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Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats selected five new congressional nominees in open seats during an expensive primary season marked by approximately $125 million in total spending across competitive races.
Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
The Supreme Court halted a lower-court ruling that would have required political parties to pay full price for TV campaign ads, allowing Republicans cheaper broadcast rates ahead of midterm elections.
Judge clears a lawsuit against Kyrsten Sinema under North Carolina’s ‘homewrecker’ law
A federal judge ruled that former U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema can be sued in North Carolina under the state’s “alienation of affection” law over her relationship with a member of her security detail.
Assailant lunges at Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate, campaign says
An armed assailant lunged at Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at the Canfield fair on Sunday, injuring several people before being arrested.
Republican midterm convention will be ‘Trumpist pageantry’ – at the party’s own risk
Republicans hold their first midterm convention this week in Dallas, featuring President Trump as the keynote speaker, though the event’s ability to boost GOP turnout faces questions amid Trump’s declining approval ratings.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Rhode Island’s state primary
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a competitive Democratic primary challenge Wednesday against Helena Buonanno Foulkes, a former CVS executive, in his bid for a second full term.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in New Hampshire’s state primary
New Hampshire holds primary elections Tuesday for a U.S. Senate seat and other offices that could influence control of Congress during President Trump’s final term.
Legal veterans lead fightback against Trump’s ‘full-out assault on democracy’
Legal advocacy groups led by veteran lawyers and former judges have escalated court challenges against Trump’s executive orders on voting and elections, citing constitutional concerns about federal overreach into state-controlled election processes.
Giuliani says Mamdani should skip 9/11 ceremony during rant against Islam
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed he will attend 9/11 memorial ceremonies despite former Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s weekend remarks suggesting the Muslim leader should not participate in the remembrance.
New Hampshire’s GOP primary features two familiar names from the past, and voters are fine with that
New Hampshire Republicans are set to nominate either John Sununu or Scott Brown, both former senators, for U.S. Senate, bucking national anti-establishment trends by choosing familiar names over fresh faces.
More voters identifying as Democrats and not calling themselves Republican
A Gallup survey shows 49% of voters leaning Democratic compared to 39% Republican, a 10-point advantage marking Democrats’ largest lead since 2008.
A whiplash election year enters its final stretch as Trump holds wild cards
As the final midterm election of Trump’s presidency approaches, the political landscape remains volatile with numerous uncertainties—from tariffs and mail ballot restrictions to redistricting and cryptocurrency legislation—potentially shaping the race’s outcome.
This smokejumper says the US has lost its empathy. That’s why he’s running for Congress
A Democratic firefighter and former smokejumper is running for Montana’s first congressional district, arguing that economic hardship has eroded Americans’ capacity for compassion and community care.
A golf course for ‘the people’ faces a presidential makeover
President Trump plans to remake East Potomac Park’s historic golf course into a championship-quality venue, but residents worry the changes will eliminate an affordable, accessible recreational space that has served the public for over a century.
Even in safe-haven Massachusetts, trans care is at risk. Young people are fighting to protect it
Trans activists in Massachusetts occupied the state attorney general’s office, demanding action to protect gender-affirming care amid hospital program closures and federal pressure on state protections.
Game on: November elections kick into high gear with control of Congress in the balance
Republicans hold narrow House and Senate majorities heading into November midterm elections, facing historical headwinds as voters typically punish the party in power while Democratic candidates show competitive positioning.
Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
President Trump named Adam Telle, an Army Corps of Engineers civilian leader, as acting Army secretary following Dan Driscoll’s departure amid reported tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The Trump administration still aims to make state citizenship lists ahead of midterms
The Trump administration is advancing a plan to compile state citizenship lists for voters ahead of midterm elections, though it has delayed its original deadline and faces multiple legal challenges from voting rights groups.
Arizona group home provider at center of pay-to-play scandal escapes penalties for boy’s death
Arizona’s largest group home provider faces scrutiny after a 9-year-old diabetic boy died at one of its facilities, with investigations examining both the death and alleged political donations connected to rate increases.
Watchdog report: Ex-Labor Secretary Chavez-DeRemer oversaw hostile work environment, misused funds
A Labor Department inspector general report alleges former Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer oversaw a hostile work environment, misused funds, and engaged in policy violations during her tenure.
ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond
An ICE officer was released on bond after being charged with lying to investigators about a shooting in Minnesota during an immigration enforcement operation earlier this year.
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