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Newsom opposes California billionaire tax measure, urges national levy instead
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he will vote against a billionaire wealth-tax ballot measure, urging Congress to pass a national tax instead.
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Maryland removes voter from rolls after scrutiny, as Republican lawmaker says case undermines trust
Maryland election officials removed a non-citizen from voter rolls after Republican lawmakers raised concerns over voter-roll maintenance.
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Rep. Don Davis’ $40K Office Expenses Draw Scrutiny in NC-01
U.S. Representative Don Davis faces scrutiny over $40,000+ in taxpayer-funded office expenses for his North Carolina 1st Congressional District offices. The debate centers on…
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Spencer Pratt: Reality Star’s 2026 LA Mayoral Race
Spencer Pratt, 'The Hills' star, is now a frontrunner in the 2026 Los Angeles mayoral race with a law-and-order platform. Discover his surprising political…
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Steve Hilton Slams Newsom Over 2026 Governor’s Race Primary Remarks
Steve Hilton, a leading Republican in early polling for California Governor, publicly criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom's remarks about the 2026 primary, sparking debate over…
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Xavier Becerra Surges in CA Governor Race Amid Progressive Attacks
Following Eric Swalwell's withdrawal, Xavier Becerra has surged in the 2026 California gubernatorial race, drawing fire from progressive rivals like Steyer and Porter. Get…
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WV Voter Party Switching: 68,000+ Change Ahead of 2024 Primary
Over 68,000 West Virginia voters switched parties ahead of the May 12, 2024, primary. See how Democrats, Republicans, and unaffiliated voters realigned their affiliations.…
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Riverside Sheriff Seizes Ballots, Defying California Officials
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco has seized over 650,000 ballots from the November 2025 special election, sparking a legal battle with AG Rob Bonta.…
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Eric Swalwell, Christine Fang: Fact-Checking 2026 Election Claims
No evidence supports claims of Eric Swalwell's 2026 California governor race or new Trump accusations. Get the confirmed facts on his 2015 ties to…
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Virginia Democrats Push Redistricting Amendment: 10-1 Map
Virginia Democrats push a constitutional amendment for a special election on April 21, 2026, to redraw congressional districts, aiming for a 10-1 Democrat map.
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Aaron Spencer Wins Lonoke Sheriff Primary Amid Murder Charge
Aaron Spencer, facing a second-degree murder charge, has won the Republican primary for Lonoke County Sheriff, setting up a unique general election battle.
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Dan Osborn’s Campaign: $350K Paid to Family in Nebraska
Nebraska Senate candidate Dan Osborn is under fire for payments totaling over $350K from his campaign funds to his wife and other family members.
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SAVE America Act: Thune Forces Senate Vote on Voter ID
Senator Thune initiates a Senate vote on the SAVE America Act, a bill seeking to mandate proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and…
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Nevada Voter Roll Maintenance: 177K Registrations Canceled for 2026 Elections
Nevada's Secretary of State reports 176,928 voter registrations canceled & 138,367 voters inactivated in routine voter roll maintenance ahead of the 2026 elections.
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United States
SAVE America Act: New Voter ID & Citizenship Proof Bill
The Republican-led SAVE America Act proposes strict voter ID and citizenship proof for federal registration. Critics warn it could lead to voter suppression. Get…
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United States
Virginia Senate Passes Redistricting Amendment for 2026 Midterms
Virginia Senate passes redistricting amendment, HJ4, giving the General Assembly power to redraw U.S. House districts. Voters to decide its fate in an April…
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J.D. Vance Wins Turning Point USA 2028 GOP Straw Poll
J.D. Vance emerged as the top choice for the 2028 GOP presidential nomination in Turning Point USA's AmericaFest straw poll, exceeding Donald Trump's past…
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NC Voter Registration: Republicans Near Democrats Amid Unaffiliated Surge
North Carolina is experiencing a major shift in voter registration. Republicans are poised to overtake Democrats, while unaffiliated voters now represent the largest single…
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United States
Fact Check: Indiana State Senate Trump Redistricting Vote – Did It Happen?
A circulating claim about an Indiana State Senate vote on a Trump-backed redistricting map lacks evidence. Discover why this event likely never happened.
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Matt Van Epps Wins TN 7th Congressional District Special Election
Matt Van Epps (R) won the Tennessee 7th Congressional District special election on Dec 2, 2025. The race, a key battle for GOP strength,…
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Swalwell Announces Bid for California Governor 2026 on Kimmel
Rep. Eric Swalwell declared his 2026 California gubernatorial bid on Jimmy Kimmel Live, emphasizing affordability and defending the state from federal overreach. Get details…
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California
Newsom: Prop 50 Victory for California & Democrats
California Gov. Gavin Newsom hailed Prop 50's passage, a redistricting measure, as a pivotal win for Democrats. He detailed the 2026 strategy & criticized…
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California Farmers Fight Prop 50 Redistricting Changes
California farmers and rural communities are fiercely opposing Proposition 50, warning it will dismantle independent redistricting and dilute their political representation.