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Nation Jul 14

Ousted Election Assistance Commission chair on Trump's effort to control voting

By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman

Politics Jul 13

People vote during the primary elections for U.S. Congress, in New Jersey
Midwest becomes next theater in Democrats' progressive vs. moderate fight

August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota will be another gauge of Democratic voters’ frustration with the establishment.

By Matt Brown, Associated Press

Politics Jul 07

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More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation

The list of Democrats calling for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to withdraw continues to grow a day after a woman he once dated accused him of sexual assault. Platner denies the allegation and said he was reflecting on his…

By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson

Politics Jun 24

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Progressive victories signal mood of some Democratic voters ahead of midterms

Progressive Democrats dominated New York's midterm primary elections in a resounding show of strength for the Democratic Socialist mayor of New York City. All three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their races, two of them ousting sitting congressmen.

By Geoff Bennett, Jonah Anderson

Politics Jun 09

U.S. President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C.
Republicans try to extend winning streak in South Carolina as Graham seeks fifth term

Democrats in both gubernatorial and Senate primaries have criticized what they see as failures of South Carolina's GOP-dominated leadership.

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Jun 03

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Dissecting what the latest primary races mean for November elections

By Geoff Bennett, Ali Schmitz

Half a dozen states held their primary elections Tuesday giving a clearer picture of how some of the nation’s high-profile midterms races will shape up this fall. In California, ballots are still being counted in several key races chief among…

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May 05

White House says Trump's deals with pharmaceutical companies offer billions in savings

By Josh Boak, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — White House economists estimate that President Donald Trump's deals with pharmaceutical companies to drop some of their U.S. prescription drug prices to what they charge in other countries could save $529 billion over the next 10 years.

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Apr 22

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Election officials sound alarm over political interference in midterms

By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz, Leila Jackson

After Democrats won an election in Virginia to redraw congressional maps in their favor, President Trump called it, without evidence, a “rigged election” and “travesty of justice.” It’s the latest example of Trump casting doubt on the U.S. election process.

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Apr 18

Arizona midterms begin with spotlight on largest county's controversial election system

By Josh Kelety, Associated Press

Much of the political spotlight this election year in Arizona has been focused on the office that runs elections in Maricopa County, the state’s largest. Republican Justin Heap is overseeing elections in the Phoenix-area and he's an election skeptic.

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Mar 17

Group plans $50 million push to make child care a top issue in midterms

By Moriah Balingit, Associated Press

An advocacy group is providing support to candidates who want to expand support for child and elder care in the midterm elections.

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