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<title>Tammy Haddad on Barbra Streisand, Trump and DC’s A&#45;List weekend</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tammy Haddad on Barbra Streisand, Trump and DC’s A-List weekend 
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<title>From Iran to Paris weather: Alleged prediction market violations start stacking up</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Fault lines over who is in charge of regulation are already emerging, with several frontline Democrats leading the charge on reining in the companies. ]]></description>
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<title>Dirk Kempthorne, former Idaho governor and U.S. Interior secretary, dies at 74</title>
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<title>‘Come and make the ask’: Talarico faces a test with Black voters in Texas</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Democrats’ hopes of taking Texas ride on the state’s nearly 3 million Black voters, many of whom supported Jasmine Crockett in the primary. ]]></description>
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<title>Dems brace for a close finish on Virginia redistricting effort</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ If approved, the redistricting effort could deliver Democrats a 10-1 seat advantage in Virginia, a net pickup of as many as four House seats. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Trump’s pick to replace Stefanik</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 21 
TRUMP FOR CONSTANTINO: Republican House candidate Anthony Constantino’s campaign to replace Rep. Elise Stefanik is a textbook example of how aligning with the MAGA extended universe pays off. 
President Donald Trump today endorsed Constantino, the brash and hard-edged CEO of Sticker Mule, over Assemblymember Robert Smullen. 
Trump’s nod for the businessperson is a microcosm of a decade of Republican politics. Smullen has lined up institutional support from the state GOP, county chairs and his fellow elected officials in Albany. 
But none of that matters to Trump, who won his own insurgent primary a decade ago by bucking the Republican establishment. 
Now the president is backing Constantino, who has assembled his own slate of endorsees far more suited to Trump’s temperament. That includes Rudy Giuliani, who backed Constantino after the candidate, according to his telling, wrote a “beautiful two-page letter” to the former New York City mayor. 
Constantino has also enlisted Trump confidant and political operative Roger Stone. 
Those ties were not lost on the president when he posted on Truth Social this afternoon. “Anthony is strongly supported by many of the most Highly Respected MAGA Warriors in our Movement, including Mayor Rudy Giuliani and Roger Stone!” he wrote. 
Then of course, there’s the large “Vote for Trump” sign Constantino erected atop a building that can be seen from Interstate 90. 
That kind of tangible loyalty — which withstood a legal challenge by local Democrats — also played well with the president. 
“Anthony has been such a Great Supporter that he actually put up a somewhat ‘controversial’ sign, against strong opposition, in my honor,” Trump posted. “The sign is still there!” 
For his part, Smullen — whose support from numerous county chairs doesn’t quite equate to the large pro-Trump signage visible from I-90 — was publicly unconcerned by the president weighing in on the primary. 
“A consultant got to the president, somebody who is being paid by my opponent,” he told our Bill Mahoney. “And I think the president’s made a mistake here.” 
Still, it’s hard not to view this development as anything but a massive blow for Smullen, running to succeed an ardently pro-MAGA House lawmaker in a district that the president won three times. 
The endorsement also highlights the strange position the state GOP finds itself in. The party took the unusual step of backing Smullen in the race amid deep concerns from party leaders over Constantino’s temperament. 
New York Republicans are preparing for a future without Stefanik as its leader and top fundraiser with national standing. The North Country House lawmaker was in line to become Trump’s United Nations ambassador, only to have the nod yanked amid a messy selection process to pick her successor. Hard feelings from Stefanik’s team following the scuttled special election to replace her have lingered as a result. 
One GOP official chortled at the situation, which also comes after Stefanik bowed out of the race for governor following Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman’s entrance. 
“They knifed Elise in the special and then they got crushed by Roger Stone,” said the person, who was granted anonymity to speak candidly. “It is just the beginning of Elise’s allies including the president settling the score as Elise is in the midst of her successful book tour!” 
For Constantino’s part, the endorsement is another step in what had initially seemed like a long-shot bid. 
&quot;I had a great talk with President Trump and am honored to receive his endorsement,” he said in a statement. “He noted every primary candidate he endorses wins so I look forward to winning the general election and making everyone who supported me very proud once I am in Congress.”FROM CITY HALLCC YOU IN COURT: A prominent police union filed a federal lawsuit against the Civilian Complaint Review Board today, alleging the oversight body is tarnishing officers’ reputations by releasing unredacted — and unsubstantiated — complaints against cops. 
Beginning in October, the suit from the New York City Police Benevolent Association alleges, the CCRB began responding to Freedom of Information Law requests about three types of allegations against officers — sexual misconduct, racial bias and offering false statements — by releasing unredacted complaints that are then subsequently uploaded to a public database. Because CCRB does not redact identifying information, the police union argued, the accused officers’ reputations, safety, and employment prospects are unduly damaged. 
“CCRB’s under-the-table collusion with anti-police activists to smear cops with false complaints is not only unfair and unconstitutional — it is a calculated effort to end proactive enforcement and drive cops away from the job,” PBA President Patrick Hendry said. 
The PBA argued the complaint board is aware of how damaging the allegations can be to cops. The CCRB publishes a redacted version of the complaints on its own website. 
The city’s Law Department declined to comment. And a CCRB spokesperson defended the agency but noted its ability to comment was limited by the suit. 
“The CCRB’s investigations are complete, thorough and impartial,” spokesperson Dakota Gardner said in a statement. “The Agency continually reviews all applicable laws and regulations regarding the public release of its records, including disciplinary histories of members of service, to ensure it is fully compliant.” — Joe Anuta 
CHARTERING A NEW COURSE?: Mamdani said at an unrelated press conference that his administration is weighing its options regarding the future of former Mayor Eric Adams’ Charter Revision Commission, which convened publicly for the first time Monday. 
“We are reviewing all of the options that we have when it comes to this previously set up charter review,” Mamdani said at the press conference in Brooklyn. 
Pressed on what those options might entail, the mayor added little clarity aside from noting with a laugh that “more and more are being presented by the day.” 
The commission’s meeting focused on procedural steps, including selecting acting chair Gilford Monrose, as reported in today&#039;s Playbook. 
Created on Adams’ final day in office, the commission is tasked with crafting ballot proposals, including one to establish an open primary election system. This shift could complicate reelection prospects for Mamdani by opening the Democratic primary electorate up to a larger, more moderate-leaning pool of voters. 
Mamdani — who has previously criticized the body as undemocratic — has several avenues to blunt its work. Charter experts say one option for the mayor’s office would be installing a chair who could stall proceedings. 
Randy Mastro, the former first deputy mayor under Adams who’s now advising the commission pro bono, told Playbook yesterday he has received no assurances from the Mamdani administration about its plans. A person familiar with the matter said Mastro has also discussed the commission with Mamdani’s corporation counsel, Steve Banks. 
Still, Mastro downplayed the influence of any single appointee amid the possibility of a Mamdani-selected chair helming the commission. 
“I welcome anyone who wants to participate in a constructive process to improve our local democracy,” Mastro said. — Gelila NegesseFROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAILPRIMARY COLORS: Former state Assemblymember Taylor Darling ended her primary bid against battleground Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen earlier this week. 
“Unfortunately, the technicalities of the current system make it challenging for community focused campaigns to fully participate in the Democratic process,” Darling wrote on social media. “While I respect the rules, it is clear that these barriers need to be addressed if we want a system where all voices, especially those from our communities, are heard and valued.” 
Any primary challenger is poised to have an uphill climb against the incumbent Gillen, who has more than $3 million on hand. Darling, who entered the race after Gillen voted in support of funding for the Department of Homeland Security, raised just $24,000 last quarter and had $15,000 in the bank. Progressive organizer Kiana Bierria-Anderson is also in the race, though she said her petitions to get on the ballot are being challenged. — Madison FernandezIN OTHER NEWS— WATCHDOG BARKS: Citizens Budget Commission urges lawmakers to limit government spending and hold off on tax hikes as new report shows tens of thousands of New Yorkers are leaving the city. (Gothamist) 
— POLLUTERS PAY: Republicans in Congress are aiming to end New York’s climate law that requires fossil fuel companies to pay for weather-related damages. (Newsday) 
— THAT STINKS: As state-funded daycare expands in New York, new education mandates regarding potty training and diaper changes for young students have left schools scrambling to create new policies. (New York Post) 
Missed this morning’s New York Playbook? We forgive you. Read it here. ]]></description>
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<title>Virginia voters give Dems big win in the gerrymandering wars</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The new map could wipe out Republicans&#039; gains so far in the race President Donald Trump kicked off last summer in Texas. ]]></description>
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<title>‘The GOP should’ve done more’: Virginia Republicans point fingers after gerrymandering loss</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ They are frustrated the party didn’t spend extensively and are putting pressure on Florida to give them back an edge. ]]></description>
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<title>Grindr is on the political rise</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The LGBTQ+ dating app has expanded its political presence since Donald Trump’s return to office as it seeks to flex its influence muscles on a range of policy priorities. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Steve Hilton thinks he can turn California red</title>
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<title>Poll: Trump’s immigration message changed. Voters&amp;apos; opinions have not.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A new POLITICO poll finds half of Americans — including one quarter of Trump’s 2024 voters — said his mass deportations campaign is too aggressive. ]]></description>
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<title>Forced out of the military — and into the redistricting wars</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Bree Fram&#039;s long-shot campaign may hinge on Virginia&#039;s redistricting referendum, which could decide whether the trans veteran rocket scientist booted out of the military under Trump stands any chance of winning. ]]></description>
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<title>‘A trend that can’t be ignored’: Dems have made up ground in nearly every election since Trump took office</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ POLITICO’s analysis shows a clear trend in red and blue districts alike. ]]></description>
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<title>‘It would be catastrophic’: A Supreme Court decision could upend Alaska’s crucial Senate race</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Supreme Court decision could bar late-arriving mail ballots and potentially disenfranchise thousands of Alaskan voters in a race that could determine Senate control. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Just get in and stir sh&#45;t up’ — Lawler as chaos agent</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 13 
OPERATIVES GONNA OPERATE: Republican Rep. Mike Lawler isn’t facing a primary challenge for his seat — but he’s got his hands full with the one across the aisle anyway. 
The GOP member of Congress spent the last few days meddling in the crowded Democratic primary for his seat — sending covert text messages that some say were designed to look like they’re from Democrats and deploying his campaign manager to challenge the signatures of a lefty Democratic candidate. 
In the meantime, Lawler — who also serves as the Rockland County Republican Chair — held a rally Sunday to launch his own campaign. 
“This is him. This is his deviousness,” Putnam County Democratic Chair Jennifer Colamonico said of Lawler’s strategy. “Just get in and stir shit up.” 
Last week, a blast text message reached dozens of Democratic voters in NY-17 highlighting how one Democrat in the race was allegedly attacking the other by challenging their signatures to get on the ballot. 
“Kathleen Kahng, a Conley campaign surrogate and former Putnam County legislative candidate, filed objections to the petitions of two Democrats competing in the June primary,” the message read, referencing Army vet Cait Conley, who is running for Lawler’s seat as a Democrat. “Not a concerned voter. A Conley insider. This isn’t democracy. It’s field-clearing.” 
The text — which was sent out on the night of the Democratic debate in the district — included a picture of Conley and Kahng and the words “DC INSIDER KICKING LOCAL CANDIDATES OFF BALLOT.” 
It didn’t say who it was from, but when recipients texted back “help,” a second text popped up: “Mike Lawler: For help, reach out to mike@lawlerforcongress.com. To opt-out, reply STOP.” 
Lawler’s campaign declined to comment on the blast text. But it’s his latest barrage into the competitive Democratic primary as he’s likely looking at tougher odds at reelection than in 2024, after the Cook Political Report moved its rating of the district from “Leans Republican” to “toss-up.” 
Lawler, a former campaign manager, lobbyist and political strategy firm founder, has long been recognized by Republicans and Democrats alike for his shrewd political abilities and tireless campaigning. Two years ago, he was one of the only House Republicans to win reelection in a district that voted for Kamala Harris for president by less than a one-point margin. 
In that election, he was also accused by the Working Families Party of being the mastermind who encouraged a “ghost candidate” to run on the lefty third-party’s ballot line. The candidate — who was almost never seen in public — was running in an apparent attempt to siphon votes from former Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones. Last year, on Lawler’s home turf, a similar strategy appears to have played out in races for town council. 
This year, no mysterious candidates will be on the ballot for Congress in NY-17 from the Working Families Party, filings show. However, board of elections filings show Lawler’s campaign manager, Ciro Riccardi, filed preliminary paperwork to contest Democratic Rep. Effie Phillips-Staley’s ballot access signatures. 
“Lawler is wasting everyone’s time with frivolous political games that will go nowhere,” Phillips-Staley spokesperson John Tomlin said in a statement. “Clearly Effie’s momentum is making him nervous and he’s terrified to face her in November.” 
Riccardi responded in a statement saying that Phillips-Staley’s signatures were “rife with fraud and errors” but did not identify what those errors were. Team Lawler plans to file a “specific objection” by tomorrow, which will reveal more details. 
He also said that Lawler “will be happy to face whoever survives this clown show in November.&quot; 
“Democrats whining about our campaign defining our opponents are the same ones trying to rig their own primary,” Riccardi said. “We&#039;re not hiding anything.” 
In the meantime, Lawler’s mass text about Democrats filing preliminary challenges to other candidates’ petitions appears to have successfully struck a nerve. 
When Playbook reached out to Putnam County Democratic Vice Chair Kathleen Kahng — the person who objected to Democratic candidate Mike Sacks and John Cappello’s petitions — she referred Colamonico, the Putnam County chair, back to us for comment. 
Colamonico told us her party won’t follow through with its initial objections to the two Democratic candidates’ petitions and dismissed the move as “regular order committee business, that&#039;s all.” 
Conley’s campaign refused to answer questions about whether Kahng was acting on their behalf to challenge her opponents’ petitions. And Suzanne Berger, the Westchester Democratic chair, told Playbook she and the other Democratic county chairs talked to each other about “doing our due diligence” in advance of Colamonico making the challenge. 
“The more candidates there are in a race, the less ability there is to focus on the candidates that are more likely to win the primary,” Berger said. 
Sacks, whose petitions were challenged, didn’t like that. 
“I find that deeply anti-Democratic,” Sacks said. “It goes further to the deep dissatisfaction that everyday Democratic voters have here with our party leadership. — Jason BeefermanFrom the CapitolSHED A TIER: The labor-led drive to overhaul the Tier 6 pension category is steamrolling through the state Capitol — with few officials disagreeing with powerful unions seeking to lower the retirement age and reduce employee contributions. 
It’s a disheartening development for Republican Assemblymember Michael Fitzpatrick, a Long Island lawmaker who is perhaps the most vocal and rare opponent to changing the pension. 
“You now, in a sense, have a professional Legislature,” Fitzpatrick said in an interview. “That’s right where the unions want us. You’re asking the legislators to vote against their own financial best interest. So who is going to say no to the alphabet soup of unions when, if I lose, I’m out of the pension system.” 
Read more from POLITICO Pro’s Nick Reisman. 
TRAVELING SEPARATELY: New York lawmakers passed a third temporary stopgap spending bill Monday afternoon as deadlock sets in over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s push to overhaul the state’s car insurance laws. 
The state budget is now more than two weeks late as the governor and Democratic-led Legislature remain at odds over a host of issues, including her push to weaken a 2019 climate law and opposition to raising taxes. 
But the Hochul-backed car insurance proposals have emerged as a major sticking point — with lawmakers beginning to publicly grumble that the governor is not willing to negotiate on the subject. 
“It’s a one-way street on the auto insurance issue,” Senate Deputy Leader Mike Gianaris said. 
Read more from POLITICO Pro’s Bill Mahoney and Nick Reisman.FROM CITY HALLMAMDANI AND ZUCMAN&#039;S TAX DAY: The deadline to file income taxes is Wednesday, and to commemorate the occasion, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, top French economist Gabriel Zucman and Nobel prize laureate Joseph Stiglitz will host a joint conference on “confronting global inequality&quot; at the CUNY Graduate Center in New York. 
Mamdani and Zucman are both advocating for a 2 percent tax on the ultra-rich, but with some major differences. While Mamdani is calling for a 2 percent tax increase on New Yorkers earning more $1 million per year, Zucman wants rich households to pay at least 2 percent of the value of all their assets in taxes every year. 
In 2024, during the Brazilian G20 presidency, Zucman pitched a global version of his tax, targeting the world’s billionaires. A national version of the “Zucman tax” dominated the French political debate last year, but it has not been implemented. Zucman, though, remains confident that sooner or later his dream will come true. Mamdani, Zucman and Stiglitz are expected to also spell out their ideas in a joint op-ed. — Giorgio Leali and Anthony Lattier 
PRIDE FLAG FLIES: The Trump administration is agreeing to fly a pride flag at Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village after civil rights groups sued the federal government following the flag’s sudden removal in February. 
“We fought the Trump administration — and we won,” Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal said in a statement. “The Trump administration has blinked and backed down from its contemptuous attempt to erase American history.” 
Earlier this year, the Trump administration quietly removed the flag after it issued a memo mandating that “only the U.S. Flag, flags of the [Department of the Interior], and the POW/MIA flag will be flown” by the National Park Service. Groups like The Gilbert Baker Foundation, Village Preservation and EQNY Fund Inc. sued to say the flag’s removal was an “arbitrary and capricious action.” 
Today’s agreement settles that suit. — Jason BeefermanIN OTHER NEWS— MISS DIRECTION: Council Member Farrah Louis directed $450,000 to BHRAGS Home Care, a Brooklyn nonprofit currently under a federal corruption investigation. (Gothamist) 
— PARK, MEET PLAZA: Mamdani is proposing to shut down a hazardous roadway at Brooklyn’s Grand Army Plaza in the hopes of restoring the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Memorial Arch as a direct gateway to Prospect Park. (The New York Times) 
— TOUGH CROWD: Republican Rep. Mike Lawler faced a hostile audience at his latest town hall in Putnam County, where residents pressed him on his support of the Trump administration and the ongoing war in Iran. (Lohud) 
Missed this morning’s New York Playbook? We forgive you. Read it here ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 14 
STONES AND GLASS STATEHOUSES: Gov. Kathy Hochul has raked in almost $200,000 in campaign contributions from insurance companies as she pushes for a proposal she argues would help save both their policyholders — as well as those same companies — lots of money. 
But while reaping that campaign cash, Hochul has also attacked members of the Legislature for taking their own political contributions — and she is now arguing their political positions are tainted by those dollars in a way hers are not. 
“I&#039;m proud of what we&#039;re doing,” Hochul told reporters today at an unrelated event in the Capital Region. “Money has no influence in what we&#039;re doing.” 
One of the sticking points holding up the now two-weeks-late-and-counting state budget is Hochul’s push to limit who can sue for damages when they’re in an auto accident. Right now, even if the accident is your fault, you can still reap a reward. Limiting who can receive damages would save insurers money, and, in theory, cut monthly insurance rates for New York’s millions of drivers, Hochul argues. 
But members of the Legislature — who often receive political donations from the state’s trial lawyers, which represent plaintiffs in personal injury suits — say they’re skeptical the push would equate to any real savings for New Yorkers, and they worry it would prevent injured people from receiving the money they deserve in court. 
On Monday, Deputy Senate Majority Leader Michael Gianaris made waves in the Capitol when he blamed Hochul for acting like an obstructionist in state budget negotiations. 
“It takes three parties to agree, and the person who proposed the budget seems less than willing to appreciate that,” Gianaris said on the Senate floor. He later told reporters Hochul’s negotiating strategy is “a one-way street” when it comes to auto insurance reforms. 
A few hours later, Hochul’s spokesperson Kara Cumoletti fired back: “If Sen. Gianaris is interested in making progress, he should urge his colleagues to support the governor’s efforts to lower auto insurance rates, rather than defending a broken system that benefits trial lawyers — one of the top donors to the Senate Campaign Committee he controls.” 
Ouch. 
Despite her spokesperson insinuating that those looking for Gianaris’ motivations need only follow the money, Hochul insisted her political contributions have nothing to do with her stances, which are driven by a tireless fight for affordability. 
“I was responding to criticism that is trying to infer that we are the roadblocks; that we’re not trying to cooperate,” Hochul said today, explaining Cumoletti’s statement. 
Since 2021, Hochul has received $194,250 from auto insurance companies and insurance industry associations, per public records. The state Democratic Party, which Hochul controls, also raked in $70,250 from those same groups between 2024 and 2025. 
“If interests are aligned, then those interests are also aligned with the interests of every single New Yorker who wants to see their rates go down,” Hochul said when asked about those donations. “I don’t think the trial lawyers’ interests are aligned with New Yorkers.” 
The New York State Trial Lawyers Association President Andrew Finkelstein responded in a statement accusing Hochul of getting “into bed with the insurance industry.” 
“NYSTLA will fight both in the courthouse and out to keep the doors of justice open to everyone, not just the wealthy few,” Finkelstein said. “Albany is right to pull back the covers and expose who this plan really serves.” — Jason BeefermanFrom the CapitolNO CONCERNS OVER RETIREMENTS: Hochul brushed off any concerns caused by a rash of legislators who have announced their retirements after filing paperwork to get on the ballot, effectively letting them choose their own successors in some cases. 
“The process is what it is,” Hochul said. “The vast, vast majority of the time, the system is such that candidates plan to run, they plan to stay, they petition to get on the ballot, and, again, if something unforeseen happens, there is a mechanism that’s in place, the committee on vacancies, that allows that person to be filled. I’m not concluding there’s something sinister about a process that has been in place for a long time.” 
Republican state Sen. Jack Martins bowed out of a battleground Nassau County district over the weekend. He previously denied rumors he might retire — but announced his plans to do so after submitting petitions that let area party leaders select Assemblymember Jake Blumencranz to run in his stead. 
In the Cortland area, Assemblymember Jeff Gallahan pointed to health concerns when announcing his retirement. He’s giving his spot on the Republican line to Mark Benjamin, the community relations director for a landfill. 
And Democratic Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes announced her retirement last week. Her spot on the ballot will go to Buffalo Common Council Member Leah Halton-Pope, and the party will avoid the primary that likely would’ve occurred had Peoples-Stokes announced her plans earlier. 
“I think Crystal Peoples-Stokes was planning to stay longer,” Hochul said. “I don’t know if this is some sort of conspiracy to do something untoward. She’s following the laws, and this is how it is. It’s actually pretty rare. It doesn’t happen with great regularity.” — Bill Mahoney 
HOCHUL DEFENDS POPE: Hochul said President Donald Trump’s attacks on Pope Leo XIV are “abhorrent” in emotional comments to reporters today. 
“The pope is a man of peace,” said Hochul, a Catholic. “He has a right to speak out and wise leaders would be right to listen to him.” 
