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Wisconsin considers democratic socialist for governor amid US wave of progressive wins
Wisconsin Democrats will choose between a democratic socialist and establishment-backed candidates for governor Tuesday, testing whether progressive momentum extends to swing-state politics.
‘Fiercely independent’ South Carolina votes on Lindsey Graham’s Senate successor
South Carolina holds a special Republican primary Tuesday to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with 10 candidates competing in an accelerated campaign compressed into about two weeks.
Minnesota primaries could mark change of path for Democrats and Republicans
Minnesota voters are deciding Democratic and Republican nominees for US Senate and governor on Tuesday, with immigration and state fraud emerging as key issues in races that will shape the state’s political direction.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Connecticut’s state primary
Connecticut’s Democratic primary features challenges to Gov. Ned Lamont and U.S. Rep. John Larson, with progressive candidates seeking to advance a generational shift within the party.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Minnesota’s state primary
Minnesota Democrats hold a competitive U.S. Senate primary Tuesday featuring moderate and progressive candidates, while Republicans seek to end their 20-year statewide election drought amid investigations and immigration crackdowns.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Wisconsin’s state primary
Wisconsin voters will choose a Democratic gubernatorial nominee in a primary featuring a clash between the party’s establishment and progressive wings, with state Rep. Francesca Hong emerging as a top contender.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Alabama’s special congressional primaries
Alabama voters select U.S. House nominees Tuesday under a newly redrawn map that eliminates one majority-Black district, following a Supreme Court decision prompting Republican-led redistricting in several Southern states.
El-Sayed spoke with Obama as Michigan Democrats look to unite after a bitter Senate primary
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed said he spoke with Barack Obama and hopes the former president will campaign for him as Democrats seek unity following a contentious primary.
Congressional Democrats launch probe into efforts to deport US military members and their families
Congressional Democrats launched an investigation into the Trump administration’s deportation efforts targeting military service members and their families, citing concerns about military readiness and morale.
White House wants veterans to replace immigrant truckers who lost their licenses in crackdown
The Trump administration launched a campaign to recruit military veterans as truck drivers to replace immigrant drivers who lost licenses in a licensing crackdown this year.
Democrats move to keep South Carolina as first state to vote in 2028 presidential primaries
Democrats voted to keep South Carolina first in their 2028 primary calendar, moving up Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Michigan, and Virginia to follow, aiming to better reflect the party’s diverse voter base.
Republicans urge Justice Department to investigate former prosecutor Jack Smith
House Republicans are urging the Justice Department to investigate former special counsel Jack Smith over alleged false statements made during congressional testimony last year regarding phone records gathering efforts.
The Hegseth budget: defense secretary’s $1.5tn ask reveals military-industrial chaos
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requesting a $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027, including a $454 billion increase and $67 billion in emergency funds, marking unprecedented peacetime defense spending levels.
Trump allies are poised to weaken protections for historic sites — not just in D.C.
The Trump administration is pursuing changes to federal historic preservation rules that critics say would weaken protections for over 100,000 properties nationwide, potentially expediting controversial construction projects in Washington, D.C.
Black members of Oklahoma Native American tribe file federal lawsuit to gain citizenship rights
Two descendants of Black people enslaved by the Muscogee Nation filed a federal lawsuit seeking to force tribal leaders to issue citizenship cards following a tribal court ruling in July 2025.
Louisiana House candidate accused of rape says he hopes to again ‘earn’ Trump endorsement
Louisiana congressional candidate Blake Miguez, who denies rape allegations from 2007, says he hopes to earn Donald Trump’s endorsement again after redistricting invalidated his previous backing.
Haitians, Hondurans, Salvadorans cope with protected status decision
A Supreme Court decision allows the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, potentially exposing hundreds of thousands to deportation while Salvadorans and Hondurans face similar uncertainties.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
Nearly 150,000 California mail ballots were rejected in the June primary, marking a significant increase from recent elections despite state efforts to make voting more accessible.
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification ahead of the August primary, far exceeding the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Federal judges allow new Tennessee congressional map that splits majority-Black district in Memphis
Federal judges have allowed Tennessee to use a new congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis, clearing the way for its use in primary elections.
From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump’s intervention
A Chinese pastor detained for 266 days was unexpectedly released and flown to the U.S. after President Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in May.
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