Rep. Wesley Bell won his primary election against former Rep. Cori Bush, who was supported by progressive groups like the Democratic Socialists of America. Bell's victory represents a win for the Democratic establishment and was helped by significant spending from pro-Israel political groups and endorsements from Democratic leaders.
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Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in a primary for a St. Louis-based congressional seat.
Cori Bush had support from progressive groups including the Democratic Socialists of America and Senator Bernie Sanders.
Bell was backed by House Democratic leadership, the Congressional Black Caucus, and the pro-Israel super PAC United Democracy Project (UDP).
UDP spent more than $3 million to support Bell’s campaign.
Bell raised nearly $3.6 million and spent about $2.9 million, while Bush raised $1.3 million and spent $1.2 million.
Other groups like the New Democrat Coalition’s super PAC and American Bridge also spent money backing Bell.
Progressive groups like MoveOn and the Working Families Party supported Bush with just over $200,000 in outside spending.
Bell is expected to easily win the general election since the district strongly favors Democrats.
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President Donald Trump plans to keep National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., through the end of his second term, which could cost taxpayers another $1.4 billion. The deployment began in August 2025 after a violent incident and is credited by the administration with helping lower crime in the city, though some critics question its necessity and cost.
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The National Guard deployment in Washington, D.C. started in August 2025 after an attempted carjacking and assault incident.
The deployment is expected to continue until January 2029 or until President Trump decides it should end.
The estimated cost from October 2026 to January 2029 is $1.4 billion, based on an average of 2,500 troops deployed.
The current number of troops is about 4,600, higher due to special national events.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the deployment cost $223 million through the end of 2025, with about $55 million per month afterward.
The Trump administration says crime in Washington is at its lowest point ever, crediting the National Guard presence for the decline.
Critics argue the deployment is expensive, unnecessary, and represents federal overreach into local affairs.
National Guard troops have also helped with medical emergencies, public safety tasks, and security at federal sites.
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Wesley Bell won the Democratic primary in a St. Louis area congressional district, defeating Cori Bush, who was trying to return to Congress. Bell’s victory makes him likely to keep his seat in the November election since the district strongly favors Democrats.
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Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in the Democratic primary for a St. Louis-area congressional seat.
Cori Bush is a progressive Democrat who opposes US aid to Israel and has criticized Israel's actions in Gaza.
Bell won support from pro-Israel groups that spent millions to back his campaign.
This election was a rematch of their 2022 contest, which Bell also won.
The United Democracy Project, linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac), spent about $3 million supporting Bell.
Bell is a former county prosecutor who supports Israel but disagrees with Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government.
Bush criticized Bell for relying on outside spending and voted against Joe Biden’s 2021 infrastructure bill.
The district is heavily Democratic, making Bell the favorite for the general election in November.
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Democratic Representative Emanuel Cleaver will compete against Republican Rick Brattin in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District. Cleaver won his party’s nomination without opposition, while Brattin won a contested Republican primary.
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Emanuel Cleaver is the Democratic candidate for Missouri’s 5th Congressional District.
Cleaver had no challengers in the Democratic primary.
Rick Brattin is the Republican candidate for the same district.
Brattin defeated five other Republicans to win his party’s nomination.
Brattin currently represents Missouri’s 31st state Senate district.
The race will decide who holds the U.S. House seat for Missouri’s 5th district.
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Voters in Kansas are expected to vote against a proposal to change how state Supreme Court justices are chosen. Currently, the governor appoints the justices, who later face a vote to stay in office. The rejected proposal would have allowed voters to directly elect these judges.
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Kansas voters faced a measure to allow direct election of state Supreme Court justices.
Under current law, the governor appoints justices first.
After appointment, justices face retention elections where voters decide whether to keep them.
The proposed change aimed to let voters choose justices directly.
The measure is seen as a setback for conservatives who dislike the court's liberal direction.
Early projections indicate the measure will be rejected by voters.
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Ty Masterson, endorsed by President Donald Trump, is projected to win the Republican primary for Kansas governor. He beat five other candidates and will move on to the general election to try to replace Governor Laura Kelly.
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Ty Masterson is the Kansas state Senate President.
President Trump publicly supported Masterson as the GOP candidate for governor.
Masterson competed against five other Republican candidates in the primary.
Preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ show Masterson leading.
The primary win allows Masterson to face the current governor in the general election.
Governor Laura Kelly is the incumbent governor of Kansas.
