Steve Hilton, top Republican hopeful for California governor, says the state has lost its way

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Steve Hilton has painted California as a state bursting with potential that has lost its way under Democratic leadership in his bid to be the state’s first Republican governor in more than 15 years. “We have a responsibility to revive California so it is once again that symbol … Read more

Fox News Poll: Democratic unity, Republican crossovers shape Ohio Senate race

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump carried Ohio by more than 11 percentage points in 2024, but a new Fox News survey finds his standing in the Buckeye State has deteriorated — a development that is benefitting Democrat Sherrod Brown in the Senate race.  By a 15-point margin, Ohioans view … Read more

House Republican says staffer ‘reprimanded’ over ‘hurtful’ post slamming homosexuality during Pride Month

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! GOP Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee said a communications staffer was reprimanded after making a “stupid” and “hurtful” social media post. “Earlier today while working on the farm, my phone began going crazy because of a post made by a member of my comms team. The post … Read more

Republican businessman Toby Doeden advances to primary runoff in South Dakota governor’s race

Republican businessman Toby Doeden has advanced to a runoff in South Dakota governor’s race, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gov. Larry Rhoden, who replaced Kristi Noem last year when President Donald Trump nominated her to lead the Department of Homeland Security, was … Read more

Republican James Gallagher wins special election for vacant red House district in California

Republican state Rep. James Gallagher, the former state Assembly minority leader, will join Congress as its newest member after winning California’s 1st District special election, NBC News projects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Gallagher will fill the seat left vacant by the death of Republican … Read more

Montana Senate showdown emerges as Trump-backed Republican faces independent challenge

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The race to replace a political titan from the Treasure State has taken shape with three challengers who will square off in November.  What was expected to be an easy path to victory in Montana was shaken up earlier in 2026. Now, three new faces — former … Read more

Iowa Senate race set between Democrat Josh Turek, Republican Ashley Hinson after projected primary wins

Washington — GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face off in November after winning their primaries for U.S. Senate on Tuesday night, CBS News projects. Hinson and Turek are vying to replace GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who opted not to seek reelection. Republicans quickly lined up behind Hinson, who’s represented … Read more

Trump drops anti-weaponization fund after rare Republican pushback

The Trump administration backed down from its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund Tuesday after facing Republican backlash in Congress. “We’re not moving forward with the fund, period,” said Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche at a House hearing Tuesday. Multiple Republicans balked at the fund, objecting to the possibility it could be used to pay Jan. … Read more

Republican senators want more answers on $1.8 billion settlement fund as Trump considers its future

WASHINGTON — Senate Republicans will meet Tuesday to discuss next steps after the Justice Department said it would comply with a court order pausing the implementation of a $1.776 billion settlement fund designed to compensate President Donald Trump’s political allies. GOP senators who revolted against the settlement before leaving for a Memorial Day recess two … Read more