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Republicans eye Arizona comeback with Hobbs-Biggs governor matchup: Primary takeaways

Arizona voters teed up a slew of competitive races Tuesday as Republicans look to take back control of the Grand Canyon State’s executive branch in November. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs, who’s considered the most endangered gubernatorial incumbent this cycle, will show down against Republican Rep. Andy Biggs (Ariz.), a House Freedom Caucus member backed by President Trump.  Democrats also currently hold Arizona’s attorney general and secretary of state posts in the battleground...

Arizona Senate president who gave 2020 election records to FBI wins attorney general GOP primary 

Arizona Senate President Warren Petersen (R), who complied with a federal grand jury subpoena and gave the FBI records pertaining to the 2020 elections in March, is projected to win the Republican nomination to take on Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes (D) in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Petersen, who’s served as the top Senate Republican since 2023, defeated Rodney Glassman,...

Lamb, dogged by reported sex scandal, on track to replace Biggs after Arizona House GOP primary win

Former Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb is projected to win the Republican primary for Rep. Andy Biggs’s (R) seat in Arizona’s 5th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Lamb, who previously ran for Senate and lost to Republican Kari Lake in the 2024 GOP primary, secured President Trump’s endorsement in addition to support from the conservative...

DHS issues $84B in fines to illegal immigrants under Trump administration

DHS has issued 103,000 civil fines totaling roughly $84 billion to illegal immigrants since Trump took office, collecting $1.2 billion in payments.

State of play: Dems battle for shot at crucial Arizona House seat amid GOP’s razor-thin majority

Amish Shah and Marlene Galán-Woods are locked in a tight Arizona 1st congressional district primary rematch that could decide House control.

Zelensky warns of massive Russian strike planned for Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday warned that Russia plans to launch a massive attack on Ukrainian soil, coming on the heels of a drone strike that hit a major communications center in Moscow. "We know that Putin has been preparing a massive strike against Ukraine for some time," Zelensky wrote on the social platform...

Energy Department issues emergency orders for mid-Atlantic power grid amid heat wave

As an electric grid operator warns of potential power shortages amid this week’s heat wave, the Trump administration is issuing emergency orders aiming to maximize output. Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued orders directing grid operator PJM to dispatch more power generation from various fossil fuel plants, as needed, despite environmental restrictions that are typically in place. He also...

More than half of Americans support banning social media for youth: Survey

A new survey from the Pew Research Center shows that more than half of Americans support a ban on social media for those under the age of 16. Survey results published Wednesday show 56 percent of American respondents said they support such a ban for adolescents, 21 percent opposed it and 23 percent were unsure....

Former CIA officer: ‘I don’t believe that the research stopped’ on MK-Ultra

A former Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer on Tuesday said that he does not believe that the agency's research on individuals through Project MK-Ultra ever stopped. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets received testimony during a hearing earlier in the day focused on MK-Ultra. Rep....

John Brennan sues Trump administration, claiming ‘phantom criminal conduct’

Former CIA Director John Brennan filed suit Wednesday demanding the Justice Department preserve all records related to its ongoing investigation into him, saying they will be needed to defend himself in a “vindictive” prosecution.  The suit is the first formal legal action from Brennan, who for months has been under investigation in Florida as part of a...

Fed’s Warsh downplays inflation fears, offers no hint on upcoming rate decision

Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh early Wednesday addressed concerns about rising inflation, suggesting the numbers are declining. “Inflation risks have come down,” Warsh said during a panel with other central bankers at a conference in Portugal, adding that energy rates have dropped “quite substantially” since the U.S. and Iran signed a framework agreement last month. ...

Democrats rail against corruption after Trump financial disclosure

Democrats are accusing President Trump of improperly profiting from his and his family’s cryptocurrency ventures after he reported more than $1 billion in income tied to the industry. In his annual financial disclosure released Tuesday, Trump revealed about $594 million in income from World Liberty Financial, the crypto business he launched with his sons in...

The working class does not like democratic socialists, Graham Platner

The left keeps claiming that its candidates purport to speak for working-class people and advance working-class interests, only to discover that supporters of democratic socialism are disproportionately affluent and elite-educated.  

Navy helicopter makes emergency landing in Arabian Sea, one crew missing

A Navy helicopter assigned to a U.S. aircraft carrier made an “emergency water landing” in the Arabian Sea on Wednesday morning and one of the four aircrewmen is missing, according to the U.S. military. An MH-60S Seahawk, a twin engine helicopter that can be utilized for search and rescue, special operations, combat support and other...

GOP infighting over SAVE America Act leaves critical legislation in limbo 

For the second week in a row, House Republicans have ground their own agenda to a halt over President Trump's SAVE America Act.

Social Security Administration to issue commemorative cards to babies born during America’s 250th year

Babies born in the U.S. during America’s 250th birthday celebration will be given a first-of-its-kind commemorative Social Security card, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced Wednesday. Millions of newborns born between July 2 and Dec. 31 will receive limited-edition cards featuring the official Freedom 250 logo in black ink. The commemorative cards will function identically...

Senate control up for grabs: Survey

Control of the Senate is up for grabs this November, according to new polling that shows Democrats highly competitive in six key upper chamber battleground states.  The New York Times/Siena Polls survey found Democrats leading the Senate races in North Carolina, where Democrat Roy Cooper is battling Republican Michael Whatley to replace retiring Sen. Thom...

Collins leading Platner by 3 points in Fox News poll

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is narrowly leading Democratic candidate Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race, according to a new survey. The Fox News poll, released Tuesday, shows Collins with a 3-point advantage over Platner. The Lumber State Republican garnered 50 percent support, while the Democrat brought in 47 percent. Despite the incumbent's edge overall,...

The Supreme Court just made money matter even more

The Supreme Court ruled in NRSC v. FEC that political parties can spend unlimited amounts of money in direct coordination with their own candidates, further increasing the influence of money in politics and drowning out the voices of ordinary citizens.

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