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Atlanta mayor says DNC 'abandoning the South' ahead of 2028 convention

Atlanta mayor says DNC 'abandoning the South' ahead of 2028 convention

Mayor Andre Dickens says the DNC is 'abandoning the South' after excluding Atlanta from its 2028 convention list.
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Michigan to play key role deciding Democrats' next presidential pick

Michigan to play key role deciding Democrats' next presidential pick

The 2028 election will decide who will replace Republican President Donald Trump. Democrats in Michigan will weigh in early on their party's choice.
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Trump calls Iran 'little detour,' and touts economy in South Carolina

Trump calls Iran 'little detour,' and touts economy in South Carolina

The president appeared at a MAGA rally in South Carolina alongside his endorsed Senate pick, Sen. Darline Graham.
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This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?

This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?

Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election
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Missouri Court Upholds Trump-Backed Congressional Map for November Election

Missouri Court Upholds Trump-Backed Congressional Map for November Election

A Missouri judge has ruled that new U.S. House districts, supported by President Trump, will be used in the upcoming November elections. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green rejected a petition to put these Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote. This decision marks a victory for Republicans aiming to maintain their slim majority in the U.S. House. The state's mid-decade redistricting efforts have been highly contested, leading to approximately a dozen lawsuits over the past year. Missouri was the second state, following Texas, to act on President Trump's call to redraw congressional districts. The new map is specifically designed to benefit Republicans, particularly by reshaping the 5th Congressional District to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Emanuel Cleaver. The map reassigns parts of Kansas City to Republican-held districts and extends Cleaver's district into rural, Republican-heavy areas, making about 59% of its voters new to the district. The Missouri Constitution does not explicitly perm...
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President Trump to Headline Rally for Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina

President Trump to Headline Rally for Senator Darline Graham in South Carolina

President Donald Trump is scheduled to headline a campaign rally for Senator Darline Graham in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on August 21, 2026. This event comes days before Senator Graham's Republican runoff election against Representative Ralph Norman for the Senate seat previously held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. The rally aims to consolidate support for Senator Graham in the deep-red state. Trader focus has centered on Senator Graham's recent debate comments regarding her national security knowledge, which have drawn scrutiny of her qualifications as a political newcomer appointed to complete a term. The market for this event on Polymarket is tracking specific phrases President Trump might use during his remarks, including mentions of 'Stock Market,' 'Transgender,' 'Afford / Affordable / Affordability,' 'Barack Hussein Obama,' 'Bitcoin / Crypto / Cryptocurrency,' 'Hell 10+ times,' 'Border 10+ times,' 'Biden 5+ times,' 'Hottest 2+ times,' 'No No No,' 'Venezuela,' 'Disability,' 'Legacy,' 'Kavana...
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Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Over 750 US troops have been wounded since the Iran war began, Pentagon says

Pentagon data shows more than 750 U.S. troops have been wounded during operations against Iran
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The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion

The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion

The United States’ debt has surpassed a record $40 trillion, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending
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Ossoff says he won't run in 2028. Poll shows he could win if he did

Ossoff says he won't run in 2028. Poll shows he could win if he did

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff has said he won't run in 2028, but a new Emerson poll shows he might have a good chance of success if he changes his mind.
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The Supreme Court’s about to face an entirely new kind of voter discrimination

The Supreme Court’s about to face an entirely new kind of voter discrimination

No one knows what the Constitution’s 26th Amendment means.
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Looking for the best pizza? Here's what our food writers recommend

Looking for the best pizza? Here's what our food writers recommend

We showcase standout shops across the U.S., from classic New York slices to inventive regional pies.
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Democratic Polling in Summer Months Shows Consistent Overestimation, Raising Concerns for 2026 Elections

Democratic Polling in Summer Months Shows Consistent Overestimation, Raising Concerns for 2026 Elections

Recent analysis indicates a recurring pattern where Democratic candidates tend to poll surprisingly strongly during the summer months, only to see their support decline as elections approach. This trend has been observed across multiple election cycles, including 2018, 2020, 2022, and 2024. For instance, Kamala Harris reached her peak in presidential forecasts in mid-August during a previous cycle, but her advantage diminished by the end of the month. Similarly, in 2018, Democrat Phil Bredesen led polling averages in Tennessee against Marsha Blackburn in August, but Blackburn ultimately won by 11 points. In the 2020 South Carolina U.S. Senate race, Democrat Jaime Harrison was tied in some polls with Lindsey Graham well into September before losing by 10 points. This consistent overestimation of Democratic support in summer polls raises questions about the reliability of these early numbers and their potential impact on future election models.