The South Carolina Republican gubernatorial primary resulted in Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and State Attorney General Alan Wilson advancing to a runoff. Representative Nancy Mace's campaign has ended.
Erik Mendoza has received a life sentence for the murder of a 5-year-old boy found in a dumpster. At the time of the crime, Mendoza was 15 years old and will not be eligible for release for 50 years.
A Washington high school lacrosse player has died following an incident during a game. This is the second reported death of a lacrosse player in the last year.
Graham Platner has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine, facing incumbent Susan Collins. Paul LePage, a former governor, will represent the Republican Party in a competitive congressional district.
Omar Artan, a Somali referee, was denied entry into the U.S. before the World Cup due to security concerns related to alleged associations with terror organizations. He was scheduled to train with other referees in Miami but returned to Somalia after being barred from entry.
In the California primary election, Steve Hilton and Xaveria Becerra have secured their positions to compete in the upcoming general election for governor. The election is set for November.
Jermiah Copeland, a member of the US Navy, has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for the murder of fellow sailor Angelina Resendiz and for other violent offenses. Resendiz's family is advocating for reforms to improve the safety of women in the military.
Graham Platner has secured victory in the Maine primary election. The results also include a loss for Republican Nancy Mace in South Carolina, along with announcements from the Nevada and North Carolina primaries.
An Indianapolis woman has been found dead in Mexico after disappearing with her seven children for over three months. The investigation into her death is ongoing.
David Rubenstein has married Caryn Zucker in a private ceremony in Washington, D.C. Reports suggest that the couple is currently honeymooning in Europe.
Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, avoided confirming his current stance on defunding the police during a CNN interview. He previously deleted posts supporting the movement and emphasized the need for community-focused public safety investments without directly addressing his earlier views.
Donald Trump is moving forward with the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, despite bipartisan opposition. Lawmakers warn that this could threaten the renewal of the FISA surveillance law, which is nearing its expiration date.
President Trump's plan to build a coal export terminal in Oakland, California, is expected to encounter legal challenges from environmental groups. The project aims to facilitate coal exports to Asia and is backed by nearly $700 million in funding. Local opposition has persisted for years, with environmentalists vowing to contest the terminal's construction.
Donald Trump is increasing his efforts to pass the SAVE Act, which is affecting Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Thune's relationship with Trump has been inconsistent, and he is now facing scrutiny from Trump's supporters.
The U.S. is experiencing a resurgence of New World screwworm, which threatens the beef and cattle industry. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins attributed this increase to the immigration policies of former President Biden.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination is encountering resistance from some Republicans who are dissatisfied with his role in establishing a proposed $1.8 billion fund aimed at anti-weaponization. Blanche stated in a recent congressional hearing that the administration is not advancing with the fund.
House Republicans are frustrated with some members collaborating with Democrats on discharge petitions to force votes, which they believe undermines party leadership. The frequency of these petitions has reached a record high.
The former head of ICE revealed in a letter to Congress that the agency collects data on individuals suspected of unlawful activities, including protesters. This acknowledgment comes despite ICE's previous denials of maintaining a database tracking U.S. citizens.
Tom Steyer's campaign for governor, which involved a significant financial investment of $216 million, did not succeed in garnering sufficient votes in the recent primary election to qualify for the general election in November.
James Comer discussed the Trump administration's efforts to prosecute individuals in Minnesota for alleged fraud, indicating that Ilhan Omar may be implicated in these investigations. His comments highlight ongoing legal scrutiny in the region.
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