Politics

What to watch in primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota and beyond

By Nicholas Riccardi, Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

The left vs. center theme is on display in Democratic primaries in multiple states voting Tuesday, with other significant races in places like Alabama and South Carolina.

Trump talks about the Reflecting Pool and White House ballroom a lot. Here's exactly how much

By Caleb McCullough, Loreben Tuquero, PolitiFact

PolitiFact analyzed all of Trump’s public events and speeches over the first seven months of 2026 in which he mentioned his construction projects — including the White House ballroom and Reflecting Pool — and beautifying the nation’s capital.

Live Results: Connecticut midterm primaries

Two veteran Democratic incumbents in Connecticut face strong challenges in a state primary on Tuesday.

Fueled by national movement, democratic socialist shakes up Wisconsin's governor's race

By Scott Bauer, Associated Press

A democratic socialist is trying to rise above the governor’s endorsed candidate in Wisconsin’s chaotic primary race for governor.

Live Results: Vermont midterm primaries

Vermont Democrats will try on Tuesday to do something they’ve been unable to do in five previous attempts: nominate a gubernatorial candidate who can beat the Republican governor.

Alabama Republicans to pick nominee to challenge Democratic Rep. Figures in redrawn district

By Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Six Republicans are competing in a special primary election Tuesday to challenge Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in November. The district's Black voting age population dropped from 48% to 40%, making it more favorable for Republicans.

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former GOP Mayor John Giles as running mate

By Jacques Billeaud, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected a Republican-turned-independent as her running mate in a tough reelection campaign.

Report: Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month's NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, on an alternate military aircraft while the White House made it appear that the Republican president was flying on Air Force One, according to a report…

Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, advocates say

By Ben Finley, Associated Press

Before he was flown out of Russia, Robert Gilman had been in “a dissociative stupor” for 47 days due to the abuse he has suffered in prison.

Live Results: Alabama midterm U.S. House primaries after redistricting

Voters in four of Alabama’s seven congressional districts will select U.S. House nominees Tuesday under a new map that eliminates one of the state’s two majority-Black districts currently represented by Democrats.