Author: Lilly Digital
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Senate Democrats Hold Elections Protection Forum, Shares Concerns over Voter Fraud Claims
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As we get closer to the November elections, Senate Democrats are prepping to push back against any attempts that would undermine election results.
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U.S., Iran Sign Preliminary Agreement, Strait of Hormuz Partially Reopens
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President Donald Trump says a new agreement with Iran is already easing tensions in the Persian Gulf and reopening one of the world’s most critical shipping routes.
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Inside the Rare, Mid-Decade Redistricting Arms Race Fueled by the Fight for House Control
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A political fight usually reserved for once every decade is now unfolding in the middle of the decade. Across the country, lawmakers are redrawing congressional maps ahead of the 2026 elections, touching off what some analysts call a nationwide redistricting arms race.
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A Historical Overview of Gerrymandering in the US
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – As states race to redraw their congressional lines, we are taking a closer look at the history of gerrymandering. As we take a closer look at gerrymandering, we want to take you back in time to when the practice began. In the modern world people know “gerrymandering” as the manipulation of…
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House Passes Anti-Fraud Package, Aims to Strengthen Safeguards
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – House Republicans and some Democrats, passed an anti-fraud package that aims to strengthen safeguards across the federal government. Members said the bills aim to protect taxpayer dollars from going to the wrong hands.
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Trump Cancels Planned Iran Strikes, Says Nuclear Deal Talks Advance; FISA Extension Stalls in House
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Thursday morning, President Trump said the United States would hit Iran “very hard tonight” and threatened to take over Kharg Island, a small patch of land in the Persian Gulf that moves roughly 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports. But those actions now appear to be cancelled.
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Inflation Increased for a Third-Consecutive Month
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – New data shows inflation increased for a third-consecutive month in May. The President shrugged off concerns for high prices but a Republican House member is offering other solutions to lower costs for Americans.
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Trump Approves ICE, Border Patrol Funding After Months-long Standoff with Democrats
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The President approved Congress’ $70-billion dollar immigration enforcement bill after a months long standoff with the Democrats. The House narrowly passed the GOP immigration enforcement bill to fund ICE and Border Protection. All Democrats opposed the bill.
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Platner Wins Maine Democratic Primary Despite Controversies, Stage Set for High-Stakes Senate Race
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One of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races is now set. Progressive Democrat Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic primary Tuesday, setting up a high-stakes November showdown with Senator Susan Collins, R-ME.
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Trump Calls Anti-Weaponization Fund a “Great Idea” in Weekend Interview, Despite DOJ Dropping the Effort Last Week
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The fund received harsh criticism and legal roadblocks. Even though it appears the fund — as we knew it — is dead, the concept is still very appealing to the president.