Former Trump official wins tight Texas GOP primary runoff
A former Trump campaign official has won a tight primary fight and will now serve as the representative of a deep-red Texas House district. Republican Katrina Pierson, who served as…
Opposed by top Texas Republicans and Trump, state House speaker survives GOP primary runoff challenge
The Associated Press projects that Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan will survive a Republican primary runoff election challenge by David Covey. Phelan’s victory in a state House district east of…
RFK Jr. slams Democrats for toppling Confederate statues: ‘Destroying history’
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. voiced opposition to the removal of Confederate monuments, including the Robert E. Lee statue that was taken down and melted in Charlottesville, Virginia, adding…
Fifth-generation Texan advances past GOP primary runoff to take on progressive homeless activist
State Rep. Craig Goldman secured the Republican nomination for the open 12th Congressional District in Texas in a runoff Tuesday, a seat opening up due to the retirement of Rep.…
Retired Navy officer Furman advances past GOP primary runoff to take on federally indicted Texas Democrat
Jay Furman defeated Lazaro Garza in the Republican runoff primary race to decide who will square off against Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar, who was indicted by the federal government on…
‘Potential misconduct’ behind Judge Merchan’s several Trump trial assignments, Stefanik charges
New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik sent a letter to New York officials arguing there may have been “misconduct” within the New York Supreme Court system to ensure Judge Juan…
Biden White House rejects ICC sanctions proposed by lawmakers after Israel warrant requests
The White House refused to support proposed sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) following its choice to request warrants for Israeli officials for alleged “war crimes” as the country…
‘Too late’: Trump backs challenger to Freedom Caucus chair despite receiving prior endorsement
Former President Trump endorsed a primary challenger against Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good, R-Va., on Tuesday, claiming the congressman’s attempts to make amends with him were “too late.” “Bob Good…
Democratic National Committee to nominate Biden, Harris virtually ahead of Chicago convention
The Democratic National Committee is preparing to nominate President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party nominees via virtual proceedings before Ohio’s Aug. 7 deadline, and…
CT lawmaker’s saucy pizza proclamation causes outcry in top pie outposts: ‘There’s only one original’
A Connecticut congresswoman’s pronouncement on the House floor officially declaring that New Haven is the nation’s pizza capital led to some light-hearted objections from lawmakers in other popular pie locales…