Trump-backed Hilton advances to California governor general election 
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Democrat Javier Becerra and Trump-backed Republican Steve Hilton will face off in November for California governor, succeeding Gavin Newsom.
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Anti-immigration protesters in Belfast set bins and vehicles on fire amid unrest over knife attack – live
Crowds gather at sites across Belfast after Sudanese man charged with attempted murder Full report: Man seriously injured in Belfast stabbing Starmer describes as ‘sickening’ Badenoch said, after the murder of Stephen Lawrence, it was right that people wanted to ensure this did not happen again. It led to the Macpherson report, she said. [It] wanted to put right what went wrong with policing in the 1990s. However, in attempting to do so, it also enshrined a principle which I believe is wrong that a racist incident is racist if it is perceived as racist by the victim or any other person. Equality law, properly designed, should protect us all in the same way. It should be a shield, not a sword. It should protect people from discrimination. It should protect people from being treated differently because of their race, sex, religion, sexuality, disability or age. Continue reading...
5 Things to Know About Paul LePage, Republican House Candidate in Maine 
NYT Politics
Mr. LePage served two terms as governor of Maine and was known for his incendiary rhetoric and his vetoing of legislation of all sorts.
House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill NYT Politics
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.
5 Things to Know About Graham Platner, Democratic Senate Candidate in Maine NYT Politics
Mr. Platner, an oyster farmer running for a Senate seat on a progressive platform, has drawn a large following among Democrats in Maine. His campaign has also surfaced damaging reports about his personal history.
Fetterman refuses to defend Platner, calls him 'baggage' as scandals mount Fox News Politics
Sen. John Fetterman breaks with Democrats, refuses to defend Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner amid mounting controversies over online conduct.
5 Things to Know About Susan Collins, Republican Senate Candidate in Maine NYT Politics
Ms. Collins, the longest-serving Republican woman in Senate history, is also her party’s most vulnerable incumbent this year.
JD Vance installs custom chicken coop at Naval Observatory and will personally care for birds Fox News Politics
A custom chicken coop built by Carolina Coops has been installed at the Naval Observatory, where Vice President JD Vance will care for the chickens.
Doris Matsui to Face Mai Vang in General Election for Sacramento House Seat NYT Politics
Mai Vang, a progressive member of the Sacramento City Council, will challenge Ms. Matsui, the 81-year-old incumbent, in the general election.
U.S. Strikes Iran After Army Helicopter Is Downed NYT Politics
President Trump vowed to retaliate for what he said was Iran’s downing of an Apache helicopter. near the Strait of Hormuz. The pilot and gunner were rescued.
Platner holdout floats emergency lifeline for panicking Dems if scandal-plagued candidate wins Fox News Politics
Rep. Josh Gottheimer calls for Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner to exit the race, saying he should get off the ballot and let a Democrat step in.
U.S. Strikes Iran After Trump Vows to Retaliate for Downed Helicopter NYT Politics
The retaliatory U.S. attacks came on Tuesday as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
When to Expect Results in Maine, Nevada and Beyond NYT Politics
Four states have primaries on Tuesday. Election officials predict most results will come in late in the evening, though mail-in ballots may delay things.
House Passes G.O.P.’s $70 Billion Immigration Bill NYT Politics
The vote gave final passage to Republicans’ megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term, clearing it for his signature.
Watchdog Group Skeptical of Vows to End Trump Administration’s $1.8 Billion Fund NYT Politics
Two sets of lawyers noted that while senior department officials said the fund would not move forward, they declined to offer assurances that this would hold in the future.
The Likely Platner-Collins Matchup Is Set to Be Hugely Expensive NYT Politics
Both Senate candidates in Maine have been strong fund-raisers, and allied super PACs and dark-money groups are mobilizing for their showdown.
How Ranked-Choice Voting Works in Maine NYT Politics
Proponents say the practice reduces partisanship, while critics say it is confusing and expensive.
Trump locks in ICE funding through end of presidency after House passes $70B package Fox News Politics
Republicans' $70 billion Secure America Act cleared the House, funding ICE and Border Patrol through 2029 despite unanimous Democratic opposition.
In Maine, a Senate race provokes complex emotions for voters. NYT Politics
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Maine’s Primary Ballot Is Crowded With Members of Political Dynasties NYT Politics
Among other candidates with ties to prominent officials, a senator’s son and a Bush scion are running for governor.
South Carolina Voters Are Choosing Nominees to Fill an Open Seat in Congress NYT Politics
Representative Nancy Mace’s run for governor created the opening in the coastal First Congressional District. Republicans are expected to hold it, but one Democrat has proved to be a prolific fund-raiser.
Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race NYT Politics
The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary.
Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In. NYT Politics
The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.
Several women who dated Graham Platner recall his ‘unsettling’ behavior. NYT Politics
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Obama pays tribute to chef who tragically drowned at vacation compound with new honor Fox News Politics
Obama Presidential Center launches Tafari's Kitchen, a comfort-food restaurant honoring late personal chef Tafari Campbell who drowned in 2023.
Democrats Accuse Republicans of Meddling in Maine’s Second Congressional District Primary NYT Politics
A mysterious group has spent $500,000 to elevate a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary race for a key House seat.
