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Trump urged to stop targeting fellow Republicans as GOP fights to keep majority

Some Senate Republicans worry President Donald Trump isn't making a strong enough case for electing more GOP senators and is bashing his own party instead.

Biden admin released illegal immigrant accused of fatally stabbing Fairfax County mother

A federal source says the Fairfax County stabbing suspect is a Salvadoran illegal immigrant caught and released at the border during the Biden era.

How one NYC suburb could decide which party controls the House

Mike Lawler accuses Cait Conley of ducking national debates in the New York City suburbs race that could decide the House majority in midterms.

Texas mom backs Ten Commandments in classrooms as legal battle reaches Supreme Court

Brittany McFarland says Texas Ten Commandments classroom displays gave her a renewed sense of hope as families ask the Supreme Court to block the law.

Luxury travel, shopping, six-figure income: Battleground Dems ripped for ‘phony’ working-class narrative

Dems running in battleground districts criticized over middle-class bios they are presenting to voters as financial records and other materials paint a picture of wealth others don't often have.

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...

Lamont wards off progressive challenge to face Fazio in Connecticut governor’s election

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...

Pentagon tells Congress US military airstrikes in Yemen resulted in 153 civilians killed

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...

AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies Artificial intelligence is reshaping the campaign trail, as candidates up and down the ballot turn to the technology for deepfake attack ads, viral social media posts and self-promotion. © Illustration / Courtney Jones; and Adobe Stock The embrace of AI as a political...

Air Force One swap calls into question Trump’s safety abroad

A newly reported Secret Service ruse to fly President Trump out of the NATO summit last month in Turkey amid an assassination threat from Iran is raising questions about the president’s security while traveling abroad. Trump left Ankara on an alternate aircraft because of the threat, The Washington Post first reported Monday. After announcing he...

NOAA pulls support from Arctic climate report

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pulling its support from an Arctic climate and environment report it has helped with in the past. Rick Thoman, lead editor for the 2026 Arctic Report Card, said that participants were informed Monday that they would no longer receive assistance from the government agency. “We were informed...

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