a Republican. The post Veteran Film Producer Larry Thompson Running for Congress as a Republican Against 30-Year Democrat Incumbent appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 d. ago Democrats break GOP's supermajority in Iowa after flipping state Senate seat

Iowa Democrat Catelin Drey defeated Republican Christopher Prosch for an open state Senate seat, breaking the GOP's supermajority in the upper chamber.

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6 d. ago Iowa Democrat Appears to Flip State Legislative Seat in Upset Victory

The Senate seat in the Sioux City area had been held by a Republican. It would be the second time this year that Iowa Democrats had flipped a legislative district.

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6 d. ago Rep. Emanuel Cleaver says redistricting hurts Democrats, Republicans and the republic

NPR's Juana Summers talks with Democratic Rep. Emanuel Cleaver about possible redistricting in Missouri. His district, which includes part of Kansas City, may be targeted by state Republicans.

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6 d. ago Fight over policing DC moves to Congress as parties split on control

The battle over federal policing in Washington D.C. heads to Congress, with Republicans seeking expanded presidential control and Democrats defending local authority.

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8 d. ago 'Separated from reality': Senate Republicans fume as Dems use Epstein saga to block Trump's agenda

Congressional Democrats and Republicans clashed over transparency surrounding the Epstein files last month, and the issue is set to linger when lawmakers return to Washington next week.

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9 d. ago Jeffries: Republicans Can't Gerrymander Their Way to an Artificial Victory Next Year

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) predicted Sunday on CNN's "State of the Union" that Republicans can not gerrymander enough House seats to stop Democrats from winning the majority in the House of Representatives in the 2026 midterm elections. The post Jeffries: Republicans Can’t Gerrymander Their Way to an Artificial Victory Next Year appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Abbott clears final redistricting hurdle as Texas Senate passes new Trump

Republicans advanced the Texas redistricting plan, after weeks of Democrats breaking quorum, as the new map heads to Gov. Greg Abbott's desk for signature.

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1 week ago Gavin Newsom Signs Gerrymandering Bills; California Moves BEFORE Texas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed legislation Thursday evening to create new congressional maps designed by the Democrat-dominated legislature to eliminate half of the state's Republican-held seats. The post Gavin Newsom Signs Gerrymandering Bills; California Moves BEFORE Texas appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago California Democrats Pass Redistricting Plan to Counter Texas Republicans

State lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help Democrats flip five congressional seats. Their plan still requires voter approval.

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