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Former Vice President Mike Pence said at an Economic Club of Washington event that he has no plans to run for president or any other elected office in 2028, citing his work with Advancing American Freedom. The article recounts his past primary challenge against Trump and their estrangement after Jan. 6.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he has not ruled anything out regarding impeaching President Trump or Cabinet members if Democrats win the House majority. The article notes two recent impeachment efforts, one against Trump and one against Pete Hegseth, and includes statements from Democratic leadership and Republican criticism.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries declined to say whether centrist Democrats who helped Republicans advance legislative priorities will face consequences. The defections by Reps. Jared Golden and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez have frustrated Democratic leaders ahead of the midterms, but Jeffries said leadership is focused on retaking the House.
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An AARP poll shows Democrat Mary Peltola leading Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan by 5 points in Alaska’s Senate race. The article details subgroup advantages for Peltola while noting Sullivan’s strengths among older voters and the GOP-leaning state’s difficulty for Democrats.