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Minogue wins GOP nomination, faces Healey

Massachusetts Republican Mike Minogue won the GOP nomination to challenge Gov. Maura Healey, positioning him as a candidate promising tax cuts, greater transparency, and a rejection of sanctuary-state policies and unfunded mandates. Healey, unopposed in the Democratic primary, will face Minogue in the general election as Minogue touts a 'new kind of governor' approach and emphasizes economic growth and tighter governance.

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House votes 413-2 to censure NC Rep. Chuck Edwards over harassment claims

The House voted 413-2 to censure Rep. Chuck Edwards after the House Ethics Committee found years of inappropriate conduct toward two young female staffers, including lavish gifts, personal messages, and invitations to intimate events, creating a hostile work environment. Edwards apologized and said his actions did not amount to harassment, while noting he would not seek reelection, with only Rep. Ralph Norman voting against the censure.

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Trump's MAGA Inc holds $403 million war chest as Republicans await spending

With midterms looming, MAGA Inc. is intermittently spending, including a rare Michigan event, while President Trump continues to accumulate a massive war chest rather than rapidly funding campaigns. In Texas, Democratic challenger James Talarico has far outraised and outspent Republican Ken Paxton, highlighting donor frustration over the president’s future spending plans as MAGA’s overall war chest tops hundreds of millions of dollars.

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House Republicans probe DEA policy whistleblowers say let fentanyl reach streets

Republicans on the House Oversight Committee, led by Rep. James Comer, are probing the DEA’s policy of monitoring rather than seizing major fentanyl shipments, arguing it contributed to harm and deaths amid the nation’s fentanyl crisis. The inquiry follows whistleblower accounts from New Mexico, a lawsuit by the state attorney general seeking records, AP investigations, and ongoing national security concerns, including the White House’s designation of fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.

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GOP Faces Midterm Risk From Iran War

The Iran war has emerged as a decisive issue that could flip control of Congress from Republicans to Democrats and threaten the GOP’s prospects in the 2028 race, as voters grow frustrated with prolonged conflict and rising prices underscoring the president’s unpopularity. Trump’s handling of the Iran war and related strategies are shaping both midterm dynamics and long-term electoral plans, with Democrats seeking to capitalize on public opinion while Republicans scramble to retain sway.

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California Enacts Privacy Law Amid Nick Shirley Controversy

California’s AB 2624, signed by Gov. Newsom to shield immigrant-service workers’ addresses from public view, has sparked protests labeling it the Stop Nick Shirley Act, as critics argue it curtails investigative journalism and accountability; supporters and counterprotesters defend the measure as protection for workers from harassment, with clashes, arrests, and tense Capitol demonstrations surrounding Nick Shirley’s critique and an opposition to the law.”

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Maine GOP Candidate Proposes Federal Agents at Polls

Maine GOP nominee Bobby Charles said he would ask Tom Homan to deploy ICE and U.S. Marshals to polling places ahead of the fall election to deter violence and illegal voting. The proposal drew legal and constitutional concerns about federal agents at polls, with critics noting such deployments are barred by federal law, even as the discourse ties to President Donald Trump’s election security stance.

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Aug 26, 2026

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Trump in Houston for Paxton Fundraiser and Artemis Ceremony

President Trump is in Houston for a two-day visit that includes a Republican fundraising event and, on Friday, a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center to honor the Artemis II crew for their historic lunar mission. The trip underscores Texas' role in his midterm strategy as donors attend high-dollar fundraisers ahead of the elections.

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Aug 24, 2026

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MAGA Inc. Bets $827K in SC Senate Runoff

President Donald Trump’s political network, through MAGA Inc., spent roughly $827,000 to $828,000 on last-minute text messages and voter outreach to boost Darline Graham Nordone in South Carolina’s Republican Senate runoff, signaling strong, concentrated support for her candidacy. Trump has actively campaigned for Graham Nordone, including rallies and direct appeals, marking one of the year’s most visible efforts by his team to secure an endorsed candidate in a pivotal race.

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Aug 24, 2026

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Darline Graham Wins SC Senate Runoff

South Carolina Republicans are in a high-stakes runoff to pick Lindsey Graham’s replacement, with Darline Graham—his sister and appointed successor—facing Rep. Ralph Norman after the August 11 special primary failed to yield a majority; the race has drawn Donald Trump’s endorsement and heavy outside spending ahead of the August 25, 2026 runoff. Norman has shown strength in the Upcountry while Darline Graham performs in central South Carolina and the Low Country, highlighting a clash between dynastic legacy and populist credibility in a pivotal state contest.

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Aug 23, 2026

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Rogers calls one-year Michigan data center moratorium

Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers called for a one-year moratorium on new data centers in the state to establish guardrails, a stance aligned with opponent Abdul El-Sayed's push for federal standards as data centers become a pivotal midterm issue. Later reporting shows Rogers reversed to backing a statewide moratorium and owning investments in tech firms that could benefit from AI-related policy, highlighting questions about conflicts of interest as the data-center debate widens to national implications.

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Aug 20, 2026

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Hageman Wins Wyoming GOP Senate Primary

Wyoming’s open U.S. Senate seat will be decided this November with Rep. Harriet Hageman winning the Republican primary, backed by President Trump, and Democratic state Rep. James Byrd securing the Democratic nomination after Sen. Cynthia Lummis announced retirement. Byrd’s victory sets up a likely GOP hold in a deep-red state as Hageman advances to the general election.

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Aug 19, 2026

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Elijah Upsets Mills in Florida's 7th GOP Primary

Ryan Elijah, a former Fox Orlando news anchor, won Florida’s 7th Congressional District GOP primary, defeating incumbent Cory Mills in a high-profile upset amid controversy surrounding Mills. Elijah will face Democrat Bale Dalton in the November 2026 general election as Mills contends with ethics investigations and other scandals.

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Aug 19, 2026

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Democrats Lead Economy, New Poll Finds

A series of polls show Americans across parties view money in politics as excessive and want spending curbed as midterms approach, even as spending hits record levels. Early signals for 2028 favor Harris (Democrats) and Vance (Republicans), while polling biases and economic concerns—along with President Trump’s ongoing prominence—shape the electoral landscape.

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Aug 17, 2026

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Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

In Minnesota’s U.S. Senate Democratic primary, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan faces moderate Rep. Angie Craig, with Flanagan backed by national progressives and Craig supported by party leaders and allies, highlighting a high-profile clash within the DFL. The race is tightly watched as fundraising, endorsements, and policy contrasts—on immigration, governance, and record of electoral wins—frame a contest seen as a test of progressives’ momentum in a swing-leaning state ahead of Tuesday’s vote.

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Aug 10, 2026

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Federal court denies injunction on Tennessee redistricting

Federal courts repeatedly denied injunctions challenging Tennessee’s recently redrawn congressional maps, with judges finding insufficient evidence of racial motivation and that plaintiffs were unlikely to succeed on the merits, including rulings that the maps eliminate the state’s sole majority-Black district around Memphis. The cases reflect ongoing litigation tied to shifts in voting rights jurisprudence after the Supreme Court’s changes to the Voting Rights Act and concerns over partisan advantage and minority representation.

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Jul 23, 2026

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Mark Lamb wins Arizona CD5 GOP nomination

Mark Lamb won the Arizona 5th Congressional District GOP nomination, defeating Daniel Keenan while facing ongoing misconduct allegations that he denies, and receiving strong support from President Trump and Turning Point USA. The victory positions Lamb to face a likely general-election win in a deeply red district, with coverage highlighting the endorsements and the scandal surrounding his campaign.

Donald John Trump

Jul 22, 2026

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Trump Promotes Trump Accounts at Georgia Event

President Donald Trump is visiting Georgia for campaign events in Marietta, promoting pro-family policies and initiatives such as Trump Accounts while also leveraging remarks on election integrity. Analysts and opponents warn that his repeated focus on election-fraud claims could dampen conservative turnout in a pivotal Senate race, as discussions unfold about how federal program funding and tax breaks affect families.

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Jul 21, 2026

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House Advances $1.15 Trillion NDAA, Attaches SAVE America Act

House Republicans pushed the $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act toward final passage, framing it as a vehicle to rebuild the defense industrial base, secure supply chains, and advance President Trump’s defense and election priorities. They resolved a conservative standoff by attaching the SAVE America Act to the NDAA, while debates over issues such as transgender service, Ukraine funding, and other amendments continue as Democrats push back on related foreign policy matters.

Donald John Trump

Jul 21, 2026

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House Votes War Powers; Senate Rejects Measure

House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing to end the Iran war as public fatigue grows and polls show waning support for Trump’s military approach, highlighting political risk for Republicans ahead of the midterms. The push coincides with planned war powers votes and Johnson’s recent break with Trump’s stance, signaling a bid to avert further escalation and preserve GOP majorities.

Donald John Trump

Jul 21, 2026

Minogue wins GOP nomination, faces Healey

House votes 413-2 to censure NC Rep. Chuck Edwards over harassment claims

Trump's MAGA Inc holds $403 million war chest as Republicans await spending

House Republicans probe DEA policy whistleblowers say let fentanyl reach streets

GOP Faces Midterm Risk From Iran War

California Enacts Privacy Law Amid Nick Shirley Controversy

Maine GOP Candidate Proposes Federal Agents at Polls

Trump in Houston for Paxton Fundraiser and Artemis Ceremony

MAGA Inc. Bets $827K in SC Senate Runoff

Darline Graham Wins SC Senate Runoff

Rogers calls one-year Michigan data center moratorium

Hageman Wins Wyoming GOP Senate Primary

Elijah Upsets Mills in Florida's 7th GOP Primary

Democrats Lead Economy, New Poll Finds

Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

Federal court denies injunction on Tennessee redistricting

Mark Lamb wins Arizona CD5 GOP nomination

Trump Promotes Trump Accounts at Georgia Event

House Advances $1.15 Trillion NDAA, Attaches SAVE America Act

House Votes War Powers; Senate Rejects Measure

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