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Keisha Lance Bottoms, former mayor of Atlanta, won the Democratic primary for Georgia governor by getting more than 50% of the vote, avoiding a runoff. She will compete in the November general election against either Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones or healthcare executive Rick Jackson.
Key Facts
Keisha Lance Bottoms served as Atlanta’s mayor and was a senior adviser in the Biden administration.
She focused her campaign on voting rights, healthcare access, economic fairness, and protecting Democratic gains in Georgia.
Bottoms was the only Black woman candidate in the race.
President Biden endorsed Bottoms early in May.
Republicans plan to criticize Bottoms for how she handled crime, disorder, and COVID-19 during her time as mayor.
If elected, Bottoms promises to exempt teachers from state income taxes and work on affordable housing solutions.
Bottoms will face either Burt Jones or Rick Jackson, who are competing in the Republican primary runoff.
The general election for Georgia governor will take place in November 2024.
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In Georgia’s Senate race, Republican Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are expected to compete in a runoff election. This contest shows a split within the Republican Party, with some members supporting President Donald Trump and others backing Governor Brian Kemp.
Key Facts
Mike Collins and Derek Dooley are leading candidates in the Georgia GOP Senate race.
They are set to face each other in a runoff election.
Derek Dooley is a former college football coach.
Both Collins and Dooley have Governor Brian Kemp’s endorsement.
The runoff highlights a division in the Georgia GOP between factions loyal to President Trump and those supporting Kemp.
This Senate race will determine who runs against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff.
The Republican primary did not produce a clear winner, requiring a runoff to select the nominee.
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Pennsylvania state Representative Chris Rabb is expected to win the Democratic primary for the 3rd Congressional District. He competed against state Senator Shariff Street and pediatric surgeon Ala Stanford in the race covering parts of Philadelphia.
Key Facts
Chris Rabb is a current Pennsylvania state Representative.
He ran for the Democratic nomination in Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District.
The district includes areas in west and north Philadelphia.
His opponents in the primary were state Senator Shariff Street and Ala Stanford, a pediatric surgeon.
The projection of Rabb’s victory comes from Decision Desk HQ.
This primary win is notable among progressive candidates in the area.
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Kentucky is holding a U.S. Senate race to replace long-time Senator Mitch McConnell, who is not running for reelection. Andy Barr won the Republican primary with former Representative Charles Booker winning the Democratic primary, but Republicans are still favored to keep the seat.
Key Facts
Mitch McConnell, Kentucky’s senator since 1984, announced in February 2025 he would not run again.
McConnell was once an ally of President Donald Trump but later their relationship soured.
The open Senate seat caused many candidates on both the Republican and Democratic sides to compete in primaries.
Andy Barr won the Republican primary with 60.4% of the vote and has Trump’s endorsement.
Charles Booker won the Democratic primary with 47.1% of the vote.
Kentucky has not elected a Democratic senator since the 1990s.
Polls show Republicans have about a 93–95% chance of winning the general election.
Trump’s endorsement helped Barr consolidate Republican support, but not all voters say it will affect their choice.
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A current wave of mid-decade redistricting is happening in the United States. Experts say this change is unusual and could strongly affect political power during the 2026 congressional elections.
Key Facts
Redistricting means redrawing the boundaries of voting districts.
This redistricting is happening in the middle of the decade, not after the usual census.
Experts say this mid-decade redistricting is unprecedented, or never seen before in U.S. history.
The redistricting will influence the 2026 midterm elections.
Changes in district maps can shift political power between parties in Washington, D.C.
CBS News reporters David Becker, Anthony Salvanto, Nikole Killion, and Caitlin Huey-Burns are covering the story.
The process affects how people are grouped to elect their representatives.
This development could impact the balance of power in the U.S. Congress.
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Senators questioned acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about a $1.8 billion fund set up by the Justice Department. This fund is meant to pay people who say they were targeted for political reasons.
Key Facts
The Justice Department created a fund of nearly $1.8 billion.
The fund is for compensating people who claim political targeting.
Senators questioned Todd Blanche, the acting Attorney General, about this fund.
The questions took place during a Senate hearing.
The purpose of the fund is described as "anti-weaponization."
The news was reported by CBS News journalists Natalie Brand and Caitlin Huey-Burns.
The article focuses on the government’s handling of political claims through this fund.
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President Donald Trump, his family, and his businesses have been granted immunity from ongoing and possible future tax audits by a Justice Department order. This decision extends a recent settlement between Trump and the IRS involving a $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax information.
