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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 08/07/2026
Thanks to an April Supreme Court decision and Republican-driven redistricting in GOP-leaning states, the Congressional Black Caucus’s momentum is shaky at best and may be stalled outright. By David Lightman and Nancy Vu (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/732334/the...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 24/06/2026
Progressives test John Hickenlooper in his final Senate race Colorado’s septuagenarian senator faces a challenge from the Left, writes Nicholas Anastacio. (unlocked) www.nationaljournal.com/s/732179/pro...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 24/06/2026
Chicago is the epicenter of food and hunger policy Long the home of the agricultural-futures market, the Windy City is now also a hub of food-focused activism and nonprofits, writes Jerry Hagstrom (unlocked) www.nationaljournal.com/s/732180/chi...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 02/06/2026
Both parties have bartered for safe congressional seats with squiggly lines and litigation costs after each of the last several Census counts. @nataliemj10 with the latest Leading Indicators (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/731977/how...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 19/05/2026
Today's primaries in Pennsylvania is the first test of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s political power before a potential White House campaign. Read Hotline's Primary Primer on the Keystone state (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/731794/iho...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 19/05/2026
These Kentucky primaries will serve as a reminder that it’s President Trump’s party now as the battle to replace Old Crow comes down to the candidate who can embrace MAGA the tightest. Hotline has your guide to the Bluegrass State contests (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/731793/iho...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 19/05/2026
Alabama’s primary is in flux after Gov. Kay Ivey (R) announced she would delay the election in four districts—Alabama-01, -02, -06, and -07. Read Hotline's free cheat sheet to the Yellowhammer State's primaries. www.nationaljournal.com/s/731781/iho...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 19/05/2026
Nearly all the marquee statewide races in Georgia seem destined for a June 16 runoff. Hotline has everything you need to know about the Peach State's primaries (unlocked): buff.ly/jTObaOj
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 07/05/2026
Kalshi may be insisting that states are not in the game, but its investments in several key races indicates it’s likely preparing for a scenario in which states make the rules, gaming experts told National Journal. @abby-turner.bsky.social reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/731667/kal...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 29/04/2026
King Charles addressed a joint session of Congress Tuesday at a fraught time for the Anglo-American relationship considering Trump's tariffs and attacks on traditional alliances. His Majesty noted we still share plenty in common with England. Kirk Bado reports: (unlocked): njour.nl/s/731655?unl...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 23/12/2025
Big tech is emerging as a rare rendezvous point for bipartisan scorn, with multiple figures who may run for president in 2028 taking stands on the issue over the last two years. @efilter.bsky.social reports (unlocked):
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 12/12/2025
The president's speech in Pennsylvania this week was a rare use of the domestic bully pulpit this term. He'll have to change that if he wants to help his party in the midterms writes George E. Condon Jr. in his latest WHITE HOUSE FILE: njour.nl/s/730441?unl...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 27/11/2025
President Trump’s about-face on the Obamacare subsidies debate has complicated the already difficult task of finding a solution as the tax credits approach their Dec. 31 expiration. Read this free story from Nancy Vu: buff.ly/QGJ3sAG
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 19/11/2025
Washingtonians often talk about how polarized we are. Often we lament the fact, then go right back to our bubble. In her latest LEADING INDICATORS, Natalie Jackson explains how new polls and academic research show that folks outside the Beltway have more diverse networks: buff.ly/91jhYRY
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 19/11/2025
The midterms could depend on the Lower Grande Valley in Texas. Hillary Clinton won the region convincingly in 2016, but it has steadily shifted toward the GOP column. In 2022, Republicans won congressional seats here for the first time. Read this unlocked story from James Downs: buff.ly/kwTvKm9
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 11/11/2025
Despite success in his own races, President Trump has struggled to elevate his fellow Republicans lower on the ballot—especially in the midterms. Will 2026 be any different? Read the unlocked story from @efilter.bsky.social: buff.ly/OFw1qRm
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 11/11/2025
In his latest OFF TO THE RACES, Charlie Cook cautions Democrats not to draw too much from Zohran Mamdani's win in NYC. No mayoral race has ever been a harbinger of the direction of American politics or an indication of what would happen in any other election anywhere else. buff.ly/BGXosl6
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Governors are on the front lines in President Trump’s second term. @abby-turner.bsky.social and @kirk-bado.bsky.social report on Democrats’ defense across the board. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730101/iho...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
At this stage in the cycle, there’s more uncertainty than certainty as the White House pushes Republicans to redraw maps, James A. Downs and @kirk-bado.bsky.social report. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730073/hot...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Senate Democrats have a clearer path to regain the majority in 2026, but acknowledge it’s a difficult lift to gain four seats, @NenoNicolosio.bsky.social and @kirk-bado.bsky.social report. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730100/iho...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Trump’s midterm meddling has only just begun Experts warn Trump is upending norms and laws, and he may challenge election results he doesn’t like, @abby-turner.bsky.social reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730099/tru...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
The GOP won a four-seat gain in 2024. Democrats want theirs in 2026. @NenoNicolosio.bsky.social reports on Senate Democrats’ two-cycle math www.nationaljournal.com/s/730098/sen...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Whose lines are they, anyway? The redistricting wars could have massive ramifications for years to come, James A. Downs reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730097/who...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Is Iowa a field of dreams or nightmares? Democrats have an opportunity in two statewide races for the first time in decades, @NenoNicolosio.bsky.social and @abby-turner.bsky.social report. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730096/is-...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
