MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor
Read full article: MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governorBusinessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa’s Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump.
The Latest: Rubio hopes talks between Lebanon and Israel will end hostilities
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio hopes talks between Lebanon and Israel will end hostilitiesSecretary of State Marco Rubio says he hopes high-level talks between Israel and Lebanon will lead to a joint statement on ending hostilities.
Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrations
Read full article: Trump takes the lead for America’s 250th birthday and World Cup celebrationsWhen musical acts pulled out of a concert series marking America's 250th anniversary, fearing it might be too closely tied to Donald Trump, the president decided to formally make himself the headlining act.
Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll shows
Read full article: Attitudes toward same-sex marriage and transgender issues are shifting, Gallup poll showsA new Gallup poll finds support for same-sex marriage and relationships in the U.S. has stopped rising after two decades.
Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks
Read full article: Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocksPresident Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago.
Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction
Read full article: Jill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addictionJill Biden says she's sorry she didn't talk more about son Hunter's drug addiction during her time in the White House.
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's elections
Read full article: Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map favoring Republicans in this year's electionsThe Supreme Court is allowing Alabama to use a congressional map favoring Republicans in this year’s elections, blocking a lower court ruling that the map intentionally discriminates against Black people.
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about it
Read full article: GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska's primary — and he's not happy about itRepublican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is accusing one of his opponents in the Alaska primary — another Republican candidate named Dan Sullivan — of working with Democrats to boost the chances of his main rival, former Democratic Rep. Mary Peltola.
US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South Africans
Read full article: US still talking with countries to resettle Afghans as Rubio defends entry to white South AfricansSecretary of State Marco Rubio says the U.S. is still in discussions with several countries to resettle more than 1,000 Afghans who assisted America’s war effort.
'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing room
Read full article: 'Out of my lane.' Dr. Oz ducks questions during his turn in the White House briefing roomDr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, has taken a turn in the White House briefing room.
Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly president
Read full article: Bangladesh's foreign minister defeats Cyprus' ambassador to be UN General Assembly presidentBangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has won a hotly contested race to be the next president of the 193-member United Nations General Assembly.
Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive order
Read full article: Federal court hears arguments over efforts to halt Trump's mail-in executive orderA federal judge has heard from voting rights groups and a coalition of two dozen states that want the courts to halt President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to create a federal voter list and limit who can receive a mail ballot, The plaintiffs argued in two lawsuits that Trump’s order should be found unconstitutional because the states and Congress, not the president, have the power to set election rules.
Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidacies
Read full article: Paxton and Platner visit Washington to shore up support for their controversial Senate candidaciesU.S. Senate hopefuls Ken Paxton and Graham Platner are in Washington, D.C., to rally party support.
Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearing
Read full article: Democrats hammer DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin in a heated Senate hearingDemocrats have attacked the leadership of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin during his first Senate hearing since being tapped by President Donald Trump.
The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearings
Read full article: The Latest: Rubio testifies in back-to-back Capitol Hill hearingsSecretary of State Marco Rubio will face more questions about the Trump administration’s fragile or stalling diplomatic efforts around the world in back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill for the first time since the Iran war began.
Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche says
Read full article: Trump administration is scrapping $1.8B fund meant to compensate president's allies, Blanche saysActing Attorney General Todd Blanche says the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate allies of the Republican president after widespread political backlash and setbacks in the courts.
Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies
Read full article: Republicans consider next steps after scrapping of $1.8 billion fund for Trump alliesSenate Republicans are weighing their next steps after the Trump administration's announcement that it is scrapping a $1.8 billion settlement fund for the president's allies who claim to have been politically prosecuted.
California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistricting
Read full article: California’s redrawn US House map gets its first test as Democrats hope to counter GOP redistrictingCalifornia’s congressional primaries were a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year.
Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticism
Read full article: Rubio is optimistic on eventual Iran nuclear talks despite congressional skepticismSecretary of State Marco Rubio says he's optimistic about the potential for a resumption in nuclear talks with Iran despite a shaky ceasefire in the war that's looking increasingly in doubt.
California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change
Read full article: California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of changeTwo Democrats and a Republican are leading in early returns in California’s crowded primary in the race to replace Gov. Gavin newsom.
Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setback
Read full article: Takeaways from primaries featuring Spencer Pratt, a missing congressman and a rare Trump setbackThe Senate race in Iowa is one of the most closely watched this year and the general election matchup is now set, with Democrats hoping for a gain.
Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in Iowa
Read full article: Democrat Josh Turek and GOP's Ashley Hinson to compete for pivotal US Senate seat in IowaIowa state Rep. Josh Turek won Tuesday’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate and will next try to flip the seat currently held by GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who is retiring.
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governor
Read full article: Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and ex-Mayor Gregg Hull to face off for New Mexico governorFormer Interior Secretary Deb Haaland has clinched the Democratic nomination for New Mexico governor.
Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit texts
Read full article: Sen. Bernie Sanders stands by Graham Platner after controversy over sexually explicit textsVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders says he is standing by Graham Platner in the wake of media reports that the Maine Senate candidate previously exchanged sexually explicit text messages with several women.
Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says
Read full article: Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report saysReports say Scott Pelley has accused CBS head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the hugely successful “60 Minutes.”.
Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it
Read full article: Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses itPresident Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday.
US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
Read full article: US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visasThe State Department plans to slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States.
Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rules
Read full article: Pentagon policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, appeals court panel rulesA divided panel of appeals court judges has ruled that a Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montana’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Montana’s state primaryMontana voters will select nominees in Tuesday’s state primary to replace two prominent Republican incumbents: U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California's state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California's state primaryTwo candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure.