How Gavin Newsom trolled his way to the top of social media
Inside the MAGA-parodying strategy that has rocketed the California governor to algorithmic dominance — while annoying leading Republicans. With an inescapable, smashmouth, all-caps-laden...
Obama backs California effort to redraw districts in response to Texas
The former president saluted Gavin Newsom’s “measured approach” that could net Democrats five seats. Former President Barack Obama is supporting California’s mid-cycle redistricting...
The Senate map suddenly looks a lot better for Democrats. But still not a slam dunk.
The Democratic brand is still in the toilet. But the party is getting some big names to run in tough races. Democrats are...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott immediately calls second special session for redistricting
The state Legislature has been locked in a standoff over a push to notch more seats for Republicans in next year’s midterms. Texas...
White House officials turn up the heat on Indiana redistricting
The state is also getting blasted with robocalls from a mysterious group. Pressure is mounting on Republicans in Indiana to take up redistricting...
Turkish Adams Donor Sentenced
With help from Amira McKeeTHE FINAL STRAW? Construction executive Erden Arkan must not have friends in the Trump administration like Mayor Eric Adams...
Mamdani makes Trump his general election target
With help from Amira McKeeMAMDANI’S BIG FOIL: Affordability was at the center of Zohran Mamdani’s primary campaign for New York City mayor. Donald...
Sherrod Brown to run for Senate
The longtime Democratic lawmaker lost to Bernie Moreno last year. Sherrod Brown has decided to run for Senate in Ohio in 2026, according...
Paxton urges Texas judge to jail Beto O’Rourke over fundraising related to redistricting fight
O’Rourke plans to seek sanctions against Paxton for ‘outright lie.’ Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked a Texas district court judge to jail...
'He's been explicit': Black leaders say Trump is going after blue cities for a reason
Black city mayors fear what’s next from Trump as he rails against crime in urban centers that didn’t support him. Donald Trump’s unprecedented...