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Dim Views of Republican, Democratic Parties Ahead of Midterms – Pew Research Center
Read our research on: Search Home Research Topics Politics & Policy Political Parties & Polarization Political Parties October 30, 2025 A Year Ahead of the Midterms, Americans’ Dim Views of Both Parties Democrats’ frustration with their own party is up sharply, as many say it hasn’t pushed back hard enough against Trump and the GOP…
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What to know about NC Republicans’ effort to flip a U.S. House seat through redistricting – WRAL News
North Carolina Republicans are preparing to redraw the state’s congressional districts in an effort to help the GOP protect its control of the …
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Americans more worried about job market, rising prices, utility bills under Trump – The Detroit News
The president’s popularity on the economy has remained low amid a mix of tariffs, federal worker layoffs and partisan sniping that has culminated …
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A Shutdown Where None of the Normal Rules Apply – The New York Times
Oct. 17, 2025 Hosted by Michael Barbaro, Featuring Tyler PagerCatie Edmondson and Tony Romm Produced by Eric Krupke Shannon M. Lin and Stella Tan, Edited by Chris Haxel and Paige Cowett, Original music by Marion Lozano and Sophia Lanman, Engineered by Alyssa Moxley Under normal circumstances, the profound pain of a government shutdown compels both…
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Jack Smith Speaks – Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance
Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance Jack Smith Speaks By Joyce Vance, Oct 14, 2025 You have choices about where you get your news and analysis. I’m grateful you’ve chosen to read Civil Discourse. If you value clear, independent insight into the law and our democracy, I hope you’ll consider a paid subscription. Your support makes…
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Letters from an American – October 12, 2025 – Heather Cox Richardson
Letters from an American Letters from an American – October 12, 2025 By Heather Cox Richardson, Oct 12, 2025 On October 9, President Donald J. Trump’s office issued an official proclamation declaring Monday, October 13, “Columbus Day.” The proclamation says that the day is one on which “our Nation honors the legendary Christopher Columbus—the original…
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US federal government shutdown 2025 | The Guardian
US federal government shutdown 2025 The US government shut down on 1 October 2025 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement by the midnight deadline. Editor’s Note: Sharing this page. Keep up with the Shutdown 2025. The Guardian has great coverage! 11 October 2025 10 October 2025 9 October 2025 8 October 2025 Editor’s…
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For the Federal Workers – Editorial – Library Journal
For the Federal Workers | Editorial by Hallie Rich, Oct 02, 2025 | Filed in News A tribute to the lasting impact of civil service When I was in high school, the federal agency where my dad worked for almost 25 years—the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC)—was closed. It was devastating to our family, and, for…
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Literary Hub – How a 1977 Czech Writers’ Manifesto Applies to the Stark Realities of America in 2025
How a 1977 Czech Writers’ Manifesto Applies to the Stark Realities of America in 2025 What We Can All Learn From the Courage of Charter 77 By Jonny Diamond, October 10, 2025 The wonderful Czech writer Ivan Klima died this past weekend at the age of 94. Klima lived a remarkable, principled life, having survived both…
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Shutdown Update; Senate Votes – GovTrack.us
govtrack.us Tracking Congress & the White House Legislative Recap Oct. 10, 2025: Shutdown Update; Senate Votes » Shutdown Update; Senate Votes, Oct. 10, 2025 · by Amy West Shutdown Update Still going. The Senate voted for a seventh time on the two competing continuing resolutions in front of it to allocate funds to federal agencies…
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The Origins of the Political Power Grab in Texas – On Politics – The New York Times
August 4, 2025 Trump’s Washington: How President Trump is changing government, the country and its politics. A Texas state representative reviewing a congressional map last Friday during a redistricting committee meeting in Austin. Brandon Bell / Getty Images The Texas power grab didn’t start with Trump By Jess Bidgood The cutthroat political maneuvering in Texas seemed…
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Letters from an American – August 2, 2025 – Heather Cox Richardson
Letters from an American, August 2, 2025 By Heather Cox Richardson, Aug 03, 2025 Republicans in the Texas legislature are working to redistrict the state before the 2026 midterm elections. Although state legislatures normally redraw district lines every ten years after the census required by the Constitution, President Donald J. Trump has asked Texas Republicans…