Key Facts
President Trump, his family, and his businesses cannot be prosecuted or investigated for current or future tax claims related to past tax returns.
The immunity was granted through a one-page document signed by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
The document was posted online by the Justice Department without a formal announcement.
This immunity expands on a settlement regarding a $10 billion lawsuit about leaked tax documents from 2018 to 2020.
Democratic lawmakers criticized the move, calling it corrupt and unconstitutional.
The Justice Department set up a $1.776 billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund” to compensate people claiming they were victims of politically motivated legal actions.
A five-member commission, mostly appointed by Todd Blanche, will decide how the fund’s money is spent.
Todd Blanche denied that the fund is partisan or directed by President Trump.
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Idaho is holding primary elections with polls open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Three of the state's four congressional seats and the governor's seat are contested. Incumbents, including Senator Jim Risch and Governor Brad Little, face challengers in their Republican primaries.
Key Facts
Idaho's primary election includes three congressional seats and the governor's race.
Republican Senator Jim Risch is seeking a fourth term and has three Republican challengers.
President Donald Trump endorsed Senator Risch's 2026 Senate campaign.
Republican Representative Russ Fulcher seeks a fifth term for Idaho's 1st Congressional District, facing two Republican challengers and two Democrats.
Republican Representative Mike Simpson aims for a 15th term in the 2nd Congressional District, with two Republican challengers and one Democratic candidate.
Governor Brad Little, a Republican, is running for a third term, competing against seven Republicans and four Democrats.
Idaho voted strongly for President Trump by nearly 40 points in the 2024 presidential election.
Polls are open on primary day from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time.
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Senator Jon Ossoff is a slight favorite in the 2026 Georgia Senate race, but Republicans have a chance to win if they get past a divided primary that will go to a runoff. Republican candidate Mike Collins leads in the primary but trails Ossoff in polls for the general election, partly due to mixed voter feelings about President Trump and economic concerns.
Key Facts
Jon Ossoff is considered one of the more vulnerable senators but currently holds a small lead.
Republicans face a runoff primary between Mike Collins and another candidate after no one reached 50% of the vote.
Mike Collins has about 41.6% of the vote in the primary with a consistent polling lead among Republicans.
Polls show Collins losing to Ossoff in a general election match-up by around 7 percentage points.
President Trump won Georgia by only two points in 2024, and his approval ratings there are low, especially on the economy.
Economic issues like inflation and energy prices are top concerns for Georgia voters.
Collins has aligned himself closely with President Trump, supporting the war in Iran as a step toward U.S. energy independence.
A betting market gives Ossoff an 83% chance of winning the seat, while Republicans have a 17% chance.
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Rep. Mike Collins has moved to a runoff in the Georgia Republican primary for U.S. Senate, with the second spot still undecided between Rep. Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley. The winner of the runoff will face Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election, with Ossoff running unopposed in his primary.
Key Facts
Mike Collins advanced to the GOP runoff in Georgia's Senate primary.
The runoff will occur on June 16, with Buddy Carter and Derek Dooley still competing for the second spot.
Jon Ossoff, the current Democratic senator, faces no primary opposition.
Georgia requires a candidate to get over 50% to avoid a runoff in primaries.
Collins and Carter both support President Donald Trump, but Trump has not endorsed anyone in the primary.
Derek Dooley, endorsed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, presents himself as a political outsider.
Collins is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for alleged misuse of funds, which he denies.
Ossoff has raised over $32 million to defend his seat, while Republican groups have also invested heavily in ads.
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US Vice President JD Vance said the United States is ready to use military force if Iran does not reach a nuclear agreement. He also said there has been some progress in the talks with Iran.
Key Facts
Vice President JD Vance spoke about US readiness for possible military action against Iran.
The reason for potential military action is Iran’s nuclear program.
Talks between the US and Iran are ongoing.
Vance described some progress in these discussions.
The US government aims to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.
If talks fail, the US is prepared to act militarily.
These comments reflect current US policy under President Donald Trump.
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President Donald Trump said he hopes to end the conflict with Iran very quickly. He made this statement during a meeting with lawmakers and their families at the White House.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke about the Iran conflict at the White House.
The event was the annual congressional picnic.
Lawmakers from both political parties and their families were present.
Trump expressed confidence in ending the war soon.
He said that the other side wants to avoid a long battle.
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House Democrats plan to introduce laws in 2027 to regulate the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in political ads if they regain control of the House. AI-generated videos and ads have become common in recent elections, often spreading misleading or fake content without clear disclosure.
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Democrats aim to pass legislation controlling AI use in election ads after the 2026 midterms.
