Press review · Thursday, 7 May 2026
07 May 2026
11,798 articles: 08 May 2025 – 26 October 2026
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pbs.org
Georgia GOP scrambles to pick candidate to face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff
Trump has not endorsed a candidate, which could lead to a runoff on June 16.
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foxnews.com
Maryland ballot blunder triggers GOP push for federal review of blue state's voter rolls
Republicans call for a federal review of Maryland's voter rolls after a ballot vendor error forced the state to resend thousands of primary ballots.
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theatlantic.com
Granting Tina Peters Clemency Is a Big Mistake
The release of the local election official convicted of seven crimes is likely to encourage attacks on election integrity.
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nbcnews.com
Trump calls for DOJ investigation after mail ballot error in Maryland
Maryland election officials said a vendor mix-up led to some voters’ receiving the wrong primary ballot, prompting Trump’s latest attack on mail voting.
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foxnews.com
Hegseth unleashes on Massie in GOP primary showdown against Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet
Trump-backed Ed Gallrein gets boost from Defense Secretary Hegseth on the eve of Kentucky's GOP primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie.
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sfchronicle.com
Nancy Pelosi endorses Connie Chan to succeed her in S.F. House race
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi called Chan “the leader best prepared to carry forward the fight for San Francisco in the Congress of the United States,” according to a preview of a video...
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slate.com
Republicans Are Trying to Kill the Abortion Pill. They Don’t Stand a Chance.
They can bring all the lawsuits they want, but the genie is already out of the bottle.
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foxnews.com
Senate Republican threatens to derail ICE, Border Patrol package over Trump's billion-dollar request
An internal GOP dispute over funding for Trump's ballroom threatens to derail the $72 billion reconciliation package for immigration operations.
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Is the Supreme Court’s Abortion Pill Ruling Actually a Feint?
Last week the Supreme Court temporarily ended the latest crisis around mifepristone. Don't be fooled.
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usatoday.com
Trump's Texas endorsements for May runoff elections
Donald Trump endorsed more than 130 candidates in Texas Republican primaries. See who made the runoff — and who Trump has and hasn't backed.
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courier-journal.com
In unusual move, Hegseth stumps for Trump-backed candidate in KY-4 race
Pete Hegseth stumped for Ed Gallrein in Kentucky on May 18, less than 24 hours before polls opened for the state's primary election.
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foxnews.com
Apologies and cash headed to alleged ‘weaponization’ victims in billion-dollar Trump settlement
The DOJ created a $1.776 billion fund for people who allege they were victims of government lawfare as part of a Trump IRS lawsuit settlement.
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ajc.com
Gov. Brian Kemp bets his clout can lift Derek Dooley. The test is almost here.
The governor, one of the most popular politicians in the state, is backing Derek Dooley. But the former football coach still trails in the GOP race for the U.S. Senate.
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foxnews.com
Trump’s Taiwan ‘negotiating chip’ remark sparks alarm over how far he'd shift US-China policy
President Donald Trump suggests $14 billion Taiwan weapons package could be used as leverage in China negotiations, drawing swift pushback from Taiwan's president.
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greenvilleonline.com
Trump's approval rating hits 'new term low'. See May polls for SC, US
See our latest list of Trump approval polls as the president's approval continues to sink amidst the ongoing Iran war.
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'Paying their fair share': \nEV drivers could see new fees in proposed bill
Electric car owners could be forced to pay as much as $150 annually under a new tax that is being proposed by bipartisan leaders in the U.S. House.
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nbcnews.com
Pete Hegseth boosts Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky primary
It’s highly unusual for the defense secretary to participate in a political event. Massie has opposed the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran.
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houstonpublicmedia.org
After ‘bitter’ primary runoff, can GOP voters unite behind their party’s Senate nominee? | Houston Public Media
The Republican primary battle between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, which has raged for more than a year, will come to its conclusion on May 26.
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msn.com
Cornyn, Paxton trade blows as early voting begins in Texas brawl
As John Cornyn closes out a cutthroat primary election that threatens to end his 24-year tenure in the US Senate, the Republican is trying to leave voters with a simple message: He’s just as MAGA as the rest of the party faithful.
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foxbusiness.com
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says first of NYC's five government-run grocery stores will open in the Bronx next year
Mayor Mamdani announces NYC's first city-run grocery store will open next year in the Bronx at The Peninsula, a mixed-use affordable housing campus.
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hollywoodreporter.com
Spencer Pratt Casts Himself as Nonpartisan. Republicans Are Steering His Campaign
His fundraising events and Los Angeles campaign HQ are tied to GOP figures.
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Justice Department announces a $1.7 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' fund to compensate Trump allies
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said in announcing the fund in a statement that it was "a lawful process for victims of lawfare and weaponization to be heard and seek redress."
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Voting opens in Cornyn-Paxton runoff as poll shows November risk
Early voting begins in the Texas GOP Senate runoff as a new poll shows Democrat James Talarico tied with both Cornyn and Paxton for November.
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nbcnews.com
Trump drops ‘unprecedented’ $10 billion lawsuit against IRS over leaked tax records
Trump, two of his sons and the Trump Organization filed the lawsuit in January.
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scmp.com
Trump’s Taiwan independence comments: a blow to William Lai and ruling DPP?
Critics in Taiwan argue the island’s leader and his Democratic Progressive Party are rolling back decades of rhetoric under US pressure.
