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Florida Politics: Hope Florida, Nixon-Moody debate?
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is set to host a forum with several huge names in the Florida Republican Party, such as Attorney General James Uthmeier and GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Byron Donalds. Meanwhile, Angie Nixon is throwing her hat into the ring, challenging U.S. Senator Ashley Moody to a public debate ahead of the general election. POLITICO Reporter and Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss what's new in Florida politics.
Progressive Rep. Ro Khanna to headline Des Moines political fundraiser
Progressive U.S. representative and potential 2028 presidential candidate Ro Khanna is returning to Iowa for an event just weeks before Election Day.
Massachusetts Senate Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Massachusetts Senate primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
Massachusetts House Primary Election 2026 Live Results
See live results from the 2026 Massachusetts House primary election as Republican and Democrat votes are counted by candidate and county.
JD Vance calls Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed 'evil' at campaign rally
El-Sayed faces Trump ally Mike Rogers in what has quickly become a senate race characterised by personal attacks and insults between the two.
GUEST VIEW: Politics or Governance: Budgets, tax rates, and real consequences
By Dustin Fawcett You have heard me say repeatedly that I believe in good governance and abhor petty politics. I believe government should be about solving problems, planning for the future, and making difficult decisions based on what is best for the people we serve, not what looks best in the short term. I’m not [...]
minogue healey campaign event picture
Tara Healey, Governor Maura Healey’s younger sister, confidante, and longtime political adviser, attended GOP candidate for governor Michael Minogue’s campaign event on Plum Island on Sunday.
JD Vance Called Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed ‘Evil’ in Speech
Vice President JD Vance also told Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate nominee, to “keep my wife’s name out of your mouth.”
WATCH: Trump says 'Medicare for All' doesn't work
The president was asked about Democratic candidates who want to use Medicare to provide universal access to health care — and he said his approach to have confidential drug pricing deals was superior.
Vance unloads on El-Sayed after Usha swipe with brutal warning: 'Way out of your league'
JD Vance fired back at Abdul El-Sayed over comments about Usha Vance, telling the Michigan Senate candidate to keep his wife's name out of his mouth.
Republican Candidate in Key House Race Bet on Her Own Campaign
The trading platform Kalshi issued a three-year suspension to the candidate, Laurie Buckhout, and fined her nearly $2,600. Ms. Buckhout said she had made a “dumb mistake.”
Mountain View City Council candidates square off at business forum
Ahead of the November election, the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce held a forum last week to give voters an early look at the policy positions of eight candidates vying for a seat on the City Council.
Kalshi suspends N.C. GOP candidate for U.S. House
“I bet on myself,” GOP candidate Laurie Buckhout says.
Minnesota State Fair: Political Hub, Always Center Stage
It's more than food on a stick, long lines and Grandstand shows. The Minnesota State Fair has always been a proving ground, outreach opportunity, and sometimes divisive stage for politicians, from local candidates up to the nation's highest office. Yes, politics is yet another State Fair tradition. | 830 WCCO
AI is hurting US politics. Here’s how candidates could use it for good
The technology can help candidates listen more deeply to voters, as examples from Japan and Scotland show
The U.S. Supreme Court removed limits on political parties coordinating with candidates. What does that mean for Philly’s elections?
Local elections lawyers said the Supreme Court's decision could potentially boost the spending power of Philly's political parties.
Voters hate data centers. Candidates from both parties are scrambling to respond
Across the country and the political spectrum, candidates are embracing a growing backlash to artificial intelligence and the infrastructure required to power it.
Donald Trump threatens to report ‘Meet the Press’ moderator Kristen Welker to FCC for ‘punishment’
Donald Trump is lashing out at NBC News’ Kristen Welker, long one of the primary objects of his ire, for saying his endorsement of recent candidates for elected office have had ‘mixed results.’