WATCH: SPLC chief doubles down on placing Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA on 'hate map' Fox News Politics
SPLC head Bryan Fair defended listing Turning Point USA on the organization's hate map alongside White supremacist groups during a fiery congressional hearing Tuesday.
Students for Life spokeswoman defiant after Antifa 'death cult' mobbed her, celebrated Charlie Kirk's murder Fox News Politics
Students for Life spokeswoman Lydia Taylor Davis was mobbed by Antifa agitators who mocked Charlie Kirk's assassination at a Texas summit event.
Trump on verge of securing $70B ICE funding victory after House clears hurdle Fox News Politics
Republicans' $70 billion immigration enforcement and border security measure cleared a critical test vote, teeing up a vote on final passage.
Can common sense replace Equality Act protections, as Kemi Badenoch suggests? 
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The Tory leader says the public sector duty to consider minorities encourages division – but legal experts say abolishing it will fuel discrimination For more than two decades, an important part of Britain’s equality laws ensured public institutions had to think about the impact their decisions could have on different groups in society. Introduced after the Stephen Lawrence inquiry, the public sector equality duty required public bodies – such as local councils, police forces and hospitals – to think proactively about equality law. Now this once uncontroversial public duty is a new battleground in Britain’s culture wars. Continue reading...
Crew Is Rescued After U.S. Helicopter Goes Down Near Strait of Hormuz NYT Politics
It was not immediately clear what led to the incident, which came at a time when the cease-fire in the war has grown tenuous.
The Guardian view on the care system: support for teens must go beyond reunions with old friends | Editorial The Guardian Politics
A new scheme to support care leavers’ relationships is welcome. But loneliness is one problem among many It might sound obvious that – as Benjamin Zephaniah wrote – “People will always need people / To make life appealing / And give life some meaning.” But the care system has not always behaved as though relationships are a condition of human flourishing. So it is good to see this simple yet crucial idea reflected in the latest announcement about support for care leavers in England. The broken connections that become a feature of too many young people’s lives are increasingly recognised as a key reason for their later vulnerability. Some local councils already have support in place for young people who want to reconnect with relatives, trusted adults such as former teachers or social workers, and old friends. Last week the government announced a national version, billed as a Who Do You Think You Are?-style service for care leavers, with an initial budget of £8.4m. The hope is that supporting older teenagers to restore links will reduce the risk of isolation and help them to find their feet. While many care leavers already make a successful transition to independent living, they face disproportionate risks of homelessness , poor mental health, prison and even death. Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for publication in our letters section, please click here . Continue reading...
U.S. and Iran Zero In on Four Nuclear Issues in Talks NYT Politics
With the cease-fire proving tenuous, negotiations between the two nations are in flux, but have advanced to outline potential paths forward on difficult questions about Iran’s nuclear program.
UK and allies impose sanctions on firms enabling West Bank settler violence The Guardian Politics
Labour backbenchers disappointed as new trade guidance over illegal settlements stops short of outright ban The UK in alliance with a group of other western powers including Australia, France and Norway has announced it is imposing sanctions on six firms and one individual involved in enabling and financing the recent upsurge in settler violence in the West Bank. However, the foreign secretary, Yvette Cooper, disappointed many of her own backbenchers by stopping short of banning trade, saying instead the government was only issuing updated advice to British firms not to become involved in any economic activity with the illegal settlements. Continue reading...
A South Carolina race tests the strength of a Trump endorsement. NYT Politics
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Florida GOP gubernatorial primary candidate says as governor, he'd 'shut down' every abortion clinic in state Fox News Politics
Florida GOP gubernatorial primary candidate James Fishback wants to close every abortion clinic in the Sunshine State and replace them with crisis pregnancy centers.
At 10,000 consecutive votes and counting, Collins holds a Senate record. NYT Politics
The Maine Republican, who is in the middle of a tumultuous re-election race, became the first senator in history to reach the threshold without missing a vote.
Can Badenoch’s culture war win back Reform supporters? – The Latest The Guardian Politics
Kemi Badenoch has vowed to reform the Equality Act in what is viewed as an attempt to win back support from Reform voters. The Conservative leader, who also served as equalities minister from 2020 to 2022, wants to scrap the public sector equality duty – a legal requirement that forces public institutions to actively consider how their decisions affect equality. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to community affairs correspondent Aamna Mohdin – watch on YouTube Continue reading...
Trump's DOJ pick in trouble as GOP concerns threaten confirmation Fox News Politics
Todd Blanche faces tough Senate confirmation as Trump's AG pick, with Republicans divided over anti-weaponization fund and Jan. 6 rioter concerns.
Search black boys, protect white folk: Kemi vies to out-right the far right | John Crace The Guardian Politics
When politicians talk ‘common sense’ it’s time to worry; when the Tory leader does, it’s time to be doubly vigilant You know how it is. You’re a middle class, straight white man in his 60s in A&E. Possibly the most disadvantaged person in the entire country. You complain of chest pains. In the adjoining triage queue there is a black woman with what looks like a broken toe. You know what happens next. The black woman is seen within minutes. You have a cardiac arrest on the waiting room floor. Said no one ever. There may be times when there simply aren’t enough staff in the A&E department. There may also be times when a doctor under pressure fails to make the right diagnosis. But no one for a minute believes they are being deliberately kept waiting any longer than necessary. The founding principle of the NHS is predicated on patients being treated according to the severity of their condition. Continue reading...
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