Midterms 2026
Murky political spending groups tout innocuous causes like “jobs,” “democracy,” and “electing women.” Here’s a guide to who’s really behind them.
A legal disciplinary panel won’t disclose any details about its inquiry into John Sarcone, a Trump loyalist in New York.
Midterms 2026
A crypto mogul gave $2.5 million to a candidate running against state Sen. Nicole Cannizzaro in the Nevada attorney general race.
Debate over a secret court opinion involving the Trump administration’s use of data collected by the NSA turned personal.
A provision unrelated to domestic spying got the hard-right GOP members on board — but it won’t work in the Senate.
“It all comes down to those four,” said an advocate, “and if they are going to continue to try to hand Trump warrantless surveillance.”
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Maxine Waters, the scourge of crypto, could become Financial Services Committee chair if Democrats win the House in midterm elections.
Israel’s War on Gaza
Despite their defeat by Senate Republicans, bills seeking to block arms sales to Israel found widespread Democratic support.
Grassroots opposition to renewing Section 702 of FISA is building, thanks in part to fears about AI used to sort Americans’ data.
Midterms 2026
The party just kicked the can down the road again on Israel, deepening the divide between party members and their leaders.
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