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At 85, James Clyburn Decides He's Not Done

South Carolina Democrat has opted to seek his 18th term in the House

(Newser) - James Clyburn isn't heading for the exits just yet. The 85-year-old South Carolina Democrat announced on Thursday that he'll seek an 18th term in the House, staking out a different path from other senior party figures who've opted to retire, and effectively challenging calls for new blood...

Virginia's Former First Lady Joins a Crowded House Primary

Dorothy McAuliffe is running for Virginia's 7th Congressional District

(Newser) - Dorothy McAuliffe is stepping off the sidelines and into one of Virginia's most closely watched House races, reports the Hill . The former first lady of Virginia and ex-Biden administration official said Wednesday she's running in the already crowded Democratic primary for the 7th Congressional District, situated in the solidly-blue outer...

Democrats Float Sweeping Middle-Class Tax Cuts

Sens. Van Hollen, Booker aim to capitalize on the affordability issue ahead of 2028

(Newser) - Two Democratic senators—and potential 2028 candidates—are rolling out dueling plans that would sharply shrink or erase federal income-tax bills for many households. Sen. Chris Van Hollen would eliminate income taxes for single filers under $46,000 and couples under $92,000, with benefits phasing out at higher incomes,...

Voters Could Replace Greene With Another GOP Disruptor

Former state Sen. Colton Moore faces off against Trump pick Clay Fuller, Democrat Shawn Harris

(Newser) - Voters in northwest Georgia are heading to the polls Tuesday to choose Marjorie Taylor Greene's replacement in Congress, weighing whether to swap her for another disruptor or someone who will fall in line with President Trump. While most candidates in the crowded special election for the 14th Congressional District—17...

Cory Booker Wants to Vastly Expand the Standard Deduction

New Jersey Democrat's plan would allow households' first $75K to be tax-free

(Newser) - Americans wouldn't owe federal income tax on a big chunk of their paychecks under a proposal Sen. Cory Booker is rolling out this week. The New Jersey Democrat tells NBC News he'll introduce a bill Tuesday that would more than double the standard deduction, so married couples wouldn't pay income...

Obama Urges Virginia to Allow Redistricting

Constitutional amendment up for a vote next month would permit new maps for midterms

(Newser) - Barack Obama has a message for Virginians. In a video released Thursday, the former president urges them to approve an April 21 constitutional amendment that would let the state legislature rewrite congressional district lines in time for November—changes Democrats say could help "level the playing field" after GOP-led...

House Dems Grill Noem Over Misconduct Allegations

She was also asked about Minneapolis killings, citizen detentions, affair allegations

(Newser) - At a heated House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, Democrats grilled Homeland Security Kristi Noem over alleged corruption at DHS, fatal shootings of two US citizens by immigration officers in Minneapolis, and the detention of American citizens. But unlike at Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing , Republicans were united in...

Crockett Backs Off Lawsuit Threat, Concedes

Texas rep had threatened legal action in Texas Democratic Senate primary against James Talarico

(Newser) - Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight . "Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than...

New Poll: Most Americans Oppose Iran Strikes

Poll finds many view Trump as too eager for military action

(Newser) - Americans are mostly lukewarm—or outright opposed—to Washington's latest show of force against Iran. A new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds just 27% back the US strikes that killed Iran's leader, while 43% disapprove and 29% aren't sure. The survey, conducted as US and Israeli strikes were underway...

Harris Makes Her Pick in High-Stakes Texas Race

Ex-VP backs close ally Jasmine Crockett in pivotal Democratic primary for Senate

(Newser) - Kamala Harris just placed her biggest political bet since leaving office, throwing her support behind Rep. Jasmine Crockett in Texas' tight Democratic Senate primary. In a recorded message to Texas Democrats first reported by the Texas Tribune , the former vice president and POTUS contender urged Dems to back Crockett as...

