Virginians will decide whether the state will redraw its congressional voting map. A win would give Democrats an edge in four more seats, meaning they could hold 10 of Virginia’s …
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Trump and the future of the Democratic Party
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Mayor Zohran Mamdani about New York City, President Trump and the future of the Democratic Party. LEILA FADEL, HOST: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani …
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Mejia wins NJ special election to replace Gov. Sherrill in Congress
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemocrat Analilia Mejía won a special election Thursday to fill the House seat vacated by Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill. LEILA FADEL, HOST: Northern New Jersey has a new representative in …
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White House seeks record defense budget, but Congress has questions about spending
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe White House is seeking $1.5 trillion from Congress for the Pentagon and is expected to send a separate ask for the Iran war. Lawmakers want more transparency around how …
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Logjam of U.S. immigration applications puts millions at greater risk of deportation
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIn June 2025, people line up outside the Los Angeles Federal Building, which houses offices for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Damian Dovarganes/AP hide …
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Trump rails against court decision that once again stalls his White House ballroom project
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWork continues on the construction of the ballroom at the White House, Thursday, April 9, 2026, in Washington, where the East Wing once stood. Rod Lamkey/AP hide caption toggle caption …
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House passes bill extending protections for Haitian migrants in the U.S.
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPeople chant during a rally in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., in support of the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian immigrants. Lynne Sladky/AP hide caption toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP …
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RFK Jr. defends his health agenda and Trump’s proposed budget cuts in hearing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesHealth and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. testifies during a hearing of the House Committee on Ways and Means on Capitol Hill on April 16, 2026 in Washington, …
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A Polymarket trader made $300,000 betting on Biden’s pardons, a new analysis shows
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSome of the bets executed by an anonymous trader who made more than $300,000 wagering on the likelihood of former President Biden’s pardons. hide caption toggle caption In the final …
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Before allegations against Eric Swalwell surfaced in the media, they gained momentum online after a network of accusers came together to share stories of alleged assault by the California Democrat. …