On Sunday, Trump, following a veiled critique from Leo that Jesus “does not listen to the prayers of those who wage war,” wrote on Truth Social that “Pope Leo is WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” Later that day, the president posted a picture that depicted himself as Jesus, an image he deleted the following morning. 
Hochul told reporters that “Jesus would be rather shocked at what’s happening these days.” 
“The Pope deserves more respect and for someone to release an image that equates the president of the United States with Jesus — or anyone with Jesus — is just reprehensible to, hopefully, everybody,” she said. — Jason BeefermanFROM CITY HALLBREAD AND ROSES: The mayor unveiled new details about five city-run grocery stores he plans open by the end of his term — a key campaign promise that has kindled strong feelings from opponents. 
The stores will sit on city-owned land, absolving them of paying market-rate rent and property taxes. In exchange, the yet-to-be selected private operators will be contractually required to offer several staples like bread and eggs at a fixed price below the New York City average. 
How far below, though, the administration still has not determined. 
“What I can tell you is that when New Yorkers come to city-run grocery stores, they will see a clear price differential when it comes to those essentials,” Mamdani said at La Marqueta, the site of a $30 million grocery store set to open in 2029. 
Unlike the East Harlem location, other city-run stores will not be built from the ground up, meaning they will open earlier. The first is set to welcome shoppers next year, for example. 
While the mayor is planning just five stores, the concept of government grocers has sparked heated backlash from the mayor’s more moderate detractors. John Catsimatidis, owner of the supermarket chain Gristedes, threatened to close all of his stores if Mamdani won, a pledge he walked back after the democratic socialist’s November victory. — Joe Anuta 
BUSINESS AS USUAL: New York City Council Member Farah Louis returned to work Tuesday after federal investigators raided her home and her sister’s amid a federal probe on bribery and fraud allegations. 
Louis, who has not been charged, appeared at a scheduled Zoning and Franchises subcommittee meeting, which she chairs. 
As part of the investigation that led to the indictment, prosecutors have questioned whether Louis and her sister, Debbie Esther Louis, accepted kickbacks in exchange for steering city funds to shelter provider BRAHGS Home Care, according to a search warrant. 
Louis directed more than $450,000 in city funds over five years to the nonprofit, according to city documents reviewed by Gothamist. 
Louis left the building shortly after the hearing concluded and did not take questions. — Gelila Negesse FROM THE CAMPAIGN TRAILD’ESPOSIT-NO: Former Rep. Anthony D’Esposito will not be making a comeback bid for Congress against Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen in a battleground Long Island district. 
D’Esposito, who is currently inspector general in the U.S. Labor Department, signaled his interest in returning to Congress earlier this year — though it was unclear if he would quit his job in the Trump administration to do so. 
Last month at a House subcommittee hearing, he skirted questions about his congressional aspirations, and the politically powerful Nassau County Republican Committee backed John DeGrace, a former Valley Stream mayor, as its nominee. DeGrace declined the nomination last week, leaving the possibility of a D’Esposito return on the table. 
But D’Esposito ruled it out in a statement Tuesday, the final day for local Republicans to choose a replacement candidate. He expressed his personal support for Hempstead Receiver of Taxes Jeanine Driscoll, whom he called a “dear friend.” 
“I will continue serving as the 9th Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Labor, working with our team nationwide to root out fraud and put those who steal from Americans behind bars,” D’Esposito said in the statement. “It is an honor to serve in President Trump’s administration and on the Anti-Fraud Task Force led by Vice President JD Vance.” 
Read more from Madison Fernandez in POLITICO Pro. 
TRUMP BOOSTS BLAKEMAN: The president emphasized his support for Republican Nassau County Executive and gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman shortly after an appearance on Fox Business that was ridiculed by Hochul’s campaign. 
“Bruce Blakeman, the highly respected and very popular Nassau County Executive, who is running for Governor, is surging in the New York State Polls,” Trump wrote, after Blakeman appeared on Fox Business. “He is one of the best politicians in the U.S. Watch him work his magic!!!” 
About 30 minutes before Trump’s post, Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo and her partner pressed Blakeman on the following: 
“I’m not seeing a lot of you, where have you been Bruce?” 
“I don’t see enough of you. I need to start seeing you more on social media.” 
“How are you going to get New Yorkers out to actually vote for you, Bruce?” 
Hochul’s campaign mocked the appearance for Blakeman as “humiliating.” 
For his part, Blakeman responded to Bartiromo by saying New Yorkers are sick of the high cost of living in New York. 
New Yorkers “want a new governor, a governor that puts them first, cares about them, will cut their utility bills in half, will lower taxes, create job prosperity and create safer neighborhoods,” Blakeman said. “I have the experience, the ability and policies that people want.” — Jason BeefermanIN OTHER NEWS— MATCH DAY: Train tickets to MetLife Stadium from New York City are projected to cost more than $100 during World Cup games — despite regular prices of $12.90. (The New York Times) 
— INDEPENDENT: Scotia Mayor David Bucciferro rejected Republican backing for his incumbent bid with Scotia-Glenville GOP Chairman David Lindsay announcing plans to run a candidate against Bucciferro. (Times Union) 
— RISK TOLERANCE: Wall Street firms continue hiring and expanding in New York City at record levels, even as Mamdani advances a tax-the-rich agenda that some predicted would drive companies out of the city. (THE CITY) 
Missed this morning’s New York Playbook? We forgive you. Read it here. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ She has toyed with the idea before, but her comments Friday took on a new meaning in front of an audience full of Black power brokers. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV condemns war, rejects claims of divine backing</title>
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<title>Inside the DNC’s Middle East (not) working group</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Democratic National Committee set up a task force to tackle the Middle East. Seven months later, the working group still has work to do. ]]></description>
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<title>Mamdani&amp;apos;s 100th day</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mayor Zohran Mamdani crisscrossed the city on his 100th day in office, relishing a milestone in a mayoralty that for much of last year seemed like an impossibility. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ Gov. Kathy Hochul has spent the last four months beating the auto-insurance affordability drum and fighting the trial lawyers and unconvinced lawmakers who stand in her way. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ During his campaign, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani had a historic number of volunteers who canvassed on his behalf. ]]></description>
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<description><![CDATA[ VoteVets Action Fund’s $250,000 ad campaign targeting vulnerable GOP Rep. Derrick Van Orden represents an escalation in Democrats’ efforts to hammer Republicans over the war. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;What the hell did he just say?&amp;apos; GOP Iran worries build after Trump speech.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Republicans wanted a clear message on the war from Trump. Instead, some feel like they got the runaround. ]]></description>
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<title>The POLITICO Poll &#45; 2026 March</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The poll asked respondents about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., MAHA and the politics of both. ]]></description>
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<title>DHS confirms that Lewandowski left the department along with Noem</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Still unexplained is why he accompanied the former secretary to Guyana. ]]></description>
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<title>‘He’s lied about everything’: Iran war puts Trump on shaky ground with young MAGA men</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/hes-lied-about-everything-iran-war-puts-trump-on-shaky-ground-with-young-maga-men</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Their frustrations and anger with the conflict were on full display at CPAC this week. ]]></description>
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<title>Why some Democrats want to shut off Hasan Piker’s ‘megaphone’</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/why-some-democrats-want-to-shut-off-hasan-pikers-megaphone</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The popular streamer’s rise as a Democratic influencer coincides with the party’s long search for a path out of the wilderness. ]]></description>
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<title>A month into Iran, the GOP’s political reality sinks in</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/a-month-into-iran-the-gops-political-reality-sinks-in</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Republicans in battleground states are largely sticking by the president&#039;s war — but they’re finding it harder to brush off the consequences. ]]></description>
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<title>Cori Bush wants her seat back — and a rematch over AIPAC</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ She is back on the campaign trail after a 2024 multimillion-dollar campaign by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee unseated her. ]]></description>
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<title>They once called him a ‘goose&#45;stepping extremist.’ They’re now sitting out his comeback bid.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/they-once-called-him-a-goose-stepping-extremist-theyre-now-sitting-out-his-comeback-bid</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/they-once-called-him-a-goose-stepping-extremist-theyre-now-sitting-out-his-comeback-bid</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brandon Herrera, the GOP nominee in Texas’ 23rd congressional district, won’t get help from pro-Israel and GOP Jewish groups. But they aren’t backing his Democratic opponent, either. ]]></description>
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<title>2028 Dem hopefuls scramble for distance from AIPAC</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/2028-dem-hopefuls-scramble-for-distance-from-aipac</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Democrats eyeing White House bids are distancing themselves from the powerful pro-Israel group amid slumping support for Israel within the party’s base. ]]></description>
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<title>Newsom: We could lose the country in 2028</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/newsom-we-could-lose-the-country-in-2028</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Newsom: We could lose the country in 2028  
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<title>Trump&#45;endorsed North Carolina state Senate leader loses by 23 votes</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/trump-endorsed-north-carolina-state-senate-leader-loses-by-23-votes</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/trump-endorsed-north-carolina-state-senate-leader-loses-by-23-votes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Phil Berger conceded the race to Rockingham County Sheriff Sam Page. ]]></description>
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<title>Political operatives with Trump ties raked in millions of dollars in commissions from DHS ad campaign</title>
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<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/political-operatives-with-trump-ties-raked-in-millions-of-dollars-in-commissions-from-dhs-ad-campaign</guid>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Ruben Gallego wants to make Democrats fun again</title>
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<title>Pete Buttigieg’s 2026 project</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The former Transportation secretary and onetime presidential candidate is traveling the country for the midterms. The road may lead him beyond. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;I’m super&#45;Republican, but you got my vote&amp;apos;: The Democratic deer hunter setting his sights on flipping Iowa</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/im-super-republican-but-you-got-my-vote-the-democratic-deer-hunter-setting-his-sights-on-flipping-iowa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Democrats are desperate to find locally authentic candidates after 2024. They think people like Iowa gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand might help. ]]></description>
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<title>2028 Dem veteran? Uncle Sam wants you.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a year after many Democrats pined for a metaphorical fighter, the party is now wondering whether it needs a more literal fighter. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>‘We’re going to have a problem’: Republicans want Trump to move on from 2020</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Facing a difficult midterm landscape, there&#039;s a growing view in the GOP that revisiting election grievances risks distracting from the issues that matter most. ]]></description>
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<title>Hochul promotes her agenda with state&#45;funded ad campaign</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ HOCHUL’S AD CAMPAIGN: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office is using taxpayer money to fund an advertising blitz promoting her agenda, brushing up against a ban on governors appearing in promotional material. 
State law prohibits elected officials from appearing in ads paid for with state funds. 
Hochul doesn’t directly appear in any of the ads. Instead, they encourage people to visit a state-run website where she’s prominently featured talking about wanting to cut red tape to build affordable housing. 
“They’re skirting the very intent of what that law was meant to do, and that’s using taxpayer dollars to promote the image or likeness of the governor,” Republican Assemblymember Matt Slater said. “It’s clearly something that needs to be looked into so we can figure out what consequences she should be facing if she is in fact violating the law.” 
The ads have appeared over the past week on Facebook, YouTube, and at least one billboard. The governor’s office said a FOIL request would be required to see the full scope. 
One example is a YouTube commercial that simply states “Let Them Build” and directs people to the state’s website. The Executive Chamber has spent between $10,000 and $15,000 on that ad — one of 21 to air on YouTube or Google over the past week. The ad has been viewed one million times. 
&quot;The state routinely engages in awareness and education campaigns on critical policy priorities and this campaign was designed in compliance with all ethics laws,” said Hochul spokesperson Jen Goodman. 
