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NY Times – Politics

Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, lost a race for Senate in 2022. He is likely to run for governor in 2026, while Democrats are eager for new candidates and new ideas. [...]

With the cease-fire deal under strain, Vice President JD Vance is set to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other leaders. [...]

At least four Republican senators, including the Senate majority leader, signaled their opposition to Paul Ingrassia, the president’s pick to lead the Office of Special Counsel. [...]

Former President Joseph R. Biden Jr. began radiation therapy last month for an aggressive form of prostate cancer. It is unclear if his treatment has ended. [...]
The messages follow a pattern set by the Trump administration, but use notably milder language. [...]

A Supreme Court ruling, while technically temporary, could set the ground rules for National Guard deployments elsewhere in the country. [...]