Tom Steyer announced his withdrawal from the California governor’s race, acknowledging he lacked the necessary votes to proceed to the general election scheduled for November. In a public statement, Steyer explained his recognition of the situation, which emerged following California’s jungle primary. The remaining contenders are Steve Hilton, a former Fox News host, and Xavier...
Graham Platner secured the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine, despite facing numerous challenges. Platner, a military veteran and oyster farmer, received endorsements from progressive figures such as Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. He defeated two opponents in the Democratic primary, as reported by the Associated Press. Platner, known for his economically...
Kentucky Wildcats defensive lineman Nic Smith has died at age 20, as announced by the football program. Smith was a redshirt freshman last season with the team. Kentucky’s head coach Will Stein expressed his condolences on social media, saying, “Today our hearts are broken. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and...
On Tuesday, Planned Parenthood made a strong presence on Capitol Hill. Staff and supporters worked to counter Republican attempts to continue withdrawing federal funds from the organization. A legislation from last year, known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, prohibited Planned Parenthood’s health centers from billing Medicaid for essential services such as contraception and...
A liberal Democrat, Randy Villegas, has advanced to the runoff in a crucial California House race. This race could play a significant role in deciding which party will hold control over Congress. Villegas will face off against Republican David G. Valadao in the next round. The outcome surprised Democratic Party leaders who had anticipated fielding...
Spencer Pratt, once a reality television star, has turned to social media after his loss in the Los Angeles mayoral race earlier this week. Pratt, who unexpectedly became a significant figure during the campaign, shared a photo of a duck in water against a sunset on X. The post, lacking any caption or explanation, marks...
Judge Halts Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration’s plan to impose a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applicants, finding that it constitutes an unconstitutional tax implemented without congressional approval. Fox News correspondent David Spunt covered the ruling during the ‘Special Report’ segment. State Department Launches Expedited Visa...
Republican Senator Susan Collins will face Democrat Graham Platner this fall in a key election for Senate control, according to NBC News projections. Both candidates secured their places in the fall election after winning their respective primaries on Tuesday. Collins, first elected to the Senate in 1996, ran unopposed for re-nomination as she pursues a...
South Carolina’s Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson are moving to a Republican primary runoff in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to projections by NBC News. The runoff is scheduled for June 23, following a primary where no candidate secured more than 50% of the vote. The eventual Republican nominee will likely...
COLUMBIA, S.C. — South Carolina’s political landscape is heating up as Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advance to a gubernatorial primary runoff. Neither candidate obtained a majority, leading to a crucial next round of voting. Evette, backed by former President Donald Trump, emerged into the political spotlight when Gov. Henry McMaster...