Faraz

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Redistricting wars poised to ‘explode’ as California and Texas make their moves Clutch Fire

The redistricting war is officially on. After weeks of bluster from dueling governors and state lawmakers, California and…

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The blacklist of words Democrats should avoid Clutch Fire

Democrats seem to think they can talk their way out of the political wilderness. Listen closely and you…

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How Gavin Newsom trolled his way to the top of social media Clutch Fire

With an inescapable, smashmouth, all-caps-laden and meme-filled X account, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is holding a mirror up…

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Democrats are wary of impeachment even as the GOP uses it to motivate voters Clutch Fire

Republicans have a warning for their base: If you let Democrats retake the House, they’ll impeach Donald Trump…

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Inside the DNC's money problems Clutch Fire

The Democratic National Committee has fallen far behind in the cash race. After a brutal 2024 election and…

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Turkish Adams Donor Sentenced Clutch Fire

With help from Amira McKeeTHE FINAL STRAW? Construction executive Erden Arkan must not have friends in the Trump…

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Adams’ fiscal legacy, his successor’s likely inheritance Clutch Fire

BORED MEETING: Mayor Eric Adams is leaving a financial predicament for his successor — who, as of now,…

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Kings County kumbaya for Mamdani Clutch Fire

With help from Amira McKeeTHE UNI-TEA: Brooklyn Democrats can be a fractious, feuding bunch. Today, for a short…

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'He's been explicit': Black leaders say Trump is going after blue cities for a reason Clutch Fire

Donald Trump’s unprecedented takeover of Washington, D.C.’s police force is testing the limits of his presidential authority and…

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Mamdani makes Trump his general election target Clutch Fire

With help from Amira McKeeMAMDANI'S BIG FOIL: Affordability was at the center of Zohran Mamdani’s primary campaign for…

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The 5 most vulnerable assemblymembers Clutch Fire

With help from Amira McKeePRIMARILY INTERESTING: Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani’s resounding primary victory exposed how a Democratic socialist’s ability…

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How Democrats could gerrymander New York Clutch Fire

With help from Amira McKeeWHAT COULD BE ON TAP FOR 2028: There’s never been a full-fledged partisan gerrymander…

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Hochul turns on the sarcasm for Mike Lawler Clutch Fire

With help from Amira McKee🚨 🚨 — “Trump Weighs Getting Involved in New York City Mayor Race,” by…

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Blue state GOPers shudder Clutch Fire

With help from Amira McKeeMUTUALLY ASSURED REDISTRICTING: The multi-front, tit-for-tat gerrymandering war is putting New York Republicans in…

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Texas Democrats dig in as Abbott promises fines, extradition and arrests Clutch Fire

CHICAGO — About two-dozen Texas Democrats huddled around a monitor inside a hotel auditorium just west of Chicago…

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