6 Takes on Trump's State of the Union

Analysts don't think the president managed to woo voters ahead of the midterms

(Newser) - President Trump was in his wheelhouse Tuesday night, but if his State of the Union address was meant to bring voters to his side ahead of the midterms, pundits generally think it's unlikely to be a success. Six takes on the president's speech:
  • NPR 's Domenico Montanaro
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Friends Voice Concern for Biden Amid Cancer Battle

Sources say 83-year-old has appeared fatigued in recent weeks

(Newser) - While former President Biden is publicly leaning into optimism as he battles advanced prostate cancer , some of those closest to him are less at ease. Friends and former aides tell the Washington Post they've noticed the 83-year-old looking more tired in recent weeks and worry about the cumulative toll...

DHS Halts TSA PreCheck, Global Entry for Shutdown
TSA Reverses on Precheck Halt
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Feb 22, 2026 10:40 AM CST

TSA Reverses on Precheck Halt

Noem had announced the program was suspended because of the government shutdown

(Newser) - Hours after the TSA PreCheck was supposed to be halted, the agency announced that the airport program will remain in operation. With the Department of Homeland Security unfunded and partially shut down, the agency had announced that it was stopping new enrollments and renewals for TSA PreCheck and Global Entry...

Here Are the Results of 2028 Dem Fantasy Draft

Gavin Newsom is No. 1, and Jon Stewart crops up at No. 13

(Newser) - Nate Silver and two former colleagues at his FiveThirtyEight site staged a fantasy-football-style draft for the 2028 Democratic contenders, and it resulted in 18 names. Two notable takeaways: California Gov. Gavin Newsom was selected first, and only one non-politician made the list: Jon Stewart at No. 13. Silver discusses the...

Democrats Will Counter Trump's SOTU Differently

New York Times reports they're changing tactics from last year

(Newser) - When President Trump delivers his State of the Union next Tuesday, at least a dozen Democratic members of Congress won't be there to hear it, as has occurred in years past . NBC News reports the lawmakers plan to boycott the address and instead appear at a "People's...

Kelly: 'Reckless' Trump 'Only Knows How to Break Things'

Arizona Democrat weighs 2028 bid amid clash with Trump administration

(Newser) - Mark Kelly is sounding a lot like a presidential candidate these days, talking up his qualifications in a new interview with the BBC . The Democratic senator said he will "seriously consider" a 2028 presidential run, framing the decision as a response to what he called "seriously challenging times....

'Trump Is Temporary,' Democrats Tell Europe

Republicans add reassurances after Rubio's address to Munich Security Conference

(Newser) - American politicians of both parties used this year's Munich Security Conference to assure European leaders that US alliances remain intact despite political turbulence under President Trump. Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered the main US address, signaling that transatlantic ties have been damaged but not severed. The large Democratic...

Fewer Americans Optimistic About Their Future
Gallup Detects a Significant
Shift in American Optimism
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Feb 14, 2026 5:50 AM CST

Gallup Detects a Significant Shift in American Optimism

Percentage of people optimistic about their future slips to lowest since poll began measuring

(Newser) - American optimism about the future has slid to its lowest point since Gallup began tracking it nearly 20 years ago. Just under 60% of US adults now expect to be living "high-quality" lives five years from now, according to a new Gallup poll . That's down 3.5 points...

DHS Shutdown Nears as Negotiations Go Nowhere

With Congress leaving town, agency is on track to shut down Saturday

(Newser) - Members of Congress are heading out of town with one of the government's key departments about to go dark. After a Department of Homeland Security funding bill fell eight votes short of advancing on Thursday, lawmakers in both chambers began a weeklong recess that makes an early Saturday shutdown...

GOP Revolt Means House Will Vote on Trump Tariffs

Republican Rep. Don Bacon blasts the 'significant' tariffs as an economic misstep

(Newser) - House Republicans have lost a vote intended to shield President Trump's tariffs—leaving Democrats free to force votes on them. On Tuesday, the House narrowly rejected a GOP rules maneuver that would have postponed any vote on canceling Trump's tariff-related emergency until after July 31. By law, resolutions...

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