Reinvent Albany’s Rachael Fauss said that if the 20-year-old law had been written today, “it probably would take into consideration” campaigns like this. 
“From a technical perspective, she may not be violating the law,” she said. “But I think the spirit of the law is to not have the governor’s likeness be promoted through the use of taxpayer funds. That was the intent of it. Unfortunately, this is an area where the law hasn’t kept up with the way people consume media and ads these days.” 
The ban on advertising came about after former Gov. George Pataki ran state-funded commercials during an election year in which he encouraged people to register in a new healthcare program. Ethics reforms passed as part of former Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s inaugural agenda included language prohibiting the practice. 
Hochul isn’t the first elected official to brush up against the intent of the law in recent months. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s likeness has appeared on WiFi kiosks, a practice that’s permitted since the city is given the screentime for free. And Mamdani, unlike Hochul, isn’t up for reelection anytime soon. 
“She’s got plenty of campaign funds that she could be using to pay for these things,” Slater said. “What she’s doing right now is spending taxpayer money to enhance her image when she’s on the ballot this year.” — Bill MahoneyFROM THE CAPITOLPRICING POLITICS: Democratic state Attorney General Letitia James is throwing her support behind a bill meant to crack down on retailers’ use of algorithmic pricing. 
James was in Albany this morning to back legislation meant to halt the practice, which uses a consumer’s personal data to set individually tailored prices. 
The bill, backed by Assemblymember Michaelle Solages and Deputy Senate Majority Leader Mike Gianaris, is part of a broader push being made by elected officials to address peoples’ pocketbook concerns. 
“This online pricing model hits hardest where it hurts the most — food, medicine, diapers and other essentials,” James said at a news conference. “We all have all been focused on the issue of affordability across this state.” — Nick ReismanFROM CITY HALLEVIDENCE HUNT: The former NYPD sergeant accusing former mayoral aide Tim Pearson of sexual harassment wants to get her hands on the evidence that prompted the Mamdani administration to stop paying for Pearson’s legal bills. 
In 2024, the former sergeant, Roxanne Ludemann, sued Pearson, a confidant and top adviser to former Mayor Eric Adams, accusing him of sexually harassing her at work and then professionally retaliating against her when she rejected his overtures. 
Thanks to an unusual arrangement greenlit by Adams’ Law Department, Pearson received taxpayer-funded private lawyers to defend him against Ludemann’s suit. But Mamdani’s corporation counsel, Steve Banks, announced last week that he had rescinded Pearson’s arrangement, citing unspecified “new evidence” that warranted terminating it. 
In a court filing late Friday, John Scola, an attorney representing Ludemann, demanded that the Law Department provide his client with access to the evidence in question, arguing it’s relevant to her ongoing case. 
“Produce all documents, records, evidence, reports, memoranda, and materials of any kind that constitute, refer to, or relate to the ‘new evidence’ relied upon, reviewed, considered, or referenced by corp counsel in making its determination to decline or withdraw representation of Defendant Timothy Pearson in this matter,” Scola wrote in the filing. 
Also last week, Banks terminated a similar arrangement that allowed Jeffrey Maddrey, an Adams ally and former NYPD chief of department, to receive taxpayer-funded attorneys in the Pearson matter, too. Maddrey is accused by Ludemann of helping Pearson retaliate against her. 
Scola’s filing demanded access to the information that prompted Banks to slash Maddrey’s arrangement as well. 
Pearson and Maddrey, who resigned from city government in late 2024 after being ensnared in unrelated corruption investigations, have denied any wrongdoing. 
A Law Department spokesperson did not comment when asked today about Scola’s demand. 
New York City taxpayers have already paid more than $620,000 to cover Pearson’s legal tab alone. — Chris SommerfeldtFINANCE SHUFFLE: Mamdani is zeroing in on a pick to run the Department of Finance, a normally under-the-radar agency that has taken on new prominence amid the mayor’s push to raise property taxes. 
Mamdani’s administration is in talks to hire Richard Lee for the job, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions who were granted anonymity to discuss an internal personnel matter. 
Lee currently serves as director of the City Council’s Division of Finance. That means his move to Mamdani’s finance department would leave Council Speaker Julie Menin without her top budget adviser amid increasingly tense negotiations over the city’s $127 billion spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. 
The Council is conducting budget oversight hearings throughout the month to better ascertain how city agencies are planning to operate amid a precarious fiscal situation. The city is facing a projected multi-billion dollar deficit over the next fiscal year, and Mamdani’s administration is relying on cash reserves, optimistic revenue projections and an increase in property taxes to bridge that gap and balance the spending plan for the fiscal year beginning July 1. 
Increasing levies on property owners would require approval from the Council, and Menin has dismissed the idea as a nonstarter. She has argued the city needs to look for other ways to cut costs beforehand. The mayor, by contrast, says drastic steps like property levy hikes can be avoided if Albany gives the city the authority to raise local taxes on millionaires and corporations — proposals Menin has declined to support. 
Lee, should he ultimately join Mamdani’s administration, would be working for the finance department as it tabulates a key variable — the assessed value of property in New York City — which helps determine how much revenue the city collects from owners each year. 
Read the story from Joe Anuta and Chris Sommerfeldt in POLITICO Pro. AROUND NEW YORK— MACHIAVELLIAN MAMDANI: The mayor forced his political will on fellow lefty lawmakers, including by squashing Tiffany Cabán’s congressional prospects and threatening Chi Ossé. (The New York Times) 
— ADAMS OFFICIAL UNDER PROBE: The former commissioner of the city’s probation department under Mayor Eric Adams is being investigated by the Manhattan district attorney. (Gothamist) 
— MAYOR DINES WITH KNICKS: Mamdani broke his Saturday Ramadan fast with Senegalese Knicks player Mo Diawara. (GQ) 
Missed this morning’s New York Playbook? We forgive you. Read it here. ]]></description>
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<title>AIPAC makes a $22M gamble in Illinois</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The group has taken a sharp tactical shift in several House races as it weathers Democrats’ souring views of Israel — and of AIPAC itself. ]]></description>
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<title>5 things to watch in Tuesday’s Illinois primaries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tensions over AIPAC’s influence in the Democratic Party, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s fundraising power and generational fights will be in the spotlight. ]]></description>
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<title>Democrats are trouncing Republicans in state elections since Trump took office</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Voter turnout in state elections over the last 14 months has Republicans concerned as the midterms approach. ]]></description>
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<title>How a top DC strategist courted Jeffrey Epstein</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Crisis communications consultant Juleanna Glover corresponded with the late sex offender during a 15-month period shortly before his death in 2019. She says it was all in service of tanking Trump. ]]></description>
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<title>There&amp;apos;s a new wedge issue playing out in Senate Dem primaries</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Candidates in Illinois, Michigan and Minnesota are locked in largely symbolic debates over taking corporate PAC money. ]]></description>
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<title>Can Democrats actually flip this red Kentucky district?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ With Mitch McConnell retiring and Andy Barr opting to run for the upper chamber, a rare open House seat is now in play. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Gonzales is out in Texas, and Dems see a chance to beat ‘The AKGuy’</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/gonzales-is-out-in-texas-and-dems-see-a-chance-to-beat-the-akguy</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/gonzales-is-out-in-texas-and-dems-see-a-chance-to-beat-the-akguy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brandon Herrera’s controversial online presence and hardline politics could open another opportunity for House Democrats in a deep-red district. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Gonzales, out, Texas, and, Dems, see, chance, beat, ‘The, AKGuy’</media:keywords>
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<title>The rural Democrats who say their party has affordability all wrong</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-rural-democrats-who-say-their-party-has-affordability-all-wrong</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/the-rural-democrats-who-say-their-party-has-affordability-all-wrong</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Two Democrats running long-shot campaigns in rural regions against GOP incumbents say their party isn&#039;t hitting the mark to address cost-of-living concerns. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, rural, Democrats, who, say, their, party, has, affordability, all, wrong</media:keywords>
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<title>The next races where Latino voters will be decisive</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-next-races-where-latino-voters-will-be-decisive</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/the-next-races-where-latino-voters-will-be-decisive</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From Colorado to Arizona to Nebraska, Democrats are watching the record Latino turnout numbers and making these voters a top target for their campaigns. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, next, races, where, Latino, voters, will, decisive</media:keywords>
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<title>Jesse Jackson Jr. turns to AI to amplify Rush endorsement</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/jesse-jackson-jr-turns-to-ai-to-amplify-rush-endorsement</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/jesse-jackson-jr-turns-to-ai-to-amplify-rush-endorsement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The spot restores the voice of the longtime former Chicago congressman — just as AI super PACs get involved in the race. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Jesse, Jackson, Jr., turns, amplify, Rush, endorsement</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump is delaying Texas Senate endorsement to pressure GOP senators on SAVE America Act</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/trump-is-delaying-texas-senate-endorsement-to-pressure-gop-senators-on-save-america-act</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/trump-is-delaying-texas-senate-endorsement-to-pressure-gop-senators-on-save-america-act</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are vying for a nod from Trump ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, delaying, Texas, Senate, endorsement, pressure, GOP, senators, SAVE, America, Act</media:keywords>
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<title>Texas Latinos turned out in massive numbers for Democrats</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/texas-latinos-turned-out-in-massive-numbers-for-democrats</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/texas-latinos-turned-out-in-massive-numbers-for-democrats</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In multiple Latino-majority counties, more people cast Democratic votes on Tuesday than voted for Kamala Harris in 2024. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Texas, Latinos, turned, out, massive, numbers, for, Democrats</media:keywords>
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<title>Nervous Republicans rally behind Cornyn as they wait on Trump’s Texas pick</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/nervous-republicans-rally-behind-cornyn-as-they-wait-on-trumps-texas-pick</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/nervous-republicans-rally-behind-cornyn-as-they-wait-on-trumps-texas-pick</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ John Cornyn and his allies are trying to turn a surprising lead over firebrand Ken Paxton into a decisive presidential nod. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nervous, Republicans, rally, behind, Cornyn, they, wait, Trump’s, Texas, pick</media:keywords>
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<title>‘This L is on her’: Black lawmakers and strategists dump on Crockett</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/this-l-is-on-her-black-lawmakers-and-strategists-dump-on-crockett</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/this-l-is-on-her-black-lawmakers-and-strategists-dump-on-crockett</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “She has been and has felt like a woman on an island,” says one operative. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘This, her’:, Black, lawmakers, and, strategists, dump, Crockett</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;apos;Good riddance&amp;apos;: Dems cheer Noem’s ouster — and call for more departures</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/good-riddance-dems-cheer-noems-ouster-and-call-for-more-departures</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/good-riddance-dems-cheer-noems-ouster-and-call-for-more-departures</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Democratic lawmakers said Stephen Miller and Pam Bondi should be next after President Donald Trump announced Kristi Noem would be stepping aside as DHS secretary. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Republican group attacks Thomas Massie for his opposition to Iran war</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/republican-group-attacks-thomas-massie-for-his-opposition-to-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/republican-group-attacks-thomas-massie-for-his-opposition-to-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An ad supporting the lawmaker’s rival aired hours after the House rejected a War Powers resolution. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Kamala Harris backs Jasmine Crockett in bitter Texas Democratic Senate primary</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/kamala-harris-backs-jasmine-crockett-in-bitter-texas-democratic-senate-primary</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/kamala-harris-backs-jasmine-crockett-in-bitter-texas-democratic-senate-primary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The former vice president recorded a robocall to boost Crockett over James Talarico. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Let him think he won&amp;apos;: Inside Minnesota Dems&amp;apos; effort to fend off Trump&amp;apos;s immigration surge</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/let-him-think-he-won-inside-minnesota-dems-effort-to-fend-off-trumps-immigration-surge</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/let-him-think-he-won-inside-minnesota-dems-effort-to-fend-off-trumps-immigration-surge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Attorney General Keith Ellison shared previously unreported details with POLITICO about the agonizing seven-week immigration crackdown that left two Americans dead. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Democrats split over response to Trump’s Iran strikes</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-split-over-response-to-trumps-iran-strikes</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-split-over-response-to-trumps-iran-strikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The breaks between the party’s peace and interventionist wings are ones Democrats will have to contend with ahead of the midterms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Many of Trump’s own voters didn’t want to attack Iran. Now he has to win them over.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/many-of-trumps-own-voters-didnt-want-to-attack-iran-now-he-has-to-win-them-over</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Trump is navigating an evolving issue where support within his coalition — at least before the strikes — was real but not overwhelming. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Strikes at Iran could reshape primary election dynamics</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/strikes-at-iran-could-reshape-primary-election-dynamics</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/strikes-at-iran-could-reshape-primary-election-dynamics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Democratic candidates face new litmus tests as AIPAC money and U.S. intervention dominate primary races. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Strikes, Iran, could, reshape, primary, election, dynamics</media:keywords>
