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DSA brand on trial as El-Sayed struggles where Dems can least afford it

Abdul El-Sayed struggles to unify Democrats after the divisive Michigan Democratic Senate primary, giving Mike Rogers a 51%-47% polling edge.

Gun rights gets ‘greatest restoration’ in 100 years with latest Trump DOJ move, lawmaker hails

Rep. Andrew Clyde calls the ruling removing the $200 tax on silencers and short-barreled rifles the greatest Second Amendment restoration in a century.

Socialist in Trump country gives Karl Marx vision thumbs-up before ducking key tax question

Oliver Larkin defended taxing billionaires "out of existence" but repeatedly refused to give Sean Hannity a specific tax rate during their heated exchange.

The malpractice monster devouring healthcare

Every time we walk into a clinic or hospital, an invisible tax is added to our bill. It has nothing to do with the quality of our medicine, the skill of our surgeon, or the comfort of our room. Instead, it is the direct cost of a broken legal system. The U.S. medical malpractice framework […]

Unmasked: What ‘democratic socialists’ post when they think nobody is watching

When I was younger, I was told, “Once it’s on the internet, it’s there forever.” This useful saying is followed by some but haphazardly discarded by others. A notorious trope is that politicians are always in public relations rehab thanks to past online statements, and that has never been truer for the new wave of […]

Hollywood goes quiet as stars rethink speaking out on politics

As the midterm elections are heating up, more and more Hollywood stars say they're putting a freeze on speaking out about politics, perhaps feeling burned by the 2024 White House race. In recent months, entertainers from Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson to Jennifer Lawrence and Paris Hilton have said that they intend on keeping their political...

Scott faces progressive challenger in Vermont gubernatorial contest

Vermont Gov. Phil Scott (R) is projected to face progressive Democrat Amanda Janoo in the state’s November election, according to Decision Desk HQ. Scott has served as the state’s top official since his election in 2016, and he is running for a sixth term in office. The governor is widely considered a moderate Republican, and...

Flanagan beats Craig for Minnesota Democratic Senate nod in win for progressives 

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...

Winners crowned at Patriot Games next to Trump

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...

Trump on undisclosed plan to use decoy plane: ‘It’s up to Secret Service and military’

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 ‘Summer House’ star loses House Democratic primary to take on Stauber in Minnesota

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...

Trump comes up short with Lindell in Minnesota gubernatorial primary

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...

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks

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...

Little wins Democratic primary for open Craig seat as Republicans eye flip in Minnesota

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...

Duffy’s son-in-law wins GOP primary for open Tiffany House seat

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...

F-16 intercepts plane violating flight restrictions over Ohio

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. ...

Van Orden faces Cooke in rematch for battleground Wisconsin House seat 

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...

Jerry Carl on track to return to Congress after Alabama House primary win for Moore seat

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...

Graham, Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP primary for Senate

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...

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