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Matsui turns back Vang after trailing in California primary
Doris Matsui
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Rep. Doris Matsui defeated progressive challenger Mai Vang to win another term representing California’s 7th Congressional District, with about 53% of the vote to Vang’s 47%. The closely watched contest highlighted a Democratic divide over generational change, progressive priorities and established leadership.
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Maya Lindstrom
This close result highlights how divided Democrats remain between new voices and established ones.
Justice Democrats Expected to Nearly Double Their Ranks in Congress
Politics
— Oct 31, 2026
Progressive and democratic socialist candidates are poised to expand their presence in Congress after primary victories, pressing Democrats to move left on issues including universal health care, climate action and curbing corporate influence. Their gains could reshape the party’s priorities and create new challenges for its leadership as Democrats seek to retake Congress.
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Analilia Mejia defeats Hathaway in New Jersey 11th District rematch
Politics
— Nov 4, 2026
Democratic Rep. Analilia Mejia won a full two-year term representing New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway in a rematch of their April special election. Mejia, a progressive organizer who succeeded Gov. Mikie Sherrill in Congress, secured the seat in the heavily Democratic district.
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Jared Kim
It's good to have a full term settled so Mejia can focus on her agenda without another quick vote.
Melat Kiros Projected to Become Colorado's First Black Congresswoman
Diana DeGette
— Nov 4, 2026
Democratic socialist Melat Kiros won Colorado’s heavily Democratic 1st Congressional District after defeating longtime Rep. Diana DeGette in the primary, becoming the state’s first Black woman elected to Congress. The 29-year-old first-time candidate campaigned on affordability and workers’ issues, while her progressive positions and comments on Israel and Gaza drew criticism and highlighted divisions among Democrats.
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Jared Kim
Her views on Gaza could split Democrats further if she does not address them directly.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Attack Drones Targeting Middle Eastern Country
Jillian Butler · 2 min · 7h
AOC Hochul Don Bills Gear at Queens Bar for Game
Sandra Rhodes
— Nov 1, 2026
It sounds like the beginning of a joke at first — “A progressive congresswoman and socialist mayor walk into a bar …” But that scenario played out Sunday as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio… — by Sandra Rhodes
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Most Influential Women in World History
Yourlist
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Matsui Leads Vang in California 7th District
Doris Matsui
— Nov 2, 2026
Rep. Doris Matsui held an early lead over Sacramento City Councilmember Mai Vang in their closely watched race for California’s 7th Congressional District, receiving about 58% of the vote to Vang’s 42% with roughly 38% counted. The contest pits the longtime incumbent against a progressive challenger, and the early returns were not yet a final result.
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Villegas leads Valadao in CA-22 early returns
David Valadao
— Nov 3, 2026
Early returns showed Democrat Randy Villegas leading Republican incumbent David Valadao in California’s highly competitive 22nd Congressional District race, though only a portion of ballots had been counted. The closely watched, heavily funded contest pits Villegas’s progressive cost-of-living and health-care agenda against Valadao’s focus on agriculture, water and his record representing the district.
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In Unusual Move, Progressive Democrat To Respond To Biden’s Congress Address
Reporting
— Apr 26, 2021
After U.S. President Joe Biden gives his first joint address to Congress on Wednesday, one of the more progressive members of his own Democratic party, Representative Jamaal Bowman, plans to deliver a response. It is…
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Burst of Success for Progressive Challengers in US Congressional Races May Fizzle in Massachusetts
Reporting
— Aug 30, 2020
A solid year for progressive Democrats who have defeated at least three incumbents in the U.S. Congress in primaries could fizzle out this week in Massachusetts where three party stalwarts were set to fend off…
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White House Officials Clash as Nvidia Affair Raises National Security Questions
A reported clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick erupted inside the White House Situation Room as officials debated the handling of a company allegedly connected to a suspected Chinese spy. According to Fox News , the confrontation followed reports that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang had an affair with Alice Huang, an executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed I
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Congressional Democrats, White House Cite Progress in Talks on Coronavirus Bill
Reporting
— Aug 3, 2020
The top Democrats in the U.S. Congress and White House negotiators on Monday said they had made progress in talks on a new coronavirus relief bill, though the administration said President Donald Trump could act alone…
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AOC Win, Fellow Insurgent’s Lead in US Congress Races Point to Democratic Progressive Gains
Reporting
— Jun 24, 2020
A resounding win by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and a fellow liberal’s lead over a longtime New York congressman signaled fresh momentum for progressive politics amid growing calls for economic and…
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Madonna vs Lady Gaga
Yourlist
— VS Battle
The Queen of Pop versus the artist who studied at her throne.
