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Democratic socialist Darializa Avila Chevalier has defeated Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D) in the Democratic primary for his House seat, Decision Desk HQ projects, notching a win for New York City’s socialist movement. TThe race for the 13th Congressional District was one of several tests of influence
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Republican Anthony Constantino, the Trump-endorsed candidate seeking to follow Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) as the representative of New York’s 21st Congressional District, is projected to advance to the November general election, according to preliminary results from Decision Desk HQ. The district’
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Combat veteran Cait Conley (D) is projected to advance from Tuesday’s Democratic primary to face Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) this fall, according to results from Decision Desk HQ. She will show down against the second-term incumbent in November for the sole toss-up seat in the Empire State, per the no
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James R. Gadwood, the president’s nominee for chief counsel at the Internal Revenue Service, works at Miller & Chevalier, which has represented Mr. Trump in tax matters.
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Maryland state Delegate Adrian Boafo (D) is projected to win the Democratic primary to fill longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (D) seat, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hoyer announced his retirement from Congress in January, bringing an end to his 45 years of service in the lower chamber. The outgoing rep
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New York Assemblywoman Claire Valdez is projected to win a competitive House Democratic primary in New York, according to Decision Desk HQ. The 7th Congressional District primary was a bitter fight that divided voters in one of the city’s most progressive pockets. Valdez was backed by New York Cit
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The runoff was one of the few races this year featuring both candidates endorsed by President Trump. His picks have had mixed results in governor’s contests.
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A lopsided House vote cleared the measure for President Trump’s signature after a lengthy back and forth and several nearly fatal blows to the legislation.
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In two competitive Democratic primaries, well-funded interest groups as well as wealthy candidates themselves have poured tens of millions of dollars into advertising.
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Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businessesWeakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned.Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: “Th
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Decision is one of Makerfield MP’s most significant since his Westminster return as he builds his team for governmentAndy Burnham has chosen his Blairite former colleague James Purnell as his chief of staff, the Guardian understands, as he begins to finalise his team for government.The Makerfield MP
The Supreme Court ruled that a Louisiana prisoner whose dreadlocks were forcibly shaved off by prison guards cannot sue the guards under a federal law to protect the religious rights of prisoners.
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A recent episode underscored the Trump administration’s increasing reliance on advanced A.I. systems for cybersecurity even as it battles a leading U.S. developer.
The measure to remove U.S. armed forces from hostilities with Iran does not require the president's signature, nor does it carry the force of law. But it reflects bipartisan frustration with the war.
An expansive bipartisan bill intended to bring down the cost of housing by boosting the supply of homes has passed both houses of Congress, and is headed to the president's desk for a signature.
Investors are selling off AI-related stocks as doubts are starting to surface over whether the massive spending on AI is worth the investment and whether it's "one big bubble."
At 41, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the oldest players in the World Cup. Against the Democratic Republic of Congo he was mostly invisible and questions mounted. Against Uzbekistan, he sparkled.
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Dan Jarvis, who took the role earlier this month, is said to have secured around one billion pounds more for the plan than his predecessorDan Jarvis, the new defence secretary, promised to publish the delayed defence investment plan (Dip) before the Nato summit in a fortnight amid indications he has
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The sentencing of Peter Murrell brings limited closure to a major scandal. But John Swinney’s government faces new challenges in a changing landscapeThe Scottish National party (SNP) is accustomed to presenting Westminster dysfunction as a boost to its case for independence. But the political drama
As a record-breaking heatwave continues in western Europe, the United Nations has warned that fossil fuels are driving a climate crisis. France has endured its hottest night in more than eighty years and temperatures are expected to climb above 41C. Spain, Italy, Germany and the UK are also swelter