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WATCH LIVE: Ex-Twitter execs to face GOP questioning on Hunter Biden

House Republicans are expected to question former Twitter executives about the platform’s handling of reporting on Hunter Biden, the president's son.

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State of the Union brings brief unanimity on Social Security, Medicare. Why experts say there's still reason to worry

Republicans and Democrats showed their support for Social Security and Medicare during the State of the Union. But agreement on broader reform will be tough.

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In new role, Sanders demands answers from Starbucks' Schultz

As the new chairman of the Senate committee that oversees health and labor issues, Vermont Sen_ Bernie Sanders says some corporations “should be nervous.”.

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AP sources: Walsh to leave Biden Cabinet for NHL union

U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh is expected to leave the Biden administration to run the National Hockey League Players’ Association.

After bitter RNC meeting, Democrats look to project unity

Bitter divisions dominated a recent national Republican Party gathering.

'Socialist' Bernie Sanders incinerated for embracing capitalism ahead of book tour: 'Full of crap'

'The Five' co-hosts discuss Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders charging big bucks to attend his upcoming anti-capitalism event in Washington, D.C.

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These senators have the largest war chests heading into the 2024 election cycle

While incumbent Independents and Democrat senators topped the list for the most cash on hand, GOP incumbents Sens. Rick Scott and Ted Cruz raised the most cash during the year-end quarter.

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Bernie Sanders torched online over anti-capitalism speech: ‘Really can’t make this s--- up’

Vermont independent Senator Bernie Sanders was mocked online for selling tickets to his anti-capitalism speech and book event on Ticketmaster for nearly $100.

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Front-row seats to Bernie Sanders' anti-capitalism speech in DC cost nearly $100 on Ticketmaster

Tickets for an anti-capitalism event being headlined by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., will cost those who want a front row seat nearly $100.

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Sinema Will Have to Be Partisan to Be Independent

The former Democrat from Arizona went to Davos to decry the two-party system, but it is essential to getting things done in Washington.

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Key Senate Democrats push Southwest CEO for answers on holiday meltdown

Fifteen senators signed a letter to Southwest CEO Bob Jordan demanding answers about the airline's year-end meltdown.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders urges Moderna not to hike price of Covid-19 vaccines

Sanders, the incoming chair of the Senate health committee, called the price increase "outrageous" in a letter to Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel.

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2024 contest comes into view with hurdles for both parties

Republicans and Democrats are being forced to confront critical questions about the people and policies they want to represent them as the next election season roars into view.

Buttigieg under fire from both parties amid Southwest holiday travel fiasco

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg faces pressure across the political spectrum as tens of thousands of Americans remain stranded at airports across the nation.

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White House pushes to derail Sanders measure cutting Saudi support

In an usual intra-party clash, President Biden has threatened to veto a Democratic-led bill that aims to curtail U.S. cooperation with the Saudi military.

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Sanders slams Sinema as ‘corporate Democrat,’ legislative saboteur after Arizona senator leaves Dem party

Sen. Bernie Sanders said he may support a Democrat in 2024 if any challenge newly registered Independent Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema after she left the Democratic Party.

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Sen. Sinema's switch to Independent will not impact Democrats' control of the chamber, representatives say

Many members of Congress have said Sinema's switch likely won't impact the Democrats' narrow control of the U.S. Senate.

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‘How can anyone trust you?’: The Iowa Democratic caucus collapses in a spectacular crash

A few lines of code may have led to the 2020 Iowa caucuses’ spectacular failure, but the issues that doomed an American tradition festered for years.

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Top Bernie Sanders adviser believes Sanders will give 2024 "a hard look" if Biden doesn't run

Faiz Shakir said of Sanders in an interview with CBS News that if it were an open field, "I'm confident he would take another look at it and say, 'Do I want to do this or not?'"

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Majority of Dems rumored to be considering presidential run won't commit to backing Biden in 2024

The majority of top Democratic contenders for the 2024 presidential race are silent when asked by Fox News Digital if they would support President Biden in a second term.

