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abcnews.go.compolitics2 hrs ago
Rep. Nancy Mace Says Split With Trump Over Epstein Files May Have Hurt Her Political Career
Rep. Nancy Mace stated Monday that her support for releasing Epstein files may have contributed to her loss in South Carolina's GOP gubernatorial primary. She is now considering a Senate run after Sen. Lindsey Graham's death.
jns.orgpolitics22 hrs ago
Outgoing Sen. Gary Peters endorses Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic primary
Sen. Gary Peters ended his neutrality and backed Rep. Haley Stevens over Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. The endorsement comes days after a far-left candidate's campaign collapsed in Maine.
abcnews.go.compolitics1 day ago
South Carolina Governor to Appoint Temporary Senator After Incumbent's Death
South Carolina's governor must appoint a temporary replacement for the state's vacant Senate seat. A special primary will follow to select the Republican nominee for the November general election.
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jpost.compolitics1 day ago
Likud Constitution Committee to Vote on Primary System Changes
The Likud Constitution Committee will vote Monday on proposed changes to the party's primary system. The changes would give the prime minister authority to select top positions on the party list for upcoming elections.
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gellerreport.compolitics1 day ago
Trump Says Voters Must Choose Between Communism and Patriotism at July 4 Event
President Donald Trump used anti-communist rhetoric during his Independence Day address and other recent events. The comments followed democratic socialist-backed primary wins in New York. Time reported the pattern of attacks heading into the November midterms.
Fox Newsworld1 day ago
Graham Platner Withdraws from Maine Senate Race
Graham Platner ended his campaign for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine on Friday after two former partners accused him of sexual misconduct. He won the Democratic primary last month and had led polls against Republican incumbent Susan Collins.
politics1 day ago
Maine Democrats Tell Senate Leader to Stay Out of Primary
State party members are urging the top Senate Democrat to avoid involvement in the race to replace Graham Platner. Candidates have also criticized his leadership in Washington.
nypost.compolitics1 day ago
Trump Tells Rep. Norman He Needs a Week Before Deciding on Endorsement for Graham Senate Seat
Rep. Ralph Norman spoke with President Trump on Sunday about a potential endorsement in the special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. Trump responded by asking for a week to decide.
Los Angeles Timespolitics2 days ago
Alaska Senate Ballot Will List Two Candidates Named Dan Sullivan
State officials will place both an incumbent Republican senator and an independent challenger named Dan Sullivan on the November ballot. The state Supreme Court reversed an earlier decision that had removed the challenger from the primary ballot.
jns.orgpolitics2 days ago
Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to campaign with el Sayed in Michigan Senate primary
Sen. Bernie Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez will join Abdul el Sayed for campaign events in Michigan on July 18 and 19. The appearances come ahead of the Aug. 4 Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Gary Peters.
jns.orgpolitics2 days ago
Democratic primary candidates in Michigan prepare for July 18-19 rallies
Two candidates for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan will appear at events next week with national figures. The primary follows the withdrawal of one candidate and the retirement of the current senator.
uctoday.compolitics2 days ago
Maine Democrats schedule July 25 convention to select Senate nominee
State party officials will hold a convention on July 25 to choose a replacement for the withdrawn candidate. Several Democrats who lost the recent gubernatorial primary have begun early fundraising and campaign efforts.
slate.compolitics3 days ago
Ségolène Royal Joins Socialist Primary Race Alongside Other Candidates
Ségolène Royal, the Socialist Party nominee in 2007, announced her candidacy for the October primary. Party members had approved the selection process days earlier. Raphaël Glucksmann has not declared publicly.
jns.orgpolitics3 days ago
Michigan Democratic Senate primary pits Abdul El-Sayed against Haley Stevens
The August 4 Democratic primary for Michigan's open Senate seat features former public health official Abdul El-Sayed against Representative Haley Stevens. The winner will face former Representative Mike Rogers in November.
politics3 days ago
Michigan Senate Candidate Claims AIPAC Will Spend Nearly $3.8 Million Against Him
Abdul El-Sayed accused the American Israel Public Affairs Committee of planning nearly $3.85 million in spending against his campaign. The comments came days before the August 4 Democratic primary against Rep. Haley Stevens.
news.google.compolitics3 days ago
Vice President leasing part of Virginia farm as second residence
Vice President JD Vance is renting space on a nearly 500-acre property near Middleburg, Virginia. The arrangement is intended to give his family additional privacy while they keep their primary residence at the Naval Observatory.