Talarico Is Out-Fundraising Paxton and Flooding the Airwaves in Texas Senate Race
The Democratic candidate is on the offensive, giving his party hope in the deep-red state.
Israel’s Youngest Political Candidate Shuns 'Petty Politics,' Represents War Generation
When asked where he wanted to work in […]
Progressive candidate is gaining on top two rivals in N.H. congressional race
While the establishment-backed top contenders, Stefany Shaheen and Maura Sullivan, are locked in a close contest, a progressive push by Carleigh Beriont may be gaining momentum.
Reflections on Weiser-Lopez, Crank-Killian debates
Thursday night, The Gazette and KOAA TV hosted two important candidate debates. The first featured incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Crank, who is just completing his first term representing El Paso County in Congress, and Jessica Killian, a Democrat who has served in the Army and has years of experience working in Washington, D.C. The second […]
Aidan O'Connell Listed As Potential Trade Candidate
After the Raiders signed Kirk Cousins and drafted Fernando Mendoza first overall, the former Purdue standout faces a crowded depth chart that could force a trade or release.
Opinion | Democrats Have an Identity Politics Problem. Just Not the One You Think.
Instead of rallying around their candidates, Democrats are falling out among themselves.
Colorado Politics Calendar Aug. 31-Sept. 6
CoPo’s weekly political calendar will help you find political and public-policy events throughout Colorado. It includes candidate and issue campaign events, public policy meetings, court hearings, state and local party conventions, assemblies, debates, rallies, parades, speaking engagements, traveling dignitary appearances, water meetings, book signings, county commission hearings, city council meetings and more. As a subscriber, […]
Michael Minogue, a GOP candidate, is leaning into the blues
Experts in political branding said Michael Minogue's blue color scheme could be an intentional play to make him more appealing to voters in a state that largely elects Democrats to its highest offices
Boston Mayor Wu-aligned Super PAC spent $84K on challengers to senators she opposes
A Super PAC with ties to Wu has spent $84K+ supporting candidates challenging Nick Collins and William Brownsberger, two state senators she’s trying to knock off in Tuesday’s primary election.
Political Campaigns Are Quietly Paying Influencers to Support Candidates
Their videos have proliferated on social media, but the payments are frequently hidden from viewers.
Meet the Black candidates seeking history in governor's races this fall
A historic group of Black candidates are running for governor in 2026, with several seeking to expand Black representation in state leadership and make history this fall.
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Headline roundup with Jim Small
Arizona Mirror editor Jim Small joins us to talk about new poll numbers, and shenanigans with candidates running under the Green Party name. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the weird political attacks on the WNBA.
Politics Unplugged Podcast: Headline roundup with Jim Small
Arizona Mirror editor Jim Small joins us to talk about new poll numbers, and shenanigans with candidates running under the Green Party name. Then Dennis and Colin talk about the weird political attacks on the WNBA.
Commentary: The MBA Applicants Business Schools Are Losing Before They Apply
Global MBA applications are rising – but U.S. programs are increasingly losing candidates before they even apply.
3 waiver claim candidates for the Bengals during final cuts
Cameron Williams is a young prospect at tackle that could become available this weekend.
Dem candidate erupts in profane defense of Hasan Piker as party figures distance themselves
Christopher Rabb profanely defended podcaster Hasan Piker as Hakeem Jeffries and other Democrats condemned the streamer's remarks as antisemitic.
Rep. Wozniak votes to crack down on corporate influence in Michigan politics
State Rep. Doug Wozniak this week voted to get money out of politics by blocking state-regulated utilities and companies with major government contracts from donating to political campaigns and candidates. The state House approved the Michiganders for Money Out of Politics (MMOP) citizen-initiated proposal after more than half a million Michigan residents signed petitions supporting […]
Jasmine Crockett has no plans to campaign for James Talarico
Jasmine Crockett tells Laura she will not be campaigning with James Talarico in the closely-watched Senate race in Texas. Crockett says she’ll be supporting down ballot candidates in the midterms who are often overshadowed.
