WASHINGTON — A landmark Supreme Court decision has delivered a major legal blow to the use of emergency economic authority in trade policy, dramatically reshaping how the federal government...
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• California voters approved Prop 50 by a wide margin on Tuesday
• The measure lets state leaders redraw congressional maps for more Democratic seats
• It responds to gerrymandering in Texas and other GOP-led states
• Many wished gerrymandering would end without new maps being needed
California just passed Prop 50,...
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Jeannette Rankin of Montana won election in 1916.
She became the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress.
Her victory inspired the fight for women’s voting rights.
Rankin’s legacy still shapes politics today.
Jeannette Rankin’s Bold Victory in History
In 1916, Jeannette Rankin made history in Montana. She ran...
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A growing number of Republicans are leaving their party in what Jeff Flake calls a GOP migration
Key causes include unpopular economic policies, isolationism, and threats to the filibuster
Democratic wins in recent races may speed up the GOP migration trend
Remaining Republicans face a choice: stick...
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Trump’s overseas adventures worry many MAGA supporters.
Voters feel inflation and jobs get less attention.
Republican leaders warn this could hurt future elections.
The focus on foreign trips may come at a domestic cost.
Trump Overseas Adventures Spark Alarm Among Supporters
Donald Trump has traveled widely in recent weeks....
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A federal judge sharply criticized President Trump for delaying SNAP benefits.
The administration only released part of the approved food assistance.
The judge warned families will go hungry and food pantries will struggle.
The USDA now must issue full SNAP benefits by tomorrow.
Judge Rebukes Trump on SNAP...
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• Two ex-presidents sent warm congratulations to Mamdani
• This shows major Democrats are warming up to Mamdani
• Their support could boost Mamdani’s campaign appeal
• It signals a growing sense of unity in the party
Who Is Mamdani?
Mamdani is a rising star in the Democratic Party. He built his career...
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• California Gov. Gavin Newsom will attend the COP30 climate meeting next week.
• President Trump refused to send U.S. representatives to the global talks.
• Newsom aims to highlight climate action and U.S. leadership without federal support.
• His trip could shift the U.S. climate debate even as the White...
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Unexpected election victory for Democrats in New Jersey, Virginia, California, and New York.
Strong turnout from Black and Latino voters drove surprising wins.
Redistricting fight in California marks fierce pushback against Trump.
Fresh faces like Zorhan Mamdani demand bold change.
These wins energize Democrats heading into 2026...
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• Republicans weigh ending a key Senate rule to pass laws faster
• Former President Trump urges GOP to kill the filibuster now
• Some senators back the move, while others resist dramatic change
• Debate may shape future election rules and major legislation
Introduction
Republicans face a big choice. They can use...
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• Democrats won two Georgia Public Service Commission seats for the first time in nearly 20 years.
• New commissioners campaigned on energy affordability, citing six recent rate hikes.
• Party leaders call the results a “blue sweep” and vow to focus on affordability in 2026.
• Georgia Republicans say they...
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• President Trump is furious over New York City’s election of Zohran Mamdani.
• He now eyes cutting vital federal funding for city services.
• New York relies on about $7.4 billion in federal funding next year.
• Big programs like schools, social services, and housing could suffer.
President Donald Trump is...
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The Supreme Court questioned President Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without Congress.
Chief Justice Roberts and Justices Gorsuch and Barrett were especially skeptical.
Amy Coney Barrett asked if any law in history gave a president tariff power like this.
Roberts labeled the tariffs “taxes on Americans,” contradicting...
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Democrats swept key races in Virginia, New Jersey, Georgia and New York City.
Republicans lost state-level offices and legislative supermajorities.
Election results show the GOP relies heavily on Trump’s base.
Off-year elections now favor Democrats with higher engagement.
Without Trump on the ballot, Republican turnout may falter.
Republicans...
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Republicans faced major GOP losses in New Jersey, Virginia, Georgia, and Mississippi.
Trump blamed the government shutdown and said he “wasn’t on the ballot.”
The Wall Street Journal says Trump drove Democratic turnout.
Economic woes and polarizing moves hurt Republican appeal.
Voters warn the GOP to change...
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Republicans have filed six challenges to California redistricting and lost each.
The state Supreme Court dismissed cases before even hearing them.
Conservative Judge Kaczmarek rejected two GOP lawsuits in his Texas courtroom.
Election expert Marc Elias predicts more defeats for Republicans.
California voters approved a measure to...
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The 2025 off‐year elections hint at trouble for Republicans in the 2026 midterms.
David Axelrod says voters judge the economy by their daily lives, not promises.
Scott Jennings urges President Trump to focus on jobs and prices at home.
CNN host Kaitlan Collins warns a Democratic gain...
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Abraham Lincoln won the 1860 presidential election.
He defeated John Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen Douglas.
His views on ending slavery split the country.
His victory set the stage for the Civil War.
Abraham Lincoln’s Rise to Presidency
Abraham Lincoln entered politics in a time of deep division. He...
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Mamdani victory surprised many experts and voters.
It shows a shift in city politics toward younger leaders.
His platform focused on housing, transit, and climate.
High turnout among younger and progressive voters made a difference.
The general election will test how he can turn promises into action.
Introduction
Just...
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Many Republicans want to end the government shutdown without Trump’s support.
Senators refuse to drop the filibuster to fund the government shutdown.
Trump’s tough stance on the government shutdown may hurt party unity.
Democrats see a chance to win policy changes during the government shutdown.
A compromise...
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Californians approved Prop 50 to redraw U.S. House maps.
The new district lines favor Democrats in five GOP areas.
The California Republican Party sued, citing the 14th and 15th Amendments.
Gov. Newsom mocked the lawsuit and doubts its success.
A federal judge will soon decide if Prop...
