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Senator Rick Scott of Florida said he will meet with President Donald Trump and Senate Republican leaders to talk about election security. Scott supports a bill called the SAVE America Act that aims to improve how elections are protected.
Key Facts
Senator Rick Scott represents Florida and is a Republican.
Scott plans to meet with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee.
The main topic for the meeting is election security.
Scott recently wrote a letter to support the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act seeks to safeguard voter eligibility and protect elections.
Scott has encouraged other GOP senators to hold votes on this bill.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday.
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In New York’s recent congressional primaries, candidates supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a progressive leader, won three key races. This outcome challenges the influence of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who backs more traditional Democratic candidates, showing a possible shift in the party’s local power.
Key Facts
Three candidates endorsed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their congressional primary races in New York.
Mamdani represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party, while Hakeem Jeffries leads the establishment faction.
Mamdani supported Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier, and Claire Valdez in their races.
Jeffries endorsed the incumbents Dan Goldman and Adriano Espaillat, who lost in two contests.
Mamdani’s victories may signal a change in the Democratic Party’s leadership in New York.
The primaries test whether Mamdani’s mayoral success translates into broader political influence.
Jeffries’s role is to keep incumbents in office and unify the party to win back the House majority.
The contests reflect a growing ideological divide within the Democratic Party between progressives and establishment members.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani successfully backed three candidates who won Democratic primary elections, defeating two current Democratic congressmen. Other primary election results include Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo winning a key Democratic nomination and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson winning the Republican runoff for governor.
Key Facts
Zohran Mamdani endorsed three candidates for Congress in New York who all won their primaries.
Mamdani’s candidates defeated two incumbent Democratic congressmen in New York districts 7, 10, and 13.
Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, and Darializa Avila Chevalier are the three winners endorsed by Mamdani.
Maryland Delegate Adrian Boafo won the Democratic primary to replace retiring Rep. Steny Hoyer.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore won the Democratic primary for governor.
South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican runoff for governor.
President Donald Trump endorsed South Carolina candidates Alan Wilson and Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette.
Alan Wilson will face Democrat Jermaine Johnson in the South Carolina governor race.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore, a Democrat, won easily in 2022 and is favored to win again in 2026 despite a drop in his approval ratings. Republican Dan Cox won his party's primary and will challenge Moore in the general election, but polls still show Moore with a strong lead.
Key Facts
Wes Moore became Maryland governor in January 2023 after a large victory over Dan Cox in 2022.
Moore's approval rating has fallen below 50% recently, with some voters unhappy about taxes and the economy.
Dan Cox, a former state delegate and the 2022 Republican candidate, won the Republican primary with 44.7% of the vote.
Cox is closely aligned with President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement.
Polls show Moore’s approval around 51.7%, with about half of voters supporting his reelection.
Political betting markets give Moore a 94% chance to win the next election.
Democrats have run ads emphasizing Cox’s ties to Trump and the MAGA movement to influence Republican primary voters.
Democrats have used a strategy of boosting far-right Republicans in primaries, hoping they will be easier to defeat in general elections.
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Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District and will run against Republican Mike Lawler in the general election. Conley, a former national cybersecurity expert and Army veteran, campaigned on issues like lowering housing costs and expanding affordable healthcare.
Key Facts
Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York’s 17th Congressional District.
She will challenge Republican Mike Lawler, who has held the seat since 2023.
Conley worked on the National Security Council under President Biden as director of counterterrorism.
She served in the U.S. Army and was deployed overseas six times.
Conley’s campaign focuses on lowering housing costs, increasing affordable childcare, and expanding affordable healthcare.
The 17th District includes Rockland and Putnam counties and parts of Westchester and Dutchess counties, near New York City.
President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lawler in May 2024.
The district has more registered Democrats than Republicans but is considered a swing district.
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Ben McAdams, a moderate Democrat, won the Democratic primary in Utah's new 1st Congressional District. This district was recently redrawn to lean Democratic and could influence control of the House of Representatives in the upcoming election.
Key Facts
Ben McAdams is a moderate Democrat and former U.S. Representative.
He won the Democratic primary against three progressive candidates: Nate Blouin, Liban Mohamed, and Michael Farrell.
The new 1st District includes Salt Lake City and nearby suburbs and favors Democrats.
The district was created after court-ordered redistricting following a legal battle.
Previously, the 1st District covered northern Utah and parts of Salt Lake City and was represented by Republican Blake Moore.
Blake Moore is now running in the more Republican-leaning 2nd District.
McAdams served one term in Congress after winning in 2018 and is considered more conservative compared to other Democrats.
Both McAdams and Blouin changed or clarified some of their past political positions during the campaign.