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Tulsi Gabbard's one-time Democratic colleagues are both perplexed and unsurprised by her far-right pivot: 'An Elise Stefanik kind of turn'

Asked what happened to his one-time supporter, Sen. Bernie Sanders dramatically threw his hands up. Others say she's showing her true colors.

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Iowa caucuses, built on myth, lose place at head of the line

The Iowa caucuses and their outsize importance have largely been an exercise in myth-making.

Democrats knock Iowa out of top presidential nominating spot; Illinois won’t get early state status

Michigan is expected to be the Midwest representative among the first five states selecting the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee.

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Biden avoids rail strike but jeopardizes his union support

In trying to prevent a work stoppage that could've threatened the fragile economy, Biden risks alienating his key allies: labor activists and workers.

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Biden seeks a Democratic primary that looks like the Democratic Party

The top two primary states have long been much whiter than the party.

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Senate rejects proposal to give rail workers seven days of paid sick leave

The Senate voted on Thursday to reject a proposal to give railway workers seven days of sick leave, a benefit that was left out of a labor deal between freight rail companies and unionized workers that was brokered by the Biden administration. The proposal to give workers seven days of sick leave, which was championed by Sen.…

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House votes to pass bill forcing rail labor deal to avoid strike

House votes to pass bill forcing rail labor deal -to avoid strike but its path in the Senate is less clear.

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Congress Prepares To Take Up Bill Preventing Rail Strike

Lawmakers from both parties grumbled about stepping into the labor dispute, but they also said they had little choice.

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House votes to avert rail strike, impose deal on unions

Congress is moving urgently to head off the looming U.S. rail strike.

EXPLAINER: What to know on Congress' bid to bar rail strike

President Joe Biden is asking Congress to intervene to avert a potentially crippling freight rail strike before Christmas, even if it means handing a defeat to Democratic allies in the labor movement.

Pennsylvania campaign wildcard Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania campaign wildcard Fetterman turns to governing

When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate's new members, he'll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania that extends from his own personal dress code — super casual — to hanging marijuana flags outside his current office in the state Capitol. Pennsylvania's unique lieutenant governor, who just flipped the state's open Senate seat to Democrats, may be the only senator ever to be declared an “American taste god” — as GQ magazine once did. The 6-foot-8 Fetterman will tower over the currently tallest senator, Republican Tom Cotton of Arkansas by 3 inches.

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High-profile Republicans gain followers in first weeks of Musk’s reign

Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders have lost tens of thousands of followers, while Republicans such as Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene have seen big increases.

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Democrats kept the Senate this year, but 2024 may be harder

Democrats celebrating a successful effort to keep control of the U.S. Senate this year will soon confront a 2024 campaign that could prove more challenging.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Gomez triumphs in California district

Democratic U.S. Rep. Jimmy Gomez has defeated rival Democrat David Kim in a Los Angeles district after a battle on the party’s progressive flank.

Across the US, a return to democratic order. Will it last?

There was no violence in the midterm elections last week, and many election deniers lost and quietly conceded.

Across the US, a return to democratic order. Will it last?

The post-election narrative was instead focused on each party's electoral fate: Republicans were disappointed that sweeping victories didn't materialize, while relieved Democrats braced for the possibility of a slim House GOP majority. At least for now, the serious threats that loomed over democracy heading into Election Day — domestic extremist violence, voter intimidation and Republican refusal to respect election outcomes — did not materialize in any pervasive way. “It was a good day, I think, for democracy,” President Joe Biden said, even as he acknowledged his party might lose one chamber of Congress.

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Nevada Democrats sweep 3 key House seats in close battles

Incumbent Democrats in Nevada have swept three key swing seats in the western battleground state that Republicans had targeted in their bid to take control of the U.S. House.

Biden faces 2024 opposition from far-left group: 'Don't Run Joe'

President Biden is facing an effort from within his own party looking to unseat him at its helm and prevent him from seeking re-election in the 2024 presidential election.

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6 things to watch ahead of high-stakes midterm elections

All 50 states are hosting midterm elections that will determine the balance of power in Washington and state capitals across the nation.

Will voters stick with Biden outlook or take US another way?

With his party’s control over Congress teetering on the brink, President Joe Biden has traveled the country this fall trying to turn the midterm elections into a choice between two visions for America.

‘What Idiots’: Biden Rips into Protesters for Calling Democrats ‘Socialists’

President Biden on Saturday ripped into protesters gathered outside the venue where he was speaking, calling them "idiots" for labeling Democrats "socialists."

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Biden's alliance with the left has worked, but will it last?

Joe Biden wasn't the first choice of progressives for the White House in 2020.

For painter Bill Hill, literature, art and life swirl in the same air

On view at Gallery 2112, the area artist’s abstractions resemble landscapes seen through the lens of poetry.

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A Withdrawn Ukraine Letter and the Progressive Debate About Biden’s Foreign Policy

Last week, thirty members of Congress issued, updated, and retracted a letter calling for more direct diplomacy to end the war in Ukraine. What happened?

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Police: Pelosi suspect wanted to break speaker's knees

Federal prosecutors say the man accused of attacking Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, told police he wanted to hold the speaker hostage and “break her kneecaps.”.

Vermont's lone US House member eyes move up to Senate

Vermont’s lone member of the U.S. House for the past 16 years has always embraced his role as a liberal Democrat.

Sanders stumps for swing-state Democrats as high-stakes midterm nears

Independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has begun campaigning for Democrats in key states, including Oregon, where gubernatorial nominee Tina Kotek faces an unusually competitive race.

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Sanders aims to boost vulnerable Democrats in US tour

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders kicked off a multi-state tour in Oregon on Thursday.

Candidate likely to become Vermont's 1st woman in Congress

Democrat Becca Balint could be on the verge of being elected the first woman and first openly gay person to represent Vermont in Congress.

MSNBC guest says Fetterman-Oz debate 'an example of such remarkable transparency'

MSNBC guest and New York Magazine writer Rebecca Traister said Tuesday that John Fetterman's debate performance was "an example of such remarkable transparency."

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Who will lead progressives after Bernie Sanders?

Here's a look at some progressives who may hope to lead the movement in a presidential race once Bernie Sanders steps aside.

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Early voting turnout breaking records two weeks before Election Day

More than 7.5 million people have already cast their ballots, but there are disturbing reports of alleged voter intimidation by election fraud conspiracists.

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Democrats are losing Latino voters as Republicans eye opportunities these midterms

While Democratic strategists acknowledge past mistakes and make renewed pledges to woo Latino voters, Republicans are also making inroads.

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Bernie Sanders 'worried' about Democratic midterm voter turnout among young, working-class

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., acknowledged that young and working-class voters might not be enthused to vote for Democrats during the midterms amid soaring inflation and gas prices.

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Sanders: Dems should push economic message, not just focus on abortion

U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders said that while abortion remains an important issue, Democrats messaging ahead of the midterms should be on everyday economic issues facing Americans.

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Abortion access and economic issues are one and the same

Politicians don't need to choose between focusing on reproductive rights or pocketbook politics. They're the same thing.

washingtonpost.com

Ro Khanna puts political consultants in early 2024 primary states on campaign payroll

California Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna is paying political consultants in the early presidential nominating states, which some say is a sign of a possible White House run.

foxnews.com

Biden facing pressure to punish Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ cuts oil production

Biden pledged "consequences" and vowed to "take action" — but some lawmakers are demanding a concrete response.

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Bernie Sanders, James Carville warn Democrats against going all-in on abortion: 'Political malpractice'

Democratic strategist James Carville and Sen. Bernie Sanders warned on Monday that Democrats won't win with an abortion-only message in the midterm elections.

