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Democrat Catelin Drey's victory in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority

Democrat Catelin Drey's victory in Iowa special election breaks GOP supermajority

A Democrat has won a special election for an Iowa state Senate seat in a district that had been held by Republicans and had voted heavily for President Donald Trump in 2024, adding to the Democratic Party's hope that it can flip more seats during the 2026 midterm elections.
by The Associated Press

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Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC

Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC

A few years in, a CDC drowning prevention program was ready to share its findings on how to mitigate the leading cause of death among young children. Then the administration terminated that staff.
by Pien Huang

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U.S. deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes, advocates say

U.S. deportation flights hit record highs as carriers try to hide the planes, advocates say

Immigration advocates gather like clockwork outside Seattle's King County International Airport to witness deportation flights and spread word of where they are going and how many people are aboard. Until recently, they could keep track of the flights using publicly accessible websites.
by The Associated Press

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Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza

Democratic leaders withdraw measure clarifying the party position on the Israel's war in Gaza

The Democratic National Committee planned to clarify its position on Israel’s war in Gaza. But after a surprise reversal, it may be several months before DNC officials adopt a formal position on an issue that has divided their party perhaps more than any other.
by The Associated Press

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DNC chair says he's tired of Democrats bringing 'pencil to a knife fight'

DNC chair says he's tired of Democrats bringing 'pencil to a knife fight'

Day 1 of the Democratic National Committee's summer meeting saw party chair Ken Martin detail how the party is pushing back on Trump administration policies and trying to win back voters.
by Stephen Fowler

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Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank

Trump fires Fed Governor Lisa Cook, opening new front in fight for control over central bank

President Donald Trump has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, a sharp escalation in his battle to exert greater control over what has long been considered an institution independent from day-to-day politics. 
by The Associated Press

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