The president has been more of a hindrance than help for Republicans in previous cycles. @efilter.bsky.social reports on whether Trump has learned his midterm lessons. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730081/has...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Republicans bet on Hispanic Drift President Trump has driven big Republican gains, but will they stick in downballot races? James A. Downs reports www.nationaljournal.com/s/730079/rep...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
How 2028 hopefuls may influence the midterms Potential candidates will likely target battlegrounds and early states on the primary calendar, @efilter.bsky.social reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730078/how...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Trump’s midterm meddling has only just begun Experts warn Trump is upending norms and laws, and he may challenge election results he doesn’t like, @efilter.bsky.social reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730099/tru...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
The GOP won a four-seat gain in 2024. Democrats want theirs in 2026. @NenoNicolosio.bsky.social reports on Senate Democrats’ two-cycle math www.nationaljournal.com/s/730098/sen...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Whose lines are they, anyway? The redistricting wars could have massive ramifications for years to come, James A. Downs reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730097/who...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Is Iowa a field of dreams or nightmares? Democrats have an opportunity in two statewide races for the first time in decades, @NenoNicolosio.bsky.social and @abby-turner.bsky.social report. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730096/is-...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
The president has been more of a hindrance than help for Republicans in previous cycles. @efilter.bsky.social reports on whether Trump has learned his midterm lessons. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730081/has...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Republicans bet on Hispanic Drift President Trump has driven big Republican gains, but will they stick in downballot races? James A. Downs reports www.nationaljournal.com/s/730079/rep...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
How 2028 hopefuls may influence the midterms Potential candidates will likely target battlegrounds and early states on the primary calendar, @efilter.bsky.social reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730078/how...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Trump’s midterm meddling has only just begun Experts warn Trump is upending norms and laws, and he may challenge election results he doesn’t like, @efilter.bsky.social reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730099/tru...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
The GOP won a four-seat gain in 2024. Democrats want theirs in 2026. @NenoNicolosio.bsky.social reports on Senate Democrats’ two-cycle math www.nationaljournal.com/s/730098/sen...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Whose lines are they, anyway? The redistricting wars could have massive ramifications for years to come, James A. Downs reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730097/who...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Is Iowa a field of dreams or nightmares? Democrats have an opportunity in two statewide races for the first time in decades, @NenoNicolosio.bsky.social and @abby-turner.bsky.social report. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730096/is-...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
The president has been more of a hindrance than help for Republicans in previous cycles. @efilter.bsky.social reports on whether Trump has learned his midterm lessons. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730081/has...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
Republicans bet on Hispanic Drift President Trump has driven big Republican gains, but will they stick in downballot races? James A. Downs reports www.nationaljournal.com/s/730079/rep...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 05/11/2025
How 2028 hopefuls may influence the midterms Potential candidates will likely target battlegrounds and early states on the primary calendar, @efilter.bsky.social reports. www.nationaljournal.com/s/730078/how...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 04/11/2025
The government shutdown is about to tie the record at 35 days but there are signs of optimism that the impasse could end soon. What are they? Read tonight's NJ OUTLOOK to find out: buff.ly/mnPLeIJ
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 04/11/2025
The National Flood Insurance Program, which has been suspended due to the shutdown, faces a myriad of challenges: it's billions under water and powerful critics want to dismantle it. Read this unlocked story from Elias Vetters to learn more: buff.ly/ulzGacf
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 28/10/2025
President Trump has pressured America's universities to get them to bend to his will. But higher education institutions are undertaking their own mission to encourage the open dialogue conservatives say is absent from campuses. Read tonight's NJ OUTLOOK: www.nationaljournal.com/s/730012/out...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 15/10/2025
First they tried the stick. Now they're adding the carrot. Read this free story from Katie Beth Cannon about how the Trump administration is employing a variety of tactics to get higher education institutions to accede to their demands: njour.nl/s/729889?unl...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 16/09/2025
With President Trump in his final term, the question of who the most likely successor is to lead the GOP and/or the MAGA movement is not just an academic one. Charlie Cook opines Kirk would have had as much sway as anyone in a post-Trump future: www.nationaljournal.com/s/729591/wha...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 10/09/2025
Former athletes and coaches are getting off the sidelines in hopes of translating their on-field success to public office. James Downs reports (unlocked): www.nationaljournal.com/s/729547/ath...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 04/09/2025
"It was like a thousand paper cuts." Nancy Vu chats with former CDC medical director Debra Houry about her departure from the agency. www.nationaljournal.com/s/729483/qa-...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 03/09/2025
Congress returns with a packed agenda and little time to avoid a government shutdown. Toss in roiling partisan tensions stoked by President Trump's aggressive moves to claw back spending and you have a volatile mix. @caseywooten.bsky.social has the unlocked story: njour.nl/s/729467?unl...
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National Journal @nationaljournal.com · 28/07/2025
Lawmakers are expressing alarm after Spain awarded contracts to the Chinese tech firm Huawei to store the country’s judicial wiretaps and other intelligence. They fear Chinese companies operate as extensions of the Chinese Communist Party. @cmaza.bsky.social has the unlocked story: buff.ly/HHiMRWP
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