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Denise Powell leads in Democratic primary for crucial Nebraska ‘blue dot’ seat

Political activist Denise Powell clung to a narrow lead in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Nebraska’s open 2nd District after a contentious campaign that brought an influx of outside money and a blitz of increasingly negative attack ads to one of the nation’s most competitive House battlegrounds. With more than 51,000…

Roll Call

Trump refuses to rule out troops or ICE at polling stations: ‘I’d do anything necessary’

Trump continues to falsely claim his 2020 election loss was the result of ‘fraud’ and often suggests that the only way his party can lose is through Democratic misconduct

The Independent UK

Mike Pence Warns Trump Has Turned the GOP Into a Populist Party and Brings Receipts

Former Vice President Mike Pence is escalating his ideological war with President Donald Trump, accusing him of transforming the Republican Party into a populist movement that no longer resembles the conservative coalition that dominated GOP politics for decades. And this time, Pence came armed with specifics.

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Rubio takes commanding lead over Vance as preferred Republican candidate in 2028, poll finds

The survey highlights the Secretary of State’s rise to prominence from ‘Little Marco’ to one of the central figures of Trump’s second administration

The Independent UK

Alabama governor sets Aug. 11 primary elections for 4 House seats

Republican Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday called for special primary elections for a handful of House districts in Alabama, essentially voiding the contests for those seats scheduled for next week. The Yellowhammer State is hosting primary elections next Tuesday, including for an open Senate seat. But after the Supreme Court…

Roll Call

Trump Humiliates JD Vance By Polling Crowd On Marco Rubio Before Promising To Never Endorse His Own VP

US President Donald Trump stirred speculation about the Republican Party's future by publicly polling supporters on a potential 2028 ticket.

International Business Times UK

GOP Rep. Slammed For Not Pushing Back Against Claim That Hakeem Jeffries Should Get His 'Cotton-Picking Hands Off Of Virginia'

Democratic lawmakers are calling for GOP Rep. Jen Kiggans to resign after she did not push back against a claim that House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries should get his "cotton-picking hands off of Virginia."

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Christian Menefee, Alex Mealer lead Houston-area congressional runoffs, new poll finds

The two contests are among the most closely watched U.S. House runoffs in Texas. Menefee, newly elected to Congress, faces longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in a matchup spawned by GOP redistricting.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Republicans spent years courting Indian voters. Then came talk of the “Indian takeover.”

A North Texas city has become the epicenter of a collision between the GOP’s efforts to win over Indian American voters and some conservatives’ nativist agenda.

The Texas Tribune

Health program cuts hit home, fueling blame game

A rise in the uninsured rate will put more stress on the health system.

Axios

At the Races: Connecting the blue dot

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for election day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and…

Roll Call

Trump polls dinner guests on GOP succession: ‘Who likes JD? Who likes Marco?’

Trump has taken to asking friends and acquaintances about which of his top lieutenants should carry the GOP flag in the next presidential race

The Independent UK

Republicans turn ballroom fight into referendum on Trump's safety

"There have been three assassination attempts in just the last two years."

Axios

Ballroom blitz

Democrats are taking aim at $1 billion in the GOP’s reconciliation bill for security funds connected to plans for a White House ballroom. CQ Roll Call’s Paul M. Krawzak joins host David Lerman for a look at the procedural challenges facing the security money and how it could complicate passage…

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Johnson to address Senate Republicans amid escalating tensions

Johnson is expected to emphasize the need for open lines of communication.

Axios

Inside the wild $25 million fight to oust top GOP Trump critic Thomas Massie

One group is running ads depicting Jewish billionaire Paul Singer with a rainbow Star of David.

The Texas Tribune

U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar’s bipartisan immigration bill draws GOP support — and backlash

The latest version of the El Paso Democrat’s Dignity Act includes a key change to make it more palatable to Republicans. Some have gotten on board, but others are firmly opposed.

Roll Call

Higher fertilizer prices pressure Trump-loyal US farmers

Fertilizer costs have increased during the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, putting pressure on American farmers who have been politically loyal to Donald Trump, as Democrats draw a direct connection between the president’s actions and suffering farms. In his successful 2024 White House bid, 77.7 percent of the country’s farm-dependent counties…

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Some Republicans Are Trying to Flip Democratic Senator John Fetterman, Report Claims

Some Republicans believe that even if the party loses four Senate seats in November, it could preserve control of the chamber if Fetterman defected.

Axios

Democrats' disaster scenario: Lawmakers despondent over "sickening" Virginia ruling

"Democrats now have to pitch a perfect game," one lawmaker told Axios.

The Texas Tribune

By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities

The governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know

Two Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year.

The Independent UK

Tennessee governor met with protests after signing GOP-backed House redistricting into law

Tennessee is the first state to enact new congressional districts since a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minorities

The Mary Sue

Trump swore his gold-plated ballroom would cost nothing but now Republicans want $1B in federal cash to ‘secure’ it

The new White House ballroom project, once promised to cost taxpayers nothing, is now at the center of a political storm after Republicans proposed $1 billion in federal funding to secure it. The request comes as the project’s budget has ballooned from $200 million to nearly $400 million, with President…

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‘People in Colorado being deprived of water’: Thomas Massie exposes the White House’s pressure campaign on Lauren Boebert over the Epstein petition

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