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Census Plans, Redistricting Could Reshape House
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— Sep 16, 2026
The Trump administration proposes counting only certain noncitizens in the 2030 census and removing race questions, a move that could reshape congressional maps and federal funding; meanwhile, independent analyses show mid-decade redistricting has moved about 1 in 10 Americans into new districts, heightening concerns about partisan influence. Maryland voters will also weigh a reform to how districts are drawn to counter national redistricting trends.
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Trump-Pardoned Crypto Investor Donates Record £36m to Reform UK
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— Sep 11, 2026
Crypto investor Ben Delo donated a record £36 million to Reform UK to help level the playing field and prepare the party for government ahead of Britain’s next election, with Nigel Farage praising the support. Delo, co-founder of BitMEX and pardoned by Donald Trump, remains a high-profile donor amid ongoing reporting on Reform’s funding.
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Derek Foss
It's odd to see so much money from a Trump-pardoned crypto founder flowing into Reform UK when questions about their overall funding keep coming up.
Senate Dems Introduce Sweeping Election Reform Bill Facing Steep Odds
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— Mar 18, 2021
U.S. Senate Democrats on Wednesday introduced a sweeping election reform bill, a top priority for the party that cleared the House of Representatives earlier this month but faces steep odds in the upper chamber. Like…
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Sanders Says He Is ‘Tired of Talking’ About Manchin and Sinema
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— Jun 23, 2021
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) says Democrats need more members of their party in the Senate after Republicans blocked a sweeping election reform bill. He also said he is “tired” of talking about Sens. Kyrsten Sinema…
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Tanker Data Shows Millions Fewer Barrels A Day Crossing Hormuz Than Energy Secretary Says
Simon August · 4 min · 2h
Senate Republicans Tap Tim Scott To Respond To Biden Speech
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— Apr 22, 2021
U.S. Senator Tim Scott, the only Black Republican in the chamber and a leading voice on police reform, will deliver his party’s response to President Joe Biden’s address to Congress next week, when Biden is expected to…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Watch: Mexican Congress Erupts into Hair-Pulling Brawl Over Transparency Reforms
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— Dec 16, 2025
A chaotic scene unfolded in Mexico City on Monday as lawmakers clashed physically on the floor of Congress, with women from rival parties shoving, jostling, and even pulling each other’s hair. According to the New York…
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Meet The Dems Jockeying To Become Trump’s Top Capitol Hill Enemy
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— May 28, 2025
The race to become the ranking member — the top Democrat — of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform has begun, with the party’s House caucus set to choose among four contenders in a secret ballot on June 24. The…
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Dems Promote Rep Who Organized Luxury Trip To Support Reputed MS-13 Gangbanger
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— Jun 24, 2025
Democrats in a Tuesday secret ballot chose California Democratic Rep. Robert Garcia to be the party’s ranking member on the House Committee on Oversight and Reform — well-positioning the lawmaker to be President Donald…
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Democrat Biden Tacks Left, Backs Warren Bankruptcy Plan With Student Loan Relief
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— Mar 15, 2020
Democratic presidential hopeful Joe Biden has endorsed former rival Elizabeth Warren’s plan to reform consumer bankruptcy laws including allowing relief of student loan debt, incorporating proposals by the party’s…
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Most millionaires run dull businesses and drive older cars
Scrap-metal dealers and welders often out-accumulate doctors because wealth is what you keep and invest, not what you earn.
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Commentary: Ted Cruz Calls Out Dems’ New Voting Law, Warns It Could Usher In a One-Party Rule
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— May 12, 2021
A Senate committee took up debate on the Democrats’ sweeping voting reform package on Tuesday. Best known as HR 1, the name of the bill is the “For the People Act.” It should really be called the “For the Democrats…
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Kazakhstan Plans Parliament Election to Extend Tokayev's Rule
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— Aug 20, 2026
Kazakhstan is holding a snap parliamentary election as President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev pushes through constitutional reforms that extend his rule and replace the bicameral system with a unicameral parliament, with his Adilet party and the former Amanat faction seeking dominance. Analysts say the vote signals consolidation of power rather than transformative political change, with elections shaping party competition under a tightened regulatory framework and a newly empowered presidency.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Riteish Deshmukh, Genelia Back Youth NEET Protests
Politics
— Jul 21, 2026
Riteish and Genelia Deshmukh publicly backed the Cockroach Janta Party's Sansad Chalo NEET protests, urging authorities to listen to the youth and framing them as the democracy's future. The demonstrations during Parliament's Monsoon Session called for education reforms and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, amid clashes and police action that drew widespread celebrity support.
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White House Contender Warren, Drawing on Academic Background, Proposes Bankruptcy Reform
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— Jan 7, 2020
Democratic presidential contender Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday proposed making it easier for struggling families to wipe away their debts by reforming the country’s personal bankruptcy laws. The issue is of particular…
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Biden Backs Filibuster Reform After McConnell Says Dems Would Pay if It Is Scrapped
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— Mar 17, 2021
President Joe Biden on Tuesday backed reforming, rather than scrapping, the filibuster after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell warned Democrats that ending the long-standing Senate procedure that can block partisan…
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Amazon In Talks To Shell Out $7,000,000,000 For Israeli AI Startup After Anthropic Walked Away
Dylan Kresak · 2 min · 2h
Manchin Deals Blow To Dems’ Hope of Passing Election Reform Bill
Reporting
— Jun 6, 2021
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W. Va.) says he will not vote for Democrats’ sweeping election reform bill, the For the People Act , which he says was crafted in a “partisan manner.” In an op-ed published on Sunday, he said, “The…
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Soccer vs American Football
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— VS Battle
The world's game versus America's obsession — simplicity against spectacle.
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Moskowitz Tops DSA-Backed Challenger in Florida Primary
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— Aug 19, 2026
U.S. Representative Jared Moskowitz, a centrist Democrat, won the Florida 25th District Democratic primary against DSA-backed Oliver Larkin as the state’s newly redrawn map makes the seat a November battleground. The contest underscored a clash between a moderate incumbent who touts bipartisanship and a progressive challenger pushing Medicare for All and other bold reforms, with Moskowitz emphasizing cross‑party appeal while Larkin argued Democrats must embrace a bolder agenda.
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Jeffries blocks plan to end Israel aid
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— Jul 14, 2026
House Democrats, led by Hakeem Jeffries, resist a Republican amendment to cut all U.S. aid to Israel, arguing the measure is overly broad and would jeopardize humanitarian aid, refugee resettlement, peace-building, and embassy operations while failing to address strategic needs against Hamas and Hezbollah. The episodes reflect a widening rift within the party over how to recalibrate U.S.-Israel policy and press for urgent changes, with leadership urging targeted reforms rather than a blanket cutoff.
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Prosecutors raid Fidesz servers, opposition says
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— Jul 21, 2026
Hungary’s opposition Fidesz says prosecutors raided the party’s data centre amid an embezzlement-related probe linked to the National Cultural Fund, while Fidesz alleges the action is a politically motivated attack by PM Peter Magyar’s new government; the authorities have provided few details. Magyar’s administration, pursuing anti-corruption reforms and constitutional changes to curb Orbán-era influence, has framed the move as part of turning the page from the previous leadership, with Fidesz calling the actions autocratic.
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MIKE BURGESS: How To Reform Medicare Without Cutting Benefits
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— May 8, 2025
Thanks to Elon Musk and President Donald Trump, Washington has zeroed in on reducing inefficiencies, waste, fraud, and abuse across the government. With one program in particular drawing the interest of both sides of…
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Every form already nudges, so design the nudge on purpose
Neutral choice design is a myth, so institutions should deliberately steer people toward outcomes they would endorse while leaving every option open.
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Partial Government Shutdown Over ICE Hits Disaster Relief, Air Travel Hard
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— Feb 16, 2026
The Department of Homeland Security’s funding lapsed Saturday, launching the government into a partial shutdown as lawmakers struggle to negotiate Senate Democrats’ demands for immigration enforcement reform. Various…
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Democrats Logjam DHS Funding Over Demands For Agency Excluded From Proposed Deal
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— Mar 25, 2026
Democrats are refusing to provide votes for a newly brokered deal to fund the partially shut down Department of Homeland Security over lack of ICE reforms — even though the agency is left out of the funding deal. The…
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EXCLUSIVE: GOP Lawmakers Want To Do Something About Food Stamps’ Freeloader Problem
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— Mar 27, 2025
GOP lawmakers are proposing major reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including work requirements for a vast swathe of eligible participants, the Daily Caller News Foundation (DCNF) has…
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EXCLUSIVE: Western Republican Rep Says Nuclear Energy Can Bridge Partisan Chasm
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— Nov 12, 2025
Republican Idaho Rep. Mike Simpson said that newly emerging “bipartisan support on nuclear energy” and permitting reform are key to advancing American “energy independence” in an exclusive interview with the Daily…
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Gov. Brian Kemp May Have Just Given Georgia to Trump in 2024 Election, Signs New Election Bill
Opinion
— May 9, 2024
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s recent election reforms could be great news, not just for voters concerned about the possible voter fraud in the last election, but for Donald Trump in particular. A mostly red state with a…
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Iran War Has Reportedly Cost Each American Household $2,000
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 3h
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