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Judge allows lawsuit to proceed against doctors who recommended teenage girl transition to a boy

A North Carolina judge ruled that a woman who was convinced to transition from a girl to a boy as a 16-year-old could proceed with a lawsuit against the so-called “gender-affirming doctors” who treated her.  Now 25 years old, Prisha Mosley filed her lawsuit in July 2023, suing multiple doctors who advised her to proceed […]

Democrats plot to hold Senate by defying Biden’s swing state weakness

Senate Democrats are brushing off concerns that President Joe Biden will be a drag on the ticket in November even as the party’s most vulnerable incumbents distance themselves from the president. Biden’s low approval numbers, driven in part by his age and handling of the economy, have set off alarm bells from party operatives warning […]

Biden’s window for shaking off inflation woes might already be closed

Time is running out for President Joe Biden to change the public perception of his economic stewardship, with numerous allies worrying that inflation, regardless of the relative health of the economy, will hamper the president through the general election. For months, if not years, voters have given the president poor marks for his handling of […]

Sen. Roger Wicker warns significant defense investment needed to counter threats

The Department of Defense needs to increase its defense spending significantly to meet current and future global threats, according to a new plan from Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS), the ranking member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. The senator argues that the U.S. defense industrial base is underfunded and unprepared for future conflict, and in […]

Biden campaign launches black voter outreach effort as minority support slumps

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are making a concerted effort to reach out to black voters by launching “Black Voters for Biden-Harris,” a national organizing program. The campaign within a campaign comes as Biden and Harris struggle to generate enthusiasm among a voter demographic that has supported them, and Democrats more broadly, […]

Brother of embattled congressman wins Texas primary election

The political legacy of Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX) and the rest of his family has been temporarily salvaged after one of his siblings won their respective primary elections in Texas, possibly giving hope to the incumbent Democrat as he fights for his own reelection in November.  Martin Cuellar won his runoff as he seeks reelection […]

Denmark university concedes to college protesters’ demands

The University of Copenhagen in Denmark announced on Tuesday that it would divest from companies doing business in the West Bank. The university’s decision came after meeting with anti-Israel protesters. Starting on May 29, the University of Copenhagen will divest about 1 million Danish crowns (an equivalent to $145,810) from its holdings in Booking.com, eDreams, […]

New Jersey Democrats to take first step to ditch embattled Bob Menendez

The Democratic primary for New Jersey’s Senate race will be decided next week, where voters will nominate their candidate who will likely replace Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) in Congress. But it won’t definitively mean Menendez, currently on trial for federal charges of public corruption, bribery, and acting as a foreign agent, will be off the […]

Tony Gonzales overcomes primary challenge despite opposition from GOP colleagues

Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) has survived his high-profile primary election, setting the stage for him to be reelected to a third term in his Texas House seat while defeating a far-right challenger who was backed by many of the incumbent’s GOP colleagues in the lower chamber.  Gonzales defeated challenger Brandon Herrera after garnering 50.7% of […]

GOP eyes New Mexico primary as prime kickoff for November flips

Republicans are eyeing a New Mexico House and Senate seat as prime pickup opportunities, focusing their efforts on two races in the Land of Enchantment. Among the 2024 House races, the 2nd Congressional District is poised to be one of the most competitive contests for Democrats this fall. Incumbent Rep. Gabe Vasquez (D-NM) is running […]
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