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5 things to know about Marianne Williamson
Self-help guru Marianne Williamson has pledged to tackle food insecurity and climate change. Here’s what you need to know about the Democratic presidential candidate.
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5 things to know about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a Democratic candidate in the 2024 presidential race. Here’s what you need to know about the controversial member of one of America’s most famous political families.
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Dianne Feinstein Returning to Senate After Nearly 3-Month Absence
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein will return to Congress after missing nearly three months while recovering from shingles.
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Christale Spain Is First Black Woman to Lead South Carolina Democrats
Christale Spain, a longtime party operative, has been elected as chair of South Carolina’s Democratic Party.
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New Bipartisan Bill Would Let the US Mint Alter the Metal Content of Coins to Save Money
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst and Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan will introduce a new bill that would cut the soaring cost of minting America’s coins.
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Anti-Vaccine Democrat Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Announces 2024 Presidential Bid in Boston
Kennedy is known widely for his anti-vaccine advocacy, a position that has been at odds with the public health community and members of his own family.
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Dems Reshuffle Primaries to Stress Diversity Over Tradition
The Democratic Party has approved the reordering of its 2024 presidential primary. Members of the Democratic National Committee voted Saturday to replace Iowa with South Carolina in the leadoff spot. It’s part of a major shake-up meant to empower Black and other minority voters critical to the party’s base of support. Changes to the lineup are still possible throughout the...
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Losing GOP Candidate Arrested for Shootings at Democratic Lawmakers' Homes
A failed Republican candidate who authorities say was angry over his defeat and made baseless claims the election last November was rigged against him has been arrested in connection with a series of drive-by shootings targeting the homes of Democratic lawmakers
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Pelosi Announces Retirement as House Speaker, Paving Way for New Democratic Leadership
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) announced Thursday that after more than two decades as the Democratic Party’s leader in the House of Representatives, she will not seek re-election to serve as the party’s congressional head. Pelosi will continue to serve as the representative her district in San Francisco.
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2022 Midterms: How a Democratic or GOP Congress May Impact Your Federal Taxes
From spending to revenue, Democrats and Republicans have different policy priorities that could affect your finances for years to come. Here’s what you need to know.
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Democrats: Abortion Rulings May Be ‘a Blessing in Disguise'
Democratic candidates have decried North Carolina’s newly reinstated abortion restrictions in the week after a federal judge lifted an injunction on a state law banning nearly all abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. But some North Carolina Democrats say the ruling was the catalyst their party needed to reinvigorate its political prospects in what would have likely been a losing...
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Sinema Took Wall Street Money While Killing Tax on Investors
Democratic Sen. Kyrsten Sinema of Arizona has received nearly $1 million in campaign contributions over the past year from private equity professionals, hedge fund managers and venture capitalists whose interests she has staunchly defended in Congress.
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Senate Passes Climate, Health and Tax Package That Heads to House for Vote
The estimated $740 billion package heads next to the House, where lawmakers are poised to deliver on Biden’s priorities
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Kamala Harris Back in the Bay Area for Democratic Party Fundraisers
Vice President Kamala Harris was back in the Bay Area Thursday for two Democratic Party fundraisers. Thom Jensen reports.
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Kamala Harris Back in the Bay Area for Democratic Party Fundraisers
Vice President Kamala Harris was back in the Bay Area Thursday for two Democratic Party fundraisers.
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Dems Hope to Harness Outrage, Sadness After Abortion Ruling in Midterm Election Year
Polling shows that relatively few Americans wanted to see Roe overturned.
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Primary Election Takeaways: House Races Could Tip Power in Congress
Primary elections across seven states Tuesday could set up November showdowns in dozens of races