Some AI political ads have shown false or manipulated videos of candidates doing things they never did.
Rep. Joe Morelle, top Democrat on the House Administration Committee, is leading efforts to require disclosure when AI is used in ads.
AI-generated ads have appeared in federal, state, and local elections across the U.S.
Both Republican and Democratic campaigns have used AI technology in their advertising.
AI helps campaigns create ads cheaply compared to traditional methods.
Some AI ads have included deepfake videos, which are fake videos made to look real.
There is growing concern about the impact of AI in politics, but its use is expected to continue.
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Janelle Stelson won the Democratic primary and will run again against Republican Rep. Scott Perry in Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District this November. Perry has held this seat since 2013, and the district is considered competitive by political analysts.
Key Facts
Janelle Stelson is a former TV news anchor and the Democratic candidate for Pennsylvania's 10th Congressional District.
Stelson narrowly lost to Rep. Scott Perry in 2024 by about 5,000 votes.
The 10th District includes Harrisburg, York, and nearby areas.
The Cook Political Report rates this district as a toss-up, meaning it could be won by either party.
Stelson defeated Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas in the Democratic primary.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee supported Stelson.
Scott Perry, a Republican, has been in Congress since 2013 and was previously the chairman of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.
Court-ordered redistricting in 2018 made Perry’s district more competitive for elections.
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Andy Barr is expected to win the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Kentucky. CBS News reported this projection based on their election coverage.
Key Facts
Andy Barr is running for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.
He is competing in the Republican primary election.
CBS News projects that Andy Barr has won the GOP primary.
This news comes from CBS News reporters Aaron Navarro, Caitlin Huey-Burns, and Nikole Killion.
The primary election result decides who will represent the Republican Party in the general Senate election.
Andy Barr’s projected win means he will likely be the Republican candidate in the upcoming Senate race.
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Some primary election races in Alabama were delayed because the state changed the boundaries of its congressional districts. Experts from CBS News discussed how these boundary changes, called redistricting, are affecting primary elections in different states.
Key Facts
Alabama postponed some primary races due to redistricting.
Redistricting means redrawing the lines that decide congressional districts.
These changes can affect which candidates run in which districts.
CBS News analysts Jan Crawford and Anthony Salvanto discussed this topic.
Kyle Kondik, editor at Sabato's Crystal Ball, also joined the discussion.
Redistricting is impacting primary elections beyond Alabama as well.
The analysis was shared as part of CBS News coverage.
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Charles Booker has won the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary, beating Amy McGrath. This election is to choose a candidate to replace Senator Mitch McConnell, who is retiring.
Key Facts
Charles Booker is the projected winner of the Kentucky Democratic Senate primary.
He defeated Amy McGrath in the race.
The primary is to pick a candidate to run for Senator Mitch McConnell’s seat.
Senator Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, is retiring.
Six years ago, Amy McGrath narrowly won against Charles Booker in the same primary.
McGrath is a retired Marine fighter pilot.
In the previous race, McGrath won with 45 percent of the vote.
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Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican, is expected to compete against former Senator Doug Jones, a Democrat, in the upcoming Alabama governor’s race. Jones first became well-known by winning a 2017 special Senate election but later lost his seat to Tuberville.
Key Facts
Tommy Tuberville is a Republican U.S. Senator from Alabama.
Doug Jones is a former Democratic U.S. Senator from Alabama.
Jones won a 2017 special Senate election by beating Roy Moore.
Tuberville defeated Jones in a later Senate election.
Both men are now running in the race for Alabama governor.
Alabama is considered a deeply Republican state.
The governor’s race will take place this fall.
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A manhunt for an armed suspect in Fulton County, Georgia, caused a polling place to close on Tuesday. This closure delayed the election officials from sharing the primary election results.
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The event took place in Fulton County, Georgia.
Police were searching for an armed suspect during primary voting.
The polling location had to close because of the manhunt.
Closing the polling place delayed the announcement of election results.
The incident happened on a Tuesday, during a primary election.
Election officials were unable to report results on time due to the closure.
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The U.S. Mint announced that gold coins related to President Donald Trump will not be finished in time for the United States' 250th birthday celebration on July 4th. The coin designs are still being worked on, and final approval has not yet been given.
Key Facts
The U.S. Mint is responsible for making the gold coins featuring President Trump.
These coins are meant to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
Production of the coins will take several months to complete.
The final design of the coins has not been approved yet.
Because of these delays, the coins will not be ready by July 4th.
The information comes from a legal document seen by Newsweek.
The coins are part of the official anniversary celebrations.
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