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The 3 million richest Americans have greater combined wealth than 291 million

In recent decades, 9 of 10 Americans have seen their share of the nation's wealth shrink, a CBO analysis found.

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In Minnesota, abortion keys Keith Ellison's 2nd term hopes

Keith Ellison gave up a safe seat in Congress to run for Minnesota attorney general, saying it was his best chance to push back against the policies of Donald Trump.

Progressive Democrats frustrated with 2022 primary losses

Progressive Democrats are facing a test of their power in November's midterm elections.

How to watch the House Jan. 6 committee's next hearing on Wednesday, with new findings from the investigation

The committee says this hearing will reveal some of the information lawmakers learned this summer.

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Bernie Sanders on what Democrats "have to recognize" before the 2022 midterm elections

A recent CBS News Battleground Tracker poll shows Republicans are still very likely to recapture the house, but Democrats do have some momentum—including in the Senate races.

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Manchin rails against 'revenge politics' on permit plan

Sen. Joe Manchin on Tuesday railed against what he called “revenge politics″ being used against him, as liberals in the House and Senate team up with Republicans to oppose his plan to speed permits for natural gas pipelines and other energy projects.

Bernie Sanders Blocks Republican Bid to Avert Rail Strike in Senate

(Bloomberg) -- Senate Republicans failed in a bid to force labor unions and railroads to resolve a fight over contract negotiations, ahead of a strike that threatens to paralyze much of the US rail system.Most Read from BloombergTerra Co-Founder Do Kwon Faces Arrest Warrant in South KoreaUS Inflation Tops Forecasts, Cementing Odds of Big Fed HikeStocks Rise as Dip Buyers Win Tug of War Over Fed: Markets WrapXi Returns to World Stage With Putin to Counter US DominanceUgly Selloff Pushes Stocks Do

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Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About Natural Gas

To make the transition to an electric future, the US needs to rely more on cleaner, more efficient sources of energy.

washingtonpost.com

Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticism

With the fall campaign rapidly approaching, the time-honored tradition of debates as a forum for voters to evaluate candidates may be the latest casualty of the nation’s polarized political climate.

Manchin's big energy deal draws pushback from many Dems

Sen. Joe Manchin made a deal with Democratic leaders as part of his vote pushing the party's highest legislative priority across the finish line last month.

Bernie Sanders says he’ll vote against keeping the government open if Manchin’s ‘disastrous side-deal’ on energy is included

"I will not vote for any bill that makes it easier for Big Oil to destroy the planet," Sanders said.

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Gloves off, Biden embraces tough tone on 'MAGA Republicans'

In recent days, President Joe Biden has sharpened his attacks against Donald Trump and the so-called MAGA Republicans for posing a threat to democracy.

Utah's Evan McMullin upends two-party fight for US Senate

Utah's Evan McMullin is emerging as the nation’s most competitive independent candidate running for U.S. Senate in the 2022 midterm elections.

Trump moves to general election mode with Pennsylvania rally

It's Donald Trump's first rally of the general election season, a Saturday night event in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, with Republican candidates in the pivotal state.

GOP, Dems seek political boost from student loan debt plan

To Democrats championing the White House’s student loan forgiveness plan, it was the long-awaited delivery of one of President Joe Biden’s campaign promises.

Bernie Sanders says Republicans complaining about student debt forgiveness didn't complain when Donald Trump declared bankruptcy 6 times

In a Tweet, Sanders said that the GOP loves socialism for the rich — and "rugged individualism for the rest."

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Starbucks illegally blocked raises for union workers, labor board says

Regulators want CEO Howard Schultz to read a statement to workers about their rights to unionize.

cbsnews.com

Student loan forgiveness could help more than 40 million

More than 40 million Americans could see their student loan debt reduced — and in many cases eliminated — under President Joe Biden’s long-awaited forgiveness plan.

White House considering $10,000 in student loan forgiveness for borrowers who make under $125,000: report

President Joe Biden has promised to make a decision on student loan forgiveness by the end of August, when monthly loan payments are set to resume.

