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Washington Post PoliticsMay 12, 2026
As he prepares to meet Xi, Trump no longer pushes for change in China's system
In his first term, the president demanded fundamental shifts in China's economic model. Now, he has copied parts of how Beijing does business.

New York Times PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Pentagon Puts Iran War Cost at $29 Billion as Hegseth Deflects on Funding
The estimate from the Defense Department's top budget official was $4 billion higher than two weeks ago. Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say when the administration would request extra money for the Iran conflict.

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New York Times PoliticsMay 12, 2026
What to Watch in Tuesday's Primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia
Democrats will choose a candidate in a House battleground in Nebraska, and an unusual Senate primary could decide the fate of Omaha's "blue dot" vote.

BBC PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Phillips among four ministers to quit as Starmer battles for premiership
The Labour MP says there's "nothing bold" about Sir Keir's approach, after he vowed to fight on.

Yahoo PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Tuesday's primaries to set up key fall matchups in Nebraska


New York Times PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Hegseth to Accompany Trump on Trip to China
Defense secretaries have previously traveled with presidents on overseas trips, to provide advice and represent the U.S. military.

Politics - U.S. HouseMay 12, 2026
Mysterious Meddling in Democratic Primaries Has G.O.P. Fingerprints
A new super PAC with ties to Republicans is intervening in Democratic primaries, in one instance helping a sex therapist in Texas accused of antisemitism.

Politics - U.S. HouseMay 12, 2026
Who Is Ahead in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in New Jersey's 12th Congressional District.

BBC PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Jess Phillips's resignation letter in full
The prominent Labour MP has resigned as safeguarding minister over Sir Keir Starmer's leadership.

Democracy NowMay 12, 2026
A Return to Jim Crow? Ex-DOJ Civil Rights Chief Kristen Clarke Denounces Gutting of Voting Rights Act
We speak with Kristen Clarke, general counsel of the NAACP, about growing threats to democracy in the United States following the Supreme Court's gutting of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. Republican lawmakers across the South are responding to the ruling by racing to redraw their congressional maps, which is expected to lead to a historic drop in the number of Black representatives in Congress.

"The Supreme Court's devastating decision in the Louisiana v. Callais case has really turned our country upside down," says Clarke, who previously served as assistant attorney general for civil rights at the Justice Department in the Biden administration. She says that given the history of racial discrimination in the United States, particularly in the Deep South, "it is unsurprising" to see lawmakers "race at lightning speed to eradicate the gains that have been made over the decades."

Clarke also discusses President Trump's efforts to take federal control of elections in at least eight states, which Clarke says is part of his administration's goal to "lock out certain voters" and commit "mass disenfranchisement."


Yahoo PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Missouri's new US House map goes to court while Louisiana and South Carolina consider redistricting


Yahoo PoliticsMay 12, 2026
GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans faces backlash for agreeing with ‘cotton-picking' comment about Hakeem Jeffries


BBC PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Telford voters' verdict on Prime Minister
Some residents in Telford add their voices to calls for Sir Keir Starmer to quit.

BBC PoliticsMay 12, 2026
The moment Rhun ap Iorwerth is elected first minister of Wales
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth formally elected Wales' new first minister .

BBC PoliticsMay 12, 2026
UK borrowing costs jump as uncertainty over PM's future continues
The possibility of a change of leadership in the UK has unsettled some investors and sent bond yields higher.

New York Times PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Jen Kiggans, Virginia Republican, Faces Uproar Over Radio Host's Racist Remark About Jeffries
Representative Jen Kiggans, a Republican in a tough re-election fight, faced criticism after she agreed with comments by a local radio host that included a racist line about Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic minority leader.

BBC PoliticsMay 12, 2026
How would a Labour leadership contest work?
How could MPs who want to see Sir Keir Starmer replaced force a leadership contest?

Washington Post PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse
Prosecutors accused the Singapore-based company and subsidiaries of fostering unsafe conditions that caused the Dali cargo ship to crash into the Baltimore bridge in 2024.

New York Times PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Inflation Jumps, Oil Prices Rise on U.S.-Iran Standoff
President Trump has declared the cease-fire on "life support," and investors are taking a cautious approach as the economic effects of the war become more apparent.

Drudge ReportMay 12, 2026
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Washington Post PoliticsMay 12, 2026
A California billionaire is testing voters' aversion to the ultrarich
Tom Steyer is running for California governor on an affordability agenda, testing voters' willingness to set aside their aversion to billionaires.

Washington Post PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Lawmaker pushes for more ICE oversight after indictment for visit
Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-New Jersey) plans to introduce a bill to strengthen scrutiny by members of Congress as her own legal battle is about to escalate.

Yahoo PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Trump is getting another medical checkup at the end of May, the White House says


Yahoo PoliticsMay 12, 2026
Congress clutches to its junk food affinity despite MAHA pressure


Yahoo PoliticsMay 12, 2026
As Republicans carve up Black districts, Democrats pivot to a new midterm message


Yahoo PoliticsMay 11, 2026
The federal gas tax is on Trump's hit list. Data shows how much would be saved without it.


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Washington Post PoliticsMay 11, 2026
Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save new House maps
Some top Virginia Democrats express little hope that the appeal will affect this November's congressional elections and instead will focus on running in existing districts.

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Why Republicans Are Still Drawing House Maps, While Democrats Are Stuck (New York Times Politics)

Drudge ReportMay 11, 2026
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New York Times PoliticsMay 11, 2026
Supreme Court Clears Path for Alabama to Use New Voting Map
A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.

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Washington Post PoliticsMay 11, 2026
GOP redistricting splintering Florida community angers Republicans and Democrats
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said population growth necessitated redistricting Florida's House map. But an overhaul of a majority-Hispanic area sparked a backlash.

Politics - U.S. SenateMay 11, 2026
Senate G.O.P. Stands by Security Money for Trump's Ballroom
Democrats are trying to stoke public opposition to the project as they take aim at legislation to provide nearly $72 billion for the administration's immigration crackdown.

New York Times PoliticsMay 11, 2026
Trump to Be Joined by Elon Musk and Other CEOs at Xi Summit in China
The delegation includes business leaders across a wide range of industries, including Tim Cook of Apple and Elon Musk of Tesla.

Politics - U.S. HouseMay 11, 2026
Who Is Ahead in Arizona's 5th Congressional District?
Track the latest polls in Arizona's 5th Congressional District.

New York Times PoliticsMay 11, 2026
Justice Dept. Subpoenas Wall Street Journal in Leak Investigation
Critics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.

Drudge ReportMay 11, 2026
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Yahoo PoliticsMay 11, 2026
Montana voters will be able to register to vote on Election Day, judge rules


Politics - U.S. HouseMay 11, 2026
How Democratic Divisions Are Playing Out in NYC's Primary Races
Establishment and left-wing leaders are clashing over House seats scattered across the city.

BBC PoliticsMay 11, 2026
Labour MP says PM should go but pulls back from leadership challenge
The north London MP wants Sir Keir to set out a timetable for his departure, but the PM has said he would not walk away.

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Far-Right Anti-Immigrant Party Surges in U.K. Elections; Calls Grow for Labour PM Starmer to Resign (Democracy Now)

BBC PoliticsMay 10, 2026
Labour MP challenges ministers to move against Starmer
Catherine West threatens to challenge Keir Starmer herself, as minister Bridget Phillipson backs the embattled PM.

Politics - U.S. HouseMay 10, 2026
How Nebraska's ‘Blue Dot' Roiled a Democratic House Primary
A speck of blue on an otherwise red area in some presidential elections, the dot is now dividing candidates in a key midterm contest.

Washington Post PoliticsMay 09, 2026
With GOP wins on election maps, Democrats have a steeper climb to victory
Republicans are eight seats closer to keeping control of the House, making Democrats' climb toward reclaiming power in November more difficult.

BBC PoliticsMay 08, 2026
No leadership pressure on Badenoch despite Tory losses
The Tories had a grim night at the polls, losing seats to both Reform and the Liberal Democrats.

Washington Post PoliticsMay 05, 2026
GOP offers $1B for White House security, sparking dispute over ballroom
Senate Republicans maintain their budget reconciliation proposal would authorize security construction, but not Trump's ballroom. The White House disagrees.

NYT Homeland Press ReleasesMay 05, 2026
Judge Refers Justice Dept. Lawyer for Possible Discipline, Calling Out ‘Lack of Candor'
Officials withheld a detainee's overseas arrest warrant from a federal judge. When she ordered his release, they used the same information to attack her publicly.

Fox PoliticsJul 22, 2022
Biden, with COVID, makes unscheduled virtual appearance to talk about gas prices
President Biden, who is battling COVID-19, made surprise remarks Friday on his administration's efforts to reduce record-high gas prices and increase U.S. oil production.
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