Press review · Saturday, 23 May 2026
23 May 2026
11,822 articles: 08 May 2025 – 27 October 2026
Single reports
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abcnews.com
Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
Blanche made the comments during testimony before a House subcommittee.
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sfgate.com
Matt Mahan concedes minutes after polls close in Calif. governor race
Tech elite had flocked to Matt Mahan's campaign.
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abc7news.com
Karen Bass advances to November runoff for LA mayor, ABC News projects
With just under 50% of the expected votes counted, ABC News projects that incumbent Karen Bass will advance to the November runoff for L.A. mayor.
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inquirer.com
Republicans have little chance against Sen. Cory Booker. Why bother running?
Here's why four Republicans are competing to face Sen. Cory Booker in the New Jersey primary on Tuesday.
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slate.com
He’s a Reality TV Villain and a Conservative Candidate in a Blue City. His Success Is a Warning to Democrats Everywhere.
An unlikely conservative candidate is building a movement in a blue city. Democrats helped him do it.
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motherjones.com
Six states are suing the Trump administration over its deal to kill an offshore wind project
The $1 billion TotalEnergies payout was unlawful, attorneys general say.
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usatoday.com
Daily Briefing: Did Spencer Pratt win?
California, other primary election results. Here is the news to know on Wednesday.
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foxnews.com
Trump-endorsed Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Lahn in GOP governor primary upset
Zach Lahn’s surprise win over Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra sets up a November matchup with Democratic State Auditor Rob Sand in a race both parties are watching closely.
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desmoinesregister.com
A stunning upset, a failed Trump endorsement — 5 Iowa election lessons
In a rare loss for President Donald Trump, his endorsement of Randy Feenstra for governor failed to push Feenstra over the line. Here's what we know.
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laist.com
Live primary election results: Bass leads in early returns, followed by Pratt
Follow along here to track the vote count in the race for Los Angeles mayor.
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Steyer could still breakthrough Calif. governor race despite disappointing start
"None of this is far off."
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rollingstone.com
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass Advances to November Runoff Election
Los Angeles mayor Karen Bass earned enough votes in Tuesday's election to advance to the runoff in November.
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calmatters.org
State Treasurer Fiona Ma leading in wide-open lieutenant governor race
Fiona Ma, Josh Fryday, Michael Tubbs and Gloria Romero are the leading candidates for lieutenant governor in the California election.
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Top candidates in tight race for Nancy Pelosi's seat
The last time San Francisco voters had someone other than Nancy Pelosi representing them in Congress, there were no self-driving taxis on the streets,
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nbcnews.com
California’s race for governor and other key primaries remain unsettled as vote count continues
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrats Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have separated from the pack in the governor’s race. Important House races are still too early to call as well.
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foxnews.com
Acting AG Blanche reveals fate of Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' under pressure from House lawmakers
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers the Justice Department will not move forward with its proposed anti-weaponization fund, saying the effort is over despite ongoing litigation and questions about its future after June 12.
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nbcnews.com
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass pulled into a runoff in her race for a second term
Bass will get one of two spots in the November runoff, NBC News projects, with challengers Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman competing for the other spot.
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State Sen. Scott Wiener advances to general election for CA's 11th Congressional District
Democrat Scott Wiener advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 11th Congressional District.
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pbs.org
Live Results: New Mexico midterm primaries
The election takes place as the war in Iran continues to send gas prices soaring, creating an unanticipated windfall in the nation’s No. 2 oil-producing state that the new governor will play a key role in managing.
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nbcnews.com
Trump-backed Randy Feenstra concedes to MAHA-backed Zach Lahn in Iowa GOP primary for governor
NBC News hasn’t projected the result. Rob Sand was unopposed in his party primary ahead of a general election that’s expected to be competitive.
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nbcnews.com
Los Angeles Mayor Primary 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Los Angeles Mayor primary election as votes are counted by candidate
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Live Results: Iowa midterm primaries
The winners will compete in November’s critical midterm elections, in which Iowa’s U.S. Senate and House seats could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers.
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nbcnews.com
Voters select candidates in key House districts that could decide the majority
Battleground seats in New Jersey, Iowa, California and beyond will be at the center of the general election this fall.
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Live Results: Montana midterm primaries
Montana has not been at the top of the list of seats Democrats hope to flip to regain control of either body, but the retirements do creak open the door for a candidate to possibly take advantage of the state’s independent streak.
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foxnews.com
Plastic surgeon who testified for 1993 WTC bombing cleric wins NJ Dem primary
New Jersey congressional candidate Adam Hamawy won a Democratic primary despite past ties to a cleric convicted in the 1993 WTC bombing.
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sfchronicle.com
Election updates: What early returns show as polls close in California
Polls are now closed in California. Voters faced a slew of decisions, including the most tumultuous and wide-open governor race in decades. Track updates on early returns.