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Companies facing 1st tax on stock buybacks in Biden bill

Democrats have pulled off a quiet first in legislation passed this month: the creation of a tax targeting stock buybacks.

Fetterman returns to the campaign trail after stroke

Hanging over his first public in-person campaign event was a single question: How would the lingering effects of the stroke hinder his ability to wage a winning campaign?

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Takeaways: Johnson vs. Barnes in Wisconsin, narrow Squad win

Ron Johnson, the most vulnerable Republican senator up for reelection this year, will take on Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes in a general election matchup that will help determine which party controls the Senate.

Balint wins Vermont's Democratic primary for US House

The leader of the Vermont state Senate Becca Balint could become the first woman and the first openly gay person to represent the state in Congress.

Omar ekes out House primary win over centrist in Minnesota

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar won a closer-than-expected Democratic primary race against a centrist challenger who questioned Omar's support for the “defund the police” movement.

Michels wins Wisconsin GOP governor primary, will face Evers

Businessman Tim Michels has won Wisconsin's Republican nomination to take on Democratic Gov. Tony Evers.

How Schumer's messy style delivers for Dems: 'I persist'

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer effectively became the leader of the U.S. Senate on the morning of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection.

Dems look ahead to Barnes in fall race against Ron Johnson

Support has coalesced around Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes to be the Democratic choice to take on Republican Sen. Ron Johnson in the state's closely watched U.S. Senate race.

Progressive and centrist Dems battle for Vermont House seat

Vermont Lt. Gov. Molly Gray and Senate President Pro Tempore Becca Balint are the leading candidates in a Democratic U.S. House primary that could make either of them the first female member of the state's congressional delegation.

GOP targets for Dem bill: Inflation, taxes, Manchin, Sinema

Republicans see inflation, taxes and immigration as Democratic weak spots worth attacking in the upcoming battle over an economic package the Democrats want to push through the Senate.

Michigan GOP Rep. Meijer loses reelection after Trump vote

Michigan Rep. Peter Meijer, who witnessed the Capitol riot days after taking office in 2021 and then cast one of the 10 Republican votes to impeach Donald Trump over the attack, has lost his reelection bid.

Missouri AG Schmitt beats Greitens in GOP Senate primary

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has defeated scandal-scarred former Gov. Eric Greitens and 19 others in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

3rd Wisconsin Dem US Senate candidate bows out, backs Barnes

Wisconsin Treasurer Sarah Godlewski has dropped out of the state's Democratic U.S. Senate primary.

Bill to boost semiconductor industry passes key Senate test

The Senate has advanced a $280 billion bill designed to boost the U.S. semiconductor industry and accelerate high-tech research.

Biden presses computer chips case in advance of Senate vote

President Joe Biden is asking Congress to move quickly to send to him a bipartisan bill designed to boost the computer chips industry and high-tech research in the United States.

Semiconductor bill unites Sanders, the right — in opposition

A bill to boost semiconductor production in the United States has managed to do nearly the unthinkable — unite Sen. Bernie Sanders and the tea party.

All about Manchin: What Biden wanted for US, senator did not

It was launched as the new president’s ambitious plan for rebuilding America.

EXPLAINER: How Trump allies may be pushed to testify in Ga.

The Georgia investigation into potential criminal interference in the 2020 election is heating up.

All eyes on airlines as July Fourth holiday weekend nears

If you're flying this holiday weekend, be prepared for crowded airports, full planes, and higher-than-normal chances that your flight will be delayed or even canceled.

Biden's optimism collides with mounting political challenges

President Joe Biden’s top political advisers are bracing for big election losses in November.

Iowa doors swing open for Republicans eyeing White House run

At least a half-dozen GOP presidential prospects are planning Iowa visits this summer now that the state's June primary has come and gone.

Texas recount underway between Texas Rep. Cuellar, Cisneros

A recount is underway in a Texas primary race between Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar and progressive challenger Jessica Cisneros.

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