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An attempt by a Republican operative to promote a bigoted smear against Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate, has backfired spectacularly and is now further highlighting GOP fears of losing control in Washington.

Early voting has begun in half of the country, and there are already flashing-red warning signs for Republicans.

On Saturday, Massachusetts Rep. Ayanna Pressley decided to inflame intraparty tensions by accusing the Democratic establishment of failing to invest equitably in progressive and diverse candidates, including Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed.

Heat and wildfire smoke are dangerous on their own. A new study says more people are facing both at once.

Survey Says is a weekly series rounding up the most important polling trends or data points you need to know about, plus a vibe check on a trend that’s driving politics or culture. A group of ballot measures this fall may end up weighing heavily in the 2028 Democratic presidential primaries. In June, California Gov. […]