Gubernatorial candidates Phil Weiser, Greg Lopez spar, as Marx skips debate
Two of the candidates for Colorado governor squared off in a televised debate on Thursday night, when Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee, and former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, delved into issues of affordability, data center regulation and gun laws. The debate’s tone was civil. The policy differences between the two […]
As midterm elections approach, Republican candidates weigh how closely to align with Trump
Some Republican candidates are quietly distancing themselves from President Donald Trump ahead of the midterm elections that will determine control of Congress. Yet, most Republican candidates continue to embrace Trump
National issues continue to dominate race for N.Y. governor
Both candidates had opportunities to make their points this week.
Former MassGOP Chair, political pundit sues Shortsleeve campaign on eve of primary
The former Chair of the MassGOP and current conservative political pundit is suing GOP gubernatorial candidate Brian Shortsleeve’s campaign for allegedly secretly recording her without consent.
Florence Harding Photographed Taught Me About Women Partaking in Politics
What would Florence Kling Harding think now? A week or so ago when I cast my ballot at my designated polling place this thought crossed my mind. I imagine the former first lady would be pleased about how routine voting has become for women in the United States. But perhaps she would not be satisfied. Today, a published essay I wrote for In Pursuit spotlights a lesson in leadership demonstrated by First Lady Florence Harding. In my research, I discovered there’s a lot to be said about this strong female historic figure. But it was the blurry photograph capturing Mrs. Harding voting for her husband Warren G. Harding, one of two presidential candidates from Ohio, on Nov. 2, 1920—Election Day—that drew my attention. It was the first presidential election held in the United States after the ratification and certification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. Its 106th anniversary was marked on Wednesday. I remember thinking what a shame it was that her presence in the image was imperfect while the mostly men surrounding her were in sharp focus. Perhaps cynically I thought, “No surprise!” On further examination, though, the clear reaction of the people surrounding Mrs. Harding was equally important. In that snapshot of time, many of their expressions were serious. One man stood elevated above the rest with a slight smile as he caught a glimpse of history. Mr. Harding hovered over his wife’s shoulder closely observing the last seconds of her vote being cast. Their gazes were locked in on who would hours later become first lady. Subscribe The attention she drew is worth noting, mostly because, as I learned, Mrs. Harding understood the power her image could have on women across the country. She and I share in common a career in newspapers—hers the business side and mine on the editorial side. Nevertheless, it became clear to me as I write in the essay that she understood if she was seen voting, other women would follow suit. That wouldn’t necessarily be the case in that 1920 election, though, Karen Kedrowski, the director of the Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics at Iowa State University, explained to me. Florence Harding was a suffrage advocate. But, suffrage was a contentious issue and women were far from united at the time of the election. In fact, a substantial number of women and active anti-suffrage organizations thought women participating in elections was a “bad idea and antithetical to their roles in the private sphere as mothers and homemakers,” Kedrowski said, adding that women were also viewed as the moral compass for their husbands and sons. If women got involved in politics they would become contaminated by it. Suffragists, on the other hand, wanted to bring that moral presence into politics to help clean things up. Only about 30% of women voted in that 1920 presidential election. That was a start. More than 100 years later in the 2024 presidential election, 66.9% of eligible women voted (91.3 million), compared to 63.7% of men who voted (82.6 million), according to the League of Women Voters. Yes, Florence Harding would be pleased. Subscribe That imperfect Election Day image was important symbolism about women’s potential during what was known as the “Modern Woman” era and the growing public role women were taking in the 1920s. I imagine Florence Harding might agree with other succeeding first ladies when it comes to gender equality and the importance of the vote. Like Michelle Obama when she said in her memoir Becoming, “We all play a role in this democracy. We need to remember the power of every vote.” Or Hillary Clinton during her unsuccessful run for president in 2016 when she remarked on International Women’s Day: “We celebrate the progress we’ve made to advance the full participation of women in economies and societies. And most importantly, we recommit to finishing the unfinished work that remains …” I hope if you are reading this, you will also read my essay on Florence Harding’s leadership lesson for In Pursuit. And perhaps that will move you to dig deeper and read more about Florence Harding’s life circumstances in biographies like First Lady Florence Harding: Behind the Tragedy and Controversy by Katherine A. S. Sibley. No, I do not think Florence Harding would be satisfied despite how far women have come from that day she first entered her polling place. She once wrote to the Camp Fire Girls, “The part that women play in the world has been greatly changed … It has been broadened and enlarged …” It has. And as women continue to engage in civics it continues to be. I imagine Florence Harding would want women to keep meeting the moment. Read the In Pursuit essay Watch on C-SPAN Share East Wing Magazine is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support our work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Subscribe
Lions coach Campbell pleased with versatility of the secondary
With training camp wrapping up on Thursday, Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell said he loves the versatility of the secondary. There are some candidates there,’’ Campbell said on Thursday. Injuries to safeties Brian Branch and Kerby Joseph, who remain on the physically unable to perform list, opened up the competition.
