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Trump-backed candidate in battleground Michigan district loses to opponent who dropped out

President Donald Trump’s endorsed candidate lost a top battleground Republican primary in Michigan — to a candidate who suspended his campaign last month. Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran and...

Political newcomer seeks to unseat twin of Trump impeachment foe in swing Virginia district

Three GOP political newcomers battled it out in Virginia 7th Congressional District to challenge Rep. Eugene Vindman, twin brother of Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman.

Secret FBI probe cast Trump as possible Russian asset after Comey firing, memos show

Declassified FBI memos reveal the bureau opened a counterintelligence probe codenamed "Oxferd Comma" after Trump fired James Comey in 2017.

Dems’ leftward lurch gets legs as El-Sayed’s Michigan Senate victory sparks party debate

Abdul El-Sayed's win over Haley Stevens in the Michigan Senate primary hands Republicans like Mike Rogers fresh ammunition in a crucial battleground.

McConnell’s absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow

Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 deadline has no legal impact on his options, but Mitch McConnell's absence leaves Republicans one vote short on key items.

Wisconsin residents could lose voting rights over prediction market bets

Wisconsin’s Election Commission (WEC) warned in a statement on Tuesday that betting on elections that you cast ballots in is illegal in the state and there will be consequences. “We want voters to understand that they cannot legally make a bet on an election and cast a ballot in that same election,” WEC Administrator Meagan Wolfe said,...

Watch live: DDHQ Data Nerds track Arizona primaries

"The Hill" presents one hour of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 primary in Arizona on Tuesday evening from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. EDT. The event will be anchored by NewsNation's Cory Smith, joined by The Hill campaign and congressional reporters, Decision Desk HQ, plus political analysts. The live, primary...

Johnson notches early win on reconciliation 3.0, but tougher fights lie ahead

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) secured a win Tuesday when House Republicans voted to advance a budget framework for a third reconciliation package. But the proposal still faces significant obstacles ahead as GOP leaders work to keep conservative hardliners on board. The budget framework calls for $73 billion in defense and intelligence funding amid the conflict...

Massie says money for farmers in Iran war supplemental is ‘ironic’

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) called Congress' move to ask for more than $11 billion for the Agriculture Department (USDA) as part of supplemental funding for the Iran war “ironic” on Tuesday. “What’s ironic about that is the… bailout for the farmers was necessitated by the war with Iran,” Massie told The Hill outside the House...

Louisiana Democrat won’t run for reelection after redistricting 

Rep. Cleo Fields (D-La.) announced on Tuesday he would not be running for reelection in Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District after GOP-led redistricting made his seat more Republican. “After a great deal of prayer and reflection, I have decided not to seek re-election to Congress, in the 6th District or any other district in Louisiana,” Fields said in a...

Live results: Biggs, Schweikert duke it out to face Hobbs in Arizona governor’s race

Arizona voters are at the polls Tuesday to choose the Republican nominee in the state's governor's race. Incumbent Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs is running unopposed for the Democratic nomination. She narrowly defeated Trump-backed GOP nominee Kari Lake by 50.32 percent to 49.65 in a closely-watched 2022 contest to become the Grand Canyon State's governor. A...

Live results: Arizona heads to the polls for key House primaries

Arizona voters are at the polls Tuesday to pick nominees for November's congressional races. There are two open House seats up for grabs, with Republican Reps. Andy Biggs and David Schweikert jostling in a GOP primary to take on Gov. Katie Hobbs this fall. Schweikert's seat in the 1st Congressional District is a prime pickup...

Rapper Lil Wayne praises Trump for White House ballroom plan

Rapper Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., whose stage name is Lil Wayne, on Monday praised President Trump for constructing a White House ballroom that would provide an indoor space for performers, events and diplomatic ceremonies.  “I’m so glad to hear Trump say — when they was mad at him about building the ballroom — and he...

Senate Intel advances Clayton nomination for DNI

The Senate Intelligence Committee on Tuesday advanced the nomination of Jay Clayton to lead the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). The 9-8 vote clears the way for Clayton to be considered by the full Senate and take over a role being held on an acting basis by a controversial figure, Bill Pulte. ...

House overcomes key hurdle on reconciliation framework, CR and other measures

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) cleared the first major hurdle of his packed legislative agenda Tuesday, when House Republicans passed a rule setting up floor debate and final votes on a slate of high-profile Republican priorities before lawmakers leave Washington. The lower chamber voted 214-211 to pass the rule, advancing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a stock...

Novo Nordisk sues rival Eli Lilly over weight loss drug advertising

Drugmaker Novo Nordisk sued rival Eli Lilly on Tuesday, accusing the company of false advertising over the performance of its weight loss drugs.  The lawsuit, filed in federal district court in New Jersey, alleges Lilly intentionally selected outdated studies to show the use of Mounjaro and Zepbound lead to significantly more weight loss than Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and...

Likely Maine Democratic Senate nominee says he won’t back Schumer for leader

Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson, the Democratic Party's likely nominee to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R), signaled in a new interview this week that he would not support Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) as the party's leader in the upper chamber.  “The Democratic Party needs to have a different approach — getting people back...

ESPN lays off big name anchors, analysts as company restructures

ESPN is making sweeping cuts to the company's roster of employees this week as the sports media giant rolls out changes to its business that has ended the tenures of some notable names at the network. Longtime baseball broadcaster Karl Ravech, NFL analyst Ryan Clark and reporter Tom Pelissero were all among those let go by...

Nancy Mace endorses Ralph Norman for Senate over Trump’s pick to replace Graham

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) on Tuesday endorsed fellow Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), breaking with President Trump. “Ralph Norman is a tried and true conservative. He doesn't bend, he doesn't back down, and nothing can break him,” Mace said while appearing with Norman on the steps of the...

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