As 2028 buzz builds, Pritzker draws Republican challenger in showdown for Illinois governor

Pritzker: It seems like I live rent-free in Trump’s head Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker reacts to the Trump administration’s immigration raids in Chicago and explains how he thinks federal and local governments should ‘properly get the bad guys off the street’ on ‘Special Report.’  NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Gov. JB … Read more

Illinois 2026 governor primary results set up rematch between JB Pritzker, Darren Bailey

The 2026 Illinois primary results for governor have set up a rematch between Gov. JB Pritzker and his 2022 Republican challenger Darren Bailey, after CBS News projects Bailey has won the GOP primary.   Pritzker, now running with Christian Mitchell after Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton launched her campaign for Dick Durbin’s U.S. Senate seat, was … Read more

Protective detail requested for housing official who asked for probes of NY atty general, Fed governor, Sen. Adam Schiff, sources say

The Health and Human Services watchdog’s office has been asked to provide a temporary security detail for Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, sources with direct knowledge of the request tell CBS News.  The request for the security detail from the Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General is unusual because Pulte’s … Read more

California governor says no imminent threat despite warning about possible Iran drone attack

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom said there was no imminent threat to the state, despite a warning from the FBI that Iran could send drones to the West Coast in retaliation for war. Newsom said drone issues “have always been top of mind.” “We’ve been aware of that information. … It’s all about … Read more

Alabama governor commutes death sentence of inmate whose accomplice fired fatal shot

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Tuesday commuted the death sentence of a 75-year-old inmate who was set to be executed this week even though he was not in the building when the victim was killed. Ivey reduced Charles “Sonny” Burton’s sentence to life in prison without possibility of parole. Burton was sentenced … Read more

Wyoming governor signs ban on abortions after about 6 weeks but cites misgivings

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday signed ban on abortions after embryotic cardiac activity can be detected, generally at about six weeks’ gestation and often before women know they’re pregnant. The signing makes Wyoming the fifth state to bar abortions at that stage of pregnancy, along with Florida, Georgia, Iowa and South Carolina. Thirteen other … Read more

“Fetal heartbeat” abortion ban signed into law by Wyoming governor but court challenge likely

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Monday signed legislation banning abortions after embryotic cardiac activity can be detected, generally at about six weeks’ gestation and often before women know they’re pregnant. The signing makes Wyoming the fifth state to bar abortions at that stage of pregnancy, along with Florida, Georgia, Iowa and South Carolina. Thirteen other … Read more

Swalwell’s eligibility for California governor backed by new evidence, as Steyer’s residency challenge raises privacy concerns

A sworn declaration, first obtained by CBS News California investigates, supports Congressman Eric Swalwell’s claim that he is a California resident, as Tom Steyer, a rival candidate in the governor’s race, faces criticism for exposing Swalwell’s home address while calling for an investigation into his gubernatorial eligibility. In the declaration, filed on March 6, Swalwell’s … Read more

Arizona governor vetoes Charlie Kirk memorial license plate sparking GOP outrage: ‘This bill falls short’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing fierce backlash after vetoing a bill that would have created a specialty license plate honoring slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk — a move Republicans are blasting as a stunning act of partisanship in the wake of his assassination. … Read more

Georgia candidates jockey as sprint begins to primaries for US Senate, governor

ATLANTA — A two-month sprint to the May 19 primary elections in Georgia’s governor and U.S. Senate races has begun as the final candidates qualified Friday for crucial posts in the closely contested swing state. Republicans looking to oust incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff are touting their support for President Donald Trump and focusing … Read more