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Who is Saritha Komatireddy? Republicans pick Indian-American lawyer to run against Letitia James for New York attorney general

Saritha Komatireddy, a former federal prosecutor with a background in counter-terrorism and cybercrime, has been nominated by Republicans to challenge New York Attorney-General Letitia James. Komatireddy, who previously served as DEA Chief of Staff and clerked for Justice Kavanaugh, aims to restore law and order, contrasting with James's high-profile actions…

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“Rule follower”: In GOP primary, Joan Huffman promises to bring law and order to the attorney general’s office

Huffman is running on her criminal prosecution experience and allegiance to the rule of law, cutting a contrast with her opponents who are emphasizing a continuation of Paxton’s culture war battles.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. James Talarico raises $7.4 million in first six weeks of 2026 in bid for U.S. Senate

Talarico’s haul, announced days before early voting, already outpaces what he raised over the last three months of last year.

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Former Elon Musk lawyer emerges as frontrunner in GOP primary for Michael McCaul’s congressional seat

Ten Republicans, including Trump-endorsed attorney Chris Gober, are competing for the red-leaning 10th Congressional District in Central Texas.

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A year into Trump's term, voters say Biden was better

Trump has squandered virtually every advantage that won him the presidency.

Axios

Scoop: Democrats are eyeing protests at Trump's State of the Union address

"I want to find a way to resist, because he needs to know that this is not normal."

Axios

Fiery showdown over Epstein files: Pam Bondi vs lawmakers — 5 key moments

Attorney General Pam Bondi’s appearance before the House Judiciary Committee was meant to steady the ship after months of controversy over the Justice Department’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Instead, it descended into one of the most combative hearings of her tenure.

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Trump news at a glance: House Republicans make rare, albeit symbolic, rebuke of Trump over Canada tariffs

Actually undoing Trump’s tariff policy would ultimately require his approval, which was unlikely – key US politics stories from Wednesday 11 February at a glance

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The Republican who Mike Johnson can't ever count on

"What's my incentive to vote for anything?" Massie said to Axios.

Axios

US House backs bid to block Canada tariffs in rebuke of Trump

Republicans join Democrats in objecting to national emergency US president declared to impose tariffs

The Guardian - US

The U.S. House Just Voted To Stop Trump's 'Emergency' Tariffs on Imports From Canada

But the numbers are a long way from a veto-proof majority, so Wednesday's vote may be a purely symbolic victory for free traders.

Reason

Trump admin reveals first-of-its-kind funding data in elite college crackdown

The Education Department said that in 2025, colleges and universities received $5.2 billion in foreign gifts and contracts.

Axios

House Republicans defy Trump on trade

The vote signals growing GOP discomfort with Trump's aggressive tariff strategy.

Axios

Gallup to stop tracking presidential approval ratings after 88 years

Public opinion polling agency says decision ‘solely based on Gallup’s research goals and priorities’

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Democrats deride veterans affairs secretary for repeating false claims about Alex Pretti’s killing

Pretti, a VA nurse, was shot by federal agents in Minneapolis and was labeled a ‘terrorist’ by the administration

The Guardian - US

Trump’s attempt to indict Democrats for video to troops an ‘alarm for democracy’

Mark Kelly speaks out after grand jury declines to indict six lawmakers over video urging troops to resist illegal orders

Reason

Trump Imposed 39 Percent 'Emergency' Tariffs When Switzerland Hurt His Feelings

The story is an exercise in pettiness but also a perfect reason why Congress and the Supreme Court should limit the president's power grab.

The Guardian - US

Man pardoned by Trump for attacking US Capitol found guilty of child abuse

Andrew Paul Johnson was found guilty of five counts including molesting a child under 12 and another under 16

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Axios

Exclusive: Bernie Sanders is already eyeing the left's next big Democratic primary upset

Sanders said Nida Allam and Brad Lander are both candidates he thinks have a strong chance.

Axios

El Paso airspace shutdown sparks D.C. blame game

The order alarmed residents of El Paso and blindsided local political leaders.

Axios

Trump's revenge tour falls flat in the courts

Federal grand juries almost always return indictments, underscoring the gap between Trump's political threats and the legal system.

The Guardian - US

‘You’re a washed-up loser lawyer’: Pam Bondi taunts Democrats over Epstein

US attorney general goes on attack during questioning by House judiciary committee over handling of files

The Times of India

'Washed up, loser lawyer': Pam Bondi lashes out at Democrats in Epstein files hearing

Pam Bondi lashed out at Democratic lawmakers in a fiery House Judiciary Committee hearing on Wednesday, calling one senior member a “washed up, loser lawyer” as tempers flared over the release of files linked to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

The Guardian - US

Trump’s racist post about the Obamas was a wake-up call for some. Why did it take so long?

The racism was not new. What was new was the inability to look past it. For a moment, at least, the blinders were off

Reason

The House Just Reclaimed Its Tariff Power From Trump. Now Congress Can Try To Strike Down His Canada Tariffs.

Three Republicans defected to vote down an arcane procedural rule that would have made it impossible for the House to vote on Trump’s tariffs until August.

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