Democrats

Arkansas Senate candidate Hallie Shoffner linked to bail fund founded by activist convicted of police car firebombings

Hallie Shoffner’s 2020 contribution to a bail fund created by Brittany Dawn Jeffrey, who later served 17 months for firebombing police vehicles, is drawing scrutiny as she runs for the U.S. Senate.

Democrats

William Lawrence’s radical rhetoric sparks firestorm in Michigan’s 7th congressional race

Democrats

Abdul El‑Sayed faces scrutiny over ties to controversial mosque imam in Michigan Senate race

Education

U.S. health department says Duke medical school discriminated against white and Asian applicants

Democrats

Wes Moore hints at 2028 presidential bid as Maryland reelection looms

Democrats

Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico forms LLC with tax adviser known for helping wealthy reduce liabilities

Culture

Pretty in Pink’s class story echoes today’s inequality debate

Culture

Colson Whitehead’s “Cool Machine” ends Harlem Trilogy with a gritty 1980s New York crime saga

Culture

Florence Hazrat’s new book on punctuation sparks debate over literacy standards in the United States and Canada

Culture

Theodore Roosevelt presidential library opens in North Dakota with $450 million private investment

Democrats

Pod Save America hosts stumble over definition of blood libel during J D Vance interview

America

multnomah county drops race and LGBTQ criteria from homeless housing scoring system

Campus

Columbia University Hosts Controversial Protest Leader at Free Speech Symposium on Eve of 9/11

Media

New York Times faces criticism for sealing Sulzberger family papers while urging Supreme Court transparency

Education

Success Academy sues New York education commissioner over blocked AP score release

Democrats

MomsRising town hall with swing district Democrats canceled after criticism

Democrats

Angie Nixon benefits from Florida homestead exemption she opposed while running for U.S. Senate

Democrats

Mary Peltola’s Alaska Senate campaign draws nearly $100,000 from high‑profile environmental donors despite her pro‑oil stance

Israel

NewsCord anti‑Israel group funds campaign to block Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G film

America

Philadelphia schools host prison abolition workshops led by convicted felon who praised Hamas and claimed Jews control media

Democrats

James Talarico cites transgender activist Ash Hall as inspiration in Texas Senate campaign

Campus

investigative report links Columbia student Mohsen Mahdawi to extremist statements, casting doubt on his peace activist claim

Democrats

Crypto billionaire Chris Larsen funds climate PAC to target Republican primary candidates

Democrats

Democratic Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El‑Sayed to speak at ISNA convention alongside 9/11 conspiracy figures

Elections

Seth Moulton loses Massachusetts Senate primary to Ed Markey after vote count shows 30‑point gap

Culture

Congressional debate over arts funding revisits 1980s fantasy classic Labyrinth

Democrats

Jessica Killin Wins Women’s Group Endorsements Despite Ties to Doug Emhoff Scandals in Colorado Race

America

Seattle’s community garden program faces lawsuit over race‑based preferences and required anti‑racism pledge

Media

CBS reports on Abdul El‑Sayed’s deleted tweets, sparks internal criticism

Democrats

Arkansas Senate hopeful Hallie Shoffner says she does not support defunding ICE after earlier comments

Democrats

Denise Powell’s stance on gender‑affirming care draws scrutiny as she seeks Nebraska’s 2nd district seat

Democrats

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

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