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Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years
The Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie’s district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday
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A billionaire’s ad barrage upended the Georgia race for governor.
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Labour activists in court amid vote rigging claims
The activists were charged in connection with claims a party database was manipulated to help fix a candidate selection.
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Peltola Debuts First Television Ad in High-Profile Alaska Senate Contest
Democrats face an uphill battle to win the Senate. They see in Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan elected to Congress, their best chance
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Georgia Republicans are grasping for a contender to challenge Senator Jon Ossoff.
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New High Street crime unit to target gangs fronting shops after BBC investigation
It follows BBC News exposing drug gangs, money laundering, immigration crime, and ghost directors linked to shop fronts.
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MP failed by NHS appointed first maternity adviser
Michelle Welsh says she will work to push for "better, safer care for mothers, babies and families".
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The war on Iran has complicated a closely watched Republican primary.
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Chris Mason: Inside the shadow contest to be our next prime minister
It is now likely that we will have another new prime minister, possibly within weeks, or perhaps within months, our political editor writes.
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Swinney defends food prices policy ahead of first minister vote
The SNP leader says the proposed price cap on basic foodstuffs is not intended to force a fight with the UK government.
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Streeting says he would join leadership race as Burnham vows to 'save' Labour
The former health secretary says there must be a "proper contest" while Burnham says Labour needs to be "saved from where it's been".
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ActBlue C.E.O. Agrees to Testify Before Congress About Foreign Donor Vetting
The Democratic fund-raising group, which backs candidates up and down the ballot, has been the subject of scrutiny by Republicans.
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In Congress, a Sexual Harassment ‘Minefield’ Persists, Aides and Former Staff Say
Nearly 10 years after Congress instituted measures to make it easier for women to lodge harassment complaints, lawmakers and aides say the b
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Have You Experienced Sexual Harassment in Congress? Share Your Story.
The New York Times would like to hear from people who work on Capitol Hill who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or other inap
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Trump Administration Weighs $1.7 Billion Fund for Allies Investigated Under Biden
Critics denounced the highly unusual plan, which has yet to be finalized or approved, as a vast political slush fund financed by taxpayers.
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Rubio, Once a China Hawk, Strikes Softer Tone to Align With Trump
As a senator, Marco Rubio even hinted at the need for regime change in China. Now he talks about cooperation.
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Graham Platner Thinks a Political Revolution Is Coming
The presumptive Democratic Senate nominee from Maine enters the general election fray.
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What to Watch in Saturday’s Republican Senate Primary in Louisiana
Senator Bill Cassidy, who has drawn President Trump’s ire, is fighting for political survival.
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Which Countries Are Profiting From the Iran War Oil Shock
An analysis of oil export data offers clues about which nations have benefited from higher prices, and which have lost a lot of revenue.
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Political Money Is Flowing to Influencers. But From Whom?
Social media stars have become a magnet for campaigns and political groups that want to push priorities without disclosing where their money
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Reform now run Wakefield - so what do the locals think?
Reform UK councillor Karl Johnson is set to become the new leader of Wakefield Council following a dramatic shift in power last week. Here's
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Why Were These C.E.O.s in Beijing With Trump?
Some of America’s most powerful C.E.O.s accompanied President Trump to Beijing during his summit with President Xi Jinping of China. Our rep
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Supreme Court Rejects Virginia Democrats’ Effort to Reinstate New Voting Map
State officials had asked the justices to step in to allow the state to use a congressional map in the midterms that was drawn by Democrats
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