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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.

Judge orders Kennedy Center to pay musician Chuck Redd $252,000 in fees

A D.C. judge has ordered the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts to pay more than $252K in attorneys' fees to jazz musician Chuck Redd after his lawyers successfully argued that the center's breach-of-contract lawsuit targeted his protected speech over the venue's attempted name change.

Far-left momentum meets resistance as energized Democrats search for winning formula

Democratic voters are sending mixed signals about where they want the party to go next, but have made it clear they are energized and eager for change.

Republicans see Minnesota fraud scandal as a chance to go on offense in a blue state

It's been 20 years since a Republican won a statewide race in Minnesota, but some in the party think a fraud scandal that has engulfed state government will be their ticket back to relevance in the state.

Unearthed interview exposes Dem senator’s past support for reparations: ‘There is a debt unpaid’

Jon Ossoff said in 2019 he would support reparations legislation, calling slavery a "debt unpaid." His resurfaced comments now raise questions.

Fox News Poll: New matchup, same result: Maine Senate race stays locked

Troy Jackson leads Susan Collins by two points in the latest poll, and Maine voters worry more about her Trump ties than Jackon's progressive links.

Flushed: Watching Francesca Hong’s ‘Sewer Socialist’ Dreams Disappear in Wisconsin

Cow country coup catapults Crowley over commie. A firsthand account.

Former SPLC Finance Officer Arrested on Fraud Charges over Payments to White Supremacist Informants

Prosecutors say Heidi Beirich was romantically involved and shared a bank account with one of the informants.

Nancy Pelosi denies knowing of Biden’s decline, faults those who knew

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she never realized former President Joe Biden was declining in office, but argued that those around him who did know "should have acted" on it.

White House seeks new charges in dropped Reflecting Pool case

White House officials have asked the Justice Department to determine whether a new criminal case can be brought against a former Olympian over vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Hasan Piker says he’s part of why Hong lost for Wisconsin governor

Hard-left streamer Hasan Piker conceded Wednesday that Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong's unexpected loss in the Democratic primary was partly due to his being her "biggest surrogate."

Law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children

A small Texas law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million federal contract it was offered to represent migrant children traveling alone to the U.S., authorities said Wednesday, raising long-term questions about who would represent them.

Karoline Leavitt is leaving the White House, Trump says

President Trump said Wednesday his press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, will be departing her role at the end of August to spend more time with her young children.

Media reports on Russia hoax led FBI to target Trump

The FBI opened a criminal investigation into President Trump in May 2017 based on information from the liberal news media and the Democratic Party-funded dossier, according to an analysis by The Washington Times of newly declassified documents.

AOC gets personal, reignites talk of her White House ambitions

The speculation is getting louder about Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's potential White House run.

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