Americans search for a nonpartisan politics
The two-party divide in the U.S. appears to be deepening. But the surge in independent candidates this year points to a deep desire for common ground and compromise in civic life.
Steelers CB Joey Porter Jr. named as trade candidate before NFL cutdown day
With final roster cuts looming, Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Joey Porter Jr. has been named one of the biggest trade candidates to watch.
As data center criticism grows, focus turns to NC Senate race
The construction of massive data centers around the country has become a significant issue in the midterm elections with a growing number of political candidates taking a stand against them.
Colorado gubernatorial candidates Phil Weiser, Greg Lopez to face off Thursday in televised debate
Two of the candidates for governor of Colorado are set to square off in a televised debate for the first time Thursday night, when Attorney General Phil Weiser, the Democratic nominee, and former U.S. Rep. Greg Lopez, an unaffiliated candidate, meet in Colorado Springs. Republican nominee Victor Marx, a ministry leader and first-time candidate, declined […]
Maine candidates call for faster approvals to spark housing
Former House Speaker Hannah Pingree said the state needs to ensure that it has a trained workforce to produce more housing and that it will be important for the new governor to set a tone that housing is a critical economic need.
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico teams with Mark Cuban on plan to break up healthcare
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan to bust what he says are healthcare monopolies in an effort to lower costs.
Primary conversations: Manzur says it’s time to break donors’ grip on party politics
Senate Democratic candidate Karishma Manzur lives in Exeter, serves as a volunteer with progressive organizations and has a background in medical science.
Party politics loom large in non-partisan Tallahassee Commission race
Tallahassee candidates PJ Perez and Tom Derzypolski are clashing over their past party affiliations ahead of the runoff.
The primaries testing Democratic 2028ers
Democrats have used their endorsements of candidates in tough primaries as a way to wield influence over the party.
5 potential trade candidates for the Dallas Cowboys
Do you think the Cowboys have any trade candidates on their team to move?
Rep. Robinson votes to crack down on corporate influence in Michigan politics
State Rep. Ron Robinson yesterday voted to get money out of politics by blocking state-regulated utilities and companies with major state contracts from donating to political campaigns and candidates. The state House overwhelmingly approved the Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) citizen-initiated law proposal, which was initiated after hundreds of thousands of Michiganders signed […]
Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska U.S. Senate primary
A candidate with the same name as Alaska’s incumbent U.S. senator has advanced to the general election in what will be one of the most closely watched races in the country this fall.
SEE IT: LA Dem candidates torched by disgusted residents after ‘disgraceful’ debate: ‘Both bad’
Los Angeles Democratic mayoral candidates Karen Bass and Nithya Raman face voter fury after a debate one resident called "disgraceful" for the city.
