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State Senator Scott Wiener has advanced to the November general election in the race to replace Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California’s 11th Congressional District. The top two candidates will move on, but the second candidate to advance is not yet known.
Key Facts
The 11th Congressional District covers most of San Francisco except a few neighborhoods.
Ten candidates ran: eight Democrats, two Republicans, and one no party preference.
Scott Wiener, a Democrat, is currently leading with 40% support in early polls.
Other notable Democratic candidates include Saikat Chakrabarti and Connie Chan.
Wiener has served in the California State Senate since 2016 and was previously on the San Francisco Board of Supervisors.
Nancy Pelosi, the outgoing representative, is the first woman to have served as Speaker of the House.
Saikat Chakrabarti has spent the most money in the race, about $8.8 million.
Nancy Pelosi endorsed Connie Chan earlier this month; the California Democratic Party endorsed Wiener in February.
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Democrat Rob Sand is running for governor of Iowa in 2026, aiming to win a seat held by Republicans for over ten years. The race is competitive because the current Republican governor is not running again, and Sand has strong fundraising and some support from voters across party lines.
Key Facts
Rob Sand is the Iowa state auditor and a Democrat seeking the governor's office in 2026.
The current Republican governor, Kim Reynolds, is not running for reelection, making this an open-seat race.
Iowa has voted for President Donald Trump in the last three elections and typically leans Republican.
Polling and political analysts now consider the race a "toss-up," meaning it is very competitive.
Fundraising numbers show Sand has raised more money than all the Republican candidates combined.
In early 2026, Sand had about $18 million available for his campaign.
Sand has a reputation for bipartisan work and fiscal responsibility, which helps him appeal to voters beyond his party.
Republicans still hold strong influence in Iowa politics, so winning the governor's seat will be challenging.
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CBS News fired Scott Pelley, a longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes," after a heated meeting with the show's new executive producer, Nick Bilton. The firing came a day after Pelley publicly criticized Bilton and CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss during a staff meeting, and both sides failed to find a way to work together in a private follow-up meeting.
Key Facts
Scott Pelley was a longtime correspondent for "60 Minutes" and former anchor of "CBS Evening News."
Nick Bilton recently became the new executive producer of "60 Minutes."
During a staff meeting, Pelley openly criticized Bilton’s qualifications and Bari Weiss, calling Weiss’s leadership damaging to the show.
Bilton said Pelley acted with hostility and showed no interest in collaborating.
CBS News announced they had "parted ways" with Pelley after unsuccessful private talks.
Weiss and Bilton had tried to engage Pelley privately before the public conflict.
Some "60 Minutes" staff applauded Pelley during the difficult meeting.
CBS News leadership wants to take the show in a new direction for the modern era.
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Businessman Zach Lahn won the Republican primary for Iowa governor, beating four other candidates. State Auditor Rob Sand ran without opposition in the Democratic primary. They are expected to compete against each other in the November governor’s election.
Key Facts
Zach Lahn is a businessman who won the GOP primary for Iowa governor.
Lahn defeated four other Republican candidates, including Representative Randy Feenstra.
Feenstra had endorsements from President Donald Trump and Senator Joni Ernst.
Lahn was endorsed by Turning Point Action, a conservative political group.
Rob Sand, the State Auditor, ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.
The governor’s race between Lahn and Sand is projected to take place in November.
The election will decide who becomes the next governor of Iowa.
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Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District and will face Republican Tom Kean Jr in the November midterm elections. Kean, supported by President Donald Trump, is currently recovering from an illness that has caused him to miss many House votes.
Key Facts
Rebecca Bennett won about 47.2% of the vote in the Democratic primary against three rivals.
Tom Kean Jr, a Republican backed by President Trump, ran unopposed in his primary.
Kean has missed more than 100 House votes since early March due to an illness.
Kean plans to return to in-person work soon but has promised more transparency about his health.
