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After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028

Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively engaging in early-voting states. While no one has formally declared, the field is beginning to take shape, with potential contenders like Andy Beshear, Gavin Newsom, and Pete Buttigieg making early moves.

The Economic Times

A ‘tax-the-rich’ billionaire candidate? Democrats are intrigued

Tom Steyer has built his campaign for governor of California around affordability – he’s not the only Democrat testing the party’s appetite for a populist from the 1%

The Guardian - US

Here are the megadonors and dark money groups boosting James Talarico’s anti-billionaire Senate bid

As the Austin Democrat campaigns against big money in politics, he is being supported by a super PAC bankrolled by several billionaires, as well as nonprofits that do not have to disclose their funders.

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‘Brutally out of touch’: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launches a road trip reality show while gas hits $4.50 a gallon

Turned out to be a PR disaster.

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Republicans Fumble Away Fiscal Conservatism in Stadium Subsidy Projects

Small-government conservatives are tripping over themselves to give millions of taxpayer dollars to billionaires.

Reason

Illinois Bars State Workers From Insider Bets on Prediction Markets and Limits Use of AI

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has moved to restrict two fast-growing technologies inside state government, signing an executive order barring state employees from using nonpublic information to bet on prediction markets while state agencies implement rules requiring oversight, disclosure, and human review for artificial intelligence systems.

Latin Times

The 2028 Democratic primary is coming for hopefuls' partners too

Would-be first ladies and first gentlemen already are building public profiles — some with vigorous enthusiasm.

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‘Lacks moral clarity’: Sean Hannity quit the Catholic Church 7 years ago, but now wants to tell the Pope how to be Catholic

Sean Hannity just accused Pope Leo XIV of being a “run-of-the-mill Trump-hating Democrat that lacks moral clarity” during his Fox News show. The conservative host also tried to school the Pope on the “actual teachings of Jesus Christ,” arguing that the Bible contains hundreds of references to war, including instances…

The Mary Sue

Donald Trump Mental Health Questioned at Press Conference as He Fires Back 'You're Gonna Need More People Like Me'

Donald Trump dismissed questions about his mental health during a press conference, defending his leadership amid criticism over his handling of the Iran conflict.

International Business Times UK

‘We can’t lose’: all eyes on potential 2028 Democratic contenders at big party gathering for this year’s midterms

Leading party figures gather at the National Action Network convention in New York to strategize for midterm elections

The Guardian - US

Father of Illinois ‘super mayor’ shot in Chicago as she calls for Trump to bring troops into Windy City

Henyard, formerly a Democrat, has switched to the Republican Party and is now running for Fulton County Board of Commissioners in Georgia

The Independent UK

Pritzker tries to put past donations to AIPAC behind him

He's among several likely Democratic presidential candidates who've distanced themselves from the group.

Axios

Dems eyeing White House lean into their childhood traumas

Potential 2028 contenders are documenting their resentments, family chaos and fights with parents.

Axios

Illinois Democratic Governor Proposes 'Project 2029' to Target Trump Officials With Prosecutions for Breaking Laws

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has outlined Project 2029, calling for Democrats to pursue legal action against Trump officials and law‑enforcement agents accused of breaking the law.

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The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to ‘completely close’ Strait of Hormuz after Trump issues 48-hour ultimatum

Donald Trump’s 48-hour ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz has been met with threats from Iran

The Guardian - US

Cryptocurrency firms suffer heavy losses in Illinois primaries after spending big

Cryptocurrency’s biggest Pac spent more than $10m for their candidates, only to be defeated by those who are anti-crypto

The Independent UK

Democrats are eyeing a midterms wave and Republicans are feeling blue over this recent voting trend

ANALYSIS: Democratic voters can’t wait to kick out the Republicans in this November’s congressional races, primary turnout indicates. Eric Garcia explains why that is a terrible sign for the GOP

Roll Call

Big spenders have mixed night in Illinois as progressives mostly come up short

Tuesday’s primary elections in Illinois were a test of how far big money can go in Democratic elections while also underscoring the political clout of Gov. JB Pritzker. In the closely watched Democratic primary to fill the seat of retiring Sen. Richard J. Durbin, Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton defeated…

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The Independent UK

Juliana Stratton secures Democratic nomination for US Senate in Illinois

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International Business Times UK

Illinois Election Results 2026: Who Is Don Tracy? The 75-Year-Old Attorney Who Won the Republican Senate Primary

Springfield attorney Don Tracy, backed by strong support, won the Republican primary for Illinois Senate. Facing Democrat Juliana Stratton, he aims to challenge the status quo in November.

The Independent UK

Pritzker-backed Juliana Stratton wins contentious Illinois Democratic Senate primary

Governor Pritzker, whose name has been mentioned as a potential presidential contender for 2028, threw his weight behind Stratton

Axios

Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic primary for Durbin's Senate seat

The state's lieutenant governor defeated U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi for the nomination.

The Guardian - US

Progressive Juliana Stratton wins Illinois Democratic Senate primary race

Stratton, a progressive with the support of the governor, JB Pritzker, won the race to succeed Dick Durbin

Roll Call

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton wins Democratic primary for Durbin’s seat

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton won the Democratic primary Tuesday for the state’s open Senate seat, defeating Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Robin Kelly in a hard-fought contest that centered more on style than substance. Stratton had 40 percent of the vote when The Associated Press called the Democratic race to…

The Guardian - US

Illinois heads to elect next senator and five congressional district candidates

Midwestern state has a slate of competitive races with money flowing in from donors including Aipac

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