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Keisha Bottoms Wins Democratic Nomination for Georgia Governor
The former Atlanta mayor will face either Lt. Gov. Burt Jones or billionaire Rick Jackson in the race for the governor’s mansion.
Chris Rabb Wins Democratic Primary in Country’s Bluest House Seat
Given there is no Republican in the race, Rabb is all but guaranteed to be elected in November to succeed retiring Democratic Rep. Dwight Evans.
Democrats Lock In Candidates to Challenge GOP in 2 Swing Pennsylvania House Districts
Election analysts with the Cook Political Report rated both races in November as toss-ups.
Ninth Circuit Hears DOJ Appeal Over Oregon, California Refusal to Hand Over Voter Records
The U.S. Justice Department has sued several states over the records, which it says it needs to make sure states are complying with federal election law.
SBA Doubles Combined Loan Limits of 7(a) and 504 Loans to $10 Million
The new rule will be effective beginning July 4. ‘The Trump SBA is unleashing historic new capital,’ said SBA chief Kelly Loeffler.
Judge Orders Georgia to Open Election Hub to Observers
A top state official said concerns over vote-aggregation inside a ’secret bunker' were mischaracterized; critics say the ruling is a win for transparency.
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Thomas Massie Loses Primary to Trump-Backed Ed Gallrein
Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL, was bolstered by record spending in the Kentucky U.S. House GOP contest.
Texas Attorney General Claims Muslim School Misrepresented Itself as University
Paxton is suing the Texas American Muslim University in Dallas, alleging the school was not authorized to offer degrees.
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Federal Government Approves Wyoming Clay Mine Project
The project will produce clay needed for cat litter and industrial uses for 20 years.
Trump-Backed Andy Barr Wins GOP Nomination in Kentucky Senate Race to Replace McConnell
The election marks the first open primary for the seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) since 1972.
What to Know About Trump’s $1.8 Billion ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund
A five-person committee will hand out funds from a nearly $1.8 billion settlement to Americans claiming to be victims of weaponization of government agencies.
Senate Confirms 49 Trump Nominees, Including Key Energy Officials
Lawmakers approved the package in an en bloc vote under Senate rules to accelerate confirmation of lower-level executive branch nominees.
Judge Blocks ICE Agents From Conducting Arrests at Immigration Courts in New York
The judge said ICE agents are only allowed to make arrests at immigration courts when there are ‘serious threats of physical harm to public safety.’
Beijing’s Newest Strategy in Corporate Warfare: Detain Executives to Kill Deals
Foreign investors will likely be scared off after Beijing blocked Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of an AI startup based in Singapore, analysts say.
MTA Reaches Deal With Unions to End Long Island Rail Road Strike
The Long Island Rail Road is expected to resume service Tuesday, May 19, at noon.
Supreme Court Takes Up Workplace Discrimination Cases Involving College Teachers
The federal government argued a federal appeals court correctly dismissed the case but said the Supreme Court should accept it because appeals courts disagree.
Maryland to Resend Thousands of Mail-In Primary Ballots After Error, Official Says
The Maryland Board of Elections announced on May 15 that some voters got the wrong party’s ballot for the primary.
Trump Drops $10 Billion Lawsuit Against IRS
The notice of voluntary dismissal was filed amid ongoing talks to settle the case to avoid protracted litigation.
The Hidden Risks of Buying a Repurposed EV Battery
The market for second-life batteries is booming, but experts warn that safety rules have yet to catch up.
Trump Warns Iran It Needs to Move Fast on Deal or Attacks Will Ensue
‘There won’t be anything left,’ the president warned in a social media post on Sunday.
Sen. Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary as Trump-Backed Rep. Letlow Advances to Runoff
Letlow and Fleming face a runoff election on June 27.