cnet.compolitics4 days ago
New York primary winner endorses candidate in Michigan Senate race
Brad Lander, who defeated an incumbent House Democrat in New York, endorsed Abdul el Sayed for the Democratic nomination in Michigan's Senate race. Lander cited shared policy positions on foreign policy and domestic priorities.
nbcnews.compolitics4 days ago
Democratic Senate Candidate Seeks Tax Filing Extension Past Primary
Abdul El-Sayed, a candidate in Michigan's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, said he requested an extension for tax filings due to foreign property records. Opponent Rep. Haley Stevens questioned the timing during a debate.
insightsonindia.comworld4 days ago
Cuba cancer clinic reports CT scan delays from equipment shortages
Patients at Havana's primary cancer facility face multi-week waits for diagnostic imaging. The clinic's sole CT scanner is out of service, forcing transfers to another hospital with a long backlog.
Nbc Newspolitics3 days agoUpdated
Victor Marx projected to win Colorado Republican primary for governor
Decision Desk HQ called the race for Marx on Thursday night after he defeated state Sen. Barbara Kirkmeyer and state Rep. Scott Bottoms in the June 30 primary. Marx will face Democratic Attorney General Phil Weiser in November.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics4 days ago
AIPAC super PAC spends $865,000 on ads in Missouri House race
The group has backed one candidate in the Democratic primary for Missouri's 1st Congressional District. The primary is scheduled for August 4.
msnbc.compolitics4 days ago
AIPAC spends $1.2 million in Missouri Democratic primary rematch
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee has directed $1.2 million toward the Aug. 4 Democratic primary in a St. Louis-area congressional district. The spending supports one candidate against a former representative seeking to return to Congress.
rt.compolitics5 days ago
WHO Projects Global Cancer Cases to Rise to 35 Million by 2050
The World Health Organization estimates new cancer diagnoses will increase from 20.6 million per year to 35 million by 2050. Aging populations in North America, Europe, and East Asia are cited as a primary driver.
thegatewaypundit.comworld5 days ago
Rupert Lowe Describes 1996 Dunblane Shooting as 'One Murder' on Podcast
The Restore Britain leader said the UK's handgun ban followed one murder in Dunblane while appearing on the Joe Rogan podcast. Victims' relatives and Scottish politicians condemned the remarks. The 1996 attack killed 16 children and a teacher at Dunblane Primary School.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days ago
Suspected ISWAP fighters attack military base in Borno State
Suspected fighters attacked a Forward Operating Base in Ngala Local Government Area late Tuesday night, killing one soldier and damaging equipment. Attackers later burned a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre and two classrooms in the community.
nypost.compolitics5 days ago
Arizona Supreme Court Ends Appeals Stay, Orders Return of Recorder’s IT Staff Under New Protocol
The Arizona Supreme Court on Tuesday dissolved a stay on an April ruling that ordered the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors to return election personnel and systems to Recorder Justin Heap. The decision accepts an interim protocol for upcoming primary elections.
marketscreener.comscience5 days ago
AstraZeneca Shares Fall 9% After Wainua Heart Drug Trial Misses Primary Endpoint
London-listed shares of the British drugmaker dropped as much as 9 percent Thursday after late-stage results showed Wainua failed to reduce deaths and heart events in patients with transthyretin-mediated amyloid cardiomyopathy. The outcome also pushed shares of partner Ionis Phar…
bleedingcool.compolitics5 days ago
Ken Griffin Says He Would Back Marco Rubio Over JD Vance in 2028, Though Rubio Has Pledged to Defer to Vance
Billionaire donor Ken Griffin said Wednesday he would back Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a potential 2028 GOP presidential primary. The comments came during an interview at the Allen & Company conference in Sun Valley, Idaho.
nbcnews.compolitics5 days ago
Democratic Candidates in Michigan Senate Debate Criticize Netanyahu and U.S. Policy on Israel
Two candidates in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary debated U.S. policy toward Israel on Tuesday night. One candidate said Prime Minister Netanyahu has not made the United States safer. The other said U.S. foreign policy has been shaped by Israel and AIPAC.
pbs.orgpolitics6 days agoUpdated
Stevens and El-Sayed Debate Corporate Donations and Personal Wealth in Michigan Senate Primary
Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed traded arguments over wealth, corporate donations and political influence during a July 7 debate in Grand Rapids. The exchange came days after Mallory McMorrow exited the race for the open seat.
jns.orgpolitics7 days ago
Stevens Launches Website Targeting El Sayed Record Ahead of Debate as She Trails in Polls
Rep. Haley Stevens created Abdulfacts.com to contrast Abdul el Sayed's claims with reported outcomes ahead of their Tuesday debate. The site launch follows Mallory McMorrow's withdrawal from the Michigan Senate race. The Aug. 4 primary winner faces former Rep. Mike Rogers in Nove…
Washington Examinerpolitics7 days ago
Michigan Senate Primary Draws Focus After McMorrow Exit
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow left the Democratic primary race. Progressives backed Abdul El Sayed while establishment figures supported Rep. Haley Stevens. The contest is viewed as a test of whether progressive candidates can win statewide in a battleground state.
vanguardngr.comworld7 days ago
Benue Governor Updates Tinubu on Security, IDP Returns, and APC Political Situation
Governor Hyacinth Alia met President Bola Tinubu on 6 July 2026 to discuss security improvements, IDP returns, projects and post-primary political tensions in Benue State. The meeting followed Tinubu's visit to the state's 50th anniversary events one week earlier.
nbcnews.compolitics7 days ago
Primary challenges defeat three Democratic incumbents in New York and Colorado
Three House incumbents lost Democratic primaries last week after facing progressive challengers. All three had previously opposed the current administration.
bloombergquint.compolitics7 days ago
Poll Shows Hong Slightly Ahead of Barnes in Wisconsin Democratic Primary
A July 2-4 poll by Wedgewood Polls and the Isthmus Political Report found Francesca Hong at 30 percent among likely Democratic primary voters for Wisconsin governor. Hong, Mandela Barnes and Sara Rodriguez each led Republican Tom Tiffany by narrow margins in hypothetical general…
Semaforpolitics7 days ago
Michigan Democratic Senate Candidate Mallory McMorrow Suspends Campaign
State Sen. Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat on Sunday. The primary now features Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens ahead of the Aug. 4 vote.
politics7 days ago
Transportation Secretary's Son-in-Law Seeks Open Wisconsin House Seat
A 26-year-old candidate is running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The race features multiple candidates and endorsements from national and local figures.
politics7 days ago
Michigan Democratic primary narrows to two candidates after third drops out
The Michigan Senate Democratic primary is now a contest between a moderate U.S. representative and a former county health director. A state senator ended her campaign on Sunday, citing poll and fundraising shortfalls.
The Independentpolitics8 days ago
Republican Primary Tests Trump Endorsement in Wisconsin District
A 26-year-old candidate seeks his father-in-law's former House seat in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. The August 11 primary will determine whether the endorsement and family ties can overcome local Republican concerns about experience.
Fox Newstechnology8 days ago
New York Assembly Member Posts Message Linking Palestinian Cause to Domestic Policy on Fourth of July
Claire Valdez wrote on X that she would fight for liberation from Palestine to Puerto Rico along with a Green New Deal. The post drew responses from several commentators. Valdez won a Democratic primary in June for a House seat covering Brooklyn and Queens.
nypost.comfinance8 days ago
Federal government hands over N10 billion in hospital equipment and ambulances to Bauchi State
Nigeria's federal government delivered hospital equipment, consumables and commodities worth more than N10 billion to Bauchi State on July 5. The distribution targets primary healthcare centers in 15 local government areas under the Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric and Newborn C…
Semaforpolitics7 days agoUpdated
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow Suspends Senate Campaign
Michigan state Sen. Mallory McMorrow ended her Democratic primary bid for U.S. Senate on Sunday, leaving a contest between Rep. Haley Stevens and Abdul El-Sayed. The move came after outside spending favored Stevens and ballots had already been mailed.
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abcnews.go.compolitics8 days ago
Candidate Wins New York Primary With Endorsement
Darializa Avila Chevalier won a New York primary after receiving an endorsement. The outcome has prompted discussion among party members about potential political consequences.
jns.orgpolitics8 days ago
Shapiro Says Democratic Primary Wins by Socialist Candidates Will Force Party Debate on Core Beliefs
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro discussed recent primary results during a July 5, 2026 CNN interview. He expressed differences with one winning candidate and referenced party divisions last seen in 1992.
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news.google.compolitics9 days ago
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Says He Differs With New York Democratic Primary Winner
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said he holds profound differences with Darializa Avila Chevalier during a Sunday CNN interview. Chevalier won the Democratic primary for New York's 13th Congressional District on June 23.
usatoday.compolitics9 days ago
Study Finds One Third of Disadvantaged White Pupils in England Lack Secure Reading Fluency, Lower Than Other Disadvantaged Groups
A Fischer Family Trust study of more than one million assessments found 33 percent of white pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds read below the 90-words-per-minute threshold at the end of primary school. An independent inquiry concluded the education system requires overhaul to…
jns.orgpolitics9 days ago
Trump Labels Democratic Primary Winners as Godless Communists
President Trump has described several winning Democratic primary candidates as communists at recent campaign events. The remarks come as Republicans seek to frame the midterm elections around ideology rather than economic concerns.
usatoday.compolitics9 days ago
Communist Party USA Says No Democratic Candidates Are Party Members
The Communist Party USA stated that none of its members are running for Congress as Democrats. President Trump has described several recent Democratic primary winners as communists.
mandatory.compolitics9 days ago
Congressional Candidate Gifts $250,000 Bronze Statue to President Trump
A Republican candidate for a New York congressional seat gave President Trump a $250,000 bronze statue depicting the moment after the 2024 assassination attempt. The candidate won the Republican primary last month and faces a Democrat in November.
abcnews.go.comfinance9 days ago
New York Pied-à-Terre Tax Begins as Luxury Signings Rise but Overall Manhattan Sales Fall
The city's first tax on high-value second homes began July 1 and applies to non-primary residences above $5 million. Compass reported year-over-year gains in Manhattan contract activity for properties priced from $10 million upward during the second quarter. Officials project ann…
jns.orgworld10 days ago
Brad Lander Defeats Incumbent Dan Goldman by 31 Points in New York Democratic Primary
Former New York City comptroller Brad Lander won the Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District on June 24. Haaretz reported the victory margin reached 31 percentage points over incumbent Representative Dan Goldman.
washingtonpost.comworld10 days ago
Hong Kong lawmaker released after completing sentence in subversion case
Andrew Wan Siu-kin left Stanley Prison on Saturday morning after serving four years and eight months. The former Democratic Party legislator was one of 47 defendants convicted in a national security case tied to a 2020 unofficial primary.
jpost.compolitics10 days ago
Yuli Edelstein Says He Will Not Run in Likud Primary Election
Yuli Edelstein announced Friday he will skip the Likud primary. He told Channel 12 he is starting a new political path after past clashes with Netanyahu.
slate.compolitics11 days ago
Justice Department Investigates Alaska Senate Candidate Over Name Similarity
The U.S. Department of Justice opened a probe into Dan J. Sullivan's campaign amid allegations he seeks to confuse voters with a name matching incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan. The move follows state court rulings that kept the challenger on the August primary ballot. @ABC reported…
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pewresearch.orgpolitics11 days ago
Democratic Socialists of America Back Candidates Who Defeat Two House Incumbents
The group supported primary challengers who defeated two sitting Democratic House members and won one open-seat race within a span of roughly ten days. The organization has outlined policy priorities focused on economic redistribution and expanded social programs.
politics11 days ago
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the Democratic nomination in Michigan’s U.S. Senate race during a New York Times interview. El-Sayed leads polls and holds backing from Bernie Sanders in one of the cycle’s competitive contests.
nbcnews.compolitics11 days agoUpdated
Ocasio-Cortez Endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate Primary
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Abdul El-Sayed on Thursday in the Democratic primary to succeed retiring Sen. Gary Peters. The move is her first contested Senate primary endorsement this cycle.
abcnews.go.compolitics11 days ago
Democratic Primary Winner in New York Had Made Statements Attacking Black and Arab Men
Darializa Avila Chevalier won the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District. Former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke said he agrees with her views on preserving heritage in interracial relationships.
New York Posttechnology11 days ago
Nebraska Democratic candidate suggests reading fairy smut to cope with Trump win
Denise Powell, who won the Democratic primary for Nebraska's Second Congressional District on May 13, posted an Inauguration Day video advising supporters to read fairy smut and take other steps to manage stress after the 2024 election.
Newsweekworld12 days ago
China's Ethnic Unity Law Takes Effect, Mandates Mandarin Nationwide
The Law on the Promotion of Ethnic Unity and Progress entered into effect Wednesday, establishing Mandarin as the primary language of education and public life. It also authorizes legal action against overseas individuals and organizations accused of undermining ethnic unity.
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