Bennett is a former Navy helicopter pilot and focused her campaign on economic issues like rising grocery and gas prices.
The 7th District seat has switched parties twice in the last eight years and is considered a key battleground.
Bennett criticized Kean’s absence in Washington and called for better representation.
Kean comes from a well-known New Jersey political family and has political ties in the state.
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The Justice Department has issued a new version of the charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), adding details about how donations were allegedly used to pay informants in hate groups. The SPLC faces charges of fraud and money laundering but denies wrongdoing and says it helped prevent violence.
Key Facts
The DOJ filed a superseding indictment against the SPLC in Alabama with new details but no new charges or defendants.
The indictment says about $4.1 million in tax-exempt funds were used to pay informants inside extremist groups.
These informants allegedly took part in recruiting members and buying materials for hate group activities.
The DOJ claims the SPLC did not tell donors about these payments and used fake bank accounts to hide money transfers.
SPLC faces 11 counts including wire fraud, bank fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
SPLC pleaded not guilty and claims it did not mislead donors or banks and that its informants helped stop violence.
The new indictment fixed legal language errors from the first version related to false vs. misleading statements, following a Supreme Court ruling.
SPLC's lawyer criticized the DOJ for sharing the indictment with the media before court approval.
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The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to use a new congressional map that favors Republicans in upcoming elections, despite concerns that the map discriminates against Black voters. Justice Sonia Sotomayor disagreed with the decision, warning it would cause confusion and harm Black voters’ rights.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling that required Alabama to use an older congressional map protecting Black voters.
The new map was created by Alabama and is said to intentionally discriminate against Black voters.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor dissented, joined by Justices Kagan and Jackson, calling the decision harmful and chaotic.
The older map had helped elect two Black Democratic representatives to Congress.
Alabama officials must update hundreds of thousands of voter registrations in a short time due to the new map.
Legal groups criticized the ruling, saying it allows racial discrimination to continue without consequences.
Many other states have also created new congressional maps after recent elections.
This case is ongoing, and more updates are expected.
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Iowa Republican Senate candidate Ashley Hinson said in a private talk that the ongoing conflict with Iran could hurt Republicans politically if it lasts more than a few weeks. She expressed support for President Donald Trump’s efforts to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon and said she does not expect a military draft.
Key Facts
Ashley Hinson is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Iowa, currently held by Senator Joni Ernst, who is retiring.
Hinson spoke at a campaign event on May 28 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, where she discussed the U.S.-Iran conflict.
She said a prolonged war with Iran would be a “political liability” because Iowa soldiers have died.
Since December, Hinson has attended four funerals for Iowa service members killed in the conflict.
Hinson defers to President Trump and his team on negotiations with Iran, including a ceasefire and talks about Iran’s nuclear program.
She strongly opposes Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Hinson said she has not heard of any plan for a military draft and hopes none will be needed.
The Senate race in Iowa is seen as important for control of the Senate in 2026.
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A recent poll shows Texas voters are evenly divided on whether it is more important to stop voter fraud or to protect access to voting. The survey was conducted by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center at Texas Southern University.
Key Facts
Texas voters are split 50-50 on the priority between stopping voter fraud and protecting voting access.
The poll was released on a Tuesday by the Barbara Jordan Public Policy Research and Survey Center.
The survey focused on voters’ opinions about making sure eligible citizens can vote without being denied.
The research comes from Texas Southern University, a university in Texas.
The poll highlights a balance in public opinion about election security versus ease of voting.
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Federal officials are investigating former Representative George Santos for insider trading related to bets he made on a prediction market called Kalshi about whether he would attend President Donald Trump's 2026 State of the Union speech. Kalshi reported suspicious wagers to regulators, who are now looking into whether Santos used inside information to make money.
Key Facts
George Santos is a former congressman from New York who pleaded guilty to fraud and identity theft.
Santos made bets in February 2026 on Kalshi, predicting he would not attend President Trump’s State of the Union address.
