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Chris Rabb Wins Democratic Primary in Country’s Bluest House Seat
Given there is no Republican in the race, Rabb is all but guaranteed to be elected in November to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans.
Democrats Lock In Candidates to Challenge GOP in 2 Swing Pennsylvania House Districts
Election analysts with the Cook Political Report rated both races in November as toss-ups.
Rep. Collins Advances to Runoff in Georgia GOP Senate Primary
The 2nd candidate in the runoff has not yet been called. Trump did not issue an endorsement in the fight for the right to challenge Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff.
Judge Orders Georgia to Open Election Hub to Observers
A top state official said concerns over vote-aggregation inside a ’secret bunker' were mischaracterized; critics say the ruling is a win for transparency.
Hospital Group Sues Elevance Over Policy Barring Use of Non-Network Doctors
Hospitals are subject to an administrative equity penalty if they continue referring to out-of-network providers.
US Pending Home Sales Rise for 3rd Straight Month in April: NAR
The National Association of Realtors said buyers are entering the market with ‘cautious optimism’ amid economic uncertainty and rising mortgage rates.
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Trump Details Military Complex Above and Below New White House Ballroom
The structure will feature a hospital, research facilities, meeting rooms, and dedicated spaces for military personnel.
Texas Attorney General Claims Muslim School Misrepresented Itself as University
Paxton is suing the Texas American Muslim University in Dallas, alleging the school was not authorized to offer degrees.
Pelosi Endorses Successor in Race for Her House Seat
Pelosi backed Supervisor Connie Chan over polling leader Scott Wiener and former AOC chief of staff Saikat Chakrabarti two weeks before the June 2 primary.
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Federal Government Approves Wyoming Clay Mine Project
The project will produce clay needed for cat litter and industrial uses for 20 years.
Trump-Backed Andy Barr Wins GOP Nomination in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
The election marks the first open primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) since 1972.
What to Know About Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
A five-person committee will hand out funds from a nearly $1.8 billion settlement to Americans claiming to be victims of weaponization of government agencies.
Trump Says He’s Given Iran ‘Two or Three Days’
The president had earlier announced he was holding off on pre-planned military strikes.
LA County’s Mental Health, Addiction Programs Could Provide a National Model, Says Kennedy
County leaders met with the health secretary in hopes of galvanizing federal support for tackling addiction and homelessness.
Primaries Held in 6 States: What to Watch
Georgia voters will cast ballots in high-profile primaries for governor, U.S. Senate, U.S. House, and several statewide offices.
DC Cracking Down on ‘Teen Takeovers,’ Will Begin Prosecuting Parents
‘These are not kids being kids. This is criminal conduct,’ U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro said.
EPA Proposes Giving Water Systems More Time to Remove ‘Forever Chemicals’
The change would give some systems two more years to take out two forms of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
Colorado Resident Dies From Hantavirus After Rodent Exposure
The death was not connected to the cruise ship outbreak, authorities said.
US Coast Guard Interdicts Nearly $45.8 Million Worth of Illicit Cocaine off Colombia
The Coast Guard seized more than 511,000 pounds of cocaine last year, more than three times their annual average.
China to Address US Concerns Over Rare Earth Supply Issues: White House
It comes after a summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing last week.
Maduro Ally Alex Saab Extradited to US From Venezuela
The Venezuelan regime said Saab was deported after being implicated in the commission of various crimes in the United States.
YouTube, Snap, and TikTok Settle Kentucky School District’s Social Media Addiction Claims
The Breathitt County School District still plans to take Meta Platforms, which owns Facebook and Instagram, to trial next month.
