The eyes of the political world on Texas Thursday night as 10 Democrats took to the stage in Houston to talk about everything from President Donald Trump to trade.
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Yang Lands Last Place on Ballot: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
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As voting fight moves westward, accusations of racism follow
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Texas voting bills target Democratic strongholds, just like Georgia's new laws
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Houston’s expanded voting becomes target of GOP restrictions
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Democrats begin long-shot push to expand the Supreme Court
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Study finds people want more than watchdogs for journalists
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Biden’s ambitious expansion of long-term care sparks debate
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Bice: Democrats are on a roll and six other takeaways from Tuesday's general election
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Yang Drives the Bus, Republicans Joust: 5 Takeaways From N.Y.C. Mayor’s Race
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