Evan Power, the chair of the Florida GOP, is expected to lose the Republican primary for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District. Austin Rogers won the nomination to replace the retiring Representative Neal Dunn.
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Evan Power is the current chair of the Florida GOP.
The primary election was for Florida’s 2nd Congressional District seat.
Austin Rogers won the Republican nomination.
The seat is open because Representative Neal Dunn is retiring.
Power is projected to finish fourth out of eight candidates.
The information comes from Decision Desk HQ election results.
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Republican Senator Ashley Moody and Democratic state Representative Angie Nixon won their primary races and will compete in the November election for a U.S. Senate seat from Florida. Moody was appointed to the seat last year and seeks to win a special election to finish the term, while Nixon defeated a notable opponent in her primary and runs on progressive policies.
Key Facts
Ashley Moody, a Republican, was appointed to the U.S. Senate in January 2025 and is running to keep the seat until early 2029.
Angie Nixon, a Democrat, won her primary against Alex Vindman and supports progressive ideas like Medicare for All and paid family leave.
Moody previously served as Florida's attorney general and is endorsed by President Donald Trump.
Nixon has represented part of Jacksonville in the Florida statehouse since 2020.
Moody presents herself as a Florida native with strong support for law enforcement and public safety.
Florida was a purple state but has leaned more Republican in recent years, with the last Democratic Senate win in 2012.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to control the chamber and see Florida’s race as key to that goal.
The general election between Moody and Nixon will take place in November.
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Byron Donalds, a Republican congressman endorsed by President Trump, won Florida’s Republican primary to run for governor. If elected in November, Donalds would be the first Black governor in any southern U.S. state.
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Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor, beating three other Republican candidates.
Donalds was endorsed by President Trump but not by current Governor Ron DeSantis.
Donalds focuses on cutting property taxes and insurance costs and supports President Trump’s agenda.
Donalds could become the first Black governor in a southern state if he wins the November election.
The Democratic candidate is David Jolly, who ran a moderate campaign and previously switched parties.
Florida has not elected a Democratic governor since 1994 and no Democrat has won a statewide race since 2018.
DeSantis was once a rival to Trump during the Republican presidential primary.
Donalds did not focus on Republican opponents in his ads but targeted the Democratic nominee, David Jolly.
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Harvard Medical School will pay $53 million to settle lawsuits from families whose donated bodies were stolen and sold by a former morgue manager. Cedric Lodge admitted to taking parts from cadavers between 2018 and 2021 and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
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Harvard agreed to pay $53 million to end lawsuits about mishandled body donations.
Cedric Lodge, the former morgue manager, sold body parts online from 2018 to 2021.
Lodge used his role managing the Anatomical Gifts Program to take parts from donated cadavers.
After medical use, bodies are usually cremated or buried, but Lodge sold parts to buyers in two states.
Lodge pleaded guilty and was sentenced to eight years in prison; his wife also pleaded guilty and was sentenced to over one year.
The lawsuits accused Harvard of ignoring Lodge’s actions for years before his indictment.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court allowed the lawsuits to continue after initially being dismissed.
Harvard will create a scholarship for medical students starting in 2027-2028 to honor body donors.
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Police in Philadelphia are looking for a man wearing a scary mask that looks like the doll Chucky. The man has been scaring people and asked a woman, "Are you ready to die?" Authorities want to find him to keep the community safe.
Key Facts
The man wore a mask similar to Chucky, a horror movie doll.
He reportedly asked a woman the question, "Are you ready to die?"
The incident took place in Philadelphia.
Police are actively searching for the man.
The man has been frightening local residents.
No injuries or crimes beyond frightening people have been reported so far.
Authorities have not released the suspect’s name or other identifying details.
Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
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Florida state Representative Angie Nixon is expected to win the Democratic primary against Alexander Vindman for the Florida Senate seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Vindman gained national attention as a key witness during President Trump's first impeachment trial.
Key Facts
Angie Nixon is a state representative in Florida running for the Florida Senate.
Alexander Vindman is known for his role as a whistleblower in President Trump's first impeachment trial.
Nixon and Vindman were the only two Democrats competing for the Democratic nomination for the Florida Senate seat.
Decision Desk HQ projects that Nixon will defeat Vindman in the primary election.
This contest is part of the upcoming election cycle for Florida Senate seats.
Winning the Democratic primary means Nixon will face Republican candidate Moody in the general election.
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Rep. Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida, and David Jolly, a former Republican now running as a Democrat, are set to compete in the Florida governor’s race this fall. They are running to replace Governor Ron DeSantis, who is stepping down.