El-Sayed's tribute to Dolly Parton after her death sparks internet fury as critics cry foul: 'Gimme a break'
Abdul El-Sayed's Dolly Parton tribute on X was ratioed after critics accused the Michigan Senate candidate of exploiting her death for political gain.
Maine’s U.S. Senate race to include 6 write in candidates
If neither Republican Sen. Susan Collins nor former Democratic Maine Senate President Troy Jackson get over 50% on election night, the tallies will go to a ranked choice count.
Potential Effects of Washington Politics in Illinois Elections
Candidates this fall for statewide office in Illinois are running with national politics in the periphery. Despite not winning the state, President Donald Trump gained ground in Illinois in 2024 compared to 2020. The effect of the first half of his second term on that […]
How OU's Elijah Thomas has 'elevated' to the next level
Sophomore Elijah Thomas looks to be a breakout candidate in 2026 after a season as a reserve wide receiver.
Tom Tiffany touts business success, but for years owed no taxes
Tom Tiffany, now the GOP candidate for governor, and his business went years without paying state income taxes, Department of Revenue records show.
Brazil vote offers opposing politics, similar fiscal outcomes
Brazil’s October election offers voters yet another stark left-versus-right choice, but investors see less difference on the fiscal front with debt likely to keep rising under either candidate.
Voter discontent abounds as third parties search for recipe to tap into it
Polls suggest voters are sick of a two-party system and Minnesota has a history of third-party success. But that doesn’t necessarily mean alternative candidates will do well this November.
In Headache for Republicans, Second Dan Sullivan Advances in Alaska Senate Race
A long-shot candidate with the same name as the incumbent Republican senator will be on the ballot in November. That could be a problem for the G.O.P.
Trump-backed candidate wins primary for Oklahoma governor
Former state Sen. Mike Mazzei’s victory is a relief for the president after several of his chosen candidates fell in other states.
Drazan lays out 6-part plan for Oregon, claims state’s ‘best days are still ahead’
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — State Senator Christine Drazan released her six-part plan for Oregon on Tuesday. The Republican candidate for governor says her priority is affordability, saying that …
Hannity: Political rot takes over the Democratic Party
Fox News host Sean Hannity assesses recent moves from top Democrats including former 2016 presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker on ‘Hannity.’
Democrats Score Victory in Campaign Finance Court Case
Republicans had hoped that a Supreme Court decision allowing party committees to coordinate with candidates would also entitle them to lower ad rates. On Tuesday, an appeals court said otherwise.
Trump-endorsed candidate clears key hurdle in red state gubernatorial race
Mike Mazzei secured Trump's endorsement and defeated Genter Drummond in Oklahoma's GOP governor runoff, promising to eliminate the state's income tax.
Every politician says they’re for the working man, so why are only 1% of elected officials from the working class?
Researchers tracking 97 democracies find working-class candidates are just as qualified and likely to win as white-collar rivals, but don't get recruited.
Rep. Neyer votes to get money out of politics
State Rep. Jerry Neyer today voted to get money out of politics by blocking public-backed utilities and other large corporations from donating to political campaigns and candidates. The state House overwhelmingly approved the Michiganders for Money out of Politics (MMOP) citizen-initiated law proposal, which was initiated after hundreds of thousands of Michiganders signed a petition […]
James Talarico continues to edge out Ken Paxton in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, new poll finds
The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows Democratic state Rep. Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Paxton by three percentage points, with 14% of respondents undecided. Republicans maintain a modest lead over Democratic candidates in most other leading statewide contests.
