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Politics Aug 10

Ocasio-Cortez says she's freezing her eggs as she considers her political career

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Politics Aug 04

Supporters of U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed hold campaign signs during a rally in Dearborn
High-profile Democratic primary in Michigan pits moderate against progressive for Senate

Michigan Democrats vote Tuesday in a closely watched Senate primary between moderate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed, with the winner heading to a November contest critical to the party's hopes of reclaiming the Senate majority.

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Politics May 27

Texas primary election in Austin
Johnny Garcia wins the Democratic primary for Texas' 35th U.S. House District

National Democrats stepped in to help Garcia win House nomination as the party was seeking to defeat his rival, Maureen Galindo, who has repeatedly expressed antisemitic views.

By Associated Press

Politics Mar 25

The Artificial Intelligence Data Center Moratorium Act is announced, on Capitol Hill
WATCH: Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders push bill to impose AI data center moratorium

A bill introduced by two high-profile progressive lawmakers would pause new data centers in the United States until national safeguards are in place to protect workers and consumers and ensure the technologies don’t harm the environment.

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Politics Jun 25

New York City Primary Election Night
Mamdani declares victory in NYC's Democratic mayoral primary as Cuomo concedes

Though the race’s ultimate outcome will still be decided by a ranked choice count, Zohran Mamdani took a commanding position just hours after the polls closed.

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

Apr 28

Rep. Gerry Connolly announces return of cancer, steps down as top Oversight Democrat

By Leah Askarinam, Associated Press, Olivia Diaz, Associated Press/Report for America

Connolly announced on Monday he will not be seeking reelection next year due to his cancer returning, ending his long career in public life.

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Apr 16

WATCH: Sanders, AOC deliver remarks in Missoula, MT as part of 'Fighting Oligarchy' tour

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Rebecca Boone, Associated Press

This week, the duo drew the same types of large crowds that they got in liberal and battleground states.

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Mar 10

Drawing huge crowds, Bernie Sanders emerges as the leader of the anti-Trump resistance

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

At 83 years old, Sanders is not running for president again. But the stooped and silver-haired democratic socialist has emerged as a leader of the resistance to Donald Trump's second presidency.

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Aug 19

WATCH: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaks at 2024 Democratic National Convention

By Associated Press

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez delivered the first mention of the war in Gaza from the DNC stage.

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Jan 16

Watch 6:15
New book 'The Rebels' explores how populists have transformed the Democratic Party

By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold

Between the House GOP’s funding fight and Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican party, much has been made of the far-right’s sway. But what doesn’t get as much attention is the far-left’s influence in the Democratic party. Geoff Bennett discussed…

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