Key Facts
Byron Donalds won the Republican primary for Florida governor, beating 10 other candidates.
David Jolly won the Democratic primary, defeating five other Democrats.
Governor Ron DeSantis will not seek re-election this year.
David Jolly previously served as a Republican but is now running as a Democrat.
The race will decide who becomes the next governor of Florida.
Decision Desk HQ projected this upcoming matchup.
DeSantis had been a candidate for president in 2024 before focusing back on Florida.
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Jared Moskowitz won the Democratic primary for Florida’s new Congressional District 25, beating Oliver Larkin. The district covers parts of Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties along Florida’s southeast coast.
Key Facts
Jared Moskowitz won the Democratic primary against Oliver Larkin on Tuesday.
The new District 25 includes areas like Delray Beach, Boca Raton, Deerfield Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Miami Beach.
Affordability was the main issue for both candidates during the primary.
Moskowitz focused on lowering healthcare and home insurance costs and improving overall affordability.
He plans to restore Affordable Care Act tax credits and address rising antisemitism and anti-immigrant sentiments.
Larkin supported Medicare for All, universal childcare, paid family leave, and more affordable housing.
Larkin aligned with more progressive and Democratic socialist views.
Moskowitz will compete in the general election in November.
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A trial has started for Jason Allen, who is accused of killing Jared Bridegan, a former Microsoft manager. Prosecutors say the murder was planned by Bridegan’s ex-wife and her new husband.
Key Facts
Jared Bridegan worked as a manager at Microsoft.
He was killed in what prosecutors call a "murder for hire."
Jason Allen is the person on trial for the killing.
Prosecutors claim Bridegan’s ex-wife and her husband arranged the murder.
The case is currently being heard in a U.S. court.
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Republican Representative Cory Mills from Florida is expected to lose his primary election. This is seen as a loss for President Donald Trump, who supported Mills’s campaign. A former TV reporter, Ryan Elijah, won against Mills and two other Republican candidates.
Key Facts
Cory Mills is a Republican Representative from Florida.
President Donald Trump endorsed Mills’s campaign for reelection.
Ryan Elijah, a former TV reporter, defeated Mills and two other Republican challengers.
Two other Florida Republican House members supported Ryan Elijah.
The result is seen as a setback for President Trump.
The election was a primary, which means it was to choose the party candidate.
Cory Mills is under investigation by the House Ethics Committee.
This investigation may have influenced the election outcome.
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Erin Patterson was found guilty of murdering three elderly relatives of her estranged husband and trying to kill a fourth during a lunch. She is appealing her conviction, while the state is appealing the prison sentence she received.
Key Facts
Erin Patterson was convicted by a jury in Victoria for three murders and one attempted murder.
The victims were her estranged husband’s parents and aunt.
The attempted murder victim survived after weeks in the hospital.
Patterson received a life sentence with no parole for 33 years.
Patterson is appealing her conviction in the highest court of Victoria.
The state’s director of public prosecutions is appealing the prison sentence, saying it is too low.
The appeal hearing is expected to last two days.
The case is known as the "mushroom murderer" trial because of the fatal lunch.
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Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat from Florida, will compete this fall against Republican Boca Raton Mayor Scott Singer for a closely contested House seat. Moskowitz recently won his party’s primary against Oliver Larkin, a progressive candidate supported by the Democratic Socialists of America.
Key Facts
Jared Moskowitz is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida.
Scott Singer is the Republican mayor of Boca Raton, Florida.
The upcoming election is for a competitive (“toss-up”) House seat in Florida.
Moskowitz won the Democratic primary against Oliver Larkin.
Oliver Larkin is a progressive candidate and union organizer backed by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
The race is generating attention as it could impact the balance of power in Congress.
This election will take place in the fall, during the general election period.
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U.S. lawmakers, mostly Democrats, have asked for an investigation into the USS Abraham Lincoln, an aircraft carrier with a record-long deployment without a port stop. They are concerned about reports of poor conditions for sailors during the ongoing war with Iran, while President Donald Trump and defense officials dispute these reports.
Key Facts
The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed for over 260 days without a port stop, breaking a Navy record.
The ship took part in military actions against Venezuela and in the U.S.-Israel war related to Iran.
Reports say some crew members tried to jump overboard due to shortages of food and supplies.
Lawmakers sent letters to Navy and Defense officials demanding investigations and accountability.
The USS Gerald Ford aircraft carrier also had a long deployment with concerns about sailor health.