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<title>Nicki Minaj’s social media propped up by thousands of bots, analysis finds</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/nicki-minajs-social-media-propped-up-by-thousands-of-bots-analysis-finds</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/nicki-minajs-social-media-propped-up-by-thousands-of-bots-analysis-finds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An analysis shared with POLITICO reveals the rap sensation’s advocacy for conservative causes has been amplified by an army of bots and coordinated activity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nicki, Minaj’s, social, media, propped, thousands, bots, analysis, finds</media:keywords>
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<title>Dems refuse to make 2024 mistakes in the wake of tariff ruling</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/dems-refuse-to-make-2024-mistakes-in-the-wake-of-tariff-ruling</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/dems-refuse-to-make-2024-mistakes-in-the-wake-of-tariff-ruling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The party is betting that a strong economic message will resonate better than emphasizing that the president is violating the law with his trade agenda. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dems, refuse, make, 2024, mistakes, the, wake, tariff, ruling</media:keywords>
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<title>‘A really really big decision’: The court cases looming over the midterms</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/a-really-really-big-decision-the-court-cases-looming-over-the-midterms</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/a-really-really-big-decision-the-court-cases-looming-over-the-midterms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ High-stakes legal cases that could determine the majority loom in nearly a dozen states, with just months to go until the November election. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘A, really, really, big, decision’:, The, court, cases, looming, over, the, midterms</media:keywords>
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<title>Abigail Spanberger gave Democrats’ response to Trump. But she didn’t have the stage to herself.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/abigail-spanberger-gave-democrats-response-to-trump-but-she-didnt-have-the-stage-to-herself</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Democratic groups staging counterprogramming events offered a snapshot of a party divided over how best to approach the midterms. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>DHS official promises election officials that ICE will not be at polling places</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/dhs-official-promises-election-officials-that-ice-will-not-be-at-polling-places</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/dhs-official-promises-election-officials-that-ice-will-not-be-at-polling-places</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Any suggestion that ICE is going to be present at polling places is simply disinformation,” said Heather Honey, a DHS official focused on elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Ohio’s GOP governor sidesteps defending Kristi Noem</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/ohios-gop-governor-sidesteps-defending-kristi-noem</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/ohios-gop-governor-sidesteps-defending-kristi-noem</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mike DeWine did, however, say he supported billionaire Les Wexner despite his ties to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Bowser requests Trump’s help on Potomac sewage spill</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/bowser-requests-trumps-help-on-potomac-sewage-spill</link>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-nations-cartoonists-on-the-week-in-politics</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here&#039;s an offering of the best of this week&#039;s crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker. ]]></description>
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<title>Top German soccer team cancels trip to Minneapolis, citing Trump immigration crackdown</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/top-german-soccer-team-cancels-trip-to-minneapolis-citing-trump-immigration-crackdown</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/top-german-soccer-team-cancels-trip-to-minneapolis-citing-trump-immigration-crackdown</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Werder Bremen, one of the founding members of the Bundesliga, said playing in the city “does not fit with our values” in light of two federal law enforcement shootings last month. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Republicans quietly celebrate the demise of tariffs. That relief might not last.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/republicans-quietly-celebrate-the-demise-of-tariffs-that-relief-might-not-last</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/republicans-quietly-celebrate-the-demise-of-tariffs-that-relief-might-not-last</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many in the GOP, especially those in battleground states, are happy to see the blanket tariffs go in a heated election year. Trump has already pledged to bring them back. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Republicans, quietly, celebrate, the, demise, tariffs., That, relief, might, not, last.</media:keywords>
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<title>Fetterman on ICE, Israel and identifying as a Democrat | The Conversation</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/fetterman-on-ice-israel-and-identifying-as-a-democrat-the-conversation</link>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Shapiro grows his donor network ahead of 2028</title>
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<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/shapiro-grows-his-donor-network-ahead-of-2028</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pennsylvania governor is using his book tour and his reelection bid as a way to expand his donor list. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>In South Texas, the GOP immigration hard line is now political kryptonite</title>
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<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/in-south-texas-the-gop-immigration-hard-line-is-now-political-kryptonite</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Texas Republicans bet on continuing to win over Latino voters. Then Trump began his aggressive deportation campaign. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>South, Texas, the, GOP, immigration, hard, line, now, political, kryptonite</media:keywords>
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<title>DHS watchdog warns shutdown could imperil immigration enforcement oversight</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/dhs-watchdog-warns-shutdown-could-imperil-immigration-enforcement-oversight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The lapse in funding is forcing the department’s inspector general to suspend the majority of its audits and probes. ]]></description>
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<title>How Maryland Democrats are thwarting Wes Moore’s political ambitions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;The operations of his political tentacles are weak,&quot; says one Democratic strategist. &quot;His inside political network is weak.” ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Maryland, Democrats, are, thwarting, Wes, Moore’s, political, ambitions</media:keywords>
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<title>The POLITICO Poll &#45; 2026 February &#45; U.S. Alliance</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The POLITICO Poll, conducted Feb. 6-Feb. 9, surveying respondents&#039; views of the United States as a partner and ally on the global stage. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Democrats are cashing in after DOJ failure to indict them</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-are-cashing-in-after-doj-failure-to-indict-them</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Trump wanted to take six Democrats down for telling servicemembers to ignore illegal orders. He might’ve made them more influential instead. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>A tech group is launching a new effort to keep Democrats from falling behind on AI</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Tech for Campaigns plans to partner with Democratic groups to test what works. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>How Virginia’s top court might decide Democrats’ gerrymandering fate</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/how-virginias-top-court-might-decide-democrats-gerrymandering-fate</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/how-virginias-top-court-might-decide-democrats-gerrymandering-fate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The state Supreme Court is likely to determine the fate of redistricting in Virginia. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump continues to lash out at ‘RINO’ GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/trump-continues-to-lash-out-at-rino-gop-gov-kevin-stitt</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/trump-continues-to-lash-out-at-rino-gop-gov-kevin-stitt</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Oklahoma governor has found himself in a protracted dispute with the president over an upcoming event at the White House. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, continues, lash, out, ‘RINO’, GOP, Gov., Kevin, Stitt</media:keywords>
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<title>‘It’s pissing people off’: Centrist Democrats are livid with AIPAC after primary fiasco</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/its-pissing-people-off-centrist-democrats-are-livid-with-aipac-after-primary-fiasco</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/its-pissing-people-off-centrist-democrats-are-livid-with-aipac-after-primary-fiasco</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ AIPAC spent $2 million attacking moderate-leaning Tom Malinowski in a House special election — and may have handed the race to progressive Analilia Mejia. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘It’s, pissing, people, off’:, Centrist, Democrats, are, livid, with, AIPAC, after, primary, fiasco</media:keywords>
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<title>The Epstein scandal is taking down Europe’s political class. In the US, they’re getting a pass.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-epstein-scandal-is-taking-down-europes-political-class-in-the-us-theyre-getting-a-pass</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As Europe moves to address its shame, it’s highlighting the comparative lack of accountability in the U.S. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>The, Epstein, scandal, taking, down, Europe’s, political, class., the, US, they’re, getting, pass.</media:keywords>
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<title>A MAGA push to erase a Dem House seat is triggering accusations of fraud and violence in Utah</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/a-maga-push-to-erase-a-dem-house-seat-is-triggering-accusations-of-fraud-and-violence-in-utah</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/a-maga-push-to-erase-a-dem-house-seat-is-triggering-accusations-of-fraud-and-violence-in-utah</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Assault allegations, potential fraud and a roster of Trumpworld supporters are rocking the Beehive State. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>MAGA, push, erase, Dem, House, seat, triggering, accusations, fraud, and, violence, Utah</media:keywords>
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<title>Bad Bunny created a cultural phenomenon. Can he spark a political one?</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/bad-bunny-created-a-cultural-phenomenon-can-he-spark-a-political-one</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/bad-bunny-created-a-cultural-phenomenon-can-he-spark-a-political-one</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Puerto Rican superstar’s music has brought Latinos together. Democrats are jealous. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bad, Bunny, created, cultural, phenomenon., Can, spark, political, one</media:keywords>
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<title>Inside Trump’s critical minerals push | Energy Pod</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/inside-trumps-critical-minerals-push-energy-pod</link>
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lead image ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Inside, Trump’s, critical, minerals, push, Energy, Pod</media:keywords>
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<title>Choppier seas await Mamdani&#45;backed candidates after Diana Moreno&amp;apos;s landslide win</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/choppier-seas-await-mamdani-backed-candidates-after-diana-morenos-landslide-win</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/choppier-seas-await-mamdani-backed-candidates-after-diana-morenos-landslide-win</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A pair of June congressional primaries Mamdani has endorsed in are expected to be far more competitive than Moreno’s race. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Choppier, seas, await, Mamdani-backed, candidates, after, Diana, Morenos, landslide, win</media:keywords>
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<title>Shapiro needs big policy wins for a 2028 run. He’s gunning for a Democratic trifecta to achieve them.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/shapiro-needs-big-policy-wins-for-a-2028-run-hes-gunning-for-a-democratic-trifecta-to-achieve-them</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/shapiro-needs-big-policy-wins-for-a-2028-run-hes-gunning-for-a-democratic-trifecta-to-achieve-them</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pennsylvania governor is mounting an aggressive down-ballot push this year alongside his reelection bid. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shapiro, needs, big, policy, wins, for, 2028, run., He’s, gunning, for, Democratic, trifecta, achieve, them.</media:keywords>
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<title>February</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/february</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/february</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Politico cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>February</media:keywords>
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<title>Virginia Supreme Court will hear redistricting challenge</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/virginia-supreme-court-will-hear-redistricting-challenge</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/virginia-supreme-court-will-hear-redistricting-challenge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The state&#039;s High Court will decide if Virginia Democrats&#039; gerrymander push can move forward. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Virginia, Supreme, Court, will, hear, redistricting, challenge</media:keywords>
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<title>Janet Mills’ first TV ad hits ICE</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/janet-mills-first-tv-ad-hits-ice</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/janet-mills-first-tv-ad-hits-ice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The ad uses footage of the Maine governor criticizing the agency in a speech this week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Janet, Mills’, first, hits, ICE</media:keywords>
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<title>‘A pretext to rig the election’: Democrats scramble to block ICE crackdowns near polling sites</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/a-pretext-to-rig-the-election-democrats-scramble-to-block-ice-crackdowns-near-polling-sites</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/a-pretext-to-rig-the-election-democrats-scramble-to-block-ice-crackdowns-near-polling-sites</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Election officials are preparing for the possibility of immigration enforcement activity at or near polling sites in November. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘A, pretext, rig, the, election’:, Democrats, scramble, block, ICE, crackdowns, near, polling, sites</media:keywords>
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<title>Houston runoff sets up next Democratic generational fight</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/houston-runoff-sets-up-next-democratic-generational-fight</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/houston-runoff-sets-up-next-democratic-generational-fight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Saturday’s oddly timed runoff is occurring after months of delays. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Houston, runoff, sets, next, Democratic, generational, fight</media:keywords>
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<title>ICE halted its surge in Maine. The state might not be quick to forget.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/ice-halted-its-surge-in-maine-the-state-might-not-be-quick-to-forget</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/ice-halted-its-surge-in-maine-the-state-might-not-be-quick-to-forget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Susan Collins’ announcement of ICE’s drawdown relieved some of the pressure in the blue state. But Democrats still say it’s not enough. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>ICE, halted, its, surge, Maine., The, state, might, not, quick, forget.</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;apos;There’s something bigger going on&amp;apos;: State election chiefs rebuff Trump bid to seize voter rolls</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/theres-something-bigger-going-on-state-election-chiefs-rebuff-trump-bid-to-seize-voter-rolls</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/theres-something-bigger-going-on-state-election-chiefs-rebuff-trump-bid-to-seize-voter-rolls</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Roughly two dozen states have rejected the Trump administration’s request, prompting an unprecedented legal clash between the Justice Department and state election officials. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>There’s, something, bigger, going, on:, State, election, chiefs, rebuff, Trump, bid, seize, voter, rolls</media:keywords>
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<title>Klobuchar delays governor campaign launch as Border Patrol killing upends Minnesota</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/klobuchar-delays-governor-campaign-launch-as-border-patrol-killing-upends-minnesota</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/klobuchar-delays-governor-campaign-launch-as-border-patrol-killing-upends-minnesota</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Before Alex Pretti’s death, Sen. Amy Klobuchar had planned to launch her gubernatorial campaign Monday, two people tell POLITICO. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Klobuchar, delays, governor, campaign, launch, Border, Patrol, killing, upends, Minnesota</media:keywords>
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<title>How a Democratic heavyweight is using AI in the midterms</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/how-a-democratic-heavyweight-is-using-ai-in-the-midterms</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/how-a-democratic-heavyweight-is-using-ai-in-the-midterms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ American Bridge 21st Century is publishing its research for everyone to see ahead of the midterms. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, Democratic, heavyweight, using, the, midterms</media:keywords>
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<title>Philip Glass pulls new symphony from Kennedy Center</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/philip-glass-pulls-new-symphony-from-kennedy-center</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/philip-glass-pulls-new-symphony-from-kennedy-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ He joins a growing list of artists who have canceled performances at the beleaguered institution this year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Philip, Glass, pulls, new, symphony, from, Kennedy, Center</media:keywords>
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<title>Virginia state court blocks Democrats’ redistricting push</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/virginia-state-court-blocks-democrats-redistricting-push</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The ruling is a major setback for Democrats’ efforts to redraw the lines in the state. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Janet Mills: Maine ‘will not be intimidated’ amid ongoing ICE surge</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/janet-mills-maine-will-not-be-intimidated-amid-ongoing-ice-surge</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/janet-mills-maine-will-not-be-intimidated-amid-ongoing-ice-surge</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Maine governor delivered her annual address as immigrant enforcement surges in the state and she gears up for a Senate run. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Janet, Mills:, Maine, ‘will, not, intimidated’, amid, ongoing, ICE, surge</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Brain the size of a walnut’: Bessent goes off on Newsom</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/brain-the-size-of-a-walnut-bessent-goes-off-on-newsom</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/brain-the-size-of-a-walnut-bessent-goes-off-on-newsom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Treasury Secretary pushed back the California governor’s criticisms of the Trump administration. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Brain, the, size, walnut’:, Bessent, goes, off, Newsom</media:keywords>
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<title>These Gen&#45;Z Trump voters don’t want JD Vance in 2028</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/these-gen-z-trump-voters-dont-want-jd-vance-in-2028</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/these-gen-z-trump-voters-dont-want-jd-vance-in-2028</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A recent focus group of 18- to 24-year-old Trump voters suggests weaknesses for Vance among young Republicans. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<media:keywords>These, Gen-Z, Trump, voters, don’t, want, Vance, 2028</media:keywords>
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<title>Mark Kelly’s money bomb</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/mark-kellys-money-bomb</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/mark-kellys-money-bomb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Arizona senator&#039;s moves thus far have positioned him to be a key fundraiser in 2026 and offer him a platform to build out a 2028 base. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Mark, Kelly’s, money, bomb</media:keywords>
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<title>RNC takes steps toward a 2026 GOP midterm convention</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/rnc-takes-steps-toward-a-2026-gop-midterm-convention</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/rnc-takes-steps-toward-a-2026-gop-midterm-convention</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Republican National Committee voted Friday to allow for an off-cycle national convention this summer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jan 2026 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>RNC, takes, steps, toward, 2026, GOP, midterm, convention</media:keywords>
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<title>The states fighting to be at the front of Democrats’ 2028 presidential primary</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-states-fighting-to-be-at-the-front-of-democrats-2028-presidential-primary</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/the-states-fighting-to-be-at-the-front-of-democrats-2028-presidential-primary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ States have until Friday to apply to be an early primary contest in 2028. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, states, fighting, the, front, Democrats’, 2028, presidential, primary</media:keywords>
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<title>Scott Adams, whose comic strip ‘Dilbert’ ridiculed white&#45;collar office life, dies at 68</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/scott-adams-whose-comic-strip-dilbert-ridiculed-white-collar-office-life-dies-at-68</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/scott-adams-whose-comic-strip-dilbert-ridiculed-white-collar-office-life-dies-at-68</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ His first ex-wife, Shelly Miles, announced the death on a livestream posted on Adams’ social media accounts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Scott, Adams, whose, comic, strip, ‘Dilbert’, ridiculed, white-collar, office, life, dies</media:keywords>
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<title>Virginia Democrats look to decimate GOP seats in redistricting effort</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/virginia-democrats-look-to-decimate-gop-seats-in-redistricting-effort</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/virginia-democrats-look-to-decimate-gop-seats-in-redistricting-effort</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ But some Democrats warn that the effort may be more difficult than it looks. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Virginia, Democrats, look, decimate, GOP, seats, redistricting, effort</media:keywords>
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<title>Latino voters powered Trump’s comeback. Now they’re turning on his economy.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/latino-voters-powered-trumps-comeback-now-theyre-turning-on-his-economy</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/latino-voters-powered-trumps-comeback-now-theyre-turning-on-his-economy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hispanic small business owners are souring on the Trump economy, a warning sign to Republicans ahead of this year’s midterms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Latino, voters, powered, Trump’s, comeback., Now, they’re, turning, his, economy.</media:keywords>
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<title>Bill Cassidy raises $1.65 million for reelection fight</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/bill-cassidy-raises-165-million-for-reelection-fight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Sen. Bill Cassidy raised $1.65 million in the latest fundraising quarter and has $11 million in cash on hand, his team told POLITICO, as he seeks to ward off a right-wing primary challenge. 
The Louisiana Republican is facing several primary challengers on the right fueled by his past criticism of President Donald Trump. Cassidy voted to impeach Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack against the Capitol, a stance that angered the GOP base in Louisiana. 
Cassidy has consistently posted slightly higher fundraising numbers than his opponents, John Fleming, the state treasurer and a former congressman, and state Sen. Blake Miguez, but has a significantly larger war chest. Cassidy has raised more than $17 million this cycle to date. Fleming and Miguez haven’t released their latest numbers; they had just over $2 million and $2.5 million in the bank respectively as of the end of September. Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) has also flirted with a bid, though sources told POLITICO she is not expected to run; she had $2.3 million in the bank as of the end of September. 
The senator will have some help. A pair of super PACs supporting Cassidy’s reelection will show they had $5 million in cash on hand at the end of 2025 and received an additional $2 million in the first two weeks of January, according to a person close to those efforts. The PACs expect to spend between $13 million and $15 million on his behalf. 
Cassidy is one of a trio of GOP senators facing tough reelection fights where Trump is declining to endorse a candidate, along with Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Maine Sen. Susan Collins. 
