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Voters in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania cast ballots Tuesday in primaries for House, Senate, and governor seats. The contests serve as tests of President Trump's influence in Republican nomination fights ahead of the fall midterms.
Fox NewsVoters in six states cast ballots Tuesday in primaries for U.S. House, Senate, and governor seats that will shape the fall midterm contests. The races in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Oregon, and Pennsylvania come as Republicans defend slim Senate and House majorities. Several contests also serve as direct tests of President Trump's endorsements in Republican nomination fights.
The most expensive House primary in history is underway in Kentucky's 4th Congressional District, where more than $32 million has been spent on advertising. President Trump has backed Kentucky farmer and former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein against Rep. Thomas Massie, who has represented the district for 14 years.
" He defended his record on foreign aid, saying he has never voted for assistance to any country, including Israel. War Secretary Pete Hegseth joined Gallrein at an event the day before the primary.
Kentucky Senate Primary Trump has endorsed Rep.
Andy Barr in the Republican primary to succeed retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell. Former state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, a former McConnell aide, is also running in the crowded GOP field. Seven Democrats, including 2020 Senate nominee Amy McGrath, are seeking their party's nomination.
Georgia Contests Trump is supporting Lt. Gov.
Burt Jones in the Republican primary for governor to succeed term-limited Gov. Brian Kemp. Health care executive Rick Jackson has spent more than $80 million of his own money in the race. State Attorney General Chris Carr and Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger are also running.
Trump has stayed neutral in the Republican Senate primary, where Reps. Mike Collins and Buddy Carter are among the frontrunners. The winner will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November.
Alabama Races President Trump is backing Sen.
Tommy Tuberville in the Republican primary for governor to succeed term-limited Gov. Kay Ivey. Former U.S. Sen. Doug Jones is among the candidates for the Democratic nomination. Only three of Alabama's seven congressional districts are holding primaries Tuesday.
america.cgtn.comAbelardo de la Espriella defeated Iván Cepeda 49.7 percent to 48.7 percent in Colombia's June 21 runoff. The preliminary tally covered more than 99 percent of ballots and showed a margin under one point.
China placed 10 American companies on an export control list and barred 46 others from government procurement projects. The steps follow a Pentagon decision to add Chinese firms to a list of entities accused of supporting Beijing's military.
Washington ExaminerOfficials say work will start right away on the Reflecting Pool after recent vandalism and algae growth. The pool was recently repainted at a cost of about $13 million but continues to face peeling paint and green algae.