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Ossoff and Collins pivot to local service records in tight 2026 Senate races
politics7 days ago

Ossoff and Collins pivot to local service records in tight 2026 Senate races

In the 2026 U.S. Senate races for Georgia and Maine, incumbents Jon Ossoff and Susan Collins are emphasizing their track records of delivering federal resources to local communities. Ossoff highlights support for veterans and infrastructure in rural Georgia, while Collins promotes her seniority-driven funding for housing and environmental projects in Maine. Both candidates argue that their long tenure and ability to secure specific local benefits outweigh ideological disagreements or national policy failures.

Harris hits Georgia trail with Ossoff as Democrats lean on closers for 2026 midterms
politics29 days ago

Harris hits Georgia trail with Ossoff as Democrats lean on closers for 2026 midterms

Vice President Kamala Harris will headline a Fulton County Democrats dinner and campaign alongside Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff at the end of October, signaling Harris’ role as a closer in a key Senate race. Ossoff is seeking a second term in a battleground state, a dynamic that comes as Harris remains active on the campaign trail for other Democrats and weighs a potential 2028 bid. The stops illustrate how Democrats plan to maximize Harris’s fundraising and campaigning power across races, even as some candidates have opted not to appearances by the former VP.

Hasan Piker Draws Democratic Fire After Ossoff Condemns Antisemitic Remarks
politics1 month ago

Hasan Piker Draws Democratic Fire After Ossoff Condemns Antisemitic Remarks

Sen. Jon Ossoff condemned Hasan Piker's remarks about American Jews and Israel, prompting Piker to call it a media 'credibility crisis' and accuse Ossoff of belonging to a 'bought & sold political class.' Several Democrats criticized Piker, and Michigan nominee Abdul El-Sayed distanced himself, while Piker blamed AIPAC for the backlash, highlighting tensions over antisemitism, left‑wing rhetoric, and U.S. support for Israel.

Ossoff’s Natalie Harp remark exposes the gender-politics double standard
politics1 month ago

Ossoff’s Natalie Harp remark exposes the gender-politics double standard

Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi argues that Jon Ossoff’s jab at Natalie Harp highlights lingering misogyny in political discourse, noting conservatives’ defense of Harp often centers on gender rather than conduct while treating her as a controversial figure tied to Trump. The piece frames the debate as less about hostility to a woman and more about power, professionalism, and how gender shapes coverage. It also touches on Trump’s attacks on a female journalist and briefly rounds up other items in the week’s Patriarchy column, including New York’s Parents’ Night Out and ongoing humanitarian and geopolitical crises.

Security-clearance questions hit Trump's aide Natalie Harp
politics1 month ago

Security-clearance questions hit Trump's aide Natalie Harp

The White House reportedly allowed Natalie Harp, a close Trump aide, to work for about a year without security clearance after she refused to file forms; clearance was granted only after White House counsel raised the issue and Trump intervened. Critics warn of national security risks from close aides operating without proper vetting, while the White House defends her clearance. The controversy follows Sen. Ossoff's critique of Harp's proximity to Trump on national-stage matters.

Natalie Harp: Longtime Trump aide under Ossoff’s spotlight
politics1 month ago

Natalie Harp: Longtime Trump aide under Ossoff’s spotlight

Sen. Jon Ossoff invoked Natalie Harp, a longtime Trump aide and the president’s executive assistant, in criticizing Trump, bringing renewed attention to her role in Trump’s inner circle. The article notes that Harp was part of a small group that secretly swapped planes with Trump amid a potential Iranian threat, illustrating her influence within the White House.

politics1 month ago

Ossoff’s tightly scripted viral playbook boosts a high-stakes Georgia race

Sen. Jon Ossoff’s 2026 reelection bid in Georgia is being run with unusually tight control over messaging and a knack for generating viral moments, as his team scripts speeches, blasts Trump on foreign policy, and buys national ads to raise his profile, all while he denies White House ambitions and concentrates on winning a pivotal Senate contest in a state that could shape the chamber.

Bedminster Weekend Spotlight: Trump's Aide Natalie Harp Draws Fire
politics1 month ago

Bedminster Weekend Spotlight: Trump's Aide Natalie Harp Draws Fire

Democratic firebrand Jon Ossoff mocked President Trump for his close, lifelong-like attachment to 35-year-old aide Natalie Harp, described as the president’s “comfort blanket,” after a weekend at Bedminster. Harp has become a near-constant presence—attending Oval Office meetings, traveling on Air Force One, and printing articles for him—drawing scrutiny and memes from critics, while the White House declined to comment.

Ossoff ridicules Trump’s ‘flying palace’ trips with Natalie Harp
politics1 month ago

Ossoff ridicules Trump’s ‘flying palace’ trips with Natalie Harp

Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff slammed President Donald Trump for reportedly favoring personal travel on a supposedly defenseless “flying palace” with aide Natalie Harp, mocking the idea of building a White House ballroom aboard overseas flights and noting the use of a decoy Air Force One amid tensions with Iran and concerns for sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln.