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Oregon voters decide whether to boost their gas tax as Iran war causes prices at the pump to soar

Oregon voters are facing a familiar theme on their primary ballot: well-financed Democratic incumbents looking to slide past little-known challengers while Republicans attempt to nominate candidates who could put up a fight in November in a heavily blue state

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Massie ousted in Kentucky primary by Trump-backed challenger

Donald Trump scored a political win in eastern Kentucky on Tuesday, with his chosen candidate vanquishing Rep. Thomas Massie, a fiscal hawk with a libertarian streak who has publicly sparred with the president on spending bills, the war in Iran and the release of records related to the convicted late…

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Zohran Mamdani Shock: NYC Mayor Branded 'Fully Deranged Marxist' After Hijacking Ronald Reagan in Bronx Speech

New York mayor Zohran Mamdani has enraged conservatives after quoting Ronald Reagan to defend a new city-run grocery store in the Bronx, with critics branding him a 'fully deranged Marxist.'

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Donald Trump Insists 'I Look So Thin' in Bizarre Briefing as Experts Warn of 'Advancing Dementia' Signs

Donald Trump brushed off scrutiny of his appearance by telling reporters 'I look so thin' at a White House construction site, even as questions grow about the 79-year-old president's health.

International Business Times UK

US drops tax claims against Donald Trump under IRS settlement

The Trump administration has reached a settlement that permanently bars the US government from pursuing current tax claims against President Donald Trump, his sons and the Trump Organisation as part of Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service over the leak of his tax returns.

The Times of India

Vance urges immigration critics in UK to ‘keep on going’ after London protest

Rejecting accusations of racism, the Republican politician said it was ‘OK to want to defend your culture’.

Evening Standard

'Weapons that could take out Los Angeles': Trump cites nuclear threat while defending conflict with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended the continuation of the conflict with Iran, saying he would not allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons regardless of whether the decision is politically “popular” or not.

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Texas' Ken Paxton Was Impeached By His Own Party for Corruption: Trump Endorsed Him for the Senate

The Republican primary runoff is scheduled for May 2026. The winner will face Democratic candidate James Talarico in November.

Latin Times

Who is Ken Paxton? Trump's 'True MAGA Warrior' Pick Faces Child Sex Abuse Case Scandal

Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General, faces controversy over lenient plea deals amid a Senate bid, backed by Trump's endorsement, raising questions about his tough-on-crime stance.

International Business Times UK

US justice department ‘forever’ bars IRS from auditing Trump’s past tax returns

Addendum quietly slipped into widely criticized agreement creating a $1.7bn fund to compensate president’s allies

The Guardian - US

Hawaii Gov. Joshua Green signs bill restricting corporate political activity

Welcome to Ballot Bulletin: Ballotpedia's Weekly Election Policy Digest. Every Tuesday, we deliver the latest updates on election policy around the country, including nationwide trends and recent legislative activity.

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Election for oil regulator becomes battleground for wealthy donors

In the GOP runoff for Texas Railroad commissioner, billionaires, big oil companies and trade groups flood the campaign pockets of candidates Jim Wright and Bo French.

The Texas Tribune

One-Third of Republican Supporters Want GOP to Move Beyond Trump, New Poll Shows

President Donald Trump remains the dominant force in Republican politics, but a new poll shows that a significant number of GOP voters and Republican-leaning independents are beginning to look for a different path after his second term as president ends in 2028.

International Business Times

In GOP attorney general runoff, two hard-right conservatives spar over experience, Trump loyalty

State Sen. Mayes Middleton says Rep. Chip Roy betrayed the MAGA movement, while Roy says Middleton isn't qualified to work at the attorney general’s office, let alone lead it.

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Trump Calls High Gas Prices "Peanuts" as Americans Pay More at the Pump

President Donald Trump dismissed the economic pain of rising gas prices as "peanuts" Tuesday, even as Americans face the highest fuel costs in years and inflation shows new signs of pressure from the war with Iran.

International Business Times UK

Trump Called His White House Military Complex 'Supposed to Be Secret' After His Own Lawyers Revealed It in Court

Donald Trump's White House ballroom project, initially a private entertainment venue, now includes a military complex and hospital, sparking legal and funding controversies.

Roll Call

GOP senators push for challenge to House maps in Democratic states

Senate Republicans used a hearing Tuesday to push the Trump administration to file lawsuits challenging congressional maps in California, Illinois and other Democrat-controlled states in the wake of a Supreme Court decision rolling back the Voting Rights Act. The hearing comes weeks after the Supreme Court’s six-justice conservative majority in…

The Guardian - US

NAACP urges boycott of college sports in south over voting rights

Eight states have moved to draw new maps after supreme court ruling that severely weakened the Voting Rights Act

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Trump Endorses Ken Paxton Over Longtime Incumbent John Cornyn In Texas Primary

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over longtime incumbent John Cornyn in the state's Republican primary.

The Guardian - US

Todd Blanche says he would not recommend a pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell

Acting US attorney general made comments about the Epstein associate at a Senate hearing over budget requests

Latin Times

The Battle Over Voting Rights Is Now Targeting College Football and Black Athletes

The NAACP is taking a civil rights fight directly to one of the South's most powerful institutions: college sports. The organization launched its "Out of Bounds" campaign Tuesday, urging Black athletes, recruits, fans, alumni, and donors to boycott athletic programs at public universities in Southern states it says are restricting…

The Guardian - US

Ketanji Brown Jackson warns US supreme court it risks losing public trust

Liberal justice warned court could be seen as political after recent decisions backed by conservative supermajority

The Independent UK

Millions of Americans expected to opt out of ACA coverage due to rising costs, new data shows

A new analysis suggests Affordable Care Act enrollment could fall from 22.3 million Americans in 2025 to approximately 17.5 million this year

The Texas Tribune

Trump endorses Ken Paxton in Senate GOP runoff

The development, coming partway through early voting, is a searing blow for John Cornyn, who finished first in the March runoff but was unable to convince Trump to endorse him.

AAP

Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows

Nationwide enrollment in the Affordable Care Act marketplace could drop by nearly 5 million people this year

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