Harlan Crow Maxed Out Campaign Donations to John Fetterman
The billionaire Republican megadonor had come under scrutiny for his ties to Clarence Thomas, while the senator drew ire for unconditionally supporting Israel.
Akela Lacy
Akela Lacy is a Senior Politics Reporter at The Intercept and co-host of The Intercept Briefing podcast. She was previously The Intercept’s inaugural Ady Barkan Reporting Fellow; prior to that, she was a Politics Fellow in the D.C. Bureau.
She has also worked at Politico, covering breaking news and immigration. She produced Politico’s flagship newsletter, Playbook, and co-authored the afternoon newsletter, Playbook PM. Prior to that, Lacy worked in international reporting at the Pulitzer Center. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.A. in sociology and Italian. She is based in New York.
She has also worked at Politico, covering breaking news and immigration. She produced Politico’s flagship newsletter, Playbook, and co-authored the afternoon newsletter, Playbook PM. Prior to that, Lacy worked in international reporting at the Pulitzer Center. She graduated from the College of William and Mary with a B.A. in sociology and Italian. She is based in New York.
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Midterms 2026
Democrats Are Desperate to Flip an Arizona House Seat. They’re Rallying Around a Former Republican.
Three of the super PACs spending in Arizona have their eyes on different candidates — but they all have ties to AIPAC.
Midterms 2026
Maine Senate Candidates Claim They’re Just Like Platner — But Entirely Different
Candidates are desperately trying to appeal to Graham Platner’s base. But they’re keeping Platner himself at arm’s length.
Midterms 2026
DSA Members Urge Campaigns to Ditch Platner Consultant Who Advised Mamdani
“We, the undersigned, call on DSA candidates and elected officials to no longer contract or work with Morris Katz or Fight Agency, his political consulting firm.”
Midterms 2026
Graham Platner’s Exit From Senate Race Leaves Maine Dems “Hobbled” in Scramble for New Nominee
Amid Graham Platner’s swift downfall, most paths to selecting a replacement candidate look poisoned.
Midterms 2026
There’s a New Democratic Machine. It’s Unabashedly Socialist.
While establishment Democrats argue socialists are confined to the coasts, DSA chapters have helped elevate more than 300 candidates nationwide.
Midterms 2026
Socialist Momentum Grows as Melat Kiros Wins in Denver
A democratic socialist who lost her job for speaking out about Gaza unseated a 29-year incumbent.
Midterms 2026
Socialists Are Surging. In Colorado, a 29-Year Incumbent Is Sweating.
Rep. Diana DeGette didn’t take a socialist challenger seriously. Now she’s scrambling to convince voters she’s still the progressive pick.
Midterms 2026
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Wades Into Tennessee Primary, Endorsing Justin J. Pearson
The congresswoman has a strong track record of backing winners this cycle — but she’s emerging from controversy after sitting out key races in her home state.
Midterms 2026
Socialists Are Setting the Agenda in New York City
Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier won their primaries Tuesday night, sending a sign of strength for an NYC left led by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.