The war with Iran began on February 28 and has no clear end date.
The USS George Washington will replace the USS Lincoln but leaving no U.S. aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific.
President Trump and Defense Secretary Hegseth say the reports of poor conditions are exaggerated or false.
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A 24-year-old student at Penn State University was arrested for selling cocaine and is considered the largest dealer on the campus. Authorities have charged the student with drug offenses.
Key Facts
The arrested individual is 24 years old and attends Penn State University.
They were involved in selling cocaine on the university campus.
Law enforcement described this person as the largest cocaine dealer at Penn State.
The individual was formally charged with drug-related crimes.
The arrest was covered by CBS News.
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Abdul El-Sayed, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, released a new campaign ad highlighting his opposition to the political establishment. Political strategists from both parties discussed the ad and the campaign on a CBS News program.
Key Facts
Abdul El-Sayed is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Michigan.
He released a new campaign advertisement.
The ad focuses on an anti-establishment message, meaning he presents himself as different from traditional politicians.
Two political strategists, one Democrat and one Republican, talked about the ad on CBS News.
The discussion appeared on a CBS News segment called "The Takeout."
The ad and conversation aim to influence Michigan voters ahead of the Senate election.
The strategists analyzed the ad's impact on the campaign and voter perception.
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Two children in Atlanta were found locked inside a hot trailer after their babysitter reported they had been in an accident. The babysitter is now a suspect in the case.
Key Facts
The incident took place in Atlanta.
Two children went missing while under the care of their babysitter.
The babysitter told the children's mother that they had been in an accident.
The children were found locked inside a trailer that was very hot.
Authorities are investigating the babysitter as a suspect.
The children are now safe.
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Two workers died in a recycling plant in Toledo, Ohio, after several explosions caused a large fire on Tuesday. Emergency crews responded to the scene to control the fire and investigate the accident.
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The incident happened on Tuesday in an industrial recycling plant in Toledo, Ohio.
Multiple explosions occurred inside the plant.
The explosions started a massive fire.
Two workers lost their lives due to the explosions and fire.
Emergency responders worked to extinguish the fire and secure the area.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosions.
The plant specializes in recycling industrial materials.
No further injuries were reported at the scene.
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Democrat Pia Dandiya and Republican Casey Askar are expected to win their primary elections and will compete for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District seat. The seat is open because Representative Lois Frankel, a Democrat, currently holds it.
Key Facts
Pia Dandiya is the Democratic candidate projected to win her primary.
Casey Askar is the Republican candidate projected to win his primary.
The candidates will compete for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District seat.
The seat is open but currently held by Democrat Lois Frankel.
Dandiya defeated attorney Kaysia Earley in the Democratic primary.
The election is expected to be competitive between Dandiya and Askar.
Decision Desk HQ is the source projecting the primary winners.
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Jim Schwartzel is expected to win the Republican primary for the House seat in Florida that Rep. Byron Donalds is leaving. President Trump had supported Catalina Lauf, but she lost to Schwartzel.
Key Facts
Jim Schwartzel is set to become the Republican nominee for Byron Donalds’s open House seat in Florida.
Catalina Lauf received President Trump's endorsement but lost the primary election.
Schwartzel is the president of Sun Broadcasting.
Byron Donalds is leaving his current House seat, creating the open race.
The result is reported by the election tracking group Decision Desk HQ.
The primary contest was between Schwartzel and Lauf within the GOP (Republican party).
President Trump publicly supported Lauf's campaign last week.
Schwartzel's win means the President's preferred candidate did not win the nomination.
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Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Trump strongly during a campaign event in Georgia, calling him a "draft-dodging, crook president" and accusing him of mishandling a war and targeting a veteran senator. Ossoff's remarks are part of an ongoing political dispute between him and President Trump, who responded with personal attacks.
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Senator Jon Ossoff called President Trump a "draft-dodging, crook president" at a Georgia campaign event.
Ossoff defended Senator Mark Kelly, a former navy captain, against President Trump's attacks.
President Trump previously called for arrests of Kelly and other Democrats for a video opposing illegal military orders.
Ossoff accused President Trump of ignoring the U.S.-Israel war and spending time golfing and trading stocks instead of working.
Ossoff mentioned Trump's executive assistant Natalie Harp in his criticism.
The White House responded by mocking Ossoff, with President Trump calling him “Pee-wee Herman.”
White House communications director labeled Ossoff a “radical, extremist Democrat.”
Ossoff is running for re-election and is rumored to consider a 2028 presidential run.
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