EXCLUSIVE: War veteran Sam Brown vows to deliver for Americans ‘crushed’ by Biden’s policies after major win
EXCLUSIVE: Former U.S. Army Capt. Sam Brown vowed to deliver results for Americans “crushed” by Biden’s policy failures, his first promise after winning a hard fought Senate primary in the crucial swing state of Nevada. “Look, this is a clear signal that Republicans here in this state are united, not only behind President Trump, but Read More
Trump-backed incumbent wins red state primary that split House Freedom Caucus
In a primary that split the conservative House Freedom Caucus, incumbent Rep. William Timmons, R-S.C., fended off a challenge from conservative State Rep. Adam Morgan. Prominent members of the House Freedom Caucus were split on who should get the nod to represent South Carolina’s solidly Republican 4th Congressional District in the northern part of the Read More
Political newcomer wins GOP primary in key Maine congressional district
Political newcomer Ronald Russell was projected to win the Republican primary for Maine’s 1st congressional district as of late Tuesday. Russell defeated fellow first-time candidate Andrew Piantidosi in the contest and will face longtime Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree in the general election. He made his military service a hallmark of his campaign, describing his father’s Read More
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 838
As the war enters its 838th day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Fighting Ihor Terekhov, the mayor of Ukraine’s second-largest city Kharkiv, said the number of Russian attacks on the city had fallen since Ukraine’s army struck missile launch positions in Russia. While missile and drone Read More
Malaysia’s Mahathir denies corruption, says most of his money ‘now gone’
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has denied engaging in corruption, saying he earned his money from his salary during his decades-long political career and most of it is “now gone”. In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Mahathir, who is under investigation by the country’s anticorruption agency, hit out at current Prime Minister Anwar Read More
Hong Kong cancels passports of six pro-democracy activists in exile in UK
The six, including former legislator Nathan Law, are also banned from any business dealings and financial transactions. Hong Kong has cancelled the passports of six pro-democracy activists who are in exile overseas under its newly-enacted domestic security law, calling them “lawless wanted criminals”. The government said that in addition to the cancellation of the “absconders’” Read More
J-K: Terrorists target Army checkpost in Doda, third terror attack in three days
A senior official said that an encounter occurred on Tuesday night in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir between security forces and terrorists.
Rep. Mark Amodei wins Republican primary for Nevada’s 2nd congressional
Longtime Republican Congressman Mark Amodei has fended off a challenge from Former surgeon and real estate investor Dr. Fred Simon in Nevada’s 2nd congressional district. The Associated Press called the race. The deep red 2nd congressional district covers most of northern Nevada. Amodei has held the seat since 2011. He won the general election in Read More
Incumbent Rep. Steven Horsford wins Dem nomination for key Nevada district
Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., won his party’s nomination for a pivotal swing district in Tuesday’s primary election. The incumbent Democrat managed to fend off a primary challenge from young political newcomer Levy Schultz. Schultz challenged the Nevada representative because of what he described as the lack of affordable housing he encountered in Las Vegas. SUPREME Read More
Susie Lee hangs onto Dem nod in Nevada despite challenge from transgender opponent
Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nev., defeated her primary opponent in Nevada’s Tuesday election. Lee easily fended off a challenge from RockAthena Brittain, a biological man who identifies as a transgender woman. Her opponent did not receive any kind of backing or financial support from the Democratic Party, according to the Nevada Current. “I couldn’t even get Read More