The election is part of the 2024 cycle for state leadership positions.
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Senator Roger Marshall from Kansas is expected to win the Republican primary and will compete against Democrat Adam Hamilton in the November Senate election. Marshall is running for his second term and is currently projected to defeat his Republican opponent Arch Naramore.
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Senator Roger Marshall represents Kansas and is a member of the Republican Party.
He is running for a second term in the U.S. Senate.
Marshall is projected to win the Republican primary election.
His main Republican opponent in the primary was Arch Naramore.
In the general election, Marshall will face Democrat Adam Hamilton.
Adam Hamilton is a pastor and the Democratic candidate.
The primary results projection comes from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), a group that tracks elections.
The election will take place in November in Kansas, known as the Sunflower State.
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A man was arrested near President Trump's golf course in Los Angeles after police found a pistol and illegal ammunition in his car. The man was seen taking photos and videos at the golf course and is now in custody while authorities investigate further.
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Jeanine John Taele, 38, from Downey, California, was arrested Sunday near Trump National Golf Club in Rancho Palos Verdes.
Deputies found a pistol and illegal armor-piercing ammunition in Taele’s vehicle.
Taele was seen walking around the golf course taking photos and videos and watching security activities.
He was charged with carrying a concealed firearm and possessing prohibited ammunition.
Authorities obtained a search warrant for Taele's home the day after the arrest.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is working with the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force and the U.S. Secret Service.
President Trump was scheduled to visit California for a Republican National Committee fundraising dinner.
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OpenAI and its subsidiary, Statsig, will pay $3.2 million to settle claims that they discriminated against US workers by favoring foreign workers with temporary visas when hiring. The US Justice Department said the companies made it harder for US applicants to apply for jobs and will now change their hiring practices.
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OpenAI and Statsig are paying a total of $3.2 million to settle government claims.
The Justice Department said they favored foreign workers with temporary visas over US applicants.
They made US applicants send paper applications, advertised jobs late at night on the radio, and did not post jobs on public websites.
Fewer than 10 job positions were involved in the case.
The settlement includes $1.2 million in penalties and $2 million to compensate affected US workers.
OpenAI denied doing anything wrong but agreed to change its hiring policies and provide training.
The Justice Department will monitor OpenAI’s hiring practices going forward.
The case is related to the Immigration and Nationality Act, which bans discrimination based on citizenship.
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A man carrying guns was arrested after taking photos and videos of President Donald Trump’s golf course in California just before the president was scheduled to visit. Police found multiple weapons and notebooks with concerning notes in the man’s home, but officials said there was no clear threat to the public.
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Jeanine John Taele, 38, was arrested near Trump’s Rancho Palos Verdes golf course after being spotted filming the area.
Police found a loaded pistol in his car and a loaded magazine on his person.
A search of Taele’s home in Downey uncovered more weapons, including an illegally changed AR-style pistol and body armor.
Authorities found notebooks with worrying statements, though the meaning of these notes is unknown.
Taele faces charges for carrying a hidden gun and having banned ammunition.
President Trump planned to arrive in Los Angeles soon for an event with the Republican National Committee.
Officials said there was no credible danger found to the community related to this case.
In recent years, President Trump has been targeted by armed individuals at public events and golf courses.
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Shannon Taylor won the Democratic primary in Virginia's 1st District and will challenge Republican incumbent Rep. Rob Wittman in the next election. Wittman has held the seat since 2007 and is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
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Shannon Taylor won the Democratic primary against six other candidates.
Taylor is the Commonwealth’s attorney for Henrico County.
The 1st District covers Richmond suburbs, rural counties, Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown.
Rep. Rob Wittman, the current Republican representative, has held the seat since 2007.
Wittman has the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
Democratic Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, and Governor Abigail Spanberger, endorsed Taylor.
The district is considered "lean Republican" and voted for President Trump by 5 points in 2024.
A new congressional map favoring Democrats was overturned by the Virginia Supreme Court, keeping original districts.
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A man died while being held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Delaney Hall, an immigration detention center in New Jersey. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed his death.
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The man was in ICE custody at Delaney Hall in New Jersey.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the death.
Delaney Hall is an immigration detention center.
The man's death is under review by authorities.
ICE and DHS are responsible for detainees in immigration facilities.
The incident has drawn public attention due to concerns about immigrant detention conditions.
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Rep. Max Miller, a Republican from Ohio, denied accusations of domestic violence and illegal drug use during a CNN interview. He said he will continue trying to get reelected despite increasing investigation and questions about his behavior.
