Obama’s ‘wingman’ dumps $300K into new Virginia redistricting fight as Dems call lawmakers back
Virginia Democrats surprise lawmakers with Monday special session on redistricting, sparking Republican accusations of a 'power grab' in Richmond.
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Ontario will pull anti-tariff ads after Trump vows to cut off trade talks with Canada
Washington — The government of Ontario will pause an anti-tariff ad campaign aimed at the U.S., the Canadian province’s leader announced Friday, less than a day after President Trump vowed to end trade negotiations with Canada over an ad that uses late President Ronald Reagan’s voice. Ontario Premier Doug Ford said the ad campaign will
White House says government shutdown could eliminate next inflation report despite optimistic numbers
U.S. inflation hits 3% in September, beating economist expectations and sending Wall Street to record highs as investors anticipate Federal Reserve rate cuts.
Obama Joins Newsom to Rally Support for California’s Prop 50
Former President Barack Obama addresses the Obama Foundation’s 2024 Democracy Forum in Chicago on Dec. 5, 2024. Scott Olson/Getty Images Former President Barack Obama joined California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Oct. 22 for a virtual volunteer event urging support for Proposition 50, the ballot measure that would let California redraw its congressional maps in response
DOJ prepares to send election monitors to California, New Jersey
The Department of Justice is preparing to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey next month, targeting two Democratic states holding off-year elections following requests from state Republican parties. The department announced Friday that it is planning to monitor polling sites in Passaic County, New Jersey, and five counties in southern and central
Democratic Unity Frays as Shutdown Drags On
Democratic U.S. Senate candidates Rev. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are seen in a combination of file photographs as they campaign on Jan. 5, 2021. Reuters A small but growing group of Senate Democrats is splitting with party leaders on how to handle the ongoing government shutdown. The breaks have come on two tracks—votes to
Dem staffer threatened to ‘put a knot’ on GOP lawmaker’s head, judge grants protection order
Only Black Republican in Virginia legislature faces threats from Democratic campaign worker, highlighting rising political tensions statewide.