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GOP's immigration pitch to New Jersey Latinos aims for some distance from Trump in governor’s race
Read full article: GOP's immigration pitch to New Jersey Latinos aims for some distance from Trump in governor’s raceJack Ciattarelli has been endorsed by Donald Trump in next month's New Jersey governor's election and is a strong supporter of the Republican president and his agenda.
In AP interview, Harris says Democrats 'are standing up for working people' in government shutdown
Read full article: In AP interview, Harris says Democrats 'are standing up for working people' in government shutdownKamala Harris sounds like a party elder and a future candidate at the same time.
Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and Spanberger
Read full article: Obama, aiming to boost Democrats in New Jersey and Virginia, endorses Sherrill and SpanbergerBarack Obama has endorsed Democratic candidates Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger for governor in New Jersey and Virginia.
North Carolina GOP's proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent's reelection
Read full article: North Carolina GOP's proposed map seeks to thwart Democratic incumbent's reelectionRepublican leaders in North Carolina have proposed a new U.S. House district map that could thwart reelection prospects of a Democratic incumbent in the state's only swing seat.
Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across Midwest
Read full article: Energy Department offers $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade transmission lines across MidwestThe Department of Energy says it has finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to a subsidiary of one of the nation’s largest power companies to upgrade nearly 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states, mostly in the Midwest, for largely fossil fuel-run energy.
Iowa Democrat Jackie Norris ends US Senate campaign, citing Des Moines superintendent's ICE arrest
Read full article: Iowa Democrat Jackie Norris ends US Senate campaign, citing Des Moines superintendent's ICE arrestDemocrat Jackie Norris has ended her campaign for Iowa’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthday
Read full article: Trump honors Charlie Kirk with Presidential Medal of Freedom on what would be his 32nd birthdayPresident Donald Trump has posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist who was fatally shot last month while speaking at Utah Valley University.
Maine Gov. Mills plans to confront President Trump again with her campaign for the US Senate
Read full article: Maine Gov. Mills plans to confront President Trump again with her campaign for the US SenateThe New England governor who told President Donald Trump to his face she'd see him in court now plans to challenge Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins at the ballot box.
Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for many
Read full article: Trump says inflation is 'defeated' and the Fed has cut rates, yet prices remain too high for manyInflation has risen in three of the last four months and is slightly higher than it was a year ago.
Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western states
Read full article: Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western statesSenate Republicans have voted to roll back restrictions on mining and drilling in federal land in three Western states.
Bad Bunny's music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news
Read full article: Bad Bunny's music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show newsPuerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny’s music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced last week.
Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli clash over Trump, shutdown in final New Jersey governor's debate
Read full article: Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli clash over Trump, shutdown in final New Jersey governor's debateDemocrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli have repeatedly clashed during their second and final debate in the closely watched race for New Jersey governor.
Will the government shutdown affect next year's election? Recent history provides clues
Read full article: Will the government shutdown affect next year's election? Recent history provides cluesPolitical leaders in Washington are spending much of their energy these days blaming the other party for what could be a significant government shutdown.
The GOP says it's winning the shutdown. Some fear Trump's cuts may change that
Read full article: The GOP says it's winning the shutdown. Some fear Trump's cuts may change thatPresident Donald Trump is using the federal shutdown to push deep spending cuts in states that backed Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024.
The Latest: Hamas accepts some elements of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, others require negotiation
Read full article: The Latest: Hamas accepts some elements of Trump’s peace plan for Gaza, others require negotiationHamas responded Friday to President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, agreeing to give up power and release all remaining hostages, but the group said that other elements require further consultations among Palestinians.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee's special congressional electionMore than a dozen candidates will compete for their parties’ nominations Tuesday to fill a vacant Tennessee congressional seat in the closely divided U.S. House.
Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goals
Read full article: Trump no longer distancing himself from Project 2025 as he uses shutdown to further pursue its goalsPresident Donald Trump is now openly embracing the conservative blueprint he desperately tried to distance himself from during the 2024 campaign.
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris
Read full article: Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed HarrisThe Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion intended for clean energy projects across 16 states.
Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto Rico
Read full article: Why Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show will be a landmark moment for Puerto RicoBad Bunny captivated audiences with his residency in Puerto Rico, inspiring patriotism and drawing half a million people to the island this summer.
