Politics
Democratic Presidential Contenders Ramp Up Campaign Efforts
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and Senator Mark Kelly are leading the Democratic midterms fundraising efforts, positioning themselves for potential 2028 presidential bids. Both are actively campaigning across key states to secure support.
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The Hill
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) may be trailing some of his potential 2028 Democratic presidential rivals in the early polling of the race. But as he mulls a White House bid, the billionaire governor is leading the midterms money war, pouring millions of dollars into Democratic campaigns. It’s a move
2026-10-20 10:00 UTC
The Hill
A battle over a Washington golf course has turned into a fiery showdown over the powers of the Trump administration to do as it wishes and the power of the courts to constrain it. At issue is the East Potomac Golf Links, an unglamorous but busy municipal course roughly 2 miles from the White House..
2026-10-20 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) is climbing the ranks of potential 2028 Democratic White House hopefuls as he travels extensively around the country this year to meet voters and raise millions of dollars for Democratic candidates in key battleground states. Kelly will have campaigned for Democratic candid
2026-10-20 10:00 UTC