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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 4/1/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 4/1/26

MAGA Slouches Toward Becoming the Establishment It Set Out to Defeat

A room full of complainers never makes for a good party. Especially if, as at CPAC, Donald Trump doesn’t show up to save the night

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 3/30/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 3/30/26

Exclusive: Democrats, Looking to Exorcise the Ghost of 2024, Unveil Election Playbook

The DNC’s new Organizing and Political Playbook is aimed to help Democrats learn from the mistakes of 2024 as they look to 2026.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 3/23/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 3/23/26

With Democratic Power Up for Grabs, the Progressive Establishment Rushes In

A recent wave of Democratic primaries in Illinois were, in miniature, a preview of what the party must decide nationally in 2028.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 3/9/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 3/9/26

Olivet University Keeps Religious Accreditation

Despite legal challenges, Olivet University will maintain its accreditation with its national accreditor, ABHE, for another year.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 3/4/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 3/4/26

The Fight for the Post-Trump Republican Party Starts in Texas

The race to become the Texas Republican Party’s next nominee to the Senate offers a glimpse into what the GOP may like after Trump.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 2/27/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 2/27/26

Trump Hints at Texas Senate Primary Endorsement Ahead of Energy Speech

Trump hinted at a Texas Senate primary endorsement during an energy speech in Corpus Christi but declined to name a candidate.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 2/21/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 2/21/26

Affordability Takes Center Stage at Governors Event as 2026 Midterms Near

Though the midterms will pit them against each other, governors Andy Beshear and Greg Gianforte sat together to chat affordability

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 2/20/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 2/20/26

Governors Plead for Unity as Trump Plays Politics

The annual National Governors Association meeting in D.C. faced controversy as themes of unity clashed with MAGA partisanship.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 2/17/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 2/17/26

Inside DNC Chair Ken Martin’s Plan To Turn Democratic Momentum Into Power

A year into DNC Chair Ken Martin’s reign, he’s betting on organizing and infrastructure—not insiders—to turn momentum into power

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 1/22/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 1/22/26

Which Georgia Governor Candidate Will Inherit Stacey Abrams’ Coalition?

With the Democratic primary for Georgia governor heating up, the backing of Abrams and her coalition could decide the race.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 1/13/26 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 1/13/26

Democrats Announce Seven-Figure Voter Registration Effort

DNC Chairman Ken Martin announced in a Tuesday morning call that the Democrats would invest heavily in registering new voters.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/21/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/21/25

JD Vance Seeks to Channel Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA AmericaFest 

For now, the legacy of Charlie Kirk has remained enough to get those embroiled in bitter ideological feuds under one roof.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/21/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/21/25

Erika Kirk, Nicki Minaj and JD Vance Speak at AmericaFest

Several Republican and MAGA leaders spoke Sunday, the final day of the conference.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/21/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/21/25

MAGA Girl Power Shapes Turning Point USA AmericaFest

Night three of Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest proved what already appeared to be the case—women are reshaping the MAGA movement.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/19/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/19/25

Turning Point Embraces MAGA Debate on Night Two of AmericaFest

Night two of AmericaFest replicated the MAGA infighting seen on night one—This may be by design.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/18/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/18/25

Exclusive: Democrats Unveil New Plan to Win Young Voters From Trump

In a Newsweek interview, DNC officials announced creation of the National Youth Coordinated Table and revealed its mission.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/8/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/8/25

Democratic Governors Share 2026 Plans to Counter MAGA and Trump

Promoting affordablility still a key message, Newsweek was told at the Democratic Governors Association winter meeting.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/5/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 12/5/25

Minnesota Senate Race Emerges as Key Battle in Democratic Party ‘Civil War’

In exclusive Newsweek interviews, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig each argue why they should be Minnesota’s senator.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/25/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/25/25

State Democrats Extend Influence Over Party Amid Turmoil in DC

As D.C. Democrats struggle to counter Trump, state leaders are making the case of why the party should turn their way.

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Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/18/25 Newsweek Alex Rouhandeh 11/18/25

Democrats Let Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Lead—Now They’re Winning

In an exclusive interview, Kansas Governor Laura Kelly unpacks what she learned chairing the Democratic Governors Association.

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