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Democratic socialist notches surprise win in Florida Senate primary: 5 takeaways  

A progressive scored an unexpected upset in Florida’s Democratic primary for Senate, a left-wing breakthrough in President Trump’s home state that tees up a tough, GOP-favored fight this fall. Florida state Rep. Angie Nixon, who is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) but was not endorsed by the national organization, toppled Alex Vindman, whose star rose as a witness in...

Independent Bill Hill advances in race for Alaska’s GOP-held House seat 

Independent Bill Hill has advanced in the race for Alaska’s at-large House seat, challenging incumbent Republican Rep. Nick Begich III, Decision Desk HQ projects. Hill, a Bristol Bay fisherman, advanced alongside Begich in Alaska's open primary system — in which the top four vote-getters advance from the primary, regardless of party, to a ranked-choice general...

Peltola, Sullivan matchup set in key Alaska Senate race

Former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola and incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan are advancing to the general election Senate in Alaska, Decision Desk HQ projects.  It’s the third cycle under Alaska’s new voting system, in which the top four candidates will advance from the primary, regardless of party affiliation, to a ranked-choice general election. Alaska has been...

State of play: What to know about California showdown to replace Swalwell after massive scandal

Aisha Wahab and Melissa Hernandez battle for Eric Swalwell's California 14th Congressional District seat, as early results remain undecided.

Former state rep tops ranked-choice slugfest as Alaska advances nominees for governor

Seventeen tickets competed in Alaska's nonpartisan primary to succeed term-limited Republican Gov. Michael Dunleavy in the November general election.

Trump heads toward unlikely clash with close ally over future of multibillion-dollar industry

Donald Trump calls Gov Greg Abbott's data center stance a "mistake," saying the industry "could be bigger than oil" as Texas power grid concerns intensify.

HHS official warns of irreversible risks as Trump admin restricts funding for youth gender procedures

Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services Adm. Brian Christine calls puberty blockers "castrating chemicals" as Medicaid funding ends.

Biden-era directive for diplomats to peddle DEI on foreign governments scrapped by State Department

Biden-era State Department documents directed diplomats to push DEIA and LGBTQI+ issues in high-level bilateral talks with foreign governments.

Trump-approved energy projects at risk of sudden death by next hostile president

The Environmental Protection Agency's Section 404(c) veto can kill energy projects even after permits are issued, threatening Trump's reform agenda.

Biden clemency blitz left DOJ scrambling as many commutations bypassed normal vetting, emails show

Internal emails reveal Justice Department officials scrambled to interpret Biden's clemency decisions after they were announced without normal vetting.

Trump aims to elevate federal judge Lee Rudofsky to Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit

President Donald Trump announces that he is nominating federal Judge Lee Rudofsky for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.

Harvard-China links unearthed as Congress finds 140 papers co-authored by CCP military universities

The House China Committee report alleges Harvard co-authored over 140 publications with researchers from Chinese military-linked defense universities.

Mamdani’s affordability revolution stumbled as rent costs soar to record highs

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's rent freeze plan faces economist scrutiny as the citywide median asking rent hits a record $4,200 in June.

New Mississippi law expands death penalty to include inmates on child sexual battery convictions

A new Mississippi law allows the death penalty for sexual battery of a child under 12, but critics warn capital punishment may deter victims.

On Late-Term Abortion, Massachusetts Removes the Fig Leaf

What, after all, was the problem the new law was enacted to address?

Ceuta’s Numbers

Madrid now appears to have underestimated the number of would-be migrants remaining in Ceuta.

Hegseth says Colombia’s new president has requested U.S. collaboration in anti-drug efforts

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday said the recently inaugurated government of Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has requested U.S. collaboration in joint military operations in Colombia to combat "narco-terrorism."

Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPAC

Adam Schiff on Democrats’ ‘losing message,’ AOC and AIPAC lead image

Civil rights agency moves to drop subpoena action against Nike in DEI-related investigation

A federal civil rights agency is dropping a subpoena enforcement action against Nike, saying the company has complied with requests for information as part of an investigation into the sportswear giant's diversity and inclusion policies.

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