Trump-backed Ken Paxton unveils ‘Texas first’ datacenter plan aimed at ‘negative impact’
The Republican Senate candidate announced the plan with a graphic X flagged as ‘Made with AI’
One-on-one with Nithya Raman: Making a 'long-term dent' in LA homelessness
The mayoral candidate opens up to Spectrum News
Forward Party asks judge to decide if New Mexico ballot rules unfairly protect two-party system
A federal judge in Santa Fe is preparing to decide if New Mexico’s two-tiered system for qualifying candidates in elections protects the two-party system by placing unreasonable requirements on smaller parties looking to qualify candidates for the ballot. U.S. District Judge Margaret Strickland is scheduled to hear arguments in the case on Friday. This story […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson headed to New Mexico to campaign for Greg Cunningham against Gabe Vasquez
House Speaker Mike Johnson is headed to New Mexico on Tuesday to campaign with Greg Cunningham, the Republican candidate looking to oust Democratic Congressman Gabe Vasquez in the sprawling Second Congressional District covering Southern New Mexico and Albuquerque’s Westside. This story was originally published at New Mexico Political Report, a nonprofit news service covering politics […]
Physicists Have Been Chasing a Mysterious Particle for 50 Years—and They May Have Just Found It
X(2370) has long been a leading candidate for a “glueball”—a hypothetical particle made almost entirely of gluons.
GOP Iowa governor candidate Zach Lahn touts economic populism at event
Republican governor candidate Zach Lahn presented an agenda to Iowa business leaders that he said was built around an “economic sort of populism.\
Data centers emerge as key issue in Texas politics: where candidates for governor, U.S. Senate stand
California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers’ paid political posts
The California Senate has passed a bill to fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post in support of a political candidate or issue on the ballot
California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers’ paid political posts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The California Senate passed a bill Monday that would fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post in support of a political candidate or issue on the ballot.
California could tighten rules around influencers' paid political posts
The California Senate has passed a bill to fine content creators who don’t disclose they were paid to post in support of a political candidate or issue on the ballot.
Tracking women candidates getting into office in N.Y.'s legislature
As the first Latina to be elected to represent upstate New York, Assemblymember Gabriella Romero was elected to the state Legislature in 2024.
Aug. 24 "Colorado Chamber Office Hours": Treasurer candidates discuss business issues
Jeff Bridges and Kevin Grantham, candidates to be the next Colorado Treasurer, discuss business issues in the race with host Ed Sealover.
Data centers are ‘redefining’ midterm races across Pennsylvania
Candidates in at least 20 competitive legislative races are staking out data center positions, and Gov. Josh Shapiro has pivoted to a tougher stance.
Leslie Parrish, 'Star Trek' and 'Batman' actress, dies at 90
Leslie Parrish, an actress and activist who starred in the 1962 movie "The Manchurian Candidate" and appeared in episodes of 1960s "Batman" and an episode of "Star Trek," has died.
Meet the conservative strategist working to upend Missouri Republican politics
Sophia Shore built a consulting firm for insurgent candidates who are told they can’t win. Missouri Republicans are paying attention.
Dan Osborn staffers infiltrated rival political party, tried to dissolve it
Two paid staffers of Dan Osborn’s 2024 campaign joined an effort to dissolve a rival political party last year, according to records obtained by the Flatwater Free Press. The records reveal the lengths Osborn’s allies have gone to clear the field for the nonpartisan U.S. Senate candidate as he attempts to unseat Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts.
Pork, politics and the governor race collide at 2026 Iowa State Fair
The mostly wholesome State Fair scenes belied the intensity of the race as campaigning ratchets up and negative ads fly in the Iowa governor's race.
Democrats don't agree on how to talk about trans athletes. Just look at Ohio.
Dr. Amy Acton's Trump-like statement in the governor’s race raises questions about how far candidates in battleground states can go before jeopardizing LGBTQ+ support.
‘Radical’ has become the political word of the summer
As campaigns prepare for the crucial fall stretch ahead of the midterm elections, the word “radical” is being slung against candidates on both sides of the aisle. It’s happening as both parti…
Poll: Hammer has slim lead in Secretary of State's race
Poll numbers from the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll show Republican State Sen. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, with a three-point lead over Democratic candidate Kelly Grappe for Secretary of...
