Rhode Island’s governor faces formidable primary opponent and more to watch today
The incumbent governor and the mayor of Providence may be ousted by their Democratic challengers.
Donald Trump Jr.’s venture capital firm rejects House Democrat’s accusations of “insider political influence”
Rep. Jamie Raskin launched an investigation last month into the president's son's investment firm and its "almost clairvoyant" business moves.
Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo win primaries in closely-watched New Hampshire congressional district, CBS News projects
Stefany Shaheen and Anthony DiLorenzo Won their respective primaries to replace Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District, CBS News projects.
New Hampshire Senate race set between Chris Pappas and John Sununu after projected primary wins
Rep. Chris Pappas defeated democratic socialist Karishma Manzur in the Democratic primary, while former Sen. John Sununu defeated Scott Brown in the GOP contest.
Trump administration to ban some Canadian motorcycles, dairy, alcoholic beverages in trade war’s latest escalation
The Trump administration moved Tuesday to ban imports of Canadian motorcycles, some dairy products and most types of alcohol starting later this month, intensifying the trade war between the two…
Michigan Jewish leaders call on El-Sayed to change posture on Israel
A coalition of Michigan Jewish leaders launched a petition calling on Abdul El-Sayed and other political candidates to make baseline commitments on Jewish safety and Israel, or risk losing their…
Supreme Court rebuffs Missouri’s request for new House map favoring Republicans
It's a defeat for Republicans who had hoped the new map could help them hold on to their slim House majority.
Why some battleground GOP candidates are skipping this week’s Trump-backed midterm convention
President Trump and top GOP leaders are gathering in Dallas for a midterm convention, though some Republicans in competitive races are opting to skip it and campaign in their home…
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow use of database to check voters’ citizenship
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lawsuit over the use of a controversial data system to review state voter rolls.
Lonnie Bunch, Smithsonian leader, announces retirement after months of Trump administration criticism
Historian Lonnie Bunch will leave his position as secretary of the Smithsonian at the end of the year, he announced Tuesday.