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Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett is running for the US Senate in Texas. Allred to seek House seat

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett has launched a bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, entering a high-profile primary as Democrats look for long-shot gains in 2026 while former Rep. Colin Allred shifts his plans to seek a return to the U.S. House. Crockett, known for her outspoken style, faces state Rep. James Talarico in a race that comes as Republicans battle in a contentious primary to defend Sen. John Cornyn’s seat.

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Cory Booker sets a record with marathon Senate speech. Will it rally anti-Trump resistance?

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., set a historic record with a marathon speech in the Senate, lasting over 25 hours, to protest President Trump’s actions and rally support against his agenda. Booker’s speech, breaking Strom Thurmond’s 68-year-old record, aims to energize the anti-Trump resistance while emphasizing the urgent need to protect American democracy.

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