Jun 10 Nancy Mace's political career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary By Jeffrey Collins, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press After a decade of roiling South Carolina and national politics, Rep. Nancy Mace finished a distant fifth in her state's Republican primary for governor. Continue reading
Jun 10 Trump-backed David Flippo wins Nevada Republican primary for U.S. House seat By Associated Press Democrats also hoped for a Flippo victory, thinking it would make it easier for them to win over less partisan voters in November. Continue reading
Jun 10 Defying Trump ended some Republicans' careers. It could help Susan Collins By Patrick Whittle, Will Weissert, Associated Press She is the rare Republican who sometimes can boost her own popularity back home by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump, and she has perfected that delicate dance even as his tightening grip on the party has cost two… Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Bill Gates says he hopes Epstein interview is 'helpful' for providing justice to survivors By Hannah Schoenbaum, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press In an opening statement provided to The Associated Press, Gates said he “should never have met with Epstein in the first place,” but that he “never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct.”… Continue reading
Jun 10 WATCH: Trump signs the $70 billion Secure America Act for immigration enforcement By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press President Donald Trump signed a bill into law on Wednesday that gives his immigration and deportation agenda a nearly $70 billion boost for the rest of his time in the White House. Continue reading
Jun 10 5 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries, with Platner's win and mixed results for Trump support By Steve Peoples, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Tuesday marked an especially significant moment for Graham Platner, the embattled veteran and oyster farmer, who is fighting to rebuild his credibility in a campaign rocked by controversy. Continue reading
Jun 10 Inflation rises to a 3-year high on spiking gas prices, highlighting affordability challenges By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near. Continue reading
Jun 10 U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in latest escalation of tensions By Jon Gambrell, Michelle L. Price, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press President Donald Trump’s warning came hours after Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan — all of which host U.S. troops — came under Iranian fire. Continue reading
Jun 10 Key takeaways from Bill Gates' interview with House committee about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein By Maria Ramirez Uribe Bill Gates, billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, is expected to sit for a closed-door transcribed interview on Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee about his relationship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading
Jun 09 Watch 6:25 How Maine Democrats view Platner's scandals and chances to oust Sen. Collins By Geoff Bennett, Kyle Midura Republicans and Democrats in Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina select their nominees on Tuesday, but much of the nation’s political focus will be on Maine. Democrat Graham Platner is expected to emerge from the primary to take on five-term… Continue watching