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Who is Senatorial Candidate Graham Platner, and Did He do a Nazi Salute?

Senatorial candidate Graham Platner of the Democratic Party from Maine drew online controversy. A photo of him with a raised hand circulated, and right-wing spaces compared the gesture to a Nazi salute. But is the gesture a Nazi salute?

The Mary Sue

Eric Swalwell's Fall From Grace Has Rewritten California's Governor Race, and Katie Porter May Be the Biggest Early Winner

Eric Swalwell's implosion has done more than end one of California's most closely watched gubernatorial bids. It has scrambled the 2026 governor's race, opened a fight for his supporters, and created fresh anxiety inside the Democratic Party over whether a crowded field could hand Republicans an even bigger opening in…

Latin Times

Mamdani Defends Warm Trump Ties While Warning Democrats They Have Lost the Plot on Vision

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani defends his working relationship with President Trump, highlighting shared goals for NYC, while critiquing the Democratic Party's lack of vision.

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Virginia’s ex-Lt Gov who killed himself and wife in murder-suicide was obsessed with clearing his name for years, friends say

Justin Fairfax ‘never recovered’ from the damage to his reputation following two separate allegations of sexual assault in 2019, friends said

The Independent UK

Who Is Gretchen Whitmer? VP Pick Biden Reportedly Wanted Before 'Choosing' Kamala Harris

A recent account suggests Joe Biden initially preferred Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer as his 2020 running mate over Kamala Harris, highlighting political dynamics and Whitmer's rising profile.

International Business Times UK

‘I want the Democratic Party to treat me like a Never-Trumper:’ Hasan Piker wants Dems to win back their voters

Political commentator Hasan Piker went on Pod Save America to talk about several political issues. When asked about the upcoming midterm elections, Piker imparted advice on strategy to the Democratic Party.

The Mary Sue

Why are Democratic leaders still ignoring voters on Israel?

Decisions at the latest Democratic National Committee meeting emphasized the disconnect between the party’s leadership and its base

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More than 50 Former Staffers Call on Eric Swalwell to Resign From Congress After He Suspends California Governor Campaign

Rep. Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for California governor on Sunday, abruptly ending a bid that had been gaining traction after a wave of sexual assault and sexual misconduct allegations triggered a fast-moving political backlash inside the Democratic Party.

Latin Times

‘We can’t lose’: all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year’s midterms

Leading party figures gather at the National Action Network convention in New York to strategize for midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Dems weighing 2028 campaigns run from 2020 positions

Democrats weighing runs for the White House want to forget many of the positions they took in 2020.

Axios

First Thing: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks

Tehran says it will confront any land attack, as Trump says regime’s export hub on Kharg Island could be taken ‘very easily’. Plus, how Americans can rebuild their country’s once robust peace movement

The Guardian - UK

Cory Booker says Democrats have ‘failed this moment’ and calls for new leaders

New Jersey senator also says party has ‘too small of a coalition’ as it seeks to confront ‘new challenges’

The Guardian - US

How a 27-year-old upstart unseated longtime Texas House Democrat Chris Turner

Junior Ezeonu, a Grand Prairie City Council member, defeated Turner in the Democratic primary, becoming the representative-elect for the southeast Tarrant County House district.

The Texas Tribune

Jack Schlossberg on why Democrats lost young men to Trump—and it starts with the reason he quit the Biden campaign

Schlossberg also told Fortune which party really represents "modernity," and why Democrats need to stand for something.

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Scoop: Hakeem Jeffries faces growing threat of a 2027 rebellion from his members

More candidates are refusing to commit to supporting his leadership — or are outright opposing him.

Texas Observer

In Texas Senate Primary, the Influencer Class Was (and Is) the Problem

The content creators undeniably have a role in the political ecosystem nowadays. The issue is when they obscure—or even consume—a compelling race.

Fortune

People really hate AI but not as much as Iran—or Democrats

The technology has a lower favorability than even President Donald Trump or ICE.

Latin Times

Jasmine Crockett Takes Heat For Defeat Against James Talarico In Texas: 'Literally Had No Ground Game'

Rep. Jasmine Crockett is taking heat for her defeat in Texas' Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate against James Talarico.

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The Guardian - US

Kamala Harris might run for president again in 2028. Please, no

Harris’s 2024 campaign lacked authenticity and conviction. We can’t afford to repeat the mistakes of the past

Roll Call

In North Carolina, it's Whatley vs. Cooper for Senate

The blue-on-blue House 4th District battle reflects stark divisions within the Democratic Party, shaped by factors including age and ideology.

Texas Observer

Why This South Texas District Is a Proving Ground for One of Democrats’ Biggest Questions

Bobby Pulido thinks he knows how to win back Trump-supporting Latino voters. But first he needs to win the primary for the 15th Congressional District.

The Independent UK

These four races will determine if there is actually a Democratic Tea Party

ANALYSIS: From North Carolina to Texas to Illinois to New York, establishment favorites all face challenges from progressive insurgents, Eric Garcia writes

The Texas Tribune

How two churches forged Jasmine Crockett’s and James Talarico’s politics

In the Senate Democratic primary, Talarico has made his church’s ethos of compassion central to his campaign, while Jasmine Crockett is tapping into the civic power of Black churches.

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried is waging a social media campaign for a pardon—but President Trump will not give him one, says the White House

Despite President Trump handing out plenty of pardons, a spokesperson said his position has not changed on the FTX founder.

The Independent UK

Kennedy Center performance canceled after ‘targeted attack’ on outdoor ice rink

A ‘toxic chemical’ was spread across the ice, officials say

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