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Dems rally around best hope to defend governor’s mansion from GOP takeover

Ethan Corson, Cindy Holscher, and Curt Skoog competed in the Kansas Democratic primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Laura Kelly in November.

Trump-backed candidate lands GOP nod, setting up high-stakes governor showdown

John James topped Perry Johnson in Michigan's GOP gubernatorial primary, setting up a general election battle against Jocelyn Benson this fall.

Big money propels Dem megachurch pastor to victory in longshot Kansas Senate bid

Adam Hamilton won Kansas Democrats' 11-way primary to challenge Sen. Roger Marshall, who calls the megachurch pastor "too woke for Kansas."

Progressives’ anti-AIPAC wave hits a snag in St. Louis

Two years after former Rep. Cori Bush told the American Israel Political Affairs Committee...

Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

The 11th Circuit ruled 8-5 that Hamburger Mary's failed to show it would likely succeed in its First Amendment challenge to Florida's drag show law.

New GOP plan to fight fraud in federal programs runs into Democrats’ fight over fired IGs

Rep. Pete Sessions of Texas has a plan for a new government-wide inspector general to focus specifically on fighting fraud.

Committee backs Blanche for attorney general

The Senate Judiciary Committee gave its blessing Tuesday for Todd Blanche to be the new attorney general, brushing aside vicious denunciations by Democrats and sending the nomination to the full Senate for a final confirmation vote this week.

Food stamp caseloads shrink as states roll out new work mandates

A year after the GOP's signature One Big Beautiful Bill Act overhauled food stamp eligibility rules, enrollment is dropping by the millions.

Approval of Supreme Court hits record low with a few rulings against Trump turning off Republicans

Americans are now more displeased with the U.S. Supreme Court than they have been in the past 26 years, according to a new poll.

Bus fare evasion is rising in New York as riders wait for Mamdani’s promise of free rides

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promise of free bus rides has not technically come to fruition, but there's evidence it is spurring more riders to evade paying fares.

Sen. Rand Paul reveals contempt resolution against Fauci; committee to vote on Thursday

Sen. Rand Paul announced his contempt of Congress resolution against Dr. Anthony Fauci on Tuesday, charging the former federal COVID chief with thwarting a Senate committee's investigation into the pandemic's origins and the government's handling of it.

Sen. Rick Scott, ex-campaign chair, says Senate GOP is on track to hold majority

Senate Republicans are on track to keep their majority and have a good shot at picking up seats, says Sen. Rick Scott.

Ex-progressive Squad member Cori Bush attempts political comeback against Missouri U.S. Rep. Bell

Former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush is attempting a political comeback Tuesday in a Missouri Democratic primary that tests evolving views on American-Israeli relations, just two years after the progressive "Squad" member was ousted by voters in favor of Wesley Bell.

Bessent says U.S., Iran could reach a deal on Strait of Hormuz within a day or two

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the U.S. and Iran could strike a deal by midweek to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and allow normal shipping through the oil choke point.

Judge orders Homeland Security to restart voter registration drives at naturalization ceremonies

A federal judge in Maryland ordered the Department of Homeland Security to set aside its new policy that blocked outside groups from showing up at naturalization ceremonies to register newly minted citizens to vote.

Battlefield robots open new front in innovation war with major US adversary

EdgeRunner AI's onboard neural network lets military robots continue missions after losing connectivity, eliminating reliance on Starlink or cloud.

Trump’s AG pick survives — for now — as Republicans question if White House deal will hold

Todd Blanche's committee vote hinged on a deal with Thom Tillis and John Cornyn, but Senate Republicans remain divided on his path to confirmation.

Bomb-thrower Dem makes shocking promise to kick Schumer to curb during Senate debate

Seth Moulton vowed not to support Chuck Schumer as Senate leader, intensifying a Democratic Party clash between younger candidates and establishment.

DOJ charges 19 defendants in alleged $4M Philadelphia Medicare and Medicaid fraud

The Department of Justice expanded its Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Force to Philadelphia, charging 19 defendants in alleged Medicare and Medicaid schemes.

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