Poll: Hammer has slim lead in Secretary of State's race
Poll numbers from the latest Talk Business & Politics-Hendrix College Poll show Republican State Sen. Kim Hammer, R-Benton, with a three-point lead over Democratic candidate Kelly Grappe for Secretary of...
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Sadikin Becomes Fourth Candidate To Run For WHO Director-General
Indonesia has officially nominated its Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, for the WHO Director-General election - in what is also an unconventional
Indonesian Health Minister Budi Sadikin Becomes Fourth Candidate To Run For WHO Director-General
Indonesia has officially nominated its Health Minister, Budi Gunadi Sadikin, for the WHO Director-General election - in what is also an unconventional
Pete Buttigieg returns to first-in-the-nation South Carolina with a fresh appeal to Black voters
Pete Buttigieg has been to this small but historic city in South Carolina’s Midlands at least twice before, as an underdog presidential candidate in 2020 and then as the better-known transportation secretary under President Joe Biden in 2023.
Analysis: Huge relief for Maresca's City
Manchester City showed improvement from the side who were bashed 3-0 by Arsenal in last Sunday's Community Shield - but for most of this game it looked as if Enzo Maresca was going to start with consecutive defeats. Replacing a legend is always difficult - as David Moyes experienced when Sir Alex Ferguson left neighbours Manchester United in 2013 - and the late comeback will come as a major relief in their first Premier League game without Pep Guardiola in a decade. City did not exactly promote from within when hiring Maresca, who quit as Chelsea manager at the start of 2026, but the Italian was Guardiola's City assistant in 2022-23 and would perhaps be seen as something of a continuity candidate.
Alaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as 'ballot fatigue' threatens race
Dan Sullivan faces voter confusion from a candidate look-alike sharing his name as Alaska's ranked choice voting system adds complexity to the Senate race.
Bipartisan Energy Politics | Reading and Podcast Picks
Reading and Podcast Picks is a collection of what we’ve been reading and listening to over the last week or so about energy topics. In addition to these R&P Picks, paid subscribers receive access to the full archives, Grid Roundups, and select episodes of the Energy Capital Podcast. Please subscribe today. Texans, legislators debate transmission lines at hearing | Texas Tribune “Republican legislators, Democratic statewide candidates, landowners from rural Texas and environmentalists” alike joined together Wednesday to protest the buildout of 765-kV lines across the state. At the protest and nine-hour hearing that followed, lawmakers heard a variety of recommendations, including from local officials arguing for more local control of data center proposals and more time to reform the process behind approving transmission lines across Texas. Though discussed in separate hearings, landowners and protesters said the issues are connected… Regulators have already been working through a new way to decide how much of the cost of building new transmission lines needs to be paid for by individuals and how much needs to be paid for by companies such as data centers. Experts said they believe the new system will lower the burden on residential consumers relative to the industrial groups. Data-Center Backlash Leads to New Land Rush in Texas Oil Patch | The Wall Street Journal While the data center protests rage, investors converge on the Permian Basin to build data centers powered by cheap natural gas. “A lot of places you see all over the country they’re worried about water, they’re worried about power, they’re worried about transmission, and the Permian has all of those things in spades,” said EagleRock Chief Executive Greg Pipkin Jr. Dallas-Fort Worth Dethrones Virginia as the World’s Top Data Center Market | Dallas Innovates Two reports show growth in North Texas data centers despite political concerns about the industry. Boasting five highly ranked data center markets, Texas is experiencing an explosion of data center activity. Long anchored by the DFW market, “the state is growing at a pace that could soon bring total installed capacity in line with — and potentially beyond — that of Virginia,” the Cushman & Wakefield report said. A new report from commercial real estate services provider JLL takes a slightly different view, anointing Texas the top data center market in North America. Texas eclipsed longtime frontrunner Virginia based on the level of existing and under-construction data center inventory in the state as measured by gigawatt capacity. A gigawatt equals 1 billion watts.