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Gov. Larry Rhoden wins South Dakota gubernatorial GOP primary runoff

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Gov. Larry Rhoden (R-SD) decisively fended off his primary challenger in the state’s first-ever gubernatorial primary runoff. Rhoden became governor in January 2025 after he was promoted from lieutenant governor following former Gov. Kristi Noem‘s appointment as President Donald Trump‘s homeland security secretary. The four-way June 2 Republican primary ended with no candidate reaching the […]

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Live results: Rhoden fights to hang on to South Dakota governor’s mansion in GOP primary runoff

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Live results: Rhoden fights to hang on to South Dakota governor’s mansion in GOP primary runoff

Republican voters in South Dakota will once again head to the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a heated gubernatorial primary runoff. Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is vying for a full term leading the Mount Rushmore State against Republican businessman Toby Doeden. Neither candidate secured over half of the vote in a June 2 primary to avoid runoff.…

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South Dakota governor fends off challenger in primary runoff

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South Dakota governor fends off challenger in primary runoff

Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) is projected to defeat businessman Toby Doeden in Tuesday’s GOP primary runoff for South Dakota governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rhoden will now take on Democrat Dan Ahlers, a former state senator, in November. He is expected to hang on to the seat given the state’s reliably Republican leanings. Rhoden and…

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What's in the GOP megabill Trump is rallying behind

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What's in the GOP megabill Trump is rallying behind

House Republicans are pressuring the Senate to advance their reconciliation package as President Trump pushes for quick action.Why it matters: The roughly $95 billion package is House Republicans' latest effort to enact Trump's priorities without Democratic votes using the reconciliation process.The framework already cleared some early hurdles, but House Republicans are pressing the Senate to move quickly to keep Trump's legislative agenda on track before the midterm elections.The reconciliation plan would require a simple majority in the Senate and avoid the 60-vote filibuster."We are ready to work side-by-side with the Senate to get this done for the American People!" Trump wrote on Truth Social last week.Here are key elements of the plan.Iran war and military operationsThe budget bill instructs the House Armed Services and House Intelligence committees to draft legislation that could increase the deficit by up to $73 billion combined.The Armed Services Committee has a cap of $60 billion, while the Intelligence Committee has a cap of $13 billion.This would mainly aid defense priorities, which experts say likely includes military operations tied to the Iran war — a conflict that has already cost more than $37.5 billion since it began in February.State of play: Last week, the House again rebuked the Iran war by passing a resolution to curb Trump's military campaign.The vote came after three U.S. troops were killed in the region earlier in July.The resolution is largely symbolic and carries no force of law.Farm aidThe resolution allows the House Agriculture Committee to draft legislation increasing the deficit by up to $12 billion — funding expected to help struggling farmers.This is separate from the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 that passed the House earlier this year. That package is still awaiting passage in the Senate.What they're saying: The American Farm Bureau Federation celebrated the decision."We applaud members of the House of Representatives for recognizing the economic toll facing farm country and advancing farm aid as part of their reconciliation package," AFBF said in a statement.SAVE America ActThe bill calls for the House Administration Committee to make changes to law that will increase the deficit by a maximum of $10 billion.Because the committee oversees federal election law, any legal changes are expected to go toward implementing aspects of the SAVE America Act — a major political priority of Trump.The other side: Elements of the SAVE Act funding have drawn criticism from some conservatives, who posit that the cash won't be used as intended.Rather than including the full SAVE Act, the package offers grants to states to adopt voter ID requirements."That's just free money for Florida," Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.) said of the grant program last week, Axios previously reported. Blue states "will never take the grant money. I'm not a big fan of carrots. I like sticks."Senate and the reconciliation billWhat's next: Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has shown some resistance to the reconciliation bill, but House Republicans are increasing pressure on the Senate to pass the package, Axios reports.Thune said he plans to wait until government funding is resolved before tapping into the budget resolution.The White House is expected to turn up the heat on Senate Republicans, too.What we're watching: Trump has publicly urged the Senate to pass the bill.On Monday, the president urged Thune to keep the Senate in town until the SAVE America Act passes, another sign he's pressing senators to move quickly.Go deeper: Democrats hit the anti-incumbency trap

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Outrage after Trump's spychief confirmed along party-line vote: 'GOP should be ashamed'

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Outrage after Trump's spychief confirmed along party-line vote: 'GOP should be ashamed'

