Politics

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.

Biden’s fight to keep Hur interview tapes under wraps suffers fresh court blow

A federal appeals court ruled against Joe Biden's bid to block audio recordings and transcripts from Robert Hur's classified documents probe.

Socialists vs. the Senate

The DSA has released a new program that calls for abolishing the Senate, the presidency, and the Supreme Court. 

Supreme Court to Rule on the Cost of a Six Pack of Beer

This could turn out to be one of the big cases of the next term.

Meet Darline Graham, the Current and Perhaps Long-Term South Carolina Senator

Graham may turn out to be an excellent senator. But S.C. Republicans are being asked to make a choice with little information about the...

Supreme Court to Hear Case of Alaskan Bush Pilot Who Had Plane Seized over Six Pack of Beer

The case could have significant implications for civil asset forfeiture, a legal process that entitles police to seize private property.

Epstein survivors call on Tillis, Cornyn to block Blanche nomination

A group of women victimized by Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking ring urged Republican Sens. Thom Tillis and John Cornyn to vote against Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as attorney general.

Trump meets Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to advance Israel’s pullout, disarming of Hezbollah

President Trump greeted Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White House on Tuesday for a high-stakes meeting about Israel's initial withdrawal from south Lebanon and ways to disarm Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorists.

Feds withhold over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota to stop fraud

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is pausing more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota because of suspected fraud and noncompliance, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Tuesday.

Woman tried to free migrant from ICE custody with tequila bribe: DOJ

A woman tried to bribe an official at an ICE detention center to release a migrant, offering gifts of money and tequila to try to spring the person free, federal prosecutors say.

New fighting, blockade in Middle East threaten success of moves to stabilize oil markets

The oil crunch is surprisingly tame amid the Middle East conflict, but governments and the energy industry should gird for further shocks that could send prices soaring, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.

Congress to honor Lindsey Graham with ceremony in U.S. Capitol alongside funeral services

Congress will hold a special ceremony in the U.S. Capitol rotunda next Tuesday to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, kicking off a series of funeral services, including one in Washington featuring remarks from President Trump.

Long-hidden UFO information at center of Trump push to free former officials

Trump directs agencies to waive NDAs for former government employees and contractors willing to share UFO information through official channels.

Trump admin pausing over $1B in Medicaid payments to Minnesota, California over fraud, compliance concerns

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says California and Minnesota must prove Medicaid payments were legitimate before frozen federal funding will be released.

‘Misleading voters’: Ossoff warns donors he’s falling behind despite leading Senate fundraising

Jon Ossoff claims his fundraising is faltering in urgent emails to supporters, despite raising $68.7 million and holding $42.6 million in cash on hand.

- A word from our sponsors -

spot_img
HomePolitics