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Anthony Constantino, a businessman supported by President Trump, won the Republican primary in New York’s 21st Congressional District, defeating state assemblymember Robert Smullen. Constantino will replace Representative Elise Stefanik, who did not endorse a candidate and is running for governor.
Key Facts
Anthony Constantino is a political newcomer backed by President Trump.
He defeated Robert Smullen, who had support from the state Republican Party and Conservative Party.
The primary campaign was tense, with legal threats and a refusal to shake hands after a debate.
Robert Smullen still appears on the November ballot due to Conservative Party backing, and it is unclear if he will withdraw.
Constantino showed strong support for President Trump, including displaying a large "Vote for Trump" sign and gifting a bronze statue of Trump.
Elise Stefanik has represented the district since 2015 and planned to run for governor but dropped out after not receiving Trump’s endorsement.
President Trump initially nominated Stefanik for U.N. ambassador but withdrew the nomination to keep her in Congress.
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General Chris Donahue, who leads the U.S. Army in Europe and Africa, has asked to retire after serving just over one year. His decision is part of a series of recent departures among top U.S. military leaders.
Key Facts
Gen. Chris Donahue commands U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
He has submitted paperwork to retire from the military.
He has served a little over one year in his current role.
A Pentagon official confirmed the retirement plans on condition of anonymity.
There have been several recent exits of senior military leaders.
The reasons for these departures are being discussed internally at the Pentagon.
This news was reported by The Hill, a news outlet.
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Adriano Espaillat, chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and a Democrat from New York, lost his primary election to Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist challenger. The race drew national attention and substantial outside spending from groups supporting both candidates.
Key Facts
Adriano Espaillat was the chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus.
He lost his primary election to Darializa Avila Chevalier, who identifies as a democratic socialist.
The election gained national media coverage and large outside financial support.
BOLD America spent $2.9 million defending Espaillat, backed by the CHC’s super PAC and AIPAC’s United Democracy Project.
The CHC’s BOLD PAC spent an additional $230,000, and Latino Victory Fund added $750,000 for Espaillat.
Other groups supporting Espaillat included Progressive Unity Fund, Project 218, and United for Progress.
The Justice Democrats, a left-wing group, spent $1.5 million supporting Avila Chevalier.
American Priorities, created to counter AIPAC, contributed $1.3 million for Avila Chevalier.
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Zohran Mamdani, a progressive leader in New York City, supported three Democratic candidates who won key primary elections for Congress. These victories show his rising influence in the Democratic Party and could change the state's congressional group after the November election.
Key Facts
Zohran Mamdani backed three progressive candidates who won their Democratic primaries in New York City.
Brad Lander won easily over Democrat Dan Goldman.
Claire Valdez defeated Antonio Reynoso to represent parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
Darializa Avila Chevalier upset five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat in the 13th district.
Jack Schlossberg, JFK’s grandson, lost his bid for a House seat.
Cait Conley won a hotspot district on Long Island to run against a Republican incumbent.
On the Republican side, Anthony Constantino, endorsed by President Donald Trump, won a primary in upstate New York.
Adrian Boafo won a crowded Democratic primary to replace retiring House leader Steny Hoyer.
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General Chris Donahue, the leader of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, is expected to announce his retirement soon. This comes as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is changing senior Pentagon leadership, including reducing the number of high-ranking generals.
Key Facts
Gen. Chris Donahue has led U.S. Army Europe and Africa since December 2024.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is overhauling top military leadership, removing or sidelining senior officers.
The command Donahue leads will be downgraded from a four-star to a three-star position.
Four-star generals must hold a four-star position; if none is available, they must retire.
Gen. Randy George, the Army’s top officer, was also removed by Hegseth recently.
Lt. Gen. Kevin Admiral is expected to replace Donahue.
Donahue has commanded elite units including Delta Force and the 82nd Airborne Division.
He was the last U.S. service member to leave Afghanistan in 2021, marking the end of the U.S. mission there.
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In New York's Democratic primary, candidates supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a progressive city leader, won key races. This shows a shift toward the left wing of the Democratic Party in the city, especially on issues like the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Key Facts
Dan Goldman, a two-term U.S. congressman, lost his primary race in New York’s 10th district.
Brad Lander, supported by Mamdani, defeated Goldman.
Lander has accused Israel of genocide in Gaza, while Goldman was backed by pro-Israel groups.
Assemblywoman Claire Valdez, another Mamdani-endorsed candidate, won against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the 7th district.
Darializa Avila Chevalier, also backed by Mamdani, is in a close race in New York’s 13th district.
Mamdani is trying to move the city’s Democratic Party toward more progressive policies.
The primary results highlight a divide between the party’s left and centrist members in New York City.
Some candidates supported by Mamdani are connected to pro-Palestinian protests.
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Ben McAdams, who previously served in Congress representing Utah’s 4th District, is expected to win the Democratic primary for Utah’s new 1st Congressional District. He beat several candidates, including state Senator Nate Blouin, to become the party’s nominee.
