Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte Wins GOP Primary, Will Face Democrat Ryan Busse in November

The governor faced rival Tanner Smith in the race to secure his party’s nomination ahead of the November gubernatorial elections. Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte won the Republican primary nomination in the state’s gubernatorial race on Tuesday after defeating his challenger, Lakeside Republican representative and business owner Tanner Smith. Mr. Gianforte was leading Mr. Smith with

RNC Making Backup Plans for Presidential Nomination If Trump Is Sentenced to Prison

‘We’re working on that right now,’ RNC chair Michael Whatley said about contingency plans in case President Trump can’t accept the GOP nomination in person. With former President Donald Trump facing the possibility of being sentenced to prison just days before the Republican National Convention, GOP officials are formulating backup plans in case the former

Lawyers Urge Lifting of Gag Order After Trump’s Guilty Verdict in New York Criminal Case

President Donald Trump’s lawyers argue the order imposed in March amounts to a continued violation of his First Amendment rights. Lawyers for former President Donald Trump have asked the judge who presided over his business records falsification criminal trial in New York to lift a gag order banning him from commenting on court staff, witnesses,

FBI Chief Seeks $11.3 Billion Budget Amid ‘Elevated Threats’

Christopher Wray says budget request “will allow the FBI to invest resources in counterterrorism programs previously funded prior to the FY 2024 appropriation.” FBI Director Christopher Wray presented the bureau’s $11.3 billion budget request for the 2025 fiscal year at a Senate hearing on June 4, a much-needed measure of support as his agents face

Sheehy Wins Montana GOP Senate Primary

Trump-endorsed first-time candidate overcomes rocky spring to take on popular, three-term Democrat and deep red state. BILLINGS, Mont.—Tim Sheehy has survived late-campaign turbulence to win the Montana Republican U.S. Senate primary and will square off in November’s general election against three-term Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.). Mr. Sheehy, 38, a first-time candidate, was up by 58

Kim, Bashaw Win New Jersey Senate Primary Contests

A three-way Senate race, and more uncommitted votes for President Biden. New Jersey voters have chosen Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) and Republican Hotelier and developer Curtis Bashaw to appear on the November general election ballot to fill the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Sen. Bob Menendez (D-N.J.). Mr. Kim’s victory was predicted and called