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1,062 stories Updated Jun 4, 2026 Related desks: Politics National Security

The lead Jun 4, 2026 101

Meet the ‘Wicked Witch of Woke’ and the ‘Queen of DEI’ Looking to Take Key GOP Seats

Two progressive Midwest candidates are moving forward as the Democratic Party picks for the U.S. House of Representatives in Iowa.

Virginia Grace McKinnon

Jun 3, 2026 6

‘Hoodies ‘n’ Hijabs’: Michigan’s El-Sayed Pushed Viral Muslim Hate Crime Hoax in Critique of America

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing renewed scrutiny over his role in promoting a narrative that linked a California murder to anti-Muslim hate before investigators identified the victim’s husband as the killer.

Jerry Dunleavy

Jun 3, 2026 93

Democrats’ Platner Nightmare Might Cost Them the Senate

A growing series of controversies surrounding Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is creating political challenges for Democrats and raising questions about their path to a Senate majority.

Shane Harris

Jun 2, 2026 33

Democrats Are Ditching Karen Bass—and Rallying Behind Spencer Pratt

A new poll shows Spencer Pratt narrowly leading Karen Bass in the Los Angeles mayoral race as voter frustration reshapes the contest.

Angelina Delfin

Jun 2, 2026 33

POLL: Most Elites Would Rather Cheat Than Lose Elections

A new poll examines election integrity concerns, elite attitudes toward democracy, voter roll disputes, and mail-in voting policies.

David Catron

May 31, 2026 87

James Talarico and the Myth of the Moderate Democrat

James Talarico is attempting to rebrand himself as a moderate Texas Democrat, but critics argue his record and past statements reveal a deeply progressive agenda.

David P. Deavel

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