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The Hill • June 30, 2026 10:00

Trump launches midterm offensive against Democrats over 'communism'

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President Trump is seizing on a series of far-left wins in Democratic primaries to paint the opposition party as dangerous “communists” about four months out from midterm elections. The president has never shied away from painting Democrats as far left, but his recent messaging gives Republicans an amped-up blueprint for capitalizing on the progressive left...

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Wed 12:53 - The Hill

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Sun 10:00 - Washington Examiner

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Sun 16:00 - The Hill

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Mon 09:00 - Fox News

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Mon 09:00 - Fox News

Democratic socialism is sweeping the nation. Voters should be alarmed

Mon 15:57 - Fox News

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Tue 09:00 - Fox News

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Tue 10:00 - The Hill

Colorado primary tests reach, staying power of Democrats' socialist surge

Tue 10:00 - The Hill

Trump launches midterm offensive against Democrats over 'communism'

Tue 10:00 - The Hill

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Fox News

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09:00

Fetterman unleashes on 'dirtbag' wing of Dems after far-left victories: 'Orgy of socialism'

John Fetterman blasts progressive primary wins in New York and Maine, calling the Democratic party shift an "orgy of socialism" that is "anti-America."

15:57

Bill Maher's dire midterm election warning to Dems after 'really crazy' socialists win primaries

Bill Maher warns Democrats are 'well on their way' to blowing the midterms after three socialists won New York primaries last week.

09:00

Democratic socialism is sweeping the nation. Voters should be alarmed

Democratic socialism gains momentum as far-left candidates win primaries in New York City and Washington, DC, raising concerns about policy impacts.

09:00

Mamdani-backed socialists look to take New York playbook nationwide after primary victories

Democratic Socialists of America target Colorado, Michigan, and Wisconsin primaries after DSA-backed candidates ousted incumbents in New York City.

07:00

Democratic socialists seize the moment with extreme, anti-American views that badly tarnish the party

Democratic socialists are pushing the party dramatically to the left on Israel, police and capitalism, giving Republicans a political gift.

13:00

Leftist Democrats are being thrown under the bus and socialists are in the driver’s seat

Rep. Dan Goldman loses his New York reelection bid as the Democratic Socialists of America gain momentum in Democrat Party primaries across the country.

17:47

Socialists sweep NYC as Americans balk at movement’s brutal catch: ‘Talk to immigrants’

Socialist candidates swept New York Democratic primaries as Trump rally attendees told Fox News Digital socialism leads to economic decline and disaster.

The Hill

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10:00

Colorado primary tests reach, staying power of Democrats' socialist surge

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Far left looks for latest win in Colorado: Five things to watch in the primaries

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Democratic socialists set sights beyond New York after Big Apple romp

Democratic socialists are setting their sights on Colorado, Wisconsin and beyond after a romp of victories in New York added fuel to the progressive movement. The Democratic Socialists of America …

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Mamdani's big win is a huge loss for Democrats

Zohran Mamdani is riding high, using his newfound political power as New York City’s mayor to recruit leftist candidates to run for Congress. But while Mamdani is cheering, Democrats are …

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New York progressive sweep sparks reckoning as Hispanic caucus loses Espaillat

The defeat of Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) in this week’s primary toppled a powerful and history-making incumbent, sparking complex feelings for members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) he now …

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Trump celebrates Goldman loss: 'Finally GONE'

President Trump cheered late Tuesday, after Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) lost his House primary to former New York City comptroller Brad Lander (D). “Weak and pathetic Congressman Dan Goldman just …

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Mamdani mocks Democrats’ anti-socialist ‘manifesto’ after New York primary wins

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday brushed off a group of moderate Democrats‘ new warning against socialism, warning his wing of the party has already proved its appeal …

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Socialism is winning our elections because it already won our classrooms

Watch the reaction to the primaries in New York last week and you will hear a word that would have ended a campaign a generation ago: socialism. Candidates now say …