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Trump reportedly casts mail-in ballot in Florida Republican primary
President Trump cast a mail-in ballot in Florida’s Republican primary, according to voting records and White House confirmation, marking at least his third use of mail-in voting.
Minnesota governor signs order to slow down any mining efforts in Boundary Waters wilderness
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order to prevent state review of mining permits in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, four months after Congress and the Trump administration lifted a federal mining ban.
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
An appeals court ruled that Trump-appointed U.S. attorney Sigal Chattah in Nevada served unlawfully, marking another setback in the administration’s effort to extend prosecutors beyond legally permitted limits.
Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections
Michigan Senator Elissa Slotkin has requested written assurances from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Joint Chiefs chairman that the Pentagon will not deploy federal troops to polling places during November’s midterm elections.
Preservation group urges Supreme Court to suspend Trump’s White House ballroom project
A historic preservation group asked the Supreme Court to halt President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom project, disputing the administration’s authority to proceed without congressional approval.
Governors’ races are being increasingly buffeted by the toxic politics of data centers
Governors in key electoral states are shifting their positions on data centers ahead of midterm elections, imposing stricter requirements on the energy-intensive facilities amid growing public opposition.
‘An overstep’: Navajo Code Talker descendants criticize New Mexico’s new plan for museum
New Mexico is building a scaled-down Navajo Code Talker museum in Farmington outside the Navajo Nation, prompting criticism from descendants who say they weren’t consulted about the relocated project.
Embattled Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills fights to keep his House seat
Republican Rep. Cory Mills faces a House Ethics Committee investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations while seeking reelection in Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
Jon Ossoff calls Trump’s handling of Iran war ‘uniquely despicable’ in excoriating speech
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff delivered a sharp attack on President Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, calling it “uniquely despicable” during a campaign rally in Atlanta.
Ken Martin hunkers down at the Democratic National Committee as a storm gathers around party leader
Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, faces mounting pressure to resign amid criticism over fundraising, leadership decisions, and workplace conduct, though party members show no immediate plans to replace him before November midterm elections.
Why immigration remains strong for Trump among Republicans, according to a new AP-NORC poll
An AP-NORC poll shows immigration remains Trump’s strongest issue among Republicans, with roughly 8 in 10 approving of his handling, though overall approval has declined to 39% among all Americans.
Bessent ‘to-do’ list shows proposal for US to buy $5bn-$10bn of Japanese yen
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s visible notepad at a Camp David cabinet meeting revealed plans to purchase $5 billion to $10 billion in Japanese yen, prompting questions about currency intervention.
Trump’s threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
President Trump threatens to keep an acting attorney general and pursue a settlement fund if two Republican senators block his nominee for the top Justice Department position.
Trump offering early access to online posts in move seen as corruption
Trump Media launched a paid subscription service granting early access to Truth Social posts, with critics arguing it constitutes market manipulation and potential insider trading benefiting the president.
California announces minimum wage increase as governor taunts Trump
California’s minimum wage will rise to $17.40 starting next year, becoming the nation’s highest. Governor Newsom criticized the federal minimum wage and the Trump administration’s labor policies.
Darline Graham promotes Trump’s agenda in her political debut ahead of special Senate primary
Darline Graham made her political debut Saturday before South Carolina Republican voters, promoting Trump’s agenda in a special Senate primary election set for August 11 to fill her brother’s seat.
Democrats face most contentious – and crucial – test yet with Michigan primary
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary features Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive epidemiologist, against incumbent Representative Haley Stevens. The race represents a crucial test of the party’s direction ahead of the general election.
Republicans want voters to elect Kansas Supreme Court justices and move court to the right
Kansas voters will decide whether to elect state Supreme Court justices rather than have governors appoint them, a measure backed by conservatives seeking to shift the court rightward on abortion and other issues.
The first midterm primaries of 2026, by the numbers
The first midterm primaries of 2026 featured a contested Texas Senate race headed to a runoff, voting issues in a Democratic primary, and one House incumbent losing reelection.
Where big spending won – and lost – in the Illinois primary
Illinois Democrats chose five new congressional nominees in open-seat primaries after unusually high retirements, with approximately $125 million spent across candidate and outside group campaigns.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas’ new congressional redistricting map aims to flip five Democratic seats to Republican control, but its success depends on whether 2024 voting patterns hold in the midterms or revert to 2020 trends.
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