Politics

WHO chief says U.S. abortion ruling is ‘a setback’ and will cost lives

By Associated Press

The head of the World Health Organization has criticized the U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus called the decision to no longer recognize a constitutional right to abortion “a setback” that would…

‘No guarantee’ Fed can tame inflation without hurting employment, Powell warns

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said there's "no guarantee" the central bank can tame runaway inflation without hurting the job market.

Half of the people found dead in trailer in San Antonio believed to be from Mexico, according to officials

By Associated Press

Among the dead, 27 are believed to be of Mexican origin based on documents they were carrying, according to Rubén Minutti, the Mexico consul general in San Antonio.

Utah Sen. Mike Lee fends off 2 opponents to win GOP primary

By Sam Metz, Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press

Sen. Mike Lee won Utah’s Republican primary Tuesday, fending off attacks from two challengers who criticized him for his unwavering loyalty to former President Donald Trump and uncompromising lawmaking style.

State Rep. Krystle Matthews wins Democratic U.S. Senate nod in South Carolina

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

Matthews, the second-place finisher in a June 14 primary, defeated author and preservationist Catherine Fleming Bruce in the runoff.

Rep. Michael Guest, Sheriff Mike Ezell win Mississippi runoffs

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Mississippi Republican Rep. Michael Guest, who defied former President Donald Trump by voting to create an independent commission to investigate last year's deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, won his primary runoff on Tuesday.

Lauren Boebert wins Colorado primary as other House incumbents face off

By Will Weissert, Associated Press

Colorado Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, one of the most polarizing members of Congress, easily beat back a challenge from a more mainstream Republican to clinch her primary Tuesday.

Lankford wins GOP primary in race for U.S. Senate seat

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

Lankford defeated Tulsa pastor Jackson Lahmeyer and Joan Farr of Broken Arrow in Tuesday's primary. Lankford will be a heavy favorite to defeat the Democratic primary winner in November's general election.

Kathy Hochul wins Democratic nomination for New York governor

By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press

Kathy Hochul has won the Democratic nomination for New York governor, setting her on an expected path to win the governor's office in November.

Illinois Republicans pick state Sen. Darren Bailey to face Gov. J.B. Pritzker

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Bailey defeated five other Republicans on Tuesday to win the nomination. Pritzker, who easily defeated a largely unknown candidate, is seeking his second term.