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Democrats' generational battle fuels contentious primaries: From the Politics Desk

Plus, a below-the-radar issue that could shape future campaigns. And the Supreme Court weighs a case with major voting rights implications. Read More

Parties Brace for a Political Future Without the Voting Rights Act

After the Supreme Court appeared poised to weaken a key provision of the landmark civil rights law, both parties began to reckon with an uncertain future. Read More

The 5 Democratic primary battles that'll test the party's future identity

G ov. Janet Mills’ entrance into the Maine Senate primary on Tuesday reignited the familiar progressive-versus-establishment battle lines. A three-way clash in Michigan has exposed the ongoing ... Read More

Democrats face identity politics dilemma amid 'Real Women's Day' celebration

October 10 marks Real Women's Day: a celebration of "real women" with XX chromosomes", who have been overshadowed by transgender women. Read More

Other voices: Buttigieg to Dems: Identity politics aren’t the way

This is more than just a cautionary tale for Democrats who want to win races. It should be a wake-up call for candidates to listen to what Americans want, what they’re worried about, and what they ... Read More

Buttigieg is right: Democrats’ obsession with identity politics cost them in 2024

Here’s a line I didn’t think I’d wake up and write today: former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is exactly right. Vice President Kamala Harris should have given voters more credit and picked ... Read More

The clock ticks toward a shutdown: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More