Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Read full article: Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin AmericaAbelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon.
Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to vote
Read full article: Federal judge bars Trump from implementing proof of citizenship requirement to voteA federal judge has permanently barred President Donald Trump’s administration from implementing most of his first executive order on elections.
Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested in election influence investigation
Read full article: Leader of secretive South Korean church arrested in election influence investigationThe 95-year-old leader of a secretive South Korean church has been arrested as authorities widened an investigation into allegations that he illegally recruited thousands of followers into the conservative People Power Party to influence elections.
Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff election
Read full article: Trump-endorsed de la Espriella declared winner of Colombia’s presidential runoff electionColombian electoral authorities have declared Abelardo de la Espriella the winner of Sunday’s presidential runoff.
New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for Democrats
Read full article: New York sweep by Israel critics shines light on a fraught issue for DemocratsDemocratic congressional primary results in New York City are accelerating the party's debate over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donor
Read full article: Michigan Senate candidate accuses Trump of keeping Canada-US bridge closed to help donorMallory McMorrow is trying to turn the delayed opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge into a campaign issue in Michigan’s Senate race.
Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National Mall
Read full article: Trump turns America 250 kickoff into a campaign-style rally on the National MallPresident Donald Trump sees America’s 250th anniversary as a chance to get the country excited again — about Donald Trump.
Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House members
Read full article: Ex-aides win primaries to replace retiring Democratic House membersU.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer and Jerrold Nadler are retiring in January, but they are passing the torch to former aides who won the Democratic primaries to replace them.
Trump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote after calling off bill signing
Read full article: Trump berates Senate Republicans over Iran war vote after calling off bill signingPresident Donald Trump has berated Senate Republicans during his visit to the Capitol for allowing a vote to block his war in Iran, further escalating a feud that has diverted GOP efforts to focus on election-year affordability issues and brought much of the chamber’s business to a halt.
Georgia’s QR codes for counting votes will remain for midterms after lawmakers vote to delay a fix
Read full article: Georgia’s QR codes for counting votes will remain for midterms after lawmakers vote to delay a fixGeorgia will stick with an embattled vote-counting method that relies on QR codes for this year’s midterm elections after state lawmakers passed legislation that put off making changes until 2028.
Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflict
Read full article: Senate for first time approves a war powers resolution in a rebuke to Trump over Iran conflictThe Senate for the first time has approved a war powers resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.
Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
Read full article: Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronationAndy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks.
From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump shifts focus to economy in a key swing state
Read full article: From peace talks to Pennsylvania: Trump shifts focus to economy in a key swing statePresident Donald Trump visited a battleground congressional district in the swing state of Pennsylvania to tour a Mack Trucks facility.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
Read full article: Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primariesNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has successfully backed three allies in Democratic U.S. House primaries.
Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on race
Read full article: Alan Wilson wins South Carolina Republican governor runoff after Trump hedges his bet on raceSouth Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson has won the GOP runoff election for governor, defeating the candidate President Donald Trump had initially backed.
Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from Congress
Read full article: Mamdani slate sweeps Democratic primaries in New York, ousts 2 incumbents from CongressTop allies of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani have defeated establishment-backed Democrats in New York's congressional primary elections.
Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny Hoyer
Read full article: Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny HoyerMaryland Democrat Adrian Boafo has advanced to November’s general election in the race to succeed his retiring former boss, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer.
Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge voters
Read full article: Judge blocks use of federal database to check citizenship, saying it could wrongly purge votersA federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used.
Georgia Democrats blast requirement to recount votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot QR codes
Read full article: Georgia Democrats blast requirement to recount votes by hand in bill that would keep ballot QR codesLegislation to keep Georgia’s embattled vote-counting method in place for this year’s midterm elections is facing strong opposition from state Democrats.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Utah’s state primaryUtah voters will nominate candidates for Congress Tuesday using a new map that created a Democratic-friendly district in Salt Lake City and scrambled the reelection plans of the state’s all-Republican delegation.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoff
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in South Carolina’s state primary runoffTwo of South Carolina’s top officeholders will compete one-on-one for the Republican nomination for governor in a primary runoff election on Tuesday.
The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen
Read full article: The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosenU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade.
New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primary
Read full article: New York's congressional candidates make final case in last day before primaryNew York’s congressional candidates are delivering closing arguments ahead of primary elections Tuesday, as an ascendent progressive left takes on establishment Democrats.
Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
Read full article: Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet againBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support.
Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurity
Read full article: Ethiopia's ruling party retains parliamentary majority in election marred by insecurityEthiopia’s ruling party has maintained an overwhelming majority in parliament following the June 1 election.
Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges vote
Read full article: Trump-backed de la Espriella holds razor-thin lead in Colombia's election as rival challenges votePolitical outsider Abelardo de la Espriella holds a razor-thin lead in Colombia’s presidential election with nearly all the votes counted, in a runoff vote marked by people’s fears of a renewed internal conflict.
Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
Read full article: Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoffPresident Donald Trump has now endorsed both Republican candidates for governor in South Carolina.
Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm elections
Read full article: Friction between Trump and Republican senators is growing before the pivotal midterm electionsThe relationship between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans seems to be nearing a breaking point.
Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US House
Read full article: Pingree and Charles will compete for Maine governor and Dunlap gets Democratic nod for US HouseDemocrat Hannah Pingree and Republican Bobby Charles will compete to become Maine’s next governor.
Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s term
Read full article: Democrats Wahab, Hernandez advance in California special election to finish Swalwell’s termDemocratic candidates in California have secured the two slots in a special general election to serve out the remainder of former U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term.
NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absence
Read full article: NJ Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. sets June 30 return date after monthslong absenceNew Jersey Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who’s been absent from Congress since March with an unspecified medical issue, is set to return on June 30.
Mamdani challenges Democratic leaders ahead of primary elections: 'The Democratic Party must change'
Read full article: Mamdani challenges Democratic leaders ahead of primary elections: 'The Democratic Party must change'New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is testing the limits of his newfound political muscle in a bid to reshape the Democratic Party, even if it means challenging his own party’s leadership.
A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer
Read full article: A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir StarmerKeir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England.
After 18 terms in Congress, DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes Norton
Read full article: After 18 terms in Congress, DC voters face a new political era without Eleanor Holmes NortonFor the first time in a generation, Washingtonians are waking up to a general election lineup that doesn't include Eleanor Holmes Norton as delegate.
A New York House primary has become an AI industry family feud with millions in corporate spending
Read full article: A New York House primary has become an AI industry family feud with millions in corporate spendingNew York Democratic Assemblyman Alex Bores is running for Congress, and the tech industry is deeply involved.
A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this week
Read full article: A look at presidential libraries as the Obama Presidential Center opens to the public this weekFranklin Roosevelt helped launch the modern system of presidential libraries in the late 1930s.
Georgia Primary Runoff 2026: Here are the results
Read full article: Georgia Primary Runoff 2026: Here are the resultsThe polls are now closed across Georgia in the runoff election to finish up the state’s 2026 primaries. Any race in the May 19 primary in which no candidate got more than 50 percent of the vote required a runoff.
About Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penalty
Read full article: About Mike DeWine, the Republican Ohio governor who has called for an end to the death penaltyOhio Gov. Mike DeWine is using his bully pulpit to call for an end to the death penalty in his state.
UN chief visits Haiti, where a new international force will be deployed to help fight gangs
Read full article: UN chief visits Haiti, where a new international force will be deployed to help fight gangsU.N. Secretary-General António Guterres has visited Haiti, where surging gang violence has left more than 1 in 10 people homeless.
Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony charges
Read full article: Former Trump attorneys, aides plead not guilty to Wisconsin fake elector felony chargesPresident Donald Trump’s attorney for the 2020 campaign in Wisconsin and two former aides have all pleaded not guilty to felony forgery charges for their roles in a fake elector scheme designed to overturn Trump’s loss in the swing state.
The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, Oklahoma
Read full article: The Latest: Trump-backed candidates secure GOP Senate nominations in Alabama, Georgia, OklahomaPresident Donald Trump’s preferred candidates are having mixed results in Tuesday’s primaries, securing the Republican nominations for U.S. Senate in Alabama, Georgia and Oklahoma but not for Georgia governor.
Georgia voters: What you need to know about today’s primary runoff election
Read full article: Georgia voters: What you need to know about today’s primary runoff electionGeorgia voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the runoff elections in several key primary midterm races, including senator and governor.
Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate to Congress
Read full article: Robert White Jr. wins Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate to CongressRobert White Jr. has won the Democratic primary for the District of Columbia’s delegate seat in Congress.
The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primaries
Read full article: The cost to overcome a Trump endorsement? $100 million. Plus more takeaways from Tuesday's primariesAn endorsement from President Donald Trump is worth a lot in Republican primaries.
Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official says
Read full article: Challenger with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible for Alaska ballot, official saysA top Alaska elections official has ruled that a U.S. Senate candidate with the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan is ineligible to appear on the state’s August primary ballot.
JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'
Read full article: JD Vance writes of journey to Catholicism in 'Communion,' his first book since 'Hillbilly Elegy'Vice President JD Vance writes about his religious journey in a new book, "Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith."
Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting Russia
Read full article: Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting RussiaUkraine has officially started European Union membership negotiations, a long process that requires political reforms while facing a Russian invasion.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in California’s special congressional primaryBay Area voters previously represented by Democratic former congressman Eric Swalwell will narrow down a field of nearly a dozen candidates hoping to replace him in a special primary on Tuesday.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oklahoma’s state primary
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Oklahoma’s state primaryOklahoma voters will select nominees for federal and state offices including U.S. senator and representative, governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and both houses of the state Legislature in a state primary on Tuesday.
In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primaries
Read full article: In Georgia, Senate hopeful Mike Collins celebrates being Trump's latest 'MAGA' pick in GOP primariesIn the closing stretch of Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate runoff, Rep. Mike Collins is celebrating his 11th-hour endorsement from Donald Trump.
Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this week
Read full article: Georgia's vote-counting method will soon be banned. Lawmakers will try to find a fix this weekGeorgia lawmakers are expected to try to clean up an election mess of their own making when they return to the Capitol this week for a special session.
Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter Trump
Read full article: Emboldened Senate Democrats block even bipartisan bills in hardball approach to counter TrumpThe decision by Senate Democrats to let a key surveillance authority lapse comes as they're increasingly emboldened in their legislative fights against President Donald Trump.
'Democrats want to win': Platner's support reflects a changing party in the Trump era
Read full article: 'Democrats want to win': Platner's support reflects a changing party in the Trump eraDemocrats are rallying behind Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite a series of controversies that might have derailed a Democratic campaign during the height of the #MeToo movement.
Maine counts ranked choice ballots to determine nominees for governor and a US House race
Read full article: Maine counts ranked choice ballots to determine nominees for governor and a US House raceMaine has begun counting ranked choice ballots on Friday to determine nominees for its open governor’s office and a pivotal U.S. House of Representatives race.
Keir Starmer says he's staying put after defense secretary's departure hammers his authority
Read full article: Keir Starmer says he's staying put after defense secretary's departure hammers his authorityBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is vowing to fight for his position after the sudden resignation of the defense secretary.
Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey’s 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou
Read full article: Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey’s 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie PouClifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman Rosie Pino has won the Republican primary in the state’s 9th District to take on Democratic congresswoman Nellie Pou.
Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Read full article: Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC pollingIndependents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree.
Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan
Read full article: Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan SullivanA top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan.
Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against Israel
Read full article: Slovenia's new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against IsraelSlovenia’s new conservative government has abolished an entry ban on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and two of his ministers.
A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal in a Republican district
Read full article: A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal in a Republican districtRandy Villegas, a populist insurgent, has won the Democratic primary for a House seat representing California’s Central Valley.
Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conduct
Read full article: Trump accuses Democrats of hypocrisy on Platner, despite questions about his own conductPresident Donald Trump is accusing the Democratic Party of hypocrisy for supporting Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite his own history of misconduct against women.
Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm elections
Read full article: Florida court allows use of new US House districts drawn by Republicans for midterm electionsThe Florida Supreme Court has allowed the use of a new U.S. House map drawn by Republicans in the midterm elections.
Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primary
Read full article: Nancy Mace's unpredictable career is up in the air after finishing last in South Carolina primaryRep. Nancy Mace has finished a distant fifth in South Carolina's Republican primary for governor, leaving her political future uncertain.
Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with Platner
Read full article: Collins isn’t Trump’s ‘best friend’ but he’s on her side in Maine Senate matchup with PlatnerMaine's Susan Collins often boosts her popularity by keeping her distance from President Donald Trump.
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
Read full article: Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s raceThe November race to determine California’s next governor will pit a Democrat promising to cement the state’s status as a stronghold of liberal policies against a Republican pledging to dramatically reverse course.
Colombian presidential candidate urges prosecutors to investigate alleged voter coercion
Read full article: Colombian presidential candidate urges prosecutors to investigate alleged voter coercionColombian presidential candidate Abelardo de la Espriella is urging prosecutors to investigate possible voter coercion by rebel groups in favor of governing party candidate Iván Cepeda.
If you vote in Duval County, you need to read this. Polling places could change
Read full article: If you vote in Duval County, you need to read this. Polling places could changeThousands of Duval County voters could soon find themselves heading to a new polling location — and the change could come sooner than you might think.
Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm elections
Read full article: Democratic group launches ad campaign to help flip control of Congress in midterm electionsA Democratic group that previously focused on presidential races is wading into more than a dozen House and Senate contests across the country.
Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nomination
Read full article: Evette and Wilson advance to runoff for South Carolina governor while Graham clinches nominationLt. Gov. Pamela Evette and state Attorney General Alan Wilson have advanced to a runoff for the Republican nomination for South Carolina governor while U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham won his own primary outright in his quest for a fifth term in November.
Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seat
Read full article: Nevada is set to have one of nation’s premier races for governor as Democrats seek to reclaim seatRepublican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo will face Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in a battle to hold onto his seat in November.
Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed results
Read full article: Tuesday's takeaways: Platner's big night, Clyburn carries on and Trump's support gets mixed resultsNevada, South Carolina and North Dakota hosted primary elections, but much of the political world was focused on Maine’s high-stakes U.S. Senate contest.
Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchup
Read full article: Democrat Graham Platner will try to unseat GOP Sen. Susan Collins in a critical Senate matchupGraham Platner has won the Maine Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes race against Republican Sen. Susan Collins.
The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayor
Read full article: The rise and fall of 'The Hills' star Spencer Pratt's improbable campaign for Los Angeles mayorSpencer Pratt’s improbable rise from reality television personality to national political sensation ended when he failed to qualify for the runoff to challenge Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a sham
Read full article: The other Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s US Senate race says candidacy was ‘my choice,’ not a shamAlaska U_S_ Senate candidate Dan Sullivan acknowledges that sharing a name and party affiliation with the incumbent Republican gives him “an instant megaphone.”.