Santos later posted online that he did attend the speech but watched it from an airport TV due to unexpected circumstances.
Kalshi flagged these bets as suspicious and alerted the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Justice Department.
The CFTC is investigating whether Santos made money by misleading the public and influencing the betting odds.
Santos served four months of a seven-year prison sentence before receiving a commutation from President Trump.
Kalshi, the Justice Department, and the CFTC have declined to comment on the investigation.
It is unclear if the Justice Department has opened a criminal case against Santos; other insider trading cases related to similar prediction markets are ongoing.
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Jill Biden spoke about the pressure President Donald Biden faced after a poor debate performance in 2024, which led him to leave the presidential race. She also shared personal moments from their lives, including concerns about his health and their son Hunter Biden's battle with addiction.
Key Facts
Jill Biden said President Biden felt he had no choice but to drop out of the 2024 presidential race after a bad debate.
The debate performance raised worries among Democrats and caused some to publicly criticize him.
Jill Biden attended a book event in New York where she discussed these events and her new memoir.
She said she supported President Biden whether he stayed in or left the race but said the decision was his alone.
After the debate, Jill Biden feared President Biden might be having a stroke due to his confusing statements.
President Biden was diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer in May 2025, which has spread to his bones.
Jill Biden openly discussed their son Hunter Biden’s past struggles with drug addiction and acknowledged many families face similar challenges.
Hunter Biden celebrated seven years of sobriety on social media in 2024.
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Deb Haaland, the former Interior Secretary, is expected to win the Democratic primary to become New Mexico’s next governor. She served under President Biden and worked on protecting public lands and investigating harm to Native American children in government programs.
Key Facts
Deb Haaland is a Democrat and former U.S. Interior Secretary.
She is projected to win the Democratic primary for New Mexico governor.
The current governor, Michelle Lujan Grisham, is not running again.
Haaland worked under President Biden’s administration.
She supported conservation of public lands.
Haaland led a federal investigation into abuse of Native American children in government boarding schools.
This is her bid to succeed the New Mexico governor’s seat.
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Iowa held primary elections to choose candidates for key races ahead of the November midterms. Josh Turek won the Democratic nomination for the US Senate seat and will run against Republican Ashley Hinson, who has President Trump’s endorsement.
Key Facts
Iowa voters chose candidates in primary elections on Tuesday.
Josh Turek won the Democratic primary for the US Senate seat.
Turek is a state house representative from a conservative area in western Iowa.
He defeated Zach Wahls, a state senator from a liberal area in eastern Iowa.
Turek received over $5 million in outside spending from a group called VoteVets.
Zach Wahls criticized Turek for being backed by party leaders like Chuck Schumer.
Ashley Hinson, a Republican US representative, won her primary and is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
The US Senate seat is open because Republican Joni Ernst is retiring.
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Christina Bohannan won the Democratic primary in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, setting up her third race against Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in the November election. This district has had very close races in recent years, with Miller-Meeks currently holding the seat by narrow margins.
Key Facts
Christina Bohannan is a University of Iowa law professor and former state representative.
Bohannan defeated Travis Terrell, a healthcare worker, in the Democratic primary.
The district covers the southeastern part of Iowa and is known for tight election results.
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks won her first term in 2021 by just six votes.
Miller-Meeks beat Bohannan by about 20,000 votes in 2022 but won by less than 800 votes in 2024.
Both candidates have similar amounts of campaign money according to recent federal data.
Republicans currently hold all four Iowa House seats, both Senate seats, and the governor’s office.
Democrats hope issues like gas prices, the war in Iran, and trade tariffs will help them win more seats.
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Republican Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Christina Bohannan will compete again for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District seat in the November election. Both candidates won their party primaries easily on Tuesday.
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks is the current Republican representative for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.
Christina Bohannan is a Democrat and a former member of the Iowa House.
Both candidates won their primary races against David Pautsch (Republican) and Travis Terrell (Democrat).
