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David Brock Smith wins GOP primary for US Senate in Oregon, will face Democratic incumbent Merkley

David Brock Smith has won the Republican primary for U.S. Senate in Oregon

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May 22 • 8:54 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Nine incumbent candidates lost primary races Tuesday. Most were hardline conservatives

Nine Republican incumbents lost their primary races Tuesday in contests spanning the state of Idaho. In most cases, losses stemmed from seats held by hardline conservatives, according to unofficial election

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May 22 • 2:30 PM EDT • Politics • idahostatejournal.com
Outdoor movies return to King County's Marymoor Park with food trucks, entertainment, dog-friendly activities

Outdoor movies return to King County’s Marymoor Park on July 8, as the KeyBank Movies at Marymoor series launches its 22nd season of outdoor films, entertainment, and food trucks. Events run weekly through Aug. 26.

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May 22 • 11:50 AM EDT • Entertainment • kingcountyfieldnotes.org
Paxton makes his final pitch in the Texas Senate race against Cornyn, buoyed by Trump's endorsement

Republican Ken Paxton is riding high as the Texas attorney general heads into the final days of the U.S. Senate primary runoff against incumbent John Cornyn, now with the weight of President Donald Trump's backing.

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May 22 • 11:47 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Debbie Wasserman Schultz decides to run in CD 20, joining crowded Democratic Primary

A new congressional map dismantled her seat.

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May 22 • 10:31 AM EDT • Politics • floridapolitics.com
ArchWell Health opens senior care centers in Milwaukee

ArchWell Health, a senior primary care provider, opened four new centers in Milwaukee and West Allis for residents 60 and over.

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May 22 • 9:39 AM EDT • Health • jsonline.com
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Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 22 May 2026

Summary of discussions of 22 May at the Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly.

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May 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Health • who.int
California race for Congress escalates with attacks invoking Epstein and Chavez

The attacks come as Jasmeet Bains and Randy Villegas are locked in a bitter primary for California’s 22nd Congressional District

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May 22 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • sacbee.com
Chris Rabb on how he won Pa's 3rd district primary, why he'll be ‘bonus rep'

NBC10's Lauren Mayk sat down to talk with State Rep. Chris Rabb about what he wants to do next after his win in the Pa. primary elections.

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May 22 • 7:46 AM EDT • Politics • nbcphiladelphia.com
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Primary fight in key California Latino district highlights questions over Democratic Party's future

The latest fight over the Democratic Party's direction is playing out in a competitive California House primary, as progressives accuse party leaders of trying to muscle a moderate past a Latino challenger in a heavily Hispanic district.

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May 22 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Three winners in the May 19 primary

A few clear winners have emerged since the polls closed on Tuesday — and not just the candidates that will appear on the November ballot.

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May 22 • 5:31 AM EDT • Politics • wesa.fm
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Charles Blow: Senate GOP ‘cowards’ for Trump criticism following primary losses
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May 21 • 10:57 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
New cash-rounding law lets Maryland businesses adjust change by five cents

Maryland businesses can now round cash transactions to the nearest five cents when exact change is unavailable, following the federal decision to stop producing pennies.

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May 21 • 7:25 PM EDT • Business • wbaltv.com
N.Y. Legislature approves measures to limit ICE cooperation

The package represents one of the primary actions taken by Hochul and the state Legislature to push back against the Trump administration

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May 21 • 6:50 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Aetna Cuts Rates with Alma-Contracted Therapists

National health plan Aetna will reduce the rates it pays therapists via the digital therapy enablement platform Alma. The changes go into effect on

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May 21 • 3:46 PM EDT • Business • bhbusiness.com
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Prime Video: ‘That business is growing, it’s profitable, and it’s still early’

Jassy discussed Prime Video's momentum during a recent Q&A with shareholders, pointing to original films, live sports, and streaming partnerships.

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May 21 • 2:12 PM EDT • Technology • aboutamazon.com
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy on Prime Video: ‘That business is growing, it’s profitable, and it’s still early’

Jassy discussed Prime Video's momentum during a recent Q&A with shareholders, pointing to original films, live sports, and streaming partnerships.

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May 21 • 2:12 PM EDT • Entertainment • aboutamazon.com
Camp Mystic chief health officer’s nursing license temporarily suspended

The agency said Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop adequate emergency plans before a flood killed 25 campers and two counselors last year.

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May 21 • 12:29 PM EDT • Health • ksat.com
Camp Mystic chief health officer’s nursing license temporarily suspended

The agency said Mary Liz Eastland failed to develop adequate emergency plans before a flood killed 25 campers and two counselors last year.

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May 21 • 12:29 PM EDT • Health • texastribune.org
Read the DOJ’s memo to Republican senators on how Trump’s $1.8 billion 'anti-weaponization' fund will work

PBS News obtained the one-page summary given to Republican senators Thursday on the $1.776 billion billion fund.

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May 21 • 12:18 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Nursing board suspends Camp Mystic chief health officer’s license

Mary Liz Eastland is accused of endangering campers during the July 4 flash flood that killed 27 guests at the Texas Hill Country retreat

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May 21 • 10:24 AM EDT • Health • expressnews.com
VA SEA recognized as a premier science education program

The Virginia Scientists & Educators Alliance is administered as a partnership between the Office of Outreach & Engagement at William & Mary’s Batten School & VIMS and Virginia Sea Grant.

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May 21 • 10:02 AM EDT • Science • news.wm.edu
The Odds: Senate primary runoff in Texas
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May 21 • 9:58 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Democrats may vote at last minute for governor. What it will mean

With the top two candidates in the primary advancing, many Democratic-leaning voters appear to be waiting for a clear leader to emerge, political analysts say.

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May 21 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • latimes.com
Texas nursing board suspends Camp Mystic chief health officer's license over alleged flood response failures

The Texas Board of Nursing alleges Mary Liz Eastland, the Chief Health Officer, evacuated herself and her children from the camp and never called emergency services.

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May 20 • 11:17 PM EDT • Health • khou.com
Housing and business among top topics during Grand Forks City Council candidate forum

Three wards are up for election during this year's primary in June, with two contested races for Ward 2 and Ward 4 and one uncontested race for Ward 6.

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May 20 • 10:22 PM EDT • Business • grandforksherald.com
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WATCH: Rep. Thomas Massie's full concession speech after defeat in Kentucky GOP primary

“We stirred up something. There is a yearning in this country for someone who will vote for principles over party,” Massie said.

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May 20 • 8:02 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Thomas Massie, a Trump Critic, Causes Latest Midterm Fight Over Israel

In primary races across the country, debates over Israel are taking center stage, dividing Democrats and Republicans alike.

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May 20 • 6:13 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Runoff surprises and shockwaves: What Tuesday’s results may reveal about Georgia’s political mood

According to the Georgia Secretary of State's website, with a nearly 28% turnout of active voters, more than two million people cast a ballot in the May 19 Georgia primary election. A panel of political analysts discussed what the results and voter turnout will mean for the November midterm election.

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May 20 • 5:43 PM EDT • Politics • wabe.org
There are more independents than ever. The U.S. is failing them.

The