Mayor Zohran Mamdani was roundly blasted for demonizing Israel on the anniversary of the Oct. 7 massacre, but Gov. Kathy Hochul almost deserves as much scorn.
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) is projected to deliver a key victory for progressives and defeat Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) in the Democratic primary for retiring Sen. Tina Smith’s (D-Minn.) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Flanagan ran against five other Democrats for the party’s nod, though Craig was her most formidable challenger. Flanagan will now face former NFL...
President Trump visited Geneva, Ohio on Tuesday to watch two American athletes win the first-ever Patriot Games, which were created by his administration to increasingly showcase youth sportsmanship and promote strict biological sex categories in athletics. One male and one female were crowned the champions of the all-American sporting competition that spanned across three days...
President Trump on Tuesday said the undisclosed plan to transfer him off of Air Force One and on to a separate military plane last month came at the request of the Secret Service. “It's up to the Secret Service and the military. They wanted me to go on a different flight from a different plane....
Former federal immigration official Trina Swanson is projected to win the Democratic primary in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Swanson defeated Democrats John Munter and Luke Gulbranson — the latter of whom appeared on seasons 4-7 of the Bravo series “Summer House.” By winning the primary, Swanson locks up a spot...
Minnesota state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) was projected to win the Republican primary for governor of the North Star State, Decision Desk HQ projects, dealing a blow to President Trump. Trump had endorsed Republican businessman Mike Lindell, the “My Pillow Guy” whom a judge ruled defamed the election tech company Smartmatic with false statements about...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Wednesday notice that outlined plans to provide Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that will deliver painful electric shocks. The agency is planning to spend up to $20 million on the new devices known as a Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter or G.L.O.V.E. that could...
Former Minnesota state Sen. Matt Little won the Democratic primary for the state’s 2nd Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projects, and is set to face off against GOP state Sen. Eric Pratt in November. Little defeated state Sen. Matt Klein and state Rep. Kaela Berg in the three-way contest for the Democratic nomination in the...
Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, was projected to win the GOP primary for the open congressional seat in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Alfonso, a 26-year-old political newcomer, was bolstered by the support of President Trump and by his father-in-law, who represented the congressional district for nearly...
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story F-16 intercepts plane violating flight restrictions over Ohio The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Tuesday that its F-16 fighter jet intercepted a "general aviation" aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions over Geneva, Ohio. ...
Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) is projected for a rematch against political fundraiser and waitress Rebecca Cooke (D) for a battleground House seat in central and western Wisconsin, according to Decision Desk HQ. Cooke, who ran and lost to Van Orden in 2024 by just over 11,000 votes, fended off a challenge from former Eau Claire City Council...
Former Rep. Jerry Carl (R-Ala.) is projected to advance to the general election for Alabama’s 1st Congressional District after locking down the GOP nomination for outgoing Rep. Barry Moore’s (R-Ala.) seat, per Decision Desk HQ. Carl, who previously held the 1st Congressional District seat between 2021 and 2025, defeated three other Republicans for the GOP...
The race to replace late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the November ballot is projected to head to an Aug. 25 runoff, according to Decision Desk HQ, with Sen. Darline Graham (R) and Rep. Ralph Norman (R) duking it out for the nomination. Lindsey Graham, 71, died unexpectedly in early July after serving in the...
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) was projected to win his Democratic primary, according to Decision Desk HQ, fending off a progressive challenger as he seeks a third term in office. Lamont defeated state Rep. Josh Elliott (D) to face state Sen. Ryan Fazio (R) in November. The race marked the first time in 50 years...
The Pentagon told Congress this week that the U.S. military’s airstrikes against Houthi militants in Yemen last year resulted in 153 civilians killed and another 243 individuals injured in the Middle Eastern nation. Following Houthi attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea early last year, President Trump authorized airstrikes against the rebels in March...
