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Radio Free America: How Ken Martin could fix the Democratic Party
In his latest Radio Free America column, Aaron Kleinman argues DNC Chair Ken Martin could protect Democratic incumbents and push back against special-interest influence by restricting ActBlue strictly to candidates and party committees.
Documents show how feds spied on protesters, left-wing organizations and unions during Metro Surge
Homeland Security agents were undercover at meetings, used AI to compile dossiers on protesters and logged vehicle information.
ICE to outfit agents with electric shock gloves from Kentucky company in $20 million no-bid contract
Federal immigration agents may soon be outfitted with a device – electrical shock gloves – manufactured by a Kentucky company.
David Crowley wins Dem primary, to face Tom Tiffany in Wisconsin governor race
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary for governor on Wednesday, setting up a general election matchup with U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-WI).
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During bid for governor, Ramaswamy has spent nearly 40% of his time outside of Ohio
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Pete Ricketts PAC funded Ken Paxton after plea deal sent convicted child abuser to Nebraska
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[UPDATED] Wisconsin Dems react as Sarah Rodriguez ends bid for governor after campaign finance scandal
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Michigan Republican films campaign ad in hazardous wildfire smoke
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Rep. Bill Huizenga has a 15-year record of voting to cut Social Security and Medicare
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