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Bass heads to runoff in Los Angeles mayoral race

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) is slated to advance to the general election in her bid to hang on to her seat, Decision Desk HQ projected early Wednesday. Her opponent has yet to be determined. The first-term mayor has faced a tough reelection battle against Republican

AI has a water problem. Google thinks it has a fix

In the face of widespread backlash to the AI data center buildout throughout the US, Google is touting its efforts to minimize the environmental impact by actually increasing water for local communities. The company laid out five commitments around water use in a new blog post

Miller-Meeks, Bohannan set for House rematch in Iowa

GOP Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Christina Bohannan are projected to face off again in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Miller-Meeks and Bohannan, a former member of the Iowa House, handily defeated their respective

Hinson, Turek set to vie for Ernst Senate seat in Iowa

Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) and state Rep. Josh Turek (D) are projected to go head-to-head for retiring Sen. Joni Ernst’s (R-Iowa) Senate seat this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hinson, a former reporter and state lawmaker who has represented the state’s northeastern

Nunn, Trone Garrett to face off in Iowa House election

GOP Rep. Zach Nunn (Iowa) and state Sen. Sarah Trone Garriott (D) are projected to face off in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District in November, according to Decision Desk HQ. Nunn and Trone Garriott ran unopposed in the Republican primary on Tuesday. Nunn, a member of the Iowa

Who is Bill Pulte, Trump's pick for new intel chief

President Trump on Tuesday named Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) head Bill Pulte to be the acting head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, who resigned last month. The move drew immediate fury from Democrats and pushback from

Everybody Hates Bill Pulte

Bill Pulte for director of national intelligence? Really? President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social Tuesday that he is appointing William J. Pulte to be acting director of national intelligence, following the resignation of Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte is director of the

Trump's new AI order

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump signs scaled-back AI executive order President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order directing federal agencies to shore up their defenses against more advanced AI models and develop a voluntary testing framework. ©

Court says climate lab can keep using supercomputer

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Court says climate lab can keep using supercomputer A federal judge temporarily halted a Trump administration effort to target a climate and weather research lab in Colorado. © AP Photo/Brennan Linsley, File

Trump taps housing chief for intel post

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story GOP senators balk at Trump’s pick of Pulte to head national intelligence Republican senators are expressing bewilderment at President Trump’s choice of Bill

Rubio: Iran Supreme Leader 'increasingly engaging'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said Iran Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is “increasingly engaging” in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran amidst continual efforts to end the war. “We haven't seen him publicly. And I would imagine given what's happened to multiple

Live results: South Dakota House primary elections

The lone House seat in South Dakota is up for grabs this cycle, with voters heading to the polls for Tuesday primary elections. Outgoing Rep. Dusty Johnson opted to run for governor, leaving his solid red seat open. State Attorney General Marty Jackley is the favorite in the

Live results: New Mexico Senate primaries

Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D) is running for a second term as New Mexico voters head to the polls in Tuesday primaries. Luján faces one primary challenger, while no Republican challenger filed to run against the incumbent. Larry Marker is running as a GOP write-in candidate. Polls

Live results: Montana Senate primaries

Voters in Montana will head to the polls in a Tuesday primary to decide who will succeed Republican Sen. Steve Daines, who opted to retire from Congress. Former U.S. District Attorney Kurt Alme, a Republican, has the support of President Trump and the retiring senator. Several

Live results: Montana House primary elections

Montana voters are weighing in on this year's 2026 House races in a Tuesday primary. The 1st Congressional District is open, with Rep. Ryan Zinke (R) retiring this cycle. Democrats view the seat as a prime pick-up opportunity despite the district's red leanings. Troy Downing, a

Live results: Iowa House primary elections

Two House seats in Iowa are up for grabs this election cycle, with GOP Reps. Ashley Hinson and Randy Feenstra running for higher office. These two seats, the 2nd and 4th Congressional Districts, are solid Republican strongholds. Iowa's 1st and 3rd Congressional Districts,

Live results: California gubernatorial primary

The race to succeed California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) is underway, as voters head to the polls Tuesday. A crowded field of Democrats and Republicans are duking it out, and the top two vote getters, regardless of party, will move on from the primary to the general election.

Live results: California House primaries

California voters will select which top two candidates in its 52 House districts will face off this November. There are six open seats, including former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's (D) 11th Congressional District. She is retiring after nearly three decades of service. Last