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Israeli President Gets Standing Ovation from US Congress After Pointed Message to AOC’s ‘Squad’
Reporting
— Jul 20, 2023
President Isaac Herzog of Israel talked about friendship as he addressed Congress Wednesday days after several progressive Democrats made it clear Israel is their enemy. As noted by Fox News , Democratic Rep. Pramila…
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Chris Christie: ‘2020 Joe Biden Is Now Officially Dead and Buried’
Reporting
— Oct 4, 2021
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) believes that President Joe Biden’s promise to “be a uniter” is “dead” after he tried to bridge a divide between moderate and progressive Democrats in Congress. During an…
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US Should Delay Complete Troop Pullout in Afghanistan: Report To Congress
Reporting
— Feb 4, 2021
The United States should extend the May 1 deadline for pulling all its troops from Afghanistan, and make force cuts contingent on progress in peace talks as well as by the Taliban in reducing violence and containing al…
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Out: Republican Dumbness. In: Democrat Dumbness. Always: Uniparty Dumbness
Seton Motley · 7 min · 8h
Activist Greta Thunberg To Testify To US Congress on Fossil Fuel Subsidies
Reporting
— Apr 22, 2021
Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg will testify Thursday to a U.S. congressional hearing on fossil fuel subsidies, which the committee’s progressive chairman is pressuring President Joe Biden to end. Thunberg will…
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What hobby should you actually pick up?
Quizie
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Not another 'try journaling.' Twelve questions and the AI prescribes the specific hobby your brain has been asking for.
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Far-Left Groups Push Waffling Democrats To Keep Government Shut Down For Leverage
Congressional Democrats
— Oct 3, 2025
Progressive activist organizations are pushing Democrats to “keep fighting” against Republicans in Congress amid a funding conflict and resulting government shutdown. Grassroots groups including the Working Families…
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Crockett Shades Greene: ‘You Can’t Handle the Heat’
Jasmine Crockett's
— Nov 24, 2025
Progressive Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) did not hold back in reacting to Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) surprise announcement that she will retire from Congress next year. According to the New York…
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Faces Latest US Progressive to Face Primary Challenge
Reporting
— Aug 11, 2020
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar, one of the first Muslim women elected to Congress and no stranger to criticism from across the aisle, faces a challenge from fellow Democrats hoping to unseat her in a primary election on…
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SEN ERIC SCHMITT AND KAYLEE MCGHEE WHITE: Congress Must Protect Law Enforcement From Leftist Censorship
Eric Schmitt
— May 22, 2025
For decades, the Left has sought to use social pressure to discourage Americans from challenging progressive orthodoxy. Increasingly, however, as those old strategies fail, they have turned to outright censorship. These…
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Andrew Powell
Video Shows Family’s Terrifying Escape as Brooklyn Building Collapses
Newly released footage from inside a Brooklyn apartment shows a family scrambling for safety as their building suddenly began collapsing, killing eight people and leaving at least 17 others injured. According to Fox News , the three-story structure in the Flatbush neighborhood gave way Wednesday, triggering a major emergency response as firefighters and rescue crews searched through the debris for
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$470 Billion Unaccounted For: Biden Spending Bill Doesn’t Add Up As Study Reveals Alarming Numbers
Opinion
— Nov 1, 2021
As the Biden White House and Congress’ radical progressives continue their efforts to reach an agreement with Capitol Hill moderates and conservatives on their proposed $1.75 trillion social spending bill, it’s becoming…
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Senate Passes $3.5 Trillion Dem Budget Resolution on Party-Line Vote
Reporting
— Aug 11, 2021
A massive expansion of the American welfare state cleared its first major hurdle in Congress on Wednesday as the Senate passed a $3.5 trillion budget resolution. The bill’s goal is to enshrine progressive demands such…
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Dems Hide Draconian Vaccine Mandate Enforcement Method Inside $3.5 Trillion Spending Bill
Reporting
— Sep 29, 2021
Tucked deep into the massive $3.5 trillion spending bill that progressive Democrats hope to ram through Congress is a new plan to put what one writer calls “crippling” fines on businesses that fail to enforce vaccine…
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Ilhan Omar Claims Progressives Are Being ‘Held Hostage’ by ‘Conservative Democrats’
Reporting
— Sep 23, 2021
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) claims moderate Congressional Democrats are holding progressives “hostage.” During an interview on SiriusXM’s “The Dean Obeidallah Show,” Omar was asked what progressives would do if the House…
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‘Great News’ — Progressive Dems Celebrate Release Of Accused Human Trafficker Abrego-Garcia
Congressional Progressive Caucus
— Aug 23, 2025
Progressive Democrats took to social media Friday to cheer the release of alleged MS-13 member Kilmar Abrego Garcia. The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) posted a celebratory message on X, calling the release…
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Feds Launch Investigation Into State’s Largest Teachers Union
Libby Bandelin · 3 min · 8h
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