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Karoline Leavitt Leaves White House Press Secretary Role
Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. The high-profile Trump aide cited the demands of raising two young children but plans to remain connected to the president as an outside adviser ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Karoline Leavitt exit follows family decis
Karoline Leavitt Leaves White House Press Secretary Role
Karoline Leavitt will leave her position as White House press secretary at the end of August, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday. The high-profile Trump aide cited the demands of raising two young children but plans to remain connected to the president as an outside adviser ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Karoline Leavitt exit follows family decis
US Support for Israel Declines as Younger Americans Shift Views
For decades, US support for Israel was among the most durable features of American foreign policy. That political foundation has not disappeared, but public opinion is changing sharply. New polling shows Palestinians overtaking Israelis in American sympathies for the first time in Gallup's long-running trend, while younger voters are driving an even larger shift.
US Support for Israel Declines as Younger Americans Shift Views
For decades, US support for Israel was among the most durable features of American foreign policy. That political foundation has not disappeared, but public opinion is changing sharply. New polling shows Palestinians overtaking Israelis in American sympathies for the first time in Gallup's long-running trend, while younger voters are driving an even larger shift.
Democratic Socialism in America Gains Momentum Ahead of Midterms
Democratic socialism in America is gaining political visibility, but describing the entire country as moving left would go beyond the evidence. Progressive electoral victories, changing attitudes among younger Democrats and dissatisfaction with economic inequality point to a stronger left wing inside the Democratic coalition, even as socialism remains unpopular with most Americans overall.
Democratic Socialism in America Gains Momentum Ahead of Midterms
Democratic socialism in America is gaining political visibility, but describing the entire country as moving left would go beyond the evidence. Progressive electoral victories, changing attitudes among younger Democrats and dissatisfaction with economic inequality point to a stronger left wing inside the Democratic coalition, even as socialism remains unpopular with most Americans overall.
Judge clears room over Tarrant County polling-site cuts
Tarrant County polling-site cuts triggered protests at a Fort Worth commissioners meeting, where Judge Tim O’Hare ordered spectators removed. The proposal would reduce Election Day locations from 316 to 176 and early-voting sites from 50 to 42 for November 2026. Judge orders spectators from meeting Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare ordered spectators removed from a commissioners court meeting
Judge clears room over Tarrant County polling-site cuts
Tarrant County polling-site cuts triggered protests at a Fort Worth commissioners meeting, where Judge Tim O’Hare ordered spectators removed. The proposal would reduce Election Day locations from 316 to 176 and early-voting sites from 50 to 42 for November 2026. Judge orders spectators from meeting Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare ordered spectators removed from a commissioners court meeting
Tech-backed PACs shape Texas primaries amid AI regulation debate
WASHINGTON — A surge in political spending tied to artificial intelligence interests is reshaping congressional races in Texas, highlighting the growing influence of the tech industry on U.S. elections and policy debates. In the lead-up to the March 2026 primary elections, Republican candidate Chris Gober was promoted in a television ad as a “Trump conservative” and “MAGA warrior,” though the messaging avoided direct references to artificial intelligence despite backing from AI-link
Tech-backed PACs shape Texas primaries amid AI regulation debate
WASHINGTON — A surge in political spending tied to artificial intelligence interests is reshaping congressional races in Texas, highlighting the growing influence of the tech industry on U.S. elections and policy debates. In the lead-up to the March 2026 primary elections, Republican candidate Chris Gober was promoted in a television ad as a “Trump conservative” and “MAGA warrior,” though the messaging avoided direct references to artificial intelligence despite backing from AI-link









