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Democratic governor of Minnesota says administration’s federal withholding of $259m ‘has nothing to do with fraud’

That’s how the Democrats plan to win the midterms.

She will have far less time than the Republican president to deliver her rebuttal

President Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address, his second major speech to Congress this term. The address, expected to be lengthy, will likely highlight his accomplishments and address key issues like tariffs, immigration, and foreign policy. Several Democrats plan to boycott the event, with Governor…

The US president will deliver his State of the Union address this evening – here’s what you need to know

Democrats are trying to mobilize every faction of their coalition before the midterms.

Democratic leaders have laid out options including not attending Trump's speech. But Epstein survivors are also central to their plans.

Virginia governor is seen as a model for the party to win back power in midterm elections

Recent oversight at the California City Detention Facility has sparked a debate about the future of state-run and private detention. In January 2026, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff inspected the facility. They reported frightening medical neglect and inhumane conditions. These findings have energized advocates and pushed several reform…