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Democrats in red states are backing independent candidates to counter their party's toxic brand, a strategy quietly supported by national party figures. This approach aims to win seats by bypassing traditional Democratic nominees, though some question its long-term impact and the independents' future allegiances. The move reflects a pragmatic effort to break partisan gridlock and gain representation.

Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party is absolute, as evidenced by his endorsements in Texas and Kentucky primaries. Experience and electability are secondary to unwavering loyalty, with dissenters like Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Thomas Massie facing defeat. Trump has reshaped the GOP into a patronage empire where fealty is paramount.

But Vivek’s rise, if things go according to plan he might become the third Indian-origin governor of an American state after Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, is not just a litmus test of an Indian-American’s success story in US politics. It is a test of how far the MAGA tent will accommodate a brown non-Christian man and also how far an Indian-American can go in Trump’s America.

Kamala Harris launched a strong critique of Donald Trump, alleging he was drawn into the Iran conflict by Benjamin Netanyahu to divert from domestic issues like the 'Epstein files'. She labelled the current US leadership as "most corrupt, callous and incompetent" and accused Trump of undermining alliances and international norms, making America unreliable.

US Senate Democrats are increasingly divided over arms sales to Israel, with over three dozen backing Bernie Sanders' resolution to halt them. Citing Prime Minister Netanyahu's "reckless decisions" and the expanded conflict, some Democrats shifted their stance. Despite bipartisan opposition, the measures were ultimately rejected, highlighting a growing internal party debate.

The Iowa Caucus, a pivotal event in the US presidential election process, entails public assemblies where party members select delegates. Iowa's historical circumstances and central location have solidified its role as the first caucus state. The caucus process involves participants forming groups to support candidates, with delegates assigned based on group sizes.

Crowley, 56, is currently powerful chairman of the House democratic caucus and was seen as a potential future House speaker. He was unseated by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a socialist who is almost half his age and was a volunteer to Senator Bernie Sanders campaign.

Nevada Democrats will host hundreds of caucuses on Saturday, the third contest in the state-by-state presidential nominating process, almost three weeks after the Iowa caucuses caused mayhem when a technical meltdown delayed results. The Democratic race has narrowed to eight candidates vying for their party's nomination to challenge Republican Prez Trump.

Pete Buttigieg and Bernie Sanders are nearly tied in the Iowa democratic caucuses, with nearly all results counted in a contest marred by technical issues and reporting delays. The race remained too early to call early Thursday with 97% of precincts reporting.

Del. Don Scott has been chosen as the first Black speaker in the history of the Virginia State House. Scott, a US Navy veteran and trial lawyer, was unanimously elected by the House democratic caucus. Democrats recently gained control of the House of Delegates, as well as maintaining their majority in the state Senate. Scott plans to advance progressive priorities during his term, including increasing the minimum wage, strengthening gun-control laws, and many more.

WASHINGTON: As the Senate India Caucus was launched in the United States, the White House has said that it appreciated all efforts that would further strengthen the Indo-US relations.

The number is certain to rattle Democrats who are banking on high turnout in battlegrounds across the country to win in November. And it raises doubts about whether Iowa is winnable by Democrats, after a recent shift toward Republicans.

Joe Biden falls short to Jason Palmer in American Samoa during Super Tuesday contests. Out of 91 ballots cast in the territory's caucus, Palmer won 51 and Biden won 40, according to the local party. Only six delegates were at stake in the US territory, a tiny collection of islands in the South Pacific with fewer than 50,000 residents.

The two-term Democratic Congressman representing Silicon Valley is the first Indian-American lawmaker to join the Congressional Pakistan Caucus, which is co-chaired by Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic) and Congressman Jim Banks (Republican).

The vote by Jeffries' fellow Democrats also marked the rise of a younger generation of leaders in the 435-member House, and the end of the Nancy Pelosi era and control by other Democrats in their 80s.