Platner was "electable" until he wasn't Graham Platner's implosion shows difference between masculinity and electability Salon · Jul 13
Complaint against Ruben Gallego dismissed by Senate Ethics The Senate Ethics Committee has dismissed a complaint against Sen. Ruben Gallego following an investigation of “alleged campaign finance violations and inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature,” according to a letter released by the Arizona Democrat. The probe came as Congress grappled with a wave of sexual harassment allegations and… Roll Call · Jun 29
Oklahoma congressional candidate drops out amid texting infidelity scandal Jackson Lahmeyer, a Christian nationalist and Pastors for Trump founder, loses Trump endorsement to competitor The Guardian - US · Jun 17
Trump’s kingmaker power faces its biggest test yet as billion-dollar primaries explode across America Trump has been at the center of this year’s midterm campaigns, and his influence will be tested in different ways on Tuesday as four states and the District of Columbia hold primaries The Independent UK · Jun 16
Can $100 million overcome a Trump endorsement? What to watch in Tuesday's elections US President Donald Trump's endorsements face crucial tests in Republican primaries across Georgia, Alabama, and Oklahoma. Meanwhile, Democratic contests highlight divisions between progressives and moderates. Voters in these states are heading to the polls to decide key races. The power of Trump's backing is being measured against significant campaign spending… The Economic Times · Jun 16
'Mr President, Come After Me': Newsom Dares Trump After Claiming He Landed on a 'Hit List' California Governor Gavin Newsom accuses President Trump of politically motivated DOJ investigation, claiming it's an intimidation tactic as he considers a 2028 presidential bid. International Business Times UK · Jun 15
Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advance from the top-two primary for governor of California Xavier Becerra (D) and Steve Hilton (R) advanced from the top-two primary for governor of California on June 2, 2026. Of the 61 candidates who ran in the election, Becerra, Matt Mahan (D), Katie Porter (D), Tom Steyer (D), Antonio Villaraigosa (D), Chad Bianco (R), and Hilton led in polling… Ballotpedia · Jun 12
Becerra, Hilton, To Square Off In California Governor's Race Democrat Xavier Becerra was the top vote getter in this month's gubernatorial primary after days of recount. International Business Times · Jun 10
How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor In late March, his polling hovered near 3%, but in a stunning reversal Becerra has advanced to the general election The Guardian - US · Jun 6
Xavier Becerra advances in California’s hotly contested governor’s race Ex-US health secretary advances to general election after emerging from crowded primary in race to succeed Gavin Newsom The Guardian - US · Jun 5
Eric Swalwell Sexual Assault Scandal Reshapes Crucial California Governor Race Eric Swalwell's exit from the California governor race due to a scandal has reshaped the political landscape, benefiting candidates Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra. International Business Times UK · Jun 3
What is California’s ‘jungle primary’ – and why are some Democrats calling to change the system? Practice begun in 2012 under ex-governor Schwarzenegger could see two Republicans advance to general election The Guardian - US · Jun 2
Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom AAP · May 31
California’s messy governor showdown leaves Democratic voters totally split Unlike previous high-profile contests that saw figures like Republican Arnold Schwarzenegger or Democrat Jerry Brown dominate, this election has left many voters feeling uninspired The Independent UK · May 28
International Business Times UK · May 27 Donald Trump Cabinet Crisis Deepens As Pam Bondi Becomes Third Hit By Cancer Pam Bondi has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after being fired from Donald Trump's Cabinet, according to reports, becoming the third senior woman in his orbit to confront cancer in a year.
The Guardian - US · May 23 Is boring back? The California governor’s race and the fight for the future of the Democratic party A massive field, no clear frontrunners and one big scandal have turned the high-stakes battle into a head-scratcher
International Business Times UK · May 18 Republican Candidate Abraham Enriquez, Who Opposed a Pro-LGBT Group Bill, Is Allegedly Gay, Ex-Lover From Grindr Claims Republican candidate Abraham Enriquez faces scrutiny after allegations of a past same-sex relationship, challenging his public anti-LGBT stance and sparking widespread online debate.
Axios · May 15 House Ethics wants reinforcements as misconduct probes pile up "That committee is very busy right now," Speaker Johnson told Axios.
The Independent UK · May 14 Xavier Becerra's decades in public office are a blessing and a curse in his California governor bid Xavier Becerra, a Democrat running for California governor, is propping up his decades-long career in public office as proof he can succeed in the state's highest office
Latin Times · May 13 Former California Gov. Candidate Stephen Cloobeck Arrested in Witness Tampering Case Cloobeck surrendered May 12 at the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department West Hollywood station and was later released after posting $300,000 bail.
Axios · May 10 California's ugly succession war hangs over Gavin Newsom The winner of the California race matters a great deal for Newsom's campaign.
Axios · May 10 Congress' biggest reckoning since #MeToo The loudest demands for accountability are coming from Republican women lawmakers.
Reason · May 6 Whatever Evidence the DOJ Has Against James Comey, It Cannot Transform '86 47' Into a Death Threat Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche implausibly claims prosecutors can prove Comey "knowingly and willfully" threatened to murder the president.
Latin Times · May 6 Nancy Mace Says House Documents Reveal $338K in Congressional Harassment Payouts Taxpayers paid more than $338,000 to settle sexual harassment and misconduct claims tied to former members of Congress over a decade, according to records obtained through a congressional subpoena and described by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C.
The Guardian - US · May 5 California gubernatorial frontrunners clash in high-stakes debate as early voting gets under way Republican and Democratic candidates met again in race shaped by Eric Swalwell’s exit and Xavier Becerra’s rise