The Associated Press projected former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to California's general election for governor after calling the race Friday.
Sen. Schmitt criticized Sen. Hirono after she accused the Trump administration of terrorizing immigrant communities during a denaturalization hearing.
House Republicans push anti-fraud bills as a midterm campaign strategy, but only pass one of three measures this week amid Democratic opposition.
Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky says California's slow vote counting stems from mass mail voting, a seven-day ballot window, and cure periods.
Former AG Pam Bondi says she delegated Epstein files oversight to Todd Blanche, now facing scrutiny as Trump's nominee to be Attorney General.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declines to rule out a 2028 presidential run, saying expanding healthcare matters more than pursuing higher office.
Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent endorses Mark Lynch, a candidate challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham in the South Carolina GOP U.S. Senate primary.