Louisiana voters decide Saturday whether Sen. Bill Cassidy will hold his seat against Trump-backed Rep. Julia Letlow and John Fleming. Cassidy's 2021 impeachment vote and clashes with the Trump administration have shaped a contentious GOP primary that could lead to a runoff.
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Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg is stepping down as acting director of the FDA's drug evaluation center amid internal agency conflicts and recent leadership changes. Her tenure was marked by controversy over vaccine policies and regulatory decisions.
U.S. and Nigerian forces have killed Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the Islamic State's second-in-command, in a joint operation. The move is seen as a significant blow to ISIS's operations in Africa and globally.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis commutes the sentence of Tina Peters, a former county clerk convicted for tampering with voting machines after the 2020 election. The decision, pressured by former President Trump, has drawn criticism from Colorado Democrats who warn it undermines election integrity.
Mohammad Al-Saadi, an Iraqi commander linked to Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hizballah, is charged with plotting terror attacks on Jewish sites in New York, Los Angeles, and Arizona. Authorities disrupted the plan after Al-Saadi attempted to hire an undercover agent to carry out the attacks.
Rep. Steve Cohen announces he will not seek reelection after Tennessee’s GOP-led redistricting splits his Memphis district, a move he says dilutes Black voting power. Cohen may reconsider if legal challenges to the new map succeed.
Michael Banks, chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, resigns amid a series of leadership changes in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Banks cited family reasons and highlighted his role in securing the border during his tenure.
Denise Powell wins a tight Democratic primary in Nebraska's 2nd District and will face Republican Brinker Harding in the general election. The race is a key battleground in a district that has swung between parties in recent presidential elections.