Cassidy’s Senate GOP colleagues are backing his reelection. On Thursday, Majority Leader John Thune will host a fundraiser for Cassidy in Baton Rouge that’s expected to bring in $600,000. ]]></description>
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<title>Talarico leads Crockett in Texas Senate primary, according to new poll</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/talarico-leads-crockett-in-texas-senate-primary-according-to-new-poll</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/talarico-leads-crockett-in-texas-senate-primary-according-to-new-poll</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An Emerson College poll finds state Rep. James Talarico with a 9-point lead in the Democratic primary and Sen. John Cornyn neck and neck with Attorney General Ken Paxton on the GOP side. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Talarico, leads, Crockett, Texas, Senate, primary, according, new, poll</media:keywords>
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<title>‘The party has done an abysmal job’: Israel tensions threaten Dems’ midterm plans</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-party-has-done-an-abysmal-job-israel-tensions-threaten-dems-midterm-plans</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/the-party-has-done-an-abysmal-job-israel-tensions-threaten-dems-midterm-plans</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From New York to Michigan, left-leaning challengers are taking on pro-Israel incumbents ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘The, party, has, done, abysmal, job’:, Israel, tensions, threaten, Dems’, midterm, plans</media:keywords>
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<title>The POLITICO Poll &#45; December 2025</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-politico-poll-december-2025</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/the-politico-poll-december-2025</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ December 2025 POLITICO Poll results on economy, tariffs, taxes, energy, and more ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, POLITICO, Poll, December, 2025</media:keywords>
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<title>Republicans need Susan Collins to win reelection. Trump keeps going after her.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/republicans-need-susan-collins-to-win-reelection-trump-keeps-going-after-her</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/republicans-need-susan-collins-to-win-reelection-trump-keeps-going-after-her</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Maine senator has consistently won reelection in a blue state thanks to support from independents and some Democrats. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Republicans, need, Susan, Collins, win, reelection., Trump, keeps, going, after, her.</media:keywords>
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<title>GOP talk of Rubio 2028 heats up in wake of Venezuela op</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/gop-talk-of-rubio-2028-heats-up-in-wake-of-venezuela-op</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/gop-talk-of-rubio-2028-heats-up-in-wake-of-venezuela-op</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The secretary of State has signaled he may not run for president in 2028, but he’s changed his mind on such matters before. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GOP, talk, Rubio, 2028, heats, wake, Venezuela</media:keywords>
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<title>New York Gov. Kathy Hochul confronts a rising populist tide</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-confronts-a-rising-populist-tide</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/new-york-gov-kathy-hochul-confronts-a-rising-populist-tide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Democratic governor is navigating a political world dominated by Trump and Mamdani as she runs for reelection. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, York, Gov., Kathy, Hochul, confronts, rising, populist, tide</media:keywords>
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<title>Tim Walz drops out of Minnesota governor’s race, Klobuchar considers jumping in</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/tim-walz-drops-out-of-minnesota-governors-race-klobuchar-considers-jumping-in</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/tim-walz-drops-out-of-minnesota-governors-race-klobuchar-considers-jumping-in</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The former vice presidential nominee announced his decision on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tim, Walz, drops, out, Minnesota, governor’s, race, Klobuchar, considers, jumping</media:keywords>
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<title>Dems use Venezuela to hammer affordability issues at home</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/dems-use-venezuela-to-hammer-affordability-issues-at-home</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/dems-use-venezuela-to-hammer-affordability-issues-at-home</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The party is showing a rare moment of unity following the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Dems, use, Venezuela, hammer, affordability, issues, home</media:keywords>
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<title>George Conway enters crowded NYC Democratic House primary with singular focus — Trump</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/george-conway-enters-crowded-nyc-democratic-house-primary-with-singular-focus-trump</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/george-conway-enters-crowded-nyc-democratic-house-primary-with-singular-focus-trump</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The former Republican is calling for the president&#039;s impeachment over his actions in Venezuela. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>George, Conway, enters, crowded, NYC, Democratic, House, primary, with, singular, focus, —, Trump</media:keywords>
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<title>House Majority PAC raises record sum ahead of midterms</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/house-majority-pac-raises-record-sum-ahead-of-midterms</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/house-majority-pac-raises-record-sum-ahead-of-midterms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ House Majority PAC and its affiliated nonprofit, House Majority Forward, brought in $121 million ahead of the 2026 midterms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>House, Majority, PAC, raises, record, sum, ahead, midterms</media:keywords>
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<title>Democrats spy rare opening in rural America</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-spy-rare-opening-in-rural-america</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-spy-rare-opening-in-rural-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump&#039;s unpopular tariff and health care decisions have created an opportunity for the Democratic Party to court a GOP-loyal bloc. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Democrats, spy, rare, opening, rural, America</media:keywords>
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<title>Trump’s super PAC enters the midterms with $300 million in the bank</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/trumps-super-pac-enters-the-midterms-with-300-million-in-the-bank</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/trumps-super-pac-enters-the-midterms-with-300-million-in-the-bank</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ MAGA Inc. reported raking in over $100 million in the second half of the year, adding to Trump’s substantial war chest heading into the midterms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump’s, super, PAC, enters, the, midterms, with, 300, million, the, bank</media:keywords>
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<title>‘An illegal war’: Democratic 2028ers scold Trump on Venezuela</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/an-illegal-war-democratic-2028ers-scold-trump-on-venezuela</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/an-illegal-war-democratic-2028ers-scold-trump-on-venezuela</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Most would-be Democratic White House hopefuls piled on the president — while his possible Republican successors quickly voiced their support. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2026 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘An, illegal, war’:, Democratic, 2028ers, scold, Trump, Venezuela</media:keywords>
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<title>Hageman launches bid for Wyoming Senate seat</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/hageman-launches-bid-for-wyoming-senate-seat</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/hageman-launches-bid-for-wyoming-senate-seat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The two-term representative and strong Trump supporter announced her campaign on Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Hageman, launches, bid, for, Wyoming, Senate, seat</media:keywords>
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<title>From the field to the ballot: Athletes crowd GOP tickets ahead of 2026</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/from-the-field-to-the-ballot-athletes-crowd-gop-tickets-ahead-of-2026</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/from-the-field-to-the-ballot-athletes-crowd-gop-tickets-ahead-of-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Former athletes and coaches are coming off the bench to run for office as political outsiders. So far, that strategy has produced mixed results. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, the, field, the, ballot:, Athletes, crowd, GOP, tickets, ahead, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>The nation’s cartoonists look back on the year that was.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-nations-cartoonists-look-back-on-the-year-that-was</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/the-nations-cartoonists-look-back-on-the-year-that-was</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here&#039;s a look back on the past year through the eyes of the cartoonists. Edited by Matt Wuerker. ]]></description>
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<media:keywords>The, nation’s, cartoonists, look, back, the, year, that, was.</media:keywords>
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<title>Donald Trump and Mike Lindell are targeting Tim Walz. Some Republicans are worried that could backfire.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/donald-trump-and-mike-lindell-are-targeting-tim-walz-some-republicans-are-worried-that-could-backfire</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/donald-trump-and-mike-lindell-are-targeting-tim-walz-some-republicans-are-worried-that-could-backfire</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Tim Walz wants a third term. Donald Trump and Mike Lindell want to beat him. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Donald, Trump, and, Mike, Lindell, are, targeting, Tim, Walz., Some, Republicans, are, worried, that, could, backfire.</media:keywords>
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<title>The top 5 interview moments of 2025 | The Conversation</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-top-5-interview-moments-of-2025-the-conversation</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/the-top-5-interview-moments-of-2025-the-conversation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The top 5 interview moments of 2025 | The Conversation 
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Dec 2025 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Vance tries to weather the MAGA storm at Turning Point</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/vance-tries-to-weather-the-maga-storm-at-turning-point</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The weekend-long gathering has been enveloped in intraparty fighting. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vance, tries, weather, the, MAGA, storm, Turning, Point</media:keywords>
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<title>Democrats are united in bashing GOP on Obamacare. Medicare for All could reopen a rift.</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-are-united-in-bashing-gop-on-obamacare-medicare-for-all-could-reopen-a-rift</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-are-united-in-bashing-gop-on-obamacare-medicare-for-all-could-reopen-a-rift</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The single-payer health care system is again becoming a rallying cry for progressives in the midterms. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Democrats, are, united, bashing, GOP, Obamacare., Medicare, for, All, could, reopen, rift.</media:keywords>
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<title>CBS pulls ‘60 Minutes’ segment on notorious El Salvador prison</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/cbs-pulls-60-minutes-segment-on-notorious-el-salvador-prison</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/cbs-pulls-60-minutes-segment-on-notorious-el-salvador-prison</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The decision, made by editor in chief Bari Weiss, was condemned as &quot;political&quot; by lead correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump critic George Conway files to run for NY House seat</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/trump-critic-george-conway-files-to-run-for-ny-house-seat</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/trump-critic-george-conway-files-to-run-for-ny-house-seat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Conway, a sharp critic of President Donald Trump, has filed to run as a Democrat. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Trump, critic, George, Conway, files, run, for, House, seat</media:keywords>
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<title>More than a dozen staffers leave Heritage to join Pence&#45;led nonprofit</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/more-than-a-dozen-staffers-leave-heritage-to-join-pence-led-nonprofit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ It’s the latest in a string of departures from the embattled organization. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Ramaswamy calls on conservatives to reject Groypers</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/ramaswamy-calls-on-conservatives-to-reject-groypers</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a New York Times op-ed, the former GOP presidential candidate said Nick Fuentes and his supporters have “no place in the conservative movement.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ramaswamy, calls, conservatives, reject, Groypers</media:keywords>
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<title>Poll: The economy is fueling political anger in 5 major countries</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/poll-the-economy-is-fueling-political-anger-in-5-major-countries</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The international poll illustrates the uphill battle many leaders face in trying to contain the intertwined economic and political backlash. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll:, The, economy, fueling, political, anger, major, countries</media:keywords>
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<title>Pramila Jayapal pushes Medicare for All polling</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/pramila-jayapal-pushes-medicare-for-all-polling</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/pramila-jayapal-pushes-medicare-for-all-polling</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Washington Democrat plans to brief her House Democratic colleagues on the findings in early 2026. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Democratic National Committee blocks release of its 2024 election autopsy</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/democratic-national-committee-blocks-release-of-its-2024-election-autopsy</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Despite a pledge from DNC Chair Ken Martin to release the post-election report, the committee announced Thursday it would not share it publicly. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Four&#45;term North Carolina Gov. Jim Hunt, a leader in education reform, dies at 88</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/four-term-north-carolina-gov-jim-hunt-a-leader-in-education-reform-dies-at-88</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Hunt&#039;s career, including an unprecedented 16 years in the governor&#039;s office, provided a prototype for the modern “education governor.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Dec 2025 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Bill Gates on vaccine hesitancy, AI and global health | The Conversation</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/bill-gates-on-vaccine-hesitancy-ai-and-global-health-the-conversation</link>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>GOP health care chaos spills into battleground midterm races</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/gop-health-care-chaos-spills-into-battleground-midterm-races</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/gop-health-care-chaos-spills-into-battleground-midterm-races</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Republican Senate candidates aren’t on the same page about extending Obamacare subsidies, reflecting a broader tension that is creeping into House and Senate races. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GOP, health, care, chaos, spills, into, battleground, midterm, races</media:keywords>
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<title>Indiana GOP’s Trump rebuke could lead to temporary redistricting detente</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/indiana-gops-trump-rebuke-could-lead-to-temporary-redistricting-detente</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/indiana-gops-trump-rebuke-could-lead-to-temporary-redistricting-detente</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It doesn’t mean the redistricting wars are over. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Democrats gather in California feeling sunny once again</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-gather-in-california-feeling-sunny-once-again</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the Democratic National Committee’s winter meetings in L.A., party leaders are feeling good for the first time in a year. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Poll: Trump&amp;apos;s own voters begin blaming him for affordability crisis</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/poll-trumps-own-voters-begin-blaming-him-for-affordability-crisis</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/poll-trumps-own-voters-begin-blaming-him-for-affordability-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Americans continue to say affordability is out of control, and they place the responsibility on Trump, The POLITICO Poll found. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Poll:, Trumps, own, voters, begin, blaming, him, for, affordability, crisis</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Constitutional hardball’: National gerrymander battle turns the heat up in Missouri</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/constitutional-hardball-national-gerrymander-battle-turns-the-heat-up-in-missouri</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/constitutional-hardball-national-gerrymander-battle-turns-the-heat-up-in-missouri</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Allies of both parties are pouring money into the fight over a referendum to bring the state’s new congressional maps in front of voters. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Constitutional, hardball’:, National, gerrymander, battle, turns, the, heat, Missouri</media:keywords>
