President Trump claimed in an interview that he had reached an agreement with Iran to keep the Strait of Hormuz toll-free and prevent Israel from nuclear obliteration. He suggested the U.S. might become a paid protector of the Middle East if Iran fails to reach a nuclear deal. Trump praised China and Russia for not interfering in the blockade of the Strait. The deal, expected to be discussed in Switzerland, appears to be a 60-day ceasefire with no nuclear material agreement. Trump’s assertions were met with skepticism, as details of the agreement are not yet public, and the effectiveness of the deal remains uncertain.
Laurel Libby discussed the Maine gubernatorial race, highlighting Hannah Pingree’s press conference on rural healthcare. Pingree, a long-time establishment figure,…
Abdul El-Sayed's victory in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is the latest and perhaps most significant evidence that the party's voters are looking to turn the page on establishment-backed politicians — even in must-win battlegrounds.
Embattled North Carolina Republican congressman Chuck Edwards withdrew from his reelection campaign on Wednesday, two days after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for unprofessional and inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides in his office.
Moderate candidate U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive favorite Abdul El-Sayed were in a tight race for Michigan's Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in the early morning hours of Wednesday.