Key Facts
Ben McAdams served in Congress from 2019 to 2021.
He lost his last election to Republican Burgess Owens.
Utah’s 1st Congressional District has been redrawn recently.
McAdams won the Democratic primary for this new district.
Nate Blouin, a progressive state senator, was one of McAdams’s opponents.
Decision Desk HQ projected McAdams as the primary winner.
There were two other candidates in the race besides McAdams and Blouin.
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Micah Lasher won the Democratic primary for New York's 12th Congressional District. He will run in the November general election to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler in a district that covers parts of Manhattan.
Key Facts
Micah Lasher is a State Assemblyman currently representing part of Manhattan.
Lasher won a crowded Democratic primary with eight candidates running.
He was endorsed by Jerry Nadler, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Governor Kathy Hochul.
The district includes the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Midtown Manhattan.
The race was one of the most expensive U.S. congressional primaries, with $26 million spent on ads.
George Conway, a known conservative lawyer and critic of President Trump, was also a candidate.
Polls showed a close contest between Lasher, Alex Bores, and Jack Schlossberg.
The 12th District strongly leans Democratic, making Lasher favored to win the November election.
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Micah Lasher, a New York State Assembly member and former aide to Representative Jerry Nadler, is expected to win the Democratic primary for Nadler’s Manhattan House seat. He beat several competitors in the race, according to election results.
Key Facts
Micah Lasher currently serves in the New York State Assembly.
He previously worked as an aide to Rep. Jerry Nadler.
Lasher held important roles under New York Governor Kathy Hochul.
He ran in the Democratic primary for the Manhattan-based House seat.
Election results from Decision Desk HQ show Lasher is the projected winner.
The primary had many candidates competing for the seat.
The seat is presently held by Representative Jerry Nadler.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier, a democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary for New York’s 13th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat. This result is seen as a win for the socialist movement in New York City.
Key Facts
Darializa Avila Chevalier is a democratic socialist.
She defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the Democratic primary.
The race was for New York’s 13th Congressional District seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The win represents a success for socialist groups in New York City.
Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, supports the winning candidate.
The election took place during a primary election day.
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Anthony Constantino, a Republican candidate supported by President Donald Trump, won the GOP primary for New York’s 21st Congressional District. He will move on to compete in the November general election to replace Representative Elise Stefanik.
Key Facts
Anthony Constantino was endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Constantino won the Republican primary for New York’s 21st Congressional District.
He defeated Robert Smullen, a New York Assemblymember, in the primary.
The primary results come from preliminary data by Decision Desk HQ.
Constantino will run in the November general election.
The election is to fill the seat currently held by Rep. Elise Stefanik.
The district is located in New York State.
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Cait Conley, a combat veteran and Democrat, is expected to win her party’s primary and run against Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in the November election for a House seat in New York. This race is considered the only competitive or “toss-up” congressional seat in the state.
Key Facts
Cait Conley is a combat veteran running as a Democrat.
She is projected to win the Democratic primary held on Tuesday.
Conley will face Mike Lawler, a Republican and current two-term representative.
The election will take place in November.
This House race is seen as the only toss-up seat in New York.
The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election analysis group, identified this as a competitive district.
The district is described as “purple,” meaning it has mixed support for both major parties.
The race is for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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A recent poll shows that only 25% of Americans believe the U.S. has won the conflict with Iran, while most are unsure or think neither side won. President Donald Trump claims the U.S. achieved its goals, including stopping Iran’s nuclear program and keeping the Strait of Hormuz open.
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Only 25% of Americans say the U.S. won the conflict with Iran, according to an Economist/YouGov poll.
41% of respondents said neither side won, and 13% were unsure.
81% of people think the negotiations with Iran might fail and the war could restart.
President Trump says Iran agreed to stop nuclear weapons development and keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
Trump has also said Iran might keep some ballistic missiles, similar to neighboring countries.
The reported agreement includes sanctions relief and future inspection of Iran’s nuclear program.
66% of Americans support making a deal to end the war quickly.
The poll surveyed 1,679 U.S. adults between June 19 and June 22, with a 3.3% margin of error.
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Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo is expected to win the Democratic primary to replace Representative Steny Hoyer, who is retiring after 45 years in Congress. Hoyer supported Boafo, who was once his campaign manager.
Key Facts
Adrian Boafo is a state delegate from Maryland.
Boafo is projected to win the Democratic primary for Hoyer’s House seat.
Steny Hoyer, the current representative, is retiring after 45 years in Congress.
Hoyer announced his retirement in January 2024.
Hoyer supported Boafo’s campaign for his seat.
Boafo previously worked as Hoyer’s campaign manager.
The seat is in Maryland’s congressional district.
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