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<title>Economy &amp;amp;amp; Education: U.S. trade rep. Greer and teacher&amp;apos;s union head Weingarten | The Conversation</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/economy-education-us-trade-rep-greer-and-teachers-union-head-weingarten-the-conversation</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/economy-education-us-trade-rep-greer-and-teachers-union-head-weingarten-the-conversation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Economy &amp; Education: U.S. trade rep. Greer and teacher&#039;s union head Weingarten | The Conversation 
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>A MAGA World Cup? | The Playbook Podcast</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/a-maga-world-cup-the-playbook-podcast</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 01:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Democrats’ path back to power is littered with primaries</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-path-back-to-power-is-littered-with-primaries</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/democrats-path-back-to-power-is-littered-with-primaries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Democrats face over a dozen contested primaries across the country exposing deep divisions in their ranks ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Indiana House releases draft congressional map that could net Republicans 2 seats</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/indiana-house-releases-draft-congressional-map-that-could-net-republicans-2-seats</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The proposed map still faces a number of obstacles in order to pass. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Top Mace adviser leaves her campaign, citing loyalty to Trump</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/top-mace-adviser-leaves-her-campaign-citing-loyalty-to-trump</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Austin McCubbin, a longtime GOP operative, announced his resignation in a pointed post on X on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>The Democrat who refuses to gerrymander</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/the-democrat-who-refuses-to-gerrymander</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ His party is on a cross-country redistricting win streak. But Maryland’s Senate president isn’t ready to go along. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Mandela Barnes jumps into crowded race for Wisconsin governor</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/mandela-barnes-jumps-into-crowded-race-for-wisconsin-governor</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ He’s not expected to clear the Democratic primary field. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>How Trump targeting these Democrats could backfire</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/how-trump-targeting-these-democrats-could-backfire</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The administration’s attacks have elevated the six moderate lawmakers who cut an anti-Trump video urging troops to disobey illegal orders. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Mike Johnson set to huddle with Indiana Republicans amid redistricting fight</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/mike-johnson-set-to-huddle-with-indiana-republicans-amid-redistricting-fight</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The meeting is an escalation of the speaker&#039;s involvement. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>How Trump&amp;apos;s base could break</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/how-trumps-base-could-break</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A significant portion of 2024 Trump voters — more than a third — do not consider themselves to be MAGA Republicans, according to The POLITICO Poll. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 01:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Moderated by Tomas Kauer</dc:creator>
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<title>Army Secretary Dan Driscoll on transforming the armed forces</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/army-secretary-dan-driscoll-on-transforming-the-armed-forces</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Driscoll detailed what technological and institutional reforms are necessary to bring the Army into a new era of warfare. ]]></description>
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<title>RFK Jr.’s breakaway political party has plans for the midterms</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/rfk-jrs-breakaway-political-party-has-plans-for-the-midterms</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Former staffers and supporters of Kennedy’s presidential campaign are quietly rebuilding the political party he formed last year with an eye toward the next election. ]]></description>
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<title>House Democratic super PAC drops $1 million on Tennessee special election</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ House Majority PAC is wading into a deep-red special election, signaling Democrats’ continued optimism about their recent overperformance. ]]></description>
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<title>What Trump’s Mamdani praise — and MTG’s ouster — says about MAGA’s future</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A whirlwind Friday is the freshest reminder that the MAGA movement has always been defined more by id than ideology. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Is the price of doing this worth it?’: North Carolina Republicans worry about Trump immigration raids</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The concerns surrounding Trump’s immigration clampdown in the Tar Heel state speak to a tension at the center of the president’s immigration agenda. ]]></description>
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<title>In blow to Trump, federal judges block new Texas congressional map</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The decision is a massive blow in the White House’s push to redistrict across the country. ]]></description>
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<title>Dems look to capitalize on Trump&amp;apos;s weakening with Latinos</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Democratic group argues that Latinos are souring on Trump — but the party can’t just focus on anti-Trump messaging. ]]></description>
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<title>&amp;apos;Our most important battle’: Obama privately urges freshman Dems to fight cynicism</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ “I get feeling worn out, tired, and embattled,&quot; the former president said to more than 30 lawmakers. ]]></description>
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<title>Two decades later, Cornel West’s critique of Larry Summers hits differently</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ After his public feud with the former Harvard president, West sees irony in Summers’ downfall. ]]></description>
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<title>Cash&#45;strapped DNC takes on $15 million in loans</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A major political committee taking out this large of a loan so far removed from a major election is unusual. ]]></description>
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<title>Seth Moulton on the Epstein emails, Venezuela and the shutdown</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/seth-moulton-on-the-epstein-emails-venezuela-and-the-shutdown</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Just hours before voting on the shutdown bill, the Massachusetts congressman expressed his frustration with the Senate Democrats who decided to fold. ]]></description>
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<title>Nevada Dems, GOP battle over ‘no&#45;tax&#45;on&#45;tips’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ GOP candidates are wagering the tax deduction will be a winner with working-class voters, while their Democratic opponents try to flip the script. ]]></description>
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<title>How to win back disillusioned voters | The Playbook Podcast</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/how-to-win-back-disillusioned-voters-the-playbook-podcast</link>
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<title>Indiana redistricting push likely dead despite White House pressure</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/indiana-redistricting-push-likely-dead-despite-white-house-pressure</link>
<guid>https://aussiedaily.net/indiana-redistricting-push-likely-dead-despite-white-house-pressure</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It’s a massive blow to the White House’s efforts to shore up a Republican House majority next year. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump breaks with ‘wacky’ Marjorie Taylor Greene</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ His criticism is a notable fissure in the MAGA coalition. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump built a surprising voter coalition. One key piece just cracked.</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Republicans could not recreate the president&#039;s coalition in last week&#039;s off-year elections. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Maine Democrat drops Senate bid for battleground House run</title>
<link>https://aussiedaily.net/maine-democrat-drops-senate-bid-for-battleground-house-run</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Maine Democrat Jordan Wood is dropping out of the Senate race to instead run for the newly vacant 2nd congressional district, he said in an interview this week, teeing up a fight to maintain Democratic control of the battleground seat. 
Wood had pressed ahead in Maine’s Senate race, even as the primary rapidly evolved into a two-person race between Graham Platner and Gov. Janet Mills. But after Rep. Jared Golden’s (D-Maine) unexpected retirement from Congress, Wood said the high stakes race in northern Maine poses a more dire contest for Democrats to prove they can maintain their power. 
“‘What do we do in this moment of crisis for our country and our state in democracy?’ That is what called me into the Senate race,” Wood said in an interview. “With Jared not running, it leaves open one of the most competitive House races in the entire country, and so I’m stepping up to take that on, because I believe we must.” 
Republicans have clamored to regain control of the increasingly red district — which President Donald Trump won by 10 points in 2024 — and celebrated Golden’s withdrawal as a slam dunk for the GOP. 
But Wood says he thinks Democrats are poised to maintain their control, pointing to the party’s wins in last week’s elections where voters rejected a proposed voter identification law and green lighted a red flag gun law. 
“What I hear from voters across the state is an anger and a frustration at a broken politics, and less directed at a single person but a political establishment,” he said. “Voters are really looking for candidates that are putting forward a vision of the future that they can believe in and that is addressing the biggest issues that they face in life.” 
Wood declined to endorse in the Senate race following his withdrawal but said he’d “support whoever the Democratic nominee is.” 
Wood — who said he currently lives about 20 miles outside of the district but grew up in the area — said he and his husband are in the process of moving within the district’s boundaries. He noted that he held town halls in all 11 counties of the 2nd District during his Senate run and heard directly from many would-be constituents. 
He argued his campaign reached voters not by focusing on Trump but instead speaking to the “failure” of representatives across the aisle in addressing affordability and the cost of living — issues he says are “not all just Donald Trump’s fault.” 
Wood will bring fundraising heft to the race. He’s raked in more than $3 million since launching his Senate campaign in late April — roughly half of which came in the last quarter — though that includes a $250,000 loan, according to his filings with the Federal Election Commission. He started the final three months of the year with $920,000 in his campaign coffers, which he can now roll over to his House campaign. 
On the Republican side, two-term former Gov. Paul LePage had raised roughly $916,000 through the end of September and started the final three months of the year with $716,000 in cash on hand. 
Wood joins former Golden primary challenger Matt Dunlap, the state auditor, who pledged to stay in the race after Golden’s exit. 
Woods&#039; entrance is unlikely to end the DCCC’s ongoing search for a candidate, according to two people granted anonymity to discuss private conversations. 
Wood said that he had “been in communication” with the DCCC and “let them know our plans” but declined to provide details on the conversations. 
Another potential entrant into the race is current gubernatorial candidate and former state Senate President Troy Jackson, who last week left the door open to a run. 
“I&#039;m really flattered by everyone reaching out and I get why,” Jackson said in a statement. “I&#039;ve won multiple times in a district that voted for Trump by talking directly to rural working class voters from across the political spectrum about how to make Maine more affordable for them.” 
One other name to watch: Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis, who was once mulling a Senate bid. A Francis ally told the Bangor Daily News last week that he was considering a run in ME-02. 
A version of this article first appeared in POLITICO Pro’s Morning Score. Want to receive the newsletter every weekday? Subscribe to POLITICO Pro.You’ll also receive daily policy news and other intelligence you need to act on the day’s biggest stories. ]]></description>
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<title>Protesters and UN security clash at climate summit in Brazil</title>
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<title>Rahm Emanuel, considering White House bid, urges Dems to move center on crime</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Emanuel is laying out a public safety strategy as his party grapples with how to approach crime in the midterms. ]]></description>
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<title>The 9 most shocking revelations in the Epstein docs</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The emails, released by the House Oversight Committee, include exchanges with dozens of prominent individuals spanning over a decade. ]]></description>
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<title>Poll: Here’s who Democrats think is their leader</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Only one person hit double digits. ]]></description>
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<title>Pod Save America podcasters host CPAC ‘for the left’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vote Save America, the nonprofit group affiliated with Pod Save America, is also launching its campaign program ahead of the 2026 midterms. ]]></description>
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<title>Ted Cruz accuses GOP senators of being ‘frightened’ to call out Tucker Carlson</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In the wake of the Nick Fuentes controversy, Cruz called on fellow Republicans to “stand up and say it is wrong.” ]]></description>
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<title>Poll: Here’s how much Trump voters would pay in taxes to back his policies</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The POLITICO Poll measured how much economic pain voters will tolerate — if it aligns with their partisan views. ]]></description>
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<title>Wes Moore launches Maryland redistricting commission after top state Dem stymies effort</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;We will explore every avenue possible to make sure Maryland has fair and representative maps,” Moore said. ]]></description>
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<title>George W. Bush remembers Dick Cheney: ‘A calm and steady presence’</title>
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<title>Trump treads lightly in states where his endorsement could backfire</title>
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<title>November 2025</title>
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<title>Democrats plot messaging blitz ahead of Obamacare hikes</title>
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<title>Trump and Carney&amp;apos;s diplomatic dance | The Playbook Podcast</title>
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<title>Graham Platner’s finance director resigns in latest personnel shakeup</title>
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<title>McConnell pans Heritage Foundation for its defense of Tucker Carlson’s Nick Fuentes interview</title>
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<title>Centrist Democrats see a rare opportunity in Utah House race</title>
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<title>GOP redistricting effort in New Hampshire is frozen</title>
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<title>Centrist WelcomePAC charts path for Dems, with help from Axelrod, Plouffe and others</title>
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<title>What the 2025 elections could tell us about 2026 | The Playbook Podcast</title>
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<title>Approval of Bad Bunny Super Bowl show split along partisan lines, poll finds</title>
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<title>Graham Platner’s new campaign manager leaves operation after joining just days ago</title>
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<title>Platner says he’ll remove tattoo that resembles Nazi symbol</title>
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<title>Driver crashes car into White House security gate</title>
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<title>The swamp gets rich off of Trump upheaval</title>
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<title>4 family members of Illinois governor candidate killed in Montana helicopter crash, campaign says</title>
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<title>Platner reshuffles campaign and sends out NDAs as he struggles to get ahead of controversies</title>
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<title>Lawmaker resigns after involvement in racist chat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Vermont state Sen. Sam Douglass will resign after intense pressure from top Republicans in the state. ]]></description>
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<title>Graham Platner tries to turn the page on his online comments</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The candidate for Maine Senate pegged the “offensive language” used in his past social media posts to his military service. ]]></description>
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<title>Round 2 of &amp;apos;No Kings&amp;apos; draws Republican attacks</title>
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<title>’He’s a whale in Vegas’: JB Pritzker’s million&#45;dollar win reveals governor’s taste for gambling</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A seasoned card player, Gov. JB Pritzker has hosted elite poker events and gambled in Vegas over the years. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Meanest people I have ever met’: Chat leak resurfaces internal fights among Young Republicans</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The response from state leaders has ranged from sharp condemnations to attacks against Dems. ]]></description>
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