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nola.com
After 20 years in Louisiana politics, Sen. Bill Cassidy was undone by one vote. Here’s why.
Voting to convict Trump of impeachment was a vote he could not come back from in the Republican Party.
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nbcnews.com
Rep. Thomas Massie confronts the full force of Trump’s wrath in a Republican primary
The Kentucky Republican has emerged as perhaps the president’s most critical primary target after bucking him on issues ranging from budget legislation to the Epstein files.
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abcnews.com
Supreme Court preserves broad access to abortion drug mifepristone
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone without an in-person doctor visit.
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nbcnews.com
Trump allies and Christian leaders kick off America’s 250th birthday with religious rally on National Mall
Supporters describe the gathering as an affirmation of faith and patriotism ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary, while critics say it promotes a narrow view of American identity.
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jsonline.com
Wisconsin Republicans seek unity heading into challenging midterms
U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson, Rep. Derrick Van Orden and others rally Wisconsin Republicans to unify in the face of a challenging midterm election.
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rollingstone.com
Trump Wants Johnny Carson Back on the Air. He Might Want to Think Again
Donald Trump has called for Johnny Carson to come back as he feuds with late-night comedians like Jimmy Kimmel. He might want to rethink his wish.
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nbcnews.com
Former FBI Director James Comey says he has ‘complete faith’ in the judicial system amid seashell case
Comey was indicted after prosecutors alleged an Instagram photo of seashells spelling out “86 47” was “a serious expression of an intent to do harm to the President.”
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Despite retribution, Cassidy attempted to make amends with Trump after impeachment vote
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — When Charles Wandfluh voted in Louisiana's Republican primary over the weekend, he could only conjure the unflattering image of a panicked rodent when talking about Bill Cassidy's desperate attemp t to cling to his U.S. Senate seat despite opposition from President Donald Trump. “He’s just a squirrel running around the tree, chasing nuts to find whatever he can get to benefit him,” said Wandfluh, 57, in a suburb of New Orleans.
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nbcnews.com
Sen. Lindsey Graham says status quo in the Strait of Hormuz is ‘hurting us all’
The South Carolina Republican called on President Donald Trump to renew U.S. attacks on Iran amid a fragile ceasefire and stalled negotiations.
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'This Week' Transcript 5-17-26: U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer, Rep. Thomas Massie & Rep. Jamie Raskin
U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer, Rep. Thomas Massie & Rep. Jamie Raskin were on "This Week" Sunday, May 17. This is a rush transcript and may be updated.
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Crowds pack into Washington's National Mall for prayer rally
President Donald Trump was expected to address the gathering, which got underway as a light rain fell, in a video message. Other top Republicans, including Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., were also on the schedule as part of the celebrations this year marking 250 years of U.S. independence.
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nbcnews.com
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s defeat shows the price of dissent in Trump’s Republican Party
The senator lost his primary in Louisiana on Saturday, five years after voting to convict Trump on impeachment charges following the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
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Rededicate 250 brings faithful to National Mall as Trump, Hegseth to speak
The event, critics say, favored Christianity. For the faithful, though, it was an acknowledgement of God's blessings upon the United States.
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foxnews.com
Trump calls out Rep Thomas Massie: 'Kentucky, get this LOSER out of politics' Tuesday
Trump uses Sen. Bill Cassidy's Louisiana ouster as a warning shot against Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky's Tuesday Republican primary election.
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Louisiana had a big election last night. Here are five top takeaways.
Saturday was a big election day for Louisiana, the conclusion of months of intense campaigning. Here’s what to know today.
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Louisiana voters reject all five constitutional amendments. See results, what it means now.
Louisiana voted on 5 constitutional amendments. Here's the results of each vote.
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foxnews.com
Trump threatens to pull Boebert endorsement, calls congresswoman ‘weak minded’ over Massie support
President Trump blasted Rep. Lauren Boebert on Truth Social and threatened to endorse a challenger against her after she joined Rep. Thomas Massie for a campaign event.
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knoxnews.com
Lamar Alexander's memoir explores Jan. 6 and working with Obama and Trump
The former senator and Tennessee governor doesn't shy away from controversial topics in his new book. Here are important takeaways.
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foxnews.com
Trump scores major Republican primary victory as Cassidy ousted in Louisiana
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming top Sen. Bill Cassidy, who is defeated in bid for GOP Senate nomination
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nbcnews.com
The House primary giving hints about where the national Democratic Party is heading
Pennsylvania’s 7th District has been close to evenly split in recent general elections. This year, the Democratic primary is also sending signals about what matters to the party.
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See live vote totals for important local races in May 16, 2026 Louisiana election
If you're looking for election results, here's how to find the latest in your Louisiana parish.
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Louisiana election results: Follow live as Senate race, constitutional amendments decided
See the latest on Louisiana’s elections for Senate, constitutional amendments, and more.
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nbcnews.com
Senate parliamentarian nixes Trump’s ballroom fund in budget bill
The Senate official said the GOP bill needs to be reworked in order to comply with jurisdictional issues.
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foxnews.com
Trump shares stunning photos of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, says project is ahead of schedule
Trump shares photos of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, saying the upgraded project should be completed before July Fourth in time for America's 250th anniversary.
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foxnews.com
Maduro's alleged 'bag man' Alex Saab arrested less than 3 years after Biden pardon: report
Colombian businessman Alex Saab, described as Maduro's "bag man," was reportedly deported and could become a star witness against his former president.