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18 results for “congressional runoff”
Military / WarThe Veil
U.S. to spend $2 billion to $3 billion per month on Iran war, Congressional Budget Office says
Congressional Budget Office estimates ongoing Iran-related military spending at $2–$3B per month, totaling $38B, shaping budget and oversight talks.
- 6 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Iran War could cost $2 billion per month, Congressional Budget Office estimates
CBO reports $38B spent Feb. 28–Aug. 1 on Iran war operations, averaging $2B monthly, informing budget debates as conflict continues into late Q3 2026.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump's $5,000 'dividend' needs congressional approval
House Speaker Mike Johnson says Trump’s $5,000-per-adult plan requires congressional authorization, centering fiscal and legislative debate in Washington.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff
Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman face off in a South Carolina GOP runoff to fill Lindsey Graham’s seat, with turnout and endorsements key.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
From Iron Dome to Abraham Accords: Congressional trips helped shape 15 years of US-Israel cooperation
From Iron Dome to the Abraham Accords, congressional trips informed funding, intel sharing, and defense planning as policymakers revisit aid and strategy.
- 7 min
- Israel
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow wins Louisiana Senate primary runoff
NBC projects Rep. Julia Letlow won Louisiana’s Republican Senate runoff, bolstering Trump’s influence and GOP prospects ahead of the general election.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump’s endorsement faces another test in Louisiana Senate primary runoff
Washington watches Louisiana’s GOP Senate runoff for signs of Trump’s endorsement strength, turnout dynamics, and messaging ahead of the general race.
- 7 min
- United States
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump-endorsed congressional candidate pledges entire $174K salary to wounded Iraq War veteran's family
Trump-endorsed New York hopeful Anthony Constantino pledges his entire congressional pay to an Iraq War veteran’s family, spotlighting service and ethics.
- 6 min
- Iraq
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Trump-backed Moore wins GOP runoff for US Senate in Alabama, as Democrats focus on rising costs
Rep. Barry Moore secures Alabama’s GOP Senate nod, boosting Republicans’ fall map as Democrats press inflation and affordability in messaging.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Rick Jackson Wins GA GOP Gubernatorial Runoff Against Burt Jones
Businessman Rick Jackson wins Georgia’s Republican gubernatorial runoff, defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones as the race shifts toward November.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Colombia’s Petro sows doubt about election showing his favored successor heading to runoff against pro-Trump rival
Outgoing president Gustavo Petro casts doubt on results showing Iván Cepeda in a runoff against a pro-Trump rival, raising scrutiny of institutions.
- 7 min
- Colombia
Military / WarThe Veil
King Charles III cracks some jokes, and a congressional map gets thrown out: The news quiz
U.S. court nixes a congressional map, Comey faces indictment, Pentagon updates Iran-related costs, and King Charles III’s jokes lighten the week.
- 7 min
- Iran
Military / WarThe Veil
Trump says he doesn't need congressional authorization for military operations in Iran, citing ceasefire
In a letter to Congress, Trump says existing authorities cover potential military actions tied to Iran amid a ceasefire, prompting legal scrutiny.
- 7 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentThe Veil
Congressional Republicans rally around Trump's White House ballroom project
GOP senators push a $400M federal plan for a White House ballroom, citing security, protocol, and tourism; Democrats question cost and timing.
- 7 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Rep. Tony Gonzales pulled into GOP primary runoff amid allegations he had an affair with a staffer
Rep. Tony Gonzales will face another round in his Republican primary after he was pulled into a runoff in Texas, NBC News projects, following a campaign shaped ...
- 4 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Texas GOP Senate primary heading to runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and AG Ken Paxton, CBS News projects
In the Texas GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will go to a runoff, with neither clearing 50% of the ...
- 4 min
- United States
Society / CultureThe Veil
Utah’s Supreme Court rejects appeal to overturn congressional map with Democratic-leaning district
Utah’s Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Republican lawmakers and left in place a congressional map that gives Democrats a high chance of picking up one...
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureBehind The Veil
Nancy Pelosi to endorse Jack Schlossberg in New York congressional race
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
- 8 min
- United States