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Young Voices Clash With Established Power in Michigan Senate Race

July 19, 2026

The battle for Michigan’s Democratic Senate nomination is turning into a generational showdown. Candidates Haley Stevens and Abdul El‑Sayed represent different ages, experience levels, and political philosophies. While some observers focus on their positions as establishment versus progressive, the

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A Fresh Push for Election Reform in Massachusetts

July 19, 2026

Anne Brensley, once a lieutenant‑governor hopeful, has switched gears and is now running as a write‑in candidate for secretary of state. She says her own campaign experience exposed serious flaws in how candidates get on the ballot, and she wants to fix that system before Election Day arrives. Br

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A Quick Look at How Scandals Shape Politics

July 19, 2026

In recent times, a candidate from Maine named Graham Platner once again sparked debate among voters. He first appeared as a relatable choice: a Marine, an oyster farmer, and someone who seemed to understand everyday struggles. Many hoped he could bring fresh ideas like Medicare for all to the Senate

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ICE Officer’s Past Raises Questions About Hiring Rules

July 18, 2026

Congressional Democrats are calling for a deeper look into how the Department of Homeland Security hires and trains immigration agents. The focus comes after it was revealed that an ICE officer who fatally shot a Colombian man in Maine had long‑standing mental health problems and a history of violen

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Term Limits in Congress: A Debate Over Age, Power and Choice

July 18, 2026

Senators and representatives are arguing about whether a new rule should cap how long people can serve in Congress. Some lawmakers say the voters already decide who stays, and that age or health limits are up to the electorate. Others worry that older members might keep power too long, and that fres

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When a Kitchen Worker Is Shot, Everyone Feels the Loss

July 18, 2026

The morning I walked my old golden retriever through a familiar corner of town, an ICE agent shot and killed a man named Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero. I had never met him, but the intersection where it happened was part of my daily route for years. The next day, I celebrated a birthday with a frie

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Trump’s Crypto Cash: How a Memecoin Made a Billion

July 17, 2026

A Dutch trader used the official Trump memecoin to win invites to events hosted by President Donald Trump. He said the president’s $1 billion crypto earnings were “absurd” and “mind‑blowing. ” The trader, named Mortensen, explained that in Europe such a situation would never happen. Trump’s

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Senator Moreno Shares Views on Tech, Politics and Iran

July 17, 2026

Bernie Moreno, a new Republican senator from Ohio, spent time talking to reporters in the basement of the Russell Senate Building. He began by criticizing what he calls “dumb, lazy politicians” on Capitol Hill. Moreno said that when lawmakers can’t solve problems, they create new bills instead

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Parents Gain Power to Protect Kids Online

July 17, 2026

Families often feel lost when it comes to keeping children safe on the internet. A therapist from Dallas who runs a counseling practice has been fighting for change, both in her office and on Capitol Hill. She joined parents from across the country to push for a bill that would let parents block app

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A Shift in a Senate Career

July 17, 2026

In the early days of his career, Senator Graham was seen as a hawk who championed strong foreign policy and a robust national defense. He once described himself as a “little libertarian” in jest, hinting at his occasional caution about war. Those early years were marked by a shared belief in using