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Trump's Power Grab Sparks Democratic Turmoil Ahead of Elections

11/1/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump centralizes power and pursues anti-immigrant policies, raising concerns about democracy's erosion.
The Democratic Party faces internal strife, highlighted by the New York mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, progressive candidate, and Andrew Cuomo, establishment figure.
As Democrats prepare for elections in New Jersey and Virginia, they struggle to counter Trump's populism.
Despite Trump's low approval ratings, Republican candidates remain competitive in traditionally Democratic states.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump centralizes power and pursues anti-immigrant policies, raising concerns about democracy's erosion.
The Democratic Party faces internal strife, highlighted by the New York mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, progressive candidate, and Andrew Cuomo, establishment figure.
As Democrats prepare for elections in New Jersey and Virginia, they struggle to counter Trump's populism.
Despite Trump's low approval ratings, Republican candidates remain competitive in traditionally Democratic states.