Tennessee GOP kicks Trump-backed candidate off congressional primary ballot
Former State Department spokesperson Morgan Ortagus, who was backed by Trump in January, was one of three candidates to be removed by the state party.
2022 Midterm Elections
McConnell-affiliated group reserves $141 million in fall ad buys
The Senate Leadership fund is trying to protect vulnerable Republican seats and flip Democratic seats in battleground states.
Democrat Abby Finkenauer to remain on ballot for U.S. Senate in Iowa
Iowa's Supreme Court reversed a decision by a state district court to keep her off the ballot, due to three allegedly invalid signatures.
Jackson confirmation furthers GOP's tough-on-crime push before midterms
A recent CBS News poll found 39% of Americans approve of the president's handling of crime, while 61% disapprove.
Trump PAC gives $500K to group to defeat Georgia's GOP governor
He's backing former Sen. David Perdue in his primary challenge against Gov. Brian Kemp.
Pence decries cancel culture amid protests, praises Zelenskyy at University of Virginia
Pence faced protests from students upset with his past rhetoric towards LGBTQ communities.
Democratic Senate candidate to appeal decision to keep her off ballot
Some of Finkenauer's signatures on petition to qualify for ballot were successfully challenged by Republicans.
Liz Cheney sets personal fundraising record ahead of August primary
Cheney brought in $2.94 million in the first three months of 2022.
Coalition celebrates Judge Jackson's confirmation with record ad buy
The campaign is aimed at Black Americans. "My hope is that all Americans feel pride in this moment and what it says about what is possible in our country," said Karen Finney of the Black Women's Leadership Collective, which is part of the coalition.
Trump endorses Oz in Pennsylvania Senate primary race
Oz had been competing for Trump's endorsement in the May 17 primary against former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.
Judge declines to slow N.Y. primary elections despite ongoing redistricting battle
The appeals judge said he would allow a lower court judge to hire an expert to draw up alternative congressional district maps in case the disputed ones ultimately get tossed.
Wisconsin governor vetoes Republican election bills
The Republican legislature does not have the votes to override his vetoes. The bills are part of a nationwide GOP effort to reshape the elections.
Senate candidate Dr. Oz reports at least $100 million in assets
If elected, he would be one of the wealthiest members of the Senate — and possibly the wealthiest.
Texas election officials rejected one out of eight mail ballots cast in primary
Over 24,000 voters' ballots were not counted in the final results.
GOP Senate push focuses on Latinos with "Vamos" initiative, Title 42
The NRSC's new multi-million-dollar "Vamos" initiative, first shared with CBS News, will target 2022 races in nine battleground states.
Former Trump appointee advances to runoff for Rep. Devin Nunes' seat
The second runoff spot hasn't been determined yet, and finishing the count will take at least a week, since mail ballots can arrive as late as April 12.
Georgia candidate for governor Stacey Abrams' net worth over $3 million
When she first ran for governor in 2018, Abrams' net worth was $109,000, and she had high student loan, credit card and tax debt.
Congressman who voted to impeach Trump announces retirement
Upton was facing a primary with another Republican incumbent as a result of Michigan's redistricting.
Judge orders New York's congressional map to be redrawn
The proposed map would have created 22 Democratic seats and 4 Republican seats.
Federal judge strikes down part of new Florida election law
A federal judge ruled some of the law's provisions were enacted "with the intent to discriminate against Black voters."
Pence rolls out Republican policy agenda ahead of midterms
The former vice president hasn't ruled out a potential 2024 bid, despite former President Trump's criticism of him.
Trump's endorsements test his influence in the Republican Party
Trump last week pulled his endorsement of Mo Brooks in Alabama due to Brooks' poor polling.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vetoes Congressional map in push for heavier GOP gerrymander
DeSantis cited issues with Florida's 5th Congressional district, a predominantly Black district in north Florida.
Republicans try out midterm messages during Jackson hearings
Several GOP senators saw Jackson as a foil for themes they hope will not only motivate their base, but also help sway white suburban voters who turned away from the party during the Trump era.
Supreme Court tosses Wisconsin state maps, keeps congressional maps
Both sets of maps were drawn by Governor Tony Evers, a Democrat, and had been chosen by the state Supreme Court over those submitted by other groups.
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Judge blocks Trump's White House ban targeting CNN, MS NOW and Politico
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Trump officials now leaning against execution livestream, sources say
OpenAI employee accused of planting recording device in office
Judge blocks Trump admin. from felling trees at D.C. golf course
Bipartisan senators call Russia diesel deal a "betrayal" of Ukraine
Kimberly Guilfoyle ousted as ambassador over corruption allegations
Supreme Court takes up dispute over access to DOGE records
Talarico was home in Texas during campaign absence, photos indicate
Data center boom puts GOP in a bind before midterms
Zelenskyy says Russia isn't honoring Trump's energy ceasefire
Trump says he's "looking at" firing Kimberly Guilfoyle
Military's archbishop criticizes plan to livestream execution
Judge chastises DOJ after 430 trees cut down at D.C. golf course
Republicans voice concerns over livestream execution plan
