Republican Derek Merrin projected to win Ohio’s 9th District primary, will face Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in November

Derek Merrin won the Republican primary in Ohio’s 9th Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projected, setting up a rematch against longtime Democratic Rep. Marcy Kaptur in what’s expected to be one of the most contested House races of the year.  Kaptur, the longest serving woman in Congress, has held the seat since 1983.  Merrin, … Read more

Democrats keep control of Michigan state Senate after special election win

Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special state Senate election in Michigan, NBC News projects, ensuring his party will keep control of the closely divided chamber. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Greene, a Marine veteran and firefighter, defeated Republican Jason Tunney, a former prosecutor, in … Read more

Vivek Ramaswamy projected to win Ohio GOP nomination for governor

Vivek Ramaswamy won the Republican nomination for Ohio governor in Tuesday’s primary, CBS News projects. He will face Democrat Amy Acton in November. Acton, a former Ohio Department of Public Health director, had no challengers. Republican Gov. Mike DeWine is term-limited and cannot seek reelection. President Trump won Ohio by 11 points in 2024. In … Read more

Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Cherie DeVaux hopes more women will succeed in horse racing after historic win

Cherie DeVaux reflected on her place in history over the weekend after becoming the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner with Golden Tempo’s come-from-behind victory at the Run for the Roses. “I’ve always just said I’m a horse trainer that happens to be female,” DeVaux told CBS News on Monday. Only 17 other … Read more

A day later, Cherie DeVaux reflects on being first woman trainer to win Kentucky Derby

A day later, Cherie DeVaux reflects on being first woman trainer to win Kentucky Derby – CBS News Watch CBS News Trainer Cherie DeVaux says she’s still coming to grips with her horse Golden Tempo’s longshot win in Saturday’s Kentucky Derby. Jericka Duncan reports. Source link

Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner to win Democratic nomination

Washington — Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, all but ensuring Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on incumbent GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine in one of November’s most important Senate races. “While I have the drive and the passion, commitment and experience, … Read more

Supreme Court sharply limits use of race in redistricting in a win for Republicans

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday further weakened the Voting Rights Act, ruling that a congressional map in Louisiana was a racial gerrymander even though it was drawn to comply with the landmark law aimed at protecting minority voters. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more

Supreme Court hands GOP a redistricting win by striking down lower court block on Texas map

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The Supreme Court handed down a victory for the Republican Party on Monday, striking down a lower court’s ruling that had blocked Texas’ plans for redrawing its congressional districts. The court hung its order on reasoning from a previous ruling in Abbott v. League of United Latin … Read more

Royal charm: King Charles’ visit seeks to win round Trump and reset a souring relationship

More than two centuries after the 13 colonies rebelled against King George III and sent his redcoats packing, a direct descendant of that monarch will arrive Monday in Washington to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence from British rule. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. … Read more