Graham Platner won Maine’s Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in a race Democrats see as key to control of the Senate. Tuesday’s primaries also showed Donald Trump’s continued sway in Republican contests in South Carolina and Nevada.
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Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson advanced to a June 23 Republican runoff for South Carolina governor. Evette led the crowded primary after receiving Donald Trump’s late endorsement.
Primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota will set key Senate, governor and House matchups. Maine Democrat Graham Platner is expected to win his Senate primary despite a series of controversies.
First Lady Melania Trump denies any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and calls on Congress to hold a public hearing for survivors to testify under oath. She warns against circulating false images and statements about her connection to Epstein.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not appear for a scheduled deposition on April 14 regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, citing her departure from office. The House Oversight Committee insists the subpoena remains valid and threatens contempt charges if she refuses to testify.
President Donald Trump faces significant obstacles in advancing the U.S. military campaign against Iran due to uncertain congressional support and growing public opposition, with lawmakers demanding clearer justification and strategy. The conflict has also triggered economic repercussions, including stock market declines and soaring oil and gasoline prices, while Trump downplays these issues and temporarily halts attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Concurrently, the administration is embroiled in controversies over election security, proposing ICE monitoring at polling places and facing criticism over Trump’s own mail-in voting, highlighting internal tensions ahead of the midterm elections.
As the U.S. military campaign in Iran nears one month, bipartisan lawmakers have expressed frustration over the administration’s lack of clear strategy, objectives, and transparency regarding funding, with the Pentagon preparing to request an additional $200 billion to support operations. Congressional officials criticized the absence of definitive answers on the war’s goals and the potential deployment of ground troops, a move some view as a “red line” that could jeopardize support. Despite the White House’s claims of ongoing briefings and commitment to dismantling Iran’s military capabilities, lawmakers continue to demand more detailed information amid escalating costs and strategic uncertainty.
House Republicans have elected Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) as their House Speaker, despite criticism from Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) who cited Scalise's past association with and comments about white supremacists. Scalise won the caucus vote 113 to 99, and the floor vote was moved up to this afternoon, presumably to get the vote done before anyone could make trouble. Mace said she would be doing an “enormous disservice” to the voters she represents in South Carolina if she voted for Scalise.