Democratic lawmakers were furious after the Senate voted to confirm President Donald Trump's nominee Jay Clayton as the new Director of National Intelligence on Tuesday.Following a party-line 51-47 vote, the Senate approved Clayton to be the nation's top spy chief. Trump picked Clayton to be the permanent DNI following former DNI Tulsi Gabbard announcing her resignation in May. After her exit in June, Acting DNI Bill Pulte was appointed by the president to serve in the interim role.After the vote, Senate Democrats took a stance and made their positions known on social media. "I voted against confirming Jay Clayton as President Trump’s Director of National Intelligence. This position must be guided by facts, not conspiracy theories or blind political loyalty. Refusing to acknowledge that Donald Trump lost the 2020 election is disqualifying for a role responsible for delivering objective intelligence, following the rule of law, and keeping our nation safe," Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) wrote on X."I just voted NO on Jay Clayton's nomination to be Director of National Intelligence. Why should someone who can’t acknowledge who won the 2020 election oversee our intelligence agencies?" Sen. Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) wrote on X."When the position of the DNI was created by Congress after the 9/11 attacks, the law laid out a simple qualification for the position: that the DNI 'shall have extensive national security expertise.' Jay Clayton fails that foundational, statutory test," Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) wrote on X, sharing a thread with his thoughts on Clayton. "His record and his answers under oath to the Senate make it clear Clayton is not a leader who can be counted upon to make decisions on the serious national security threats facing our country, if those decisions would bring him into conflict with the personal or political preferences of the President," Schiff added."BREAKING: Senate Republicans just confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence—an election-denier and Trump sycophant. The GOP should be ashamed for enabling Trump’s dangerous and deranged conspiracy theories," Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) wrote on X. BREAKING: Senate Republicans just confirmed Jay Clayton as Director of National Intelligence—an election-denier and Trump sycophant. The GOP should be ashamed for enabling Trump’s dangerous and deranged conspiracy theories. pic.twitter.com/zS0VLkXL0h— Senator Patty Murray (@PattyMurray) July 28, 2026

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Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar?

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Who Wins (and Who Loses) in the Democrats’ New 2028 Primary Calendar?

Democratic Party officials have approved a new calendar that puts South Carolina at the head of the line. Black and Latino voters will gain new clout.

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Trump pays tribute to ‘respected statesman’ Lindsey Graham: ‘He felt in his bones that our destiny is to win’

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Trump pays tribute to ‘respected statesman’ Lindsey Graham: ‘He felt in his bones that our destiny is to win’

President Donald Trump paid tribute to his friend, the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), with jokes, anecdotes, and a touching reflection on his decadeslong career. “Today we gather with the deepest gratitude, profoundest sorrow, to honor a beloved friend, a devoted brother, a respected statesman, a giant of the United States Senate, and a true […]

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Dem primary erupts as establishment favorite dismisses rival as ‘celebrity candidate’

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Dem primary erupts as establishment favorite dismisses rival as ‘celebrity candidate’

Haley Stevens repeatedly branded Abdul El-Sayed the "celebrity" candidate during Monday's heated Michigan Senate Democratic debate before the primary.

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Wild theory floated by conservative after 'staggering betrayal' from GOP lawmakers

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Wild theory floated by conservative after 'staggering betrayal' from GOP lawmakers

Prominent conservative Matt Walsh lashed out at Republican lawmakers Tuesday over what he called their “staggering betrayal,” and endorsed an extraordinary theory that Republican lawmakers were actually hoping to lose the upcoming midterms.Walsh was responding to a social media post on X published by a popular right-wing account using the pseudonym “FischerKing,” one that outlined the outlandish theory.“A significant number of GOP Senators and House members would probably like to lose the midterms – so they can back off issues like immigration (which is not popular with many of their donors) and go back to loud complaining on TV, pretending to be responsive to their voters,” reads the post from “FischerKing.”Walsh, a controversial figure in politics, concurred with the assessment, calling it “undoubtedly true.”“The Republican Congress has done virtually nothing of significance,” Walsh wrote in response. “A staggering (though predictable) betrayal.”Walsh’s bleak prediction comes amid growing fears among conservatives about the midterms, with there being a significant enthusiasm gap between Democratic and Republican voters heading into November.Another prominent conservative figure, Robby Starbuck, also sounded the alarm over what he perceived as GOP lawmakers’ failures to deliver on conservative priorities.“Some of the hardest core activists I know have told me they’re sitting out as of now. They feel all their efforts have been spit on by a Congress that won’t pass big legislation like the SAVE America Act,” Starbuck wrote in a social media post on X, referring to President Donald Trump’s controversial voter ID bill.“Many in the base feel lied to about a number of policy issues that should be no-brainers for Congress and many of them want more deportations too. If we want to win the midterms, Congress better get busy on the landmark legislation front if they hope to shift the narrative. Dems will be rabid voters this cycle.”Walsh has a long history of making controversial statements. In a since-deleted blog post, he called “adolescence” a “modern innovation,” part of an apparent argument for normalizing teenage pregnancy, Media Matters previously reported. In 2022, he endorsed the "Great Replacement" theory – the white nationalist conspiracy theory claiming world elites are working to eradicate people of European descent – calling it “just a fact.”This is undoubtedly true. The Republican congress has done virtually nothing of significance. A staggering (though predictable) betrayal. https://t.co/Hw7pBMuIA3— Matt Walsh (@MattWalshBlog) July 28, 2026

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Gov. Larry Rhoden wins South Dakota gubernatorial GOP primary runoff

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