US Elections

President Donald Trump has not endorsed a candidate in the upcoming Texas Senate Republican primary runoff between Senator John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton. The decision hangs over the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Grapevine, Texas, where MAGA supporters celebrate the lack of support for Cornyn. Paxton recently met with Trump at Mar-a-Lago amid efforts to secure his backing.

2026년 03월 22일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Pro-Israel and Jewish Republican groups that previously opposed Brandon Herrera are sitting out his bid for Texas' 23rd congressional district. Herrera, a YouTuber and gun shop owner criticized for past videos, has gained endorsements from Trump and GOP leaders after his 2024 opponent dropped out. The groups cite his history but decline to back the Democratic nominee.

Voters in a Chicago-area district are choosing a successor to retiring Rep. Jan Schakowsky in a crowded Democratic primary spanning three generations. Leading candidate Daniel Biss, a 48-year-old Gen Xer, faces younger challengers like 26-year-old Kat Abughazaleh and 28-year-old Bushra Amiwala. The race highlights tensions over party norms and progressive change ahead of Illinois primaries on Tuesday.

2026년 03월 13일 AI에 의해 보고됨

Michael Knowles delivered remarks at a House GOP conference criticizing conservative podcasters for internal conflicts that could harm Republican chances in the upcoming midterms. He argued that these media figures are focusing on petty grievances rather than rallying support for key issues like immigration and crime. Knowles suggested that unity on policy could still give the GOP a fighting chance in November.

Graham Platner, a Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, is under fire for amplifying a post from a neo-Nazi influencer, marking the third controversy involving Nazi or antisemitic associations in his primary campaign. The 41-year-old veteran deleted the post after backlash, with his campaign calling it an error. This incident adds to prior scrutiny over an interview with a conspiracy theorist and a tattoo resembling a Nazi symbol.

2026년 03월 02일 AI에 의해 보고됨 사실 확인됨

The Democratic National Committee has decided not to move forward with a planned midterm convention, as party leaders argue resources are better spent on campaign work. The committee also set Aug. 7-10, 2028, for its next presidential nominating convention and identified five cities that could host.