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Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
JONATHAN TURLEY: Talarico brings a touch of Trotsky to the Texas Senate race
Turley spotlights resurfaced video of James Talarico criticizing capitalism as tied to White supremacy, sparking national debate late in the Texas race.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Byron Donalds shuts down Bill Maher’s claim on GOP primary racism, says 'Florida is a meritocracy'
In Washington, Byron Donalds says Florida is a meritocracy, disputing Bill Maher’s view that race drove his northern Florida GOP primary results.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Darline Graham’s primary challenge and Trump shifts to ‘low-keying’ it with Iran: Morning Rundown
Darline Graham enters a tough GOP primary as Trump adopts a quieter Iran posture, testing whether disciplined messaging can move voters and de-escalate.
- 8 min
- Iran
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to what the Senate did and didn’t do overnight
Late vote in Washington secures Blanche as Attorney General, but spending and policy packages slip to post-recess talks amid tightened timelines.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Senate passes short-term bill to prevent a shutdown before the midterm elections
Senate votes 90–6 to avert a shutdown with a stopgap bill, stabilizing federal operations before midterms; House and president action still needed.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Troy Jackson launches his first general election ad in Maine Senate race, criticizing Susan Collins
Maine Democrat Troy Jackson debuts his first general election ad, highlighting his labor roots and contrasting Sen. Susan Collins’s record as the race i...
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Maine Democrats crown Troy Jackson as Platner replacement as fresh scrutiny clouds Senate reset
At a Bangor convention, Democrats picked Troy Jackson for U.S. Senate, unifying factions for a high-stakes race against incumbent Susan Collins.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Maine Senate race: Democrats poised to nominate Troy Jackson to challenge Susan Collins
Former Maine Senate President Troy Jackson is poised for the Democratic nod, setting up a 101-day challenge to GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Shenna Bellows drops out of Maine’s Senate race as Troy Jackson builds Democratic support
Maine’s Shenna Bellows ends Senate bid, clearing the path for Troy Jackson, who is rapidly earning Democratic and labor endorsements ahead of key deadli...
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Tim Scott doesn't rule out Darline Graham running for her brother Lindsey's Senate seat: "Why not her?"
In Washington, Tim Scott said “Why not her?” about Darline Graham as a contender for Lindsey Graham’s vacant South Carolina Senate seat.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Colorado AG Phil Weiser wins Democratic primary for governor over Sen. Michael Bennet
Phil Weiser defeats Sen. Michael Bennet in Colorado’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, per NBC News at 01:39 UTC, reshaping the 2026 race.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary carries 2020 echoes: From the Politics Desk
Analysis from Washington: Michigan’s Democratic primary mirrors 2020, spotlighting ideological and generational splits, coalition-building, and turnout.
- 8 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Christine Drazan wins Oregon GOP primary for governor, setting up rematch with Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek
NBC projects Drazan wins Oregon’s GOP primary, advancing to a rematch with Gov. Tina Kotek in a deep-blue state as November messaging begins.
- 9 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Live updating Pennsylvania 2026 primary election results for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. House
Real-time results for Pennsylvania’s 2026 primaries for governor, lieutenant governor, and all U.S. House seats, with ongoing returns and analysis.
- 7 min
- United States
Politics / GovernmentBehind The Veil
Trump says Cornyn and Paxton are both electable as he mulls endorsement in Texas Senate race
President Donald Trump told NBC News on Saturday that he’s still mulling a potential endorsement in the competitive Republican primary for a Senate seat in Te...
- 3 min
- United States
Society / CultureBehind The Veil
Unions privately urge Chuck Schumer and Democratic leaders to stay out of Maine's Senate primary
Union leaders in recent days have urged Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureBehind The Veil
Thune guarantees voter ID bill to hit the Senate despite Schumer, Dem opposition: 'We will have a vote'
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and 50 Republicans back voter ID bill requiring citizenship proof, setting up showdown with Senate Democrats.
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureBehind The Veil
Members of Congress prepare to face angry, dissatisfied primary voters in 2026
Lawmakers in both parties face a reckoning from within their own ranks this year — and the first major primary day of the midterm elections puts all of those ...
- 6 min
- United States
Society / CultureBehind The Veil
Senate Banking Democrats demand delay on Warsh nomination until Powell and Cook investigations end
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has separately vowed to hold up the nomination until the DOJ resolves its criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
- 7 min
- United States