Democrats

Roy Cooper appoints former Bloods member to North Carolina racial equity task force, sparking criticism over police reform agenda

Governor Roy Cooper named former Bloods gang member Kerwin Pittman to a state racial equity task force, prompting Republican leaders to accuse the governor of promoting “weak on crime” policies.

Democrats

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El‑Sayed explores hiring a Jewish liaison amid community backlash

Democrats

Colorado Democratic congressional hopeful Eileen Laubacher raises most of her $10 million war chest from out‑of‑state donors

Trump Administration

Trump administration renews sanctions waiver for Iran state broadcaster amid threats against president’s family

Democrats

Ohio Democratic candidate Brian Poindexter arrested for alleged crack cocaine incident and stadium assault

Media

New York Times reverses stance on Iran sanctions as Trump administration implements Operation Economic Outcast

Culture

Warner Discovery shelves “Coyote vs. Acme” for tax break, sells it to indie distributor for $50 million

Democrats

Florida Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon’s bookstore displays wall honoring convicted Black militants

Enemies Of Freedom

Pete Buttigieg faces mounting criticism over transportation agenda

Democrats

Gabe Vasquez’s COVID grant vote raises ethics questions as he runs for re‑election

Democrats

Colorado Democrat Dwayne Romero runs for Congress touting housing affordability while selling multi‑million‑dollar Aspen homes

Democrats

Florida socialist Angie Nixon praises CAIR and quotes Assata Shakur while facing a special election against Republican Ashley Moody

Media

United Talent Agency backs Mark Ruffalo after controversial Israel remarks

Elections

Talkin' Tacos cofounder donates $5,000 to Dan Bilzerian’s anti‑Jewish congressional campaign

Democrats

Richmond school named for Obama closed after mold and rat infestation forces indefinite shutdown

Democrats

Michigan Democratic candidate calls Baltimore bridge collapse a climate activist’s dream and praises Houthi attacks

Campus

Police salaries in major U.S. cities top $300,000, outpacing many college professors

Democrats

Michigan mailer funded by Soros‑linked group calls Senate candidate a veteran, sparking accusations of misinformation

Democrats

Hallie Shoffner’s Arkansas Senate filing shows up to $3.1 million net worth despite farmer narrative

Democrats

Roy Cooper consulted Dr. Anthony Fauci before delaying North Carolina school reopening decision, diary shows

Elections

Donors to Far‑right Influencer Dan Bilzerian Also Gave to Progressive Michigan Candidate Abdul El‑sayed

Democrats

Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El‑Sayed pays Detroit pastor $82,500 for consulting, drawing pay‑for‑play criticism

Democrats

Democratic primary voters split on “woke” agenda as party leaders grapple with strategy

China

Trump’s tariff push on Canada coincides with Ottawa’s new strategic partnership with China

Israel

USAID inspector general report links UNRWA staff to Hamas actions on Oct. 7, sparking U.S. and Canadian aid debate

Democrats

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed consulted for nonprofit health firm linked to Medicare billing allegations

Media

Washington Post ordered by arbitrator to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah with back pay

Israel

Palestinian Authority schools teach Oct. 7 attacks in math lessons, sparking U.S. concerns over Gaza reconstruction role

Enemies Of Freedom

Senator Elizabeth Warren’s education proposals spark heated debate ahead of 2024 elections

Enemies Of Freedom

Barack Obama releases new memoir and expands Netflix partnership, signaling continued political influence

Culture

Anne Hathaway leads Spielberg‑era homage in “The End of Oak Street” amid Hollywood’s nostalgia‑driven subsidy debate

Democrats

Ro Khanna reports more stock trades than Nancy Pelosi in new NYT disclosure analysis

Media

Washington Post ordered to reinstate columnist Karen Attiah after arbitration ruling

Democrats

Unity & Justice Fund says its outreach helped elect Abdul El‑Sayed in Michigan Senate primary

Education

Conservative group asks FTC to probe SEO law fellowship over alleged false advertising

Education

Judge Richard Stearns dismisses federal antisemitism suit against Harvard