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Trump rally shooting survivor James Copenhaver dies at age 76

Trump rally shooting survivor James Copenhaver dies at age 76

James Copenhaver, wounded during the 2024 Trump rally shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died at 76.
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Democrats poised to win control in Congress, polls and analysts say

Democrats poised to win control in Congress, polls and analysts say

Another analysis and polling average adds to the list of predictions that Democrats can win control of at least one chamber of Congress in midterms.
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Is Ruben Gallego still viable for president in 2028 despite Swalwell?

Is Ruben Gallego still viable for president in 2028 despite Swalwell?

The Democratic senator from Arizona sought a lower profile after drawing negative attention for his past relationships.
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The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner expected to include tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacy

The Latest: Trump-Xi state dinner expected to include tech titans, sea bass and glitzy diplomacy

President Donald Trump is hailing the friendship he’s forged with Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader's highly anticipated state visit
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Republican coordinated campaign spending surges after US Supreme Court ruling

Republican coordinated campaign spending surges after US Supreme Court ruling

By John Kruzel WASHINGTON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - Since the US Supreme Court in June sided with Republicans and struck down federal caps on spending by political parties in coordination with candidates, Republican committees have blown past the former limits as President Donald Trump's party fights to
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Thirty thousand mistakes. How red and blue states added non-citizens to the US voter rolls

Thirty thousand mistakes. How red and blue states added non-citizens to the US voter rolls

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US states may have added more than 30,000 self-declared non-citizens to the nation’s voter rolls since 2000 because of software glitches and clerical errors made while processing their driver's license and state ID applications, according to official
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How US states mistakenly added 30,000 non-citizens to voter rolls

How US states mistakenly added 30,000 non-citizens to voter rolls

By David Morgan WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) - US states may have added more than 30,000 self-declared non-citizens to the nation’s voter rolls since 2000 because of software glitches and clerical errors made while processing their driver's license and state ID applications, according to official
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Representative Brian Fitzpatrick's Voting Record Shows Nuanced Alignment with President Trump and GOP

Representative Brian Fitzpatrick's Voting Record Shows Nuanced Alignment with President Trump and GOP

U.S. Representative Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania's 1st Congressional District, has demonstrated a voting record that, while largely aligned with President Trump and the GOP, also includes significant instances of divergence. An analysis by The Inquirer reveals that Fitzpatrick has voted with President Trump's administration on nearly 70% of congressional votes and with his party approximately 77% of the time during the current congressional term. This makes him the least loyal House Republican to President Trump during this period. His voting patterns show a decrease in alignment with the White House compared to President Trump's first term. Notably, Fitzpatrick has voted against President Trump on issues such as a war powers resolution to restrict military actions in Iran and has supported legislation like the bipartisan infrastructure law, drawing criticism from some fellow Republicans. His Democratic challenger, Bob Harvie, characterizes Fitzpatrick's breaks with President Trump as ...
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Trump administration's focus on noncitizen voting yields 160 arrests. Experts say cases remain rare

Trump administration's focus on noncitizen voting yields 160 arrests. Experts say cases remain rare

A Homeland Security official says the Trump administration’s whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases
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Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rare

Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rare

A Homeland Security official says the Trump administration’s whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases
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Do independent voters have too much power in midterms? Tell us. | Opinion

Do independent voters have too much power in midterms? Tell us. | Opinion

Independent voters want a say in democracy, but reject joining Republicans or Democrats. What do you think about this growing voting bloc? Tell us.
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Trump-Backed Missouri Congressional Map Returns to Supreme Court for Third Review

Trump-Backed Missouri Congressional Map Returns to Supreme Court for Third Review

The U.S. Supreme Court is once again reviewing a congressional map for Missouri, marking the third time this map, supported by President Trump, has come before the court. This latest appeal follows an unusual ruling by a federal appeals court that ordered the reinstatement of the GOP-friendly map. The new map was designed to potentially secure an additional U.S. House seat for Republicans in the upcoming midterm elections, which will determine control of Congress. Previously, the Supreme Court had twice blocked the implementation of this map. The Missouri Supreme Court had ruled that the new districts could not take effect without voter approval through a statewide referendum. The Supreme Court has given proponents of the new map until midday Wednesday to submit their response to the latest appeal. This ongoing dispute has created significant confusion for over a million potential voters in Missouri, as absentee voting is already underway using the districts adopted in 2022.