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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.

Face the facts: N.J. lawmakers demand biometric checks for online gamblers

A pair of congressmen from New Jersey have joined the rush to slap new regulations on increasingly popular online casinos, sportsbooks and prediction markets.

Troy Jackson surges as Maine Democrats’ likely Senate pick after Graham Platner’s exit

Troy Jackson, a former Maine lawmaker and fifth-generation logger from the North Maine Woods, has emerged as the likely new replacement for the state's Democratic Senate nominee after former candidate Graham Platner quit the high-stakes race less than two weeks ago.

Trump urges House Republicans to unify on budget plan to pass SAVE America Act

President Trump is lobbying House Republicans to support a budget resolution needed to unlock the filibuster-proof reconciliation process that could help pass pieces of his priority election integrity legislation.

Political analysts see little chance of GOP renewing Planned Parenthood funding freeze

Political strategists on both sides of the abortion debate say there's little chance of Congress renewing a Trump administration freeze on federal funding to Planned Parenthood that expired this month.

Rep. Russell Fry enters race to replace late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham

Republican Rep. Russell Fry said Monday he's jumping into the special election to replace the late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, putting him on a potential crash course with newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham Nordone -- Mr. Graham's sister -- who is endorsed by President Trump.

Lindsey Graham succession fight upended as Trump’s chosen successor jumps in

Darline Graham told Sean Hannity "I'm in" after Trump pushed her to seek the Republican nomination in South Carolina's crowded Senate special election.

The American dream now comes with a ZIP code: Here’s where starter homes are still within reach

The income needed to afford a typical starter home has surged roughly $35,000 since 2019, but recovery varies sharply by region for first-time buyers.

Trump intervenes as House GOP revolt puts SAVE America Act at center of spending showdown

Trump urges House Republicans to unify behind the budget reconciliation bill, but some fiscal hawks balk at $95 billion in new spending with no payfors.

Leftist streamer sparks online firestorm over speech to College Dems in Mao-style suit: ‘They’re communists’

Hasan Piker wore a Mao-style suit while addressing the 2026 College Democrats of America summer convention, generating instant outrage on social media.

Army IDs 2 victims killed in enemy attack on Jordan air base

Two Army soldiers killed at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan are identified as the first U.S. deaths since Iran violated Trump's peace agreement.

Suspect named in New York City alleged incendiary device attack, had ‘anti-ICE stuff’ on him

Andrew Arrabaca is accused of deploying an incendiary device outside 26 Federal Plaza in New York and allegedly had anti-ICE materials on him.

5 things to know about Graham Platner ally poised to take on Susan Collins

Troy Jackson, a former Republican turned progressive, backs "Medicare-for-all" and abolishing ICE as he nears the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine.

War erupts on far left as DSA endorses challenger against sitting House progressive

The Democratic Socialists of America is backing Donavan McKinney as they target progressive Rep. Shri Thanedar in Michigan's primary.

Doing Nothing about ‘Cooked’ FDA Safety Standards Isn’t an Option

The Biden administration is over. It’s time its policies were, too.

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