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May 20

Trump supporters find unlikely common ground with blue state congressman at town hall: 'I love it'

President Donald Trump supporters and Americans for Prosperity protesters lined the streets outside Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna's town hall in battleground Pennsylvania on Saturday night.

May 20

Alina Habba drops federal trespassing charge against Dem mayor, offers ICE facility tour: 'Nothing to hide'

Newark, New Jersey, Mayor Ras Baraka's trespassing charge at Delaney Hall is dismissed, but Rep. LaMonica McIver faces charges of stirring political tensions in Newark.

May 20

More polling problems for this blue state Democrat governor facing re-election next year

A Siena College poll reveals Rep. Elise Stefanik as the leading Republican contender for New York governor, while Gov. Kathy Hochul's re-election support declines.

May 20

DOJ cites bodycam footage in charging document for House Dem McIver

DOJ charged Rep. LaMonica McIver with assaulting federal agents at a New Jersey ICE facility. McIver claims the charges are political and denies wrongdoing.

May 20

Pam Bondi backs Maine lawmaker Laurel Libby's Supreme Court appeal after being censured for trans athlete post

The DOJ and Pam Bondi back Maine Rep. Laurel Libby in her Supreme Court appeal against censure over a post on a transgender athlete, citing voting rights issues.

May 20

Maryland's first Black governor blocks reparations bill, disappointing fellow Democrats

Maryland's Black Democratic Gov. Wes Moore has vetoed a reparations bill that came to his desk, despite supporting reparations in principle.

May 20

Maine fishermen support Jordon Hudson after her advocacy during pageant: 'Together, we persevere'

Jordon Hudson received support from the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association for her advocacy of Maine fishermen during the Miss Maine USA pageant.

May 20

Soros-backed Philly DA could face uphill battle for re-election if GOP write-in scheme succeeds

In deep-blue Philadelphia, the GOP is urging its primary voters to write in the Democrat challenging Soros-backed DA Larry Krasner in the hopes of getting him to the general election.

May 20

Pittsburgh's progressive mayor faces stiff challenge from 'old guard' in primary

Steel City voters choose between incumbent's progressive agenda and Corey O'Connor's more moderate Democratic vision.

May 20

Expert witness in Karen Read murder trial caught with 'errors' inflating his credentials

In Karen Read's Massachusetts murder trial, DNA links hair on her SUV to victim John O'Keefe, but witness credibility issues arise during cross-examination.