The November election will be the third time Miller-Meeks and Bohannan compete against each other.
The source for the election projections is Decision Desk HQ.
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Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek won their primaries and will compete in the November Senate race in Iowa. They aim to replace Senator Joni Ernst, who is not running again. Hinson is endorsed by President Trump, while Turek is promoted as a moderate Democrat in a state that leans Republican.
Key Facts
Ashley Hinson, a Republican and U.S. House member since 2021, won the GOP primary for U.S. Senate in Iowa.
Josh Turek, a Democratic state representative and former Paralympian, won the Democratic primary.
The seat is open because Senator Joni Ernst, a Republican, decided not to run for reelection.
President Trump endorsed Ashley Hinson, making her the leading GOP candidate.
Turek focuses on economic issues and on winning in a mostly conservative state.
Iowa has not elected a Democratic senator since 2008 and supported President Trump by 13 points in 2024.
Political groups are spending millions on ads for the race; Republicans have reserved $29 million, Democrats $13.4 million.
The race is rated likely Republican but could become more competitive if Turek gains momentum.
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Scott Pelley, a longtime correspondent for the CBS News program 60 Minutes, was fired after a heated meeting with new management. The network recently made major staff cuts to the show, including other correspondents and producers, causing significant changes ahead of the new season.
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Scott Pelley worked on 60 Minutes since 2004 and joined CBS News in 1989.
CBS News fired several key 60 Minutes staff members last week without giving clear reasons.
Pelley clashed with the new executive editor Nick Bilton and criticized opinion editor Bari Weiss during a meeting.
After attempts to talk with Pelley failed, Bilton terminated him "for cause" immediately.
Pelley publicly praised former colleagues who were let go and expressed disappointment about current leadership.
With Pelley and other departures, 60 Minutes now has three full-time correspondents left before its 59th season.
The network plans to use more correspondents from other CBS News programs in the future.
Anderson Cooper also announced he is leaving 60 Minutes earlier this year.
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Josh Turek won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Iowa and will face Republican Ashley Hinson in the general election. Polls show a close race in a state that usually votes Republican, with experts saying Democrats now have a better chance than before to win this Senate seat.
Key Facts
Josh Turek is a two-term Iowa state representative and a Paralympic gold medalist.
He won the Democratic primary with 64 percent of the vote.
Ashley Hinson won the Republican primary with 76 percent of the vote.
Iowa Senator Joni Ernst is retiring, leaving an open Senate seat.
Polls from Echelon Insights and GBAO show Turek slightly ahead by one point.
Prediction markets give Republicans about a 60% chance to win and Democrats about 40%.
The Cook Political Report changed the race rating from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican."
Turek’s campaign focuses on appealing to independent voters and some Republicans by addressing economic issues.
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Rep. Ashley Hinson (Republican) and state Rep. Josh Turek (Democrat) are expected to compete for the Iowa Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Joni Ernst this fall. Hinson won the Republican nomination by beating Jim Carlin, while Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, won the Democratic nomination.
Key Facts
Sen. Joni Ernst (Republican) is retiring from her Senate seat in Iowa.
Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican from northeastern Iowa, won her party’s nomination.
Hinson defeated former state Rep. Jim Carlin for the Republican nomination.
Josh Turek, a Democrat and two-time Paralympic gold medalist, won the Democratic nomination.
The election for the Senate seat will take place this fall.
Ashley Hinson has been a member of Congress since 2021.
The seat is important because it was previously held by a Republican senator.
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During a House hearing, Representative Grace Meng asked Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization" fund. Blanche said the department would not continue with the fund but refused to give a written promise about ending it.
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The topic was the Justice Department’s "anti-weaponization" fund.
The hearing took place in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rep. Grace Meng questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Blanche confirmed the department was stopping the fund.
Blanche did not agree to write down the promise to end the fund.
The fund was related to preventing misuse of government resources for political aims.
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