Whatley, Cooper win North Carolina primaries, CBS News projects, teeing up key Senate contest

Washington — Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are set to face off in November in what’s expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the cycle.  Whatley and Cooper won their respective primaries Tuesday night, CBS News projects. The outcome was widely expected, and the two men … Read more

In divided North Carolina, Whatley and Cooper emerge for Senate battle that could tip Washington

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Whatley, Cooper secure nominations in North Carolina Senate primaries, setting up high-stakes general election Former Republican National Committee chairman Michael Whatley and former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper have secured the Republican and Democratic nominations respectively to succeed retiring Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. Whatley, of Boone, and … Read more

GOP Sen. John Cornyn fights for political survival as Democrats choose their path in Texas

The first polls have closed in Texas, where voters are set to decide two hotly contested primaries for the Senate that could determine whether the state is in play in the general election. Sen. John Cornyn faces strong headwinds in his bid for a fifth term, with state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Rep. Wesley … Read more

Incumbents under pressure as House members faces restless voters in primaries

Incumbents from both parties are under pressure as the polls begin to close in the first 2026 midterm primaries, as voters in North Carolina, Texas and Arkansas weigh in on the debates within their parties and set the stage for the battle for control of Washington this fall. One incumbent is guaranteed to lose their … Read more

A property tax revolt spreads across states, but election-year cuts hit opposition

ATLANTA — More and more states are examining plans to cut property taxes during what’s an election year for governors and legislators in most states. But some states’ tax-cutting zeal is hitting political resistance to slashing local government and public school funding. National experts say it’s a property tax revolt — comparing it to earlier … Read more

U.S. allies in Middle East denounce Iran attacks

As missiles, aircraft and drones streak across the Middle East and embassies are attacked and hotels and apartments are set ablaze, the United States’ allies are sticking by the White House. For now. Since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes, killing Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top lieutenants, Iran has retaliated, hitting neighboring Gulf states … Read more