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West Virginia Senate Primaries: Capito Faces GOP Foes, Democrats Vie for Nomination
Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito is defending her seat in Tuesday's primary, facing a handful of GOP challengers, wh
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Nebraska's 'Blue Dot' Primary Could Flip House Seat as Bacon Retires
Tuesday's Nebraska House primaries set the stage for a major fall battle in the 2nd District, where Rep. Don Bacon's ret
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Nebraska Governor Primaries: Trump-Backed Pillen Faces GOP Challengers, Walz Leads Democrats
Nebraska holds gubernatorial primaries Tuesday. Gov. Jim Pillen (R), endorsed by Trump, faces multiple challengers; Lynn
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Senate Democrats Block Gas Tax Suspension, Demand End to Iran War
Senate Democrats oppose Trump's gas tax suspension, arguing it provides minimal relief. They urge ending the Iran war to
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Cornyn Names Texas Highway for Trump in Tight Senate Runoff
Sen. John Cornyn introduced a bill to designate US Highway 287 as Interstate 47, honoring Trump, as he battles Ken Paxto
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Trump Admits He Doesn't Consider Americans' Finances in Iran Nuclear Talks
President Trump told reporters he is not motivated by Americans' financial struggles in Iran talks, despite rising costs
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Trump Weighs 'Red Line' to End Iran Ceasefire After Rejecting Tehran's Offer
President Trump said Tuesday he would discuss a red line to end the Iran ceasefire, after trashing Tehran's counteroffer
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Watch Live: The Hill's Decision Desk Delivers Real-Time Primaries Results for Nebraska and West Virginia
The Hill's Decision Desk HQ presents live, real-time coverage of the 2026 Nebraska and West Virginia primaries tonight,
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Mayorkas Sidesteps Endorsement of Becerra in California Governor Race
Alejandro Mayorkas refused to endorse Xavier Becerra for California governor, calling himself 'agnostic' on the race. Be
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FBI Director Patel Faces Senate Grilling Over $12.5B Budget Request Amid Drinking Allegations
FBI Director Kash Patel appeared before the Senate Appropriations Committee on Tuesday to defend the Trump administratio
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Michigan Senate Race Tightens: Rogers Holds Narrow Edge Over Stevens, McMorrow
Former Rep. Mike Rogers leads Rep. Haley Stevens and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow by just over 2 points in Michigan's Sen
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Senate Confirms Warsh to Fed Board, Clears Path for Chairmanship
The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh to the Federal Reserve board and advanced his nomination to become chairman, setting up