Democrats wary support may be sliding among typically loyal voters in New Jersey governor's race
Read full article: Democrats wary support may be sliding among typically loyal voters in New Jersey governor's raceNew Jersey's contest for governor is seeing some groups that traditionally support Democrats, like union and Black leaders, raising concerns about prospects in November.
Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with Trump
Read full article: Bad Bunny tapped for Super Bowl halftime, spotlighting Latin pride and his clashes with TrumpBad Bunny has been chosen to headline the Super Bowl halftime show, marking a significant moment for Latin identity on a major stage.
Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
Read full article: Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groupsPresident Donald Trump’s retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies has reached new heights as his Justice Department brings criminal charges against a longtime foe and he expands his efforts to classify certain liberal groups as “domestic terrorist organizations."
Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too risky
Read full article: Harris says Buttigieg was her 'first choice' for 2024 running mate but the pairing was too riskyIn an excerpt of former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, she says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing.
How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative force
Read full article: How Charlie Kirk shaped a generation of young people into a conservative forceCharlie Kirk began plotting a way to mold young minds into conservatism at an age when he was still sorting out his own path.
Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shooting
Read full article: Charlie Kirk, who helped build support for Trump among young people, dies after campus shootingCharlie Kirk, who rose from a teenage conservative campus activist to a top podcaster and ally of President Donald Trump, has been shot and killed.
Kamala Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilities
Read full article: Kamala Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilitiesEx-Vice President Kamala Harris says it was reckless for Democrats to let President Joe Biden decide whether to seek reelection last year.
Missouri Republicans advance Trump-backed plan to redraw US House districts
Read full article: Missouri Republicans advance Trump-backed plan to redraw US House districtsMissouri's Republican-led House has passed a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts at the urging of President Donald Trump.
CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definition
Read full article: CBS News' new ombudsman has background and duties that differ from the job's traditional definitionCBS News has appointed an ombudsman to investigate consumer complaints, although Kenneth Weinstein's background and duties are different from the way the job has traditionally been defined in journalism.
Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom Hanks
Read full article: Trump celebrates West Point alumni group canceling award ceremony to honor Tom HanksPresident Donald Trump celebrated news that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor Tom Hanks.
CBS forbids editing of 'Face the Nation' interviews after complaints from Kristi Noem
Read full article: CBS forbids editing of 'Face the Nation' interviews after complaints from Kristi NoemCBS says it will no longer allow editing of newsmaker interviews on its Sunday morning show “Face the Nation.”.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special congressional election
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia's special congressional electionVoters in the northern Virginia suburbs of Washington will choose a replacement Tuesday for the late Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly, who died in May after battling cancer.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness elected to a third term as main opposition candidate concedes
Read full article: Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness elected to a third term as main opposition candidate concedesJamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has secured a third term following a tight race on an island shaken by corruption, inequity and economic concerns.
Trump ends ex-Vice President Harris' Secret Service protection early after Biden had extended it
Read full article: Trump ends ex-Vice President Harris' Secret Service protection early after Biden had extended itPresident Donald Trump has revoked former Vice President Kamala Harris’ Secret Service protection that otherwise would've ended next summer.
The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by Congress
Read full article: The Latest: Trump blocks $4.9 billion in foreign aid approved by CongressIn a letter sent to Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson, President Donald Trump said he wouldn't be spending $4.9 billion in congressionally approved foreign aid — effectively cutting the budget without going through the legislative branch.
Democratic leaders look to derail Trump as he threatens to send National Guard to more cities
Read full article: Democratic leaders look to derail Trump as he threatens to send National Guard to more citiesIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker and other top Democrats are warning President Donald Trump to stay out of the cities they run.
What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firing
Read full article: What to know about Lisa Cook, the Fed Governor who Trump says he's firingLisa Cook made headlines three years ago when she became the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, one of the most powerful financial institutions in the world.
The fall's 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) Presley
Read full article: The fall's 10 most anticipated books, from Pynchon to (Priscilla) PresleyFall is the time for publishers to release their most anticipated literary fiction, and this season will feature new books from Thomas Pynchon, Kiran Desai and Ian McEwan among others.
Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political wins
Read full article: Trump embraces tough-on-crime mantra amid DC takeover as he and Democrats claim political winsPresident Donald Trump is proudly promoting the work of roughly 2,000 National Guard troops in Washington to confront what the Republican president describes as an out-of-control crime wave in the Democratic-run city.
A look at those Trump has targeted in tactic of revoking security clearances
Read full article: A look at those Trump has targeted in tactic of revoking security clearancesThe Trump administration’s announcement this week that it would rescind the security clearances of 37 current and former national security officials was hardly an isolated act.
Where Trump is popular, Democrats look to a new crop of candidates to help win back the House
Read full article: Where Trump is popular, Democrats look to a new crop of candidates to help win back the HouseNorth Carolina farmer Jamie Ager is part of a new crop of Democratic candidates the party is turning to as it tries to compete in the tough, often rural districts it may need to flip to retake the U.S. House in 2026.
Republican Stacy Garrity seeks to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid
Read full article: Republican Stacy Garrity seeks to challenge Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bidPennsylvania’s two-term elected state Treasurer Stacy Garrity will seek the Republican nomination to challenge Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro’s reelection bid in 2026.
Some Democrats want new leadership. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden says he has what it takes to resist Trump
Read full article: Some Democrats want new leadership. Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden says he has what it takes to resist TrumpOregon Sen. Ron Wyden is in his fifth decade in Congress and the veteran Democrat is showing no inclination to step aside.
How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not very
Read full article: How closely do congressional delegations reflect how people vote? Not veryAt the core of the fight in Texas over redrawing the state’s congressional districts is a debate over a time-honored right spelled out in the Constitution: Every two years, “the People” get to pick someone to represent their interests in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Paramount and Skydance close their $8 billion merger, kicking off reign of new entertainment giant
Read full article: Paramount and Skydance close their $8 billion merger, kicking off reign of new entertainment giantSkydance and Paramount officially closed their $8 billion merger on Thursday — kicking off the reign of a new entertainment giant after a contentious, over year-long endeavor to get the transaction over the finish line.
Young adults are less likely to follow politics or say voting is important: AP-NORC poll
Read full article: Young adults are less likely to follow politics or say voting is important: AP-NORC pollA new poll finds young people in the United States are less engaged in politics than older generations are.
Trump's redistricting fight could broaden and last a while with Texas and California as epicenters
Read full article: Trump's redistricting fight could broaden and last a while with Texas and California as epicentersTexas and California are at the center of a national political power struggle that could reshape Trump's second presidency.
Trump says he doesn't trust the jobs data, but Wall Street and economists do
Read full article: Trump says he doesn't trust the jobs data, but Wall Street and economists doThe monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it.
In his own words: Trump's comments over the past year on the jobs report
Read full article: In his own words: Trump's comments over the past year on the jobs reportIn firing the head of the agency that produces monthly jobs figures, President Donald Trump alleged that the recent weaker-than-expected numbers were phony and that positive numbers reported before the 2024 election were manipulated to make him look bad.
The Latest: Texas governor threatens lawmakers who left the state over Trump-backed redistricting
Read full article: The Latest: Texas governor threatens lawmakers who left the state over Trump-backed redistrictingDozens of Democratic lawmakers have left Texas in an attempt to block the adoption of redrawn U.S. House maps sought by President Donald Trump.
Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidency
Read full article: Trump attacks Charlamagne Tha God after radio host criticizes his presidencyPresident Donald Trump has criticized radio host Charlamagne Tha God, saying that the broadcaster "knows nothing about me or what I have done."
Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic voters
Read full article: Democrats say a GOP plan to redraw House districts in Texas harms Black and Hispanic votersDemocrats are arguing that a Republican plan for redrawing districts in Texas to create more winnable U.S. House seats for the GOP is an attack on Black and Hispanic voters.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Detroit's mayoral primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Detroit's mayoral primaryDetroit voters will take a key step toward choosing a new mayor in the municipal primary on Tuesday, when nine candidates will appear on the ballot in the city’s first open-seat mayoral race in a dozen years.
North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle class
Read full article: North Carolina US Senate race turns into a battle for the middle classDemocrats still in the dumps over last year’s elections have found cause for optimism in North Carolina, where former Gov. Roy Cooper jumped into the race for that state’s newly open seat with a vow to address voters’ persistent concerns about making ends meet.
Harris opens up about her historic presidential run after Biden's exit in new memoir, '107 Days'
Read full article: Harris opens up about her historic presidential run after Biden's exit in new memoir, '107 Days'Former Vice President Kamala Harris has announced a new memoir called "107 Days," detailing her historic Democratic presidential run last year.
Another Trump administration figure who met Laura Loomer’s ire is out. A look at her influence
Read full article: Another Trump administration figure who met Laura Loomer’s ire is out. A look at her influencePresident Donald Trump has downplayed the influence of Laura Loomer, a right-wing provocateur known for her incendiary social media presence, in his administration’s decision-making.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026
Read full article: Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028.
Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the US Senate in North Carolina in 2026
Read full article: Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the US Senate in North Carolina in 2026Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper will run for the U.S. Senate in North Carolina, giving Democrats a proven statewide winner in an open-seat race that is expected to be one of the most competitive 2026 contests.
Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?
Read full article: Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?Executive at Paramount Global can breathe a sigh of relief with FCC approval of its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media.
Trump's trip to Scotland highlights his complex relationship with his mother's homeland
Read full article: Trump's trip to Scotland highlights his complex relationship with his mother's homelandU.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Scotland this week, returning to the country where his mother was born and raised.
Banishing a reporter: Trump escalates battle with Wall Street Journal over Epstein story
Read full article: Banishing a reporter: Trump escalates battle with Wall Street Journal over Epstein storyThe White House is escalating a battle with The Wall Street Journal over the newspaper's story regarding Jeffrey Epstein last week.
Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV
Read full article: Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TVCBS parent Paramount insists that this week's decision to cancel Steven Colbert's “Late Show” was strictly financial, and had nothing to do with politics.
Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guilty
Read full article: Man accused of stockpiling bombs, using Biden photo for target practice, pleads guiltyA Virginia man has pleaded guilty in a federal case that accused him of stockpiling the largest number of finished explosives in FBI history.
Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigation
Read full article: Jill Biden aide invokes Fifth to decline testimony in Republican investigationA former senior aide to first lady Jill Biden has declined to answer questions as part of a House Republican probe into former President Joe Biden's mental state.
Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
Read full article: Federal grand jury indicts man accused of killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa HortmanA federal grand jury has indicted the man accused of fatally shooting a prominent Minnesota state representative and her husband and seriously wounding a state senator and his wife.
‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting states
Read full article: ‘Who’s got next?’ Democrats already lining up for 2028 presidential race in early voting statesThe voters in early presidential nominating states are used to seeing contenders months or even years before most of the country.
A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man
Read full article: A year after Trump's near-assassination, friends and allies see some signs of a changed manOne year after Donald Trump's near-assassination at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, friends and allies see some signs of a changed man.
Deep-blue Arizona congressional district is up for grabs. Who will fill Raúl Grijalva's shoes?
Read full article: Deep-blue Arizona congressional district is up for grabs. Who will fill Raúl Grijalva's shoes?Five Democrats and three Republicans are running in a July 15 primary election in southern Arizona to succeed the late Democratic Rep. Raúl Grijalva.
MAGA faithful cheer Trump for pausing Ukraine weapons after bristling at Iran strikes
Read full article: MAGA faithful cheer Trump for pausing Ukraine weapons after bristling at Iran strikesPresident Donald Trump is getting praise from his most ardent supporters for withholding some weapons from Ukraine after they recently questioned his commitment to keeping the U.S. out of foreign conflicts.
Man charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker says he looks forward to 'truth' coming out
Read full article: Man charged with killing former Minnesota House speaker says he looks forward to 'truth' coming outA man charged with killing former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband on June 14 says he's looking forward to the facts coming out.
Paramount will pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interview
Read full article: Paramount will pay $16 million in settlement with Trump over '60 Minutes' interviewParamount has agreed to pay $16 million to settle a lawsuit by President Donald Trump over the editing of CBS’ “60 Minutes” interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October.
US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a 'smear campaign'
Read full article: US calls reported threats by pro-Iran hackers to release Trump-tied material a 'smear campaign'A news report says hackers supporting Iran have threatened to release emails supposedly stolen from people connected to President Donald Trump.
Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 calls
Read full article: Thousands of city workers go on strike in Philadelphia, affecting trash pickup, pools and 911 callsStriking city workers are joining picket lines near Philadelphia City Hall, public libraries and other worksites as nearly 10,000 unionized employees walked off the job in search of better pay and benefits.
A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculation
Read full article: A former governor, a Trump and many others: Tillis retirement sets off NC Senate seat speculationNorth Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis' announcement over the weekend that he won't seek reelection is heating up the campaign on both sides of the aisle.
Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelection
Read full article: Nebraska Republican Rep. Don Bacon cites political dysfunction in deciding not to seek reelectionRepublican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has announced he will not seek reelection next year.
Biden, Harris and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman
Read full article: Biden, Harris and Walz attend funeral for former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa HortmanFormer Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman has been honored at a funeral where former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended.