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Iran’s expat community sees chance to confront regime — at World Cup

On a warm Sunday morning in Inglewood, more than 200 Iranian-Americans gathered outside SoFi Stadium with red, white and green flags draped around their shoulders — the lion and...

Trump notches win in Nevada GOP House primary for Amodei’s seat

Retired Lt. Col. David Flippo, who was endorsed by President Trump, is projected to win Nevada’s GOP primary for the state’s only Republican congressional seat, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). His Tuesday victory in the open 2nd Congressional District — which retiring Rep. Mark Amodei has held for 15 years — marks another win...

Mace endorses Wilson after losing South Carolina gubernatorial bid 

Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) endorsed South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson (R) in the Palmetto State’s GOP gubernatorial primary after she lost the initial primary Tuesday. “I want you to know that I'm going to endorse Alan Wilson for governor,” Mace told supporters after polls closed.  “I want a law-and-order governor, and that law-and-order governor is going to...

Platner sails through primary amid controversy: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s elections

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner easily won the Democratic contest on Tuesday to take on Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) — officially teeing up one of this year's marquee Senate races. Planter was expected to win the Democratic primary, but recent revelations over a sexting scandal and his alleged toxic conduct from several ex-girlfriends have rocked his campaign and rattled...

Lombardo, Ford face off in high-stakes Nevada governor’s race 

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo (R) is projected to face state Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) in the his bid for a second term as the Silver State's top executive, according to Decision Desk HQ. Although Lombardo cruised to victory in his GOP primary Tuesday, the incumbent will face an uphill battle in a tough political...

U.S. launches ‘self-defense’ strikes after Iran downs military helicopter

The U.S. launched what it called "self-defense strikes" against targets in Iran on Tuesday in response to the downing of a military helicopter earlier in the day, according to U.S. Central Command, which called the operation a "proportional response to Iran's aggression."

House sends $70 billion immigration enforcement package to Trump’s desk

House Republicans on Tuesday passed the party's $70 billion immigration enforcement funding package, sending it to President Trump for his signature.

A government-commissioned study found drinking risks. U.S. guidelines didn’t feature its findings

A study commissioned by President Joe Biden's administration to investigate alcohol-related health harms was released independently on Tuesday, after President Donald Trump's administration decided not to feature the researchers' findings in new dietary guidelines as it faced pushback from the alcohol industry and a congressional committee.

U.K. leaders call for calm as protests break out after Belfast street stabbing

U.K. leaders called for calm Tuesday after the arrest of a Sudanese man accused of trying to kill a man in a vicious stabbing on a Belfast street sparked fiery anti-immigration protests because the suspect is an asylum-seeker.

Lawmakers, whistleblower demand full disclosure of government’s extraterrestrial files

Congressional lawmakers on Tuesday pressed President Trump to waive non-disclosure agreements and grant immunity to whistleblowers who sound the alarm on the government's knowledge of extraterrestrial phenomena.

Dem who vows to impeach RFK Jr clinches nomination in key Senate race

Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician, wins South Carolina's Democratic primary to likely challenge Sen. Lindsey Graham in his bid for a fifth Senate term.

Bernie Sanders dodges questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Senate candidate Platner

Sen. Bernie Sanders dodged questions about abuse allegations facing Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner, refusing to respond at the Capitol.

Trump-backed Hilton advances to California governor general election

Democrat Javier Becerra and Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton will face off in November for California governor, succeeding Gavin Newsom.

Fetterman refuses to defend Platner, calls him ‘baggage’ as scandals mount

Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats, refuses to defend Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid mounting controversies over online conduct.

JD Vance installs custom chicken coop at Naval Observatory and will personally care for birds

A custom chicken coop built by Carolina Coops has been installed at the Naval Observatory, where Vice President JD Vance will care for the chickens.

Platner holdout floats emergency lifeline for panicking Dems if scandal-plagued candidate wins

Rep. Josh Gottheimer calls for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, saying he should get off the ballot and let a Democrat step in.

Trump’s Meet the Press Error

‘Once again,’ Charlie Cooke says, Trump has proved to be ‘his own worst enemy.’

Cuba’s top envoy to U.S. calls Trump’s sanctions on Cuban leaders a ‘pretext’ for military action

Recent U.S. sanctions targeting Cuba's leadership and the indictment of former President Raul Castro are a "pretext" for the Trump administration to persuade the American people to support a military intervention, Cuba's top diplomat to the United States told The Associated Press.

Trump vows to retaliate for downed U.S. chopper as Middle East turmoil imperils peace talks

President Trump said Tuesday he will retaliate against Iran for shooting down a U.S. military helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel renewed its assault on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, leaving peace talks hanging by a thread.

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