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Harris campaign ends race with $1.8 million – part of a mixed financial picture for Democrats

Vice President Kamala Harris’ defunct presidential campaign had just $1.8 million in its account on November 25, according to the new filings with federal regulators, having virtually emptied its massive war chest of more than $1 billion.

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Author: Fredreka Schouten, David Wright

Harris Staffers Went Rogue to Reach Black and Latino Voters in Philadelphia

Worried that the campaign was neglecting voters of color in Philadelphia and other battleground cities, organizers secretly gathered at a Dunkin’ Donuts and elsewhere to get out the vote.

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Author: Nicholas Nehamas,Maya King,Zolan Kanno-Youngs

Top Democrat urges closer US-China cooperation on shared challenges

Ranking congressman on House intelligence committee highlights climate change, fentanyl and global health as areas for cooperation.

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Author: South China Morning Post

AOC Battles Lawmaker Twice Her Age to Lead Dems’ Trump Fightback

The contest is seen as an indicator of whether the Democratic Party is ready for a generational change.

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Author: David Gardner

Just a moment…

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Author: axios.com

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launches bid to lead Democrats on House Oversight Committee

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Author: Caitlin Yilek

How Democrat Adam Gray won his race, the last to be called for the U.S. House

Merced Democrat Adam Gray says he’ll focus on Valley representation in Congress – ‘not political parties’ – after defeating incumbent Republican John Duarte.

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Author: Rachel Livinal

AOC to run for top Democrat of Oversight Committee, source says

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is expected to soon jump into the race for the top Democrat on the Oversight panel and has informed some of her colleagues of her plans, according to a person familiar with the discussions.

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Author: Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer

Trump defends Pete Hegseth as he announces more administration picks

President-elect says embattled defense secretary nominee ‘is doing very well’ and announces new role of ‘White House AI and crypto czar’

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Author: @ChrisJStein

AOC jumps into race for top job on Oversight

Some members already believe she’s got a leg up against Rep. Gerry Connolly.

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Author: Nicholas Wu,Daniella Diaz

Ocasio-Cortez seeks to lead Democrats on Oversight panel

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Friday formally launched a bid to lead Democrats on the Oversight and Accountability Committee in the next Congress — a powerful seat that will play a prom…

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Author: Mike Lillis

AOC tells Democratic colleagues she’s running for top job on Oversight Committee

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s entrance into the Oversight race pits the millennial progressive star against Rep. Gerry Connolly, 74, a senior member of the panel.

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Author: Scott Wong

Ocasio-Cortez bids to become top Democrat on key House committee

New York congresswoman to take on Gerry Connolly for oversight committee role amid wider tensions within party

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Author: Joseph Gedeon

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez launches bid for top spot on Oversight committee

Ocasio-Cortez would have to defeat Virginia congressman Gerry Connolly in an internal leadership election

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Author: Andrew Feinberg

AOC launches bid for top Democratic role on House Oversight Committee

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced she is running for the top Democratic position on the House Oversight Committee next congress.

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Author: Aubrie Spady

How AOC says she would approach Democrats’ top Oversight job

The outspoken progressive could claim one of the most high-profile positions in Congress.

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Author: Jordain Carney,Nicholas Wu,Daniella Diaz

Ocasio-Cortez Seeks House Post That Would Make Her a Top Foil to Trump

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democrat, announced a bid to join the party’s leadership ranks in Congress.

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Author: Nicholas Fandos

Analysis: Voters elected the most closely divided House since the Great Depression and WWI

There’s been a recent effort to brand the White House as “The People’s House,” which seems very wrong since the president is picked by the complicated Electoral College rather than directly by voters. It’s the House of Representatives that is closest to the American people and most directly represents their will.

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Author: Zachary B. Wolf

Ro Khanna Joins DOGE initiative to ‘slash waste’, Elon Musk supports

Ro Khanna joins DOGE, aligning with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to address government spending.

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Author: Bhavika Rathore

Some Dems are excited about Musk and Ramaswamy’s DOGE. Their optimism feels naive.

Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Greg Casar are skeptical about the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. I am too.

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Author: Ja’han Jones

The New York Times News Quiz, Dec. 6, 2024

Did you follow the news this week? Take our quiz to see how well you stack up with other Times readers.

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Author: The New York Times

The Democrats who aren’t writing off Elon Musk’s DOGE

Some progressives think they can make common cause with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy when it comes to defense spending.

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Author: Bryan Metzger

Hunter Biden pardon: both sides are finding fault with the US president – here’s why they are right

The ‘optics’ were not good for Joe Biden, but most parents would understand the president’s desire to protect his son.

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Author: Emma Long

Fmr. President Barack Obama to speak in Chicago at foundation’s Democracy Forum 2024

Former President Barack Obama will speak at an event in Chicago on Thursday.

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Author: ABC7 Chicago Digital Team

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