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Trump switches support in Oklahoma congressional race as formerly endorsed pastor candidate suspends campaign

Trump withdrew his endorsement of Oklahoma GOP congressional candidate and pastor Jackson Lahmeyer to back rival Mark Tedford in a dramatic 2026 midterm reversal.

Trump-endorsed congressional candidate pledges entire $174K salary to wounded Iraq War veteran’s family

Trump-endorsed candidate Anthony Constantino has pledged to donate his full $174,000 congressional salary to wounded Iraq War veteran Sgt. Eddie Ryan's family.

‘Something big’: Feds reveal how relatives of suspects in foiled White House UFC plot saw warning signs

Family members of two men in the alleged White House UFC attack plot saw warning signs before arrests, including a mother who alerted police to her son’s weapons stockpile and behavior.

FTC alleges influential transgender health organization misled parents about safety of youth treatments

The FTC and four Republican-led states sued WPATH, alleging the transgender health organization misled parents and doctors about treatment safety.

Vance rejects claims Trump-Iran deal echoes Obama-era logic as hawks raise alarm

Vice President JD Vance rejects comparisons between Trump's emerging Iran deal and Obama's JCPoA, saying the carrot-and-stick positions are switched.

Trump-backed candidate heads to runoff in GOP primary for Oklahoma governor

The Republican primary for governor of Oklahoma is heading to a runoff between Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and President Trump-backed rival Mike Mazzei, according to Decision Desk HQ. Sparse polling ahead of the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) suggested that Drummond might have the edge in the crowded primary field, but Mazzei,...

Judge upholds Wisconsin judge’s conviction for helping immigrant evade ICE

A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a former Wisconsin judge who helped an undocumented man evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman declined to reconsider former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan's conviction without rescheduling a sentencing date. Adelman previously postponed Dugan's sentencing on June 3. Dugan's...

Jones loses Georgia GOP governor’s runoff to Jackson in major blow to Trump

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), backed by both President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R), is projected to lose the Republican runoff for Georgia governor to healthcare executive and billionaire Rick Jackson, according to Decision Desk HQ. Jones's loss deals a major blow to the president, adding another statewide loss to his primary scorecard. Jackson will now face Atlanta...

Hern wins GOP primary for Mullin’s Senate seat in Oklahoma

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Oklahoma, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hern effectively cleared the field when he entered the race in March, shortly after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin vacated his Senate seat to join President Trump’s Cabinet. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) appointed Sen. Alan Armstrong...

Trump-backed Collins beats Kemp’s pick to take on Ossoff for Georgia Senate

Rep. Mike Collins (R) is projected to defeat former college football coach Derek Dooley in the Senate Republican runoff to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) in Georgia this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Collins's victory is a major win for President Trump, who issued a last-minute endorsement for the staunch ally over the...

Former Greene opponent wins GOP primary runoff for Loudermilk seat

Republican John Cowan is projected to defeat rival Rob Adkerson, the former chief of staff to retiring Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), in the primary runoff to replace the incumbent, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Cowan — a neurosurgeon who ran unsuccessfully for a neighboring House district against former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) in 2020 —...

Protect Our Care highlights adverse effects of GOP cuts on hospitals

Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Protect Our Care highlights adverse effects of GOP cuts on hospitals Democratic-aligned advocacy group Protect Our Care says it is tracking 1,000 hospitals, clinics, hospital wards, nursing homes and providers that are closing, cutting services, or are at risk...

Trump accepts Macron’s invite to Palace of Versailles dinner to celebrate US 250th birthday

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a dinner with President Trump at Versailles on Wednesday to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th birthday. Macron's office told The Associated Press on Saturday that the dinner will be held at the palace, "a historic symbol of Franco-American friendship." Macron invited Trump to the dinner in April. Trump told reporters about the...

Florida accuses TikTok of violating child safety law

Florida sued TikTok on Monday, alleging that the platform violates the Sunshine State’s child safety law that bans children under 14 years of age from all social media platforms. Parental consent is required for 15 and 16 year-olds to create social media accounts, as outlined under House Bill 3. The lawsuit led by Attorney General...

Senate votes to consider bipartisan housing bill after months of GOP infighting

The Senate voted 87-8 on Tuesday to consider a bipartisan housing bill after months of haggling between the House and Senate GOP. The version ultimately agreed to by the House and Senate includes language to limit institutional investors' ability to buy up single-family homes, which House Republicans had fought to include. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.),...

White House knocks George Conway ad promising impeachment

The White House on Tuesday knocked outspoken Trump critic and New York congressional candidate George Conway (D) for airing a congressional campaign ad where he promises to impeach President Trump. "Lightweight George Conway is a stupid person’s idea of a smart person," White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told The Hill. "His severe and debilitating disease...

Live updates: Georgia GOP runoffs lead primary night; Trump huddles with G7 leaders

Oklahoma, Alabama and the District of Columbia, are hosting primary elections and runoffs Tuesday. All eyes are on Georgia, however, where Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, will learn their Republican opponents in the toss-up races. Here are the races to watch. President Trump, in France...

Great Britain risks new battle with Trump over social media ban

Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Great Britain risks new battle with Trump over social media ban Great Britain’s new social media ban for kids under 16 is threatening to escalate longtime tensions with the Trump administration over internet and social media policy. © AP Photo/Alastair Grant, Pool Prime Minister...

FDA approves third over-the-counter opioid overdose nasal spray

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a third over-the-counter version of naloxone nasal spray Tuesday, in a move the agency said could save lives and reduce costs.  The agency approved another Rextovy, a 4 milligram naloxone nasal spray for the emergency treatment of opioid overdose. FDA said consumers may directly buy it in pharmacies, convenience stores and online.  Naloxone is a...

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