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February 6

Ballot box shocker: Progressive backed by Sanders, AOC on verge of upset in Dem congressional primary

New Jersey House candidate Analilia Majia, backed by Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is narrowly ahead in a too-close-to-call Democratic primary.

February 5

White House slams Democrat governor for urging public to track ICE agents with new video portal

The White House slammed New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill after she announced her administration is launching a portal to monitor ICE officers and alert people to their presence.

February 5

Boston's Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and bodycam footage, says fed government 'hides behind masks'

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu accused ICE of unconstitutional operations and ordered the release of surveillance footage showing alleged federal agent violence.

February 5

Jill Biden's ex-husband, now charged with murder, called wife 'greatest thing in my life'

Jill Biden's ex-husband is charged with murdering his wife he once called "the greatest thing in my life." They were married 40 years before her death.

February 5

Arctic blast fuels scrutiny of Biden’s $8B electric bus push as watchdogs cite oversight failures

An arctic blast exposed alleged waste in Biden's electric bus programs, and $8 billion in taxpayer funds face scrutiny over cold weather performance failures.

February 5

7-year-old injures hand after accidentally discharging firearm in Maryland classroom

A student was injured when a firearm accidentally discharged at Freetown Elementary in Maryland Wednesday, prompting early dismissal and a police response.

February 5

Socialist mayor Mamdani backs Hochul in move that could reshape New York governor race

Democratic socialist NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorses moderate Gov. Kathy Hochul for re-election, bridging New York's progressive-centrist divide.

February 5

AOC spent over $53K in campaign funds on luxury hotels in 2025: 'Carpetbagger'

New campaign finance filings show AOC topped $53,000 in luxury and boutique hotel spending in 2025, drawing renewed scrutiny over how her travel tab matches her populist message.

February 5

Anti-ICE legislation heads to desk of rising star Democrat governor, testing his presidential ambitions

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore faces tough choice on ICE cooperation ban as presidential ambitions collide with immigration enforcement legislation decision.

February 5

Pennsylvania hospital blaze forces patients to be evacuated

A major fire erupted at Lehigh Valley Hospital in Pennsylvania on Wednesday night, forcing the evacuation of 77 patients, with no major injuries reported.