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Rep. Max Miller represents Ohio in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He faces allegations of domestic violence.
There are also claims he used illegal drugs.
Miller denied all these allegations during a CNN interview.
The interview took place on the show “The Lead with Jake Tapper.”
The House Ethics Committee is looking into the matter.
Miller said he does not plan to quit his reelection campaign.
The scrutiny and investigation into Miller’s conduct have grown recently.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are competing in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. This race is important for the party as they choose their candidate for the U.S. Senate.
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The race is between two Michigan Democrats: Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
They are running in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat.
The primary election takes place on a Tuesday.
The winner will represent Michigan Democrats in the general Senate election.
This race is receiving attention because it impacts the balance of power in the Senate.
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More than 140 Texas businesses and local groups are opposing plans by President Donald Trump's administration to build vehicle barriers through Big Bend National Park. They warn the project will harm tourism, which is a key part of the local economy, and argue the barriers offer little extra border security.
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The barrier project is planned along the Rio Grande in Big Bend National Park.
Over 140 businesses and recreation groups signed a letter asking Texas leaders to stop the construction.
The groups say the barriers will damage tourism, which supports outfitters, guides, hotels, and restaurants in West Texas.
Big Bend National Park had 561,459 visitors in 2024, generating about $63.7 million in economic output locally.
The Department of Homeland Security waived environmental and cultural protections to speed up the barrier construction.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott supports using various methods, including technology, to secure the border.
All five sheriffs in the Big Bend border region issued a joint statement opposing the barrier project.
Local businesses say access to the Rio Grande is vital for their survival and economic health.
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A senior US official said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz might be reached very soon, causing oil prices to drop. President Donald Trump and US officials said talks are ongoing despite Iran denying negotiations, and tensions remain high due to recent attacks in the region.
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A top US official said a deal to restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could happen "today or tomorrow."
Oil prices fell by more than 6% after the announcement, with Brent crude dropping below $79 per barrel.
President Donald Trump warned Iran this was their "last chance" before severe consequences but remained hopeful about diplomacy.
Iran denies negotiating with the US, although US officials say talks are taking place, facilitated by Oman and Qatar.
The US and Israel launched surprise attacks on Iran in February, starting an ongoing conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil shipments, and Iran wants to control and charge tolls on it, which the US opposes.
Recent attacks in the region included a merchant ship hit in Hormuz and an Indian ship sinking in the Red Sea amid tensions.
Qatar and Oman are mediating to reduce tensions, but no direct Iran-US talks have officially been confirmed by Iran or Qatar.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens are finishing the Democratic primary race for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan. CBS News is providing updates and analysis from political experts on the developments of the race.
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The article covers the closing stages of the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat.
Abdul El-Sayed is one of the candidates in the primary.
Representative Haley Stevens is the other candidate in the race.
CBS News correspondent Fin Gómez is reporting on the election updates.
Political strategists Chuck Rocha and Terry Sullivan offer their views on the race.
The reporting is focused on Michigan’s Senate Democratic primary election.
The primary conclusion means the party will soon choose its candidate for the general election.
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Lindsay Clancy testified in court for the first time as she faces trial for the murder of her three young children. Her defense says she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a serious mental health condition, when the deaths occurred.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of her three children.
She spoke in court for the first time during the trial.
Her defense claims she was experiencing postpartum psychosis at the time.
Postpartum psychosis is a severe mental illness that affects some women after childbirth.
The trial is ongoing and more evidence will be presented.
The case has received media attention due to its tragic nature.
Court proceedings like testimonies are part of the legal process to determine guilt or innocence.
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A man was arrested near President Donald Trump’s golf course in California while the president was visiting for a fundraising event. The man was found with a gun, illegal ammunition, and other weapons at his home, and authorities are continuing to investigate.
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The man, Jeanine John Taele, 38, was arrested at Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.
He was carrying a loaded pistol, hollow-point ammunition, and had a 16-round magazine.
Authorities found an illegally modified rifle, body armor, and more weapons during a raid on his home.
He is charged with carrying a concealed firearm and possession of prohibited ammunition.
The man was also wanted in connection to a robbery by the El Segundo Police Department.
The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and other agencies are involved in the ongoing investigation.
Officials said no credible threat to the public has been identified so far.
President Trump was at the golf course for a Republican fundraising dinner and is planning to give speeches in California and Nevada.
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