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Mike Mazzei and Gentner Drummond advance to GOP runoff in Oklahoma governor contest

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No candidate got a majority of the vote in the primary, NBC News projects, as Republicans compete to succeed term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt.

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Four takeaways from Georgia, DC, Alabama, and Oklahoma primary elections

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Four takeaways from Georgia, DC, Alabama, and Oklahoma primary elections

Voters across the country delivered a mixed verdict in a series of high-profile primary contests Tuesday, elevating political outsiders, boosting progressive candidates in deep-blue jurisdictions, and offering fresh clues about President Donald Trump’s hold on the GOP ahead of the midterm elections. Kemp and Trump both lose in Georgia’s gubernatorial race Republican businessman Rick Jackson […]

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Trump rebuked in Georgia as voters back billionaire in GOP governor's runoff

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Trump rebuked in Georgia as voters back billionaire in GOP governor's runoff

President Donald Trump's status as a kingmaker in Republican primaries got a setback on Tuesday, as Georgia GOP voters rejected his choice for the governor's race.Businessman Rick Jackson, defeated Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, who had Trump's endorsement as well as the endorsement of outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp, according to the Associated Press and CNN.Jones is well known for being one of the "fake electors" in the 2020 scheme to overturn former President Joe Biden's electoral win. He managed to avoid criminal charges in the ensuing investigation.The governor primary in Georgia was one of the notable displays of unity between Trump and Kemp, who have had an on-again/off-again rocky relationship after he and other GOP state officials refused to intervene on his behalf to overturn the 2020 election results.On the Democratic side, former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is hoping to break years of solid Republican rule in the state.

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Trump derails entire GOP agenda – and creates 'living hell' for Senate leader: journalists

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Trump derails entire GOP agenda – and creates 'living hell' for Senate leader: journalists

While the Senate had planned to confirm Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence (DNI) as soon as Wednesday, President Donald Trump derailed those plans overnight after announcing he was “cancelling” the confirmation hearing, thereby creating a “disaster” and “living hell” for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), some journalists said.“It’s almost as if Trump wakes up every day and thinks to himself, ‘How can I make John Thune’s life a living hell?’” noted Punchbowl News senior congressional reporter Andrew Desiderio in a social media post on X.In an early morning statement published Wednesday on Truth Social, Trump said he would be keeping Bill Pulte – his initial controversial pick for DNI he ultimately backed off from after receiving unprecedented bipartisan backlash – as acting DNI for the foreseeable future. He also demanded that the SAVE Act – his controversial voter ID law – be attached to the renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a law that permits the overseas surveillance of Americans in some instances.“It's almost as if this was going too well for Trump,” noted Punchbowl News’ Jake Sherman in a social media post on X. “Republicans and Democrats were gearing up to confirm Clayton as soon as tomorrow.”Trump also raged against Republicans regarding several other topics, including their refusal to eliminate the filibuster and blue slips, a process that allows senators to block judicial appointments in their own state.“Trump is attacking [Senate Majority Leader John] Thune (R-SD) and top Senate Republicans – without naming them – over the Clayton-Pulte dispute,” Punchbowl News’ report reads. “He’s putting pressure on Thune once again over eliminating the filibuster and blue slips for judicial nominations, two hallowed Senate traditions. He’s forcing the SAVE America Act – the Republicans’ photo ID and proof-of-citizenship bill – to the forefront of the Senate legislative agenda, even though there’s no way it can pass. All this is a disaster for Thune.”It’s almost as if Trump wakes up every day and thinks to himself, “How can I make John Thune’s life a living hell?”The president just blew up Jay Clayton’s confirmation hearing for DNI (was slated for 2pm today) & reiterated his demand for SAVE to be attached to FISA. pic.twitter.com/YVSRvYFpnc— Andrew Desiderio (@AndrewDesiderio) June 17, 2026

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Trump falls short in Georgia governor’s race: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

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Trump falls short in Georgia governor’s race: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries

Georgia Republicans dealt a blow to President Trump on Tuesday, bucking his preferred pick, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), for healthcare executive and billionaire Rick Jackson in the Peach State’s gubernatorial primary. Jackson defeated Jones by single digits in the Republican gubernatorial runoff — marking the second time one of Trump’s endorsees in a major statewide…

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Trump-backed Barry Moore defeats former Navy SEAL sniper Jared Hudson in Alabama Senate runoff

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Trump-backed Barry Moore defeats former Navy SEAL sniper Jared Hudson in Alabama Senate runoff

Republican Alabama Rep. Barry Moore defeated Navy SEAL veteran Jared Hudson in Tuesday’s Senate runoff race after receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump. Moore’s victory reinforced […]

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Oklahoma Democrats face runoff showdown in race for deep-red Senate seat

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Oklahoma Democrats face runoff showdown in race for deep-red Senate seat

Oklahoma Democrats will compete in a primary runoff election in the 2026 Senate race in a long-shot bid to flip a deep-red seat held by Republicans for over 35 years.

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Georgia results: Collins will face Sen. Ossoff; Trump's pick loses governor runoff

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Georgia results: Collins will face Sen. Ossoff; Trump's pick loses governor runoff

In an upset, Georgia Republican voters rejected President Trump's preferred nominee for the competitive open governor's race. They also picked Rep. Mike Collins to face Sen. Jon Ossoff.

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Pastors for Trump founder advances to runoff in Oklahoma primary for Hern’s seat

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Pastors for Trump founder advances to runoff in Oklahoma primary for Hern’s seat

Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, and Oklahoma state Rep. Mark Tedford (R) are projected to advance to a runoff in the GOP primary for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projected. Neither candidate was projected to clear the 50-percent threshold necessary to clinch the nomination on Tuesday. Ten GOP candidates competed for…

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