With the midterm elections now firmly upon us, the question is whether Democratic candidates will do more than merely occupy ballot lines as mild alternatives to the red-hot crisis that is Donald Trump. As Trump spends over $1 billion a day on a globally destabilizing war on Iran and admits
Democratic candidate for governor in California, Xavier Becerra, speaks to supporters during his election night gathering at La Plaza de Cultura y Artes on June 2 in Los Angeles, Calif. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mario Tama/Getty Images SAN FRANCISCO — Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance to the
Platner’s rocket to stardom reflects something ugly that’s developed, not only on the right but the left as well. Ad Policy Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner at a “Fighting Oligarchy” tour event in Portland, Maine, on May 25, 2026. (Sophie Park / Bloomberg via Getty Images) As of Wednesday morning
Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories After weeks of delays, the Senate passed a $70 billion bill early this morning to fund immigration