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nbcnews.com
Iowa Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Iowa Senate primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
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detroitnews.com
Trump homeland secretary declines to commit to following court orders
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin declined to commit to following court orders that run against the Trump administration's immigration policies.
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California House races could decide the majority in Congress. Who will survive the primary?
California election results: National Democrats are closely watching two congressional races that could decide the makeup of the next Congress
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nbcnews.com
Former Interior Secretary Deb Haaland wins Democratic nomination in New Mexico governor’s race
NBC News projects that Haaland, who is vying to become the first female Native American governor, advanced from her party’s primary.
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nbcnews.com
Josh Turek wins Democratic primary in battleground Iowa Senate race
Turek, a state representative and Paralympic gold medalist, beat state Sen. Zach Wahls, NBC News projects, as Democrats try to compete for retiring U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst’s seat this fall.
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foxnews.com
Dems pick challenger for GOP congressman who vanished from public view amid health mystery
Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face embattled Rep. Tom Kean Jr. in November's general election for a battleground New Jersey congressional seat in 2026.
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Live Results: South Dakota midterm primaries
South Dakota’s governor, the speaker of the state House, the state’s lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday.
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nbcnews.com
Supreme Court allows Alabama to use congressional map that eliminates a majority-Black district
A lower court had ruled the map intentionally discriminated against Black voters.
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foxnews.com
WATCH: Dem senators excuse Platner's conduct at crisis huddle with embattled Maine candidate
Democratic senators express confidence in Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner despite alleged sexting scandals and resurfaced online posts controversies.
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nbcnews.com
Democrat Rebecca Bennett will take on GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been absent from Congress
Bennett emerged from a Democratic primary field that included physician Tina Shah, NBC News projects, in one of the most closely divided districts in the country.
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nbcnews.com
Maine’s Graham Platner meets with Democratic senators amid controversy
The Maine Democrat slated to take on Sen. Susan Collins was in Washington for a number of previously scheduled meetings with senators, including Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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nbcnews.com
Live updates: Midterm primary elections underway in California, Iowa and other states as polls close in New Jersey
Follow the latest Trump administration news and primary coverage as election races unfold in New Jersey, California, Iowa and other states.
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unionleader.com
Rubio grilled on Iran, says US won't swap sanctions relief for strait
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump's negotiating team has not offered Iran sanctions relief in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and insisted
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dallasnews.com
John Cornyn stands by criticism of Ken Paxton as unfit for office
The senator said he will support the “Republican ticket” but plans to focus on helping GOP Senate candidates in other states.
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chicago.suntimes.com
Durbin, Duckworth want Chicago's top federal prosecutor to resign over botched 'Broadview Six' case
The call from Illinois’ Democratic senators comes nearly two weeks after the case against a group of Operation Midway Blitz protesters collapsed amid claims of misconduct by U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros’ office. It's significant given the senators' traditional role in selecting Chicago’s top…
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foxnews.com
WATCH: Chuck Schumer sidesteps Platner scandals, confirms support for controversial Dem
Schumer dodged reporters' questions about embattled Senate candidate Graham Platner's mounting scandals, reaffirming his support for the Democrat.
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When do polls open and close in June 2 primary elections? See list
Voters in six states, including California, are casting their ballots in primary elections on June 2.
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nbcnews.com
Sen. Dan Sullivan accuses Democrats of recruiting Alaska Senate candidate with the same name
The incumbent Republican accuses Democrats of recruiting another Dan Sullivan to challenge him as part of an effort to confuse voters.
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nbcnews.com
California Governor Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 California Governor primary election as votes are counted by candidate and county.
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WATCH: Thune signals that Blanche may testify that 'anti-weaponization fund' is off the table
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., pointed to Blanche's expected testimony in a House committee Tuesday afternoon. He told reporters that Blanche “previewed what he was going to say" about the settlement, which is designed to compensate Trump’s political allies and has met with strong pushback from Senate Republicans.
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militarytimes.com
Rubio faces lawmakers as Iran ceasefire hangs in the balance
The U.S. has been "highly successful" in achieving its military objectives in Iran, but the country continues to field a robust drone arsenal, Rubio said.
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nbcnews.com
‘Hard to believe’: Some Democrats skeptical of the story Jill Biden sells in her new book
In her new memoir, she writes that she knew her husband was slowing, but believed he was still up to the job.
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nytimes.com
Iowa U.S. Senate Primary 2026: Live Election Results, Turek vs. Wahls
Get live results and maps from the 2026 Iowa primary election.
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WATCH: Shaheen blasts Rubio for ignoring Senate requests for information on Ukraine, Iran and more
She said his office has refused to provide information requested about the Trump administration’s changing troop posture in Europe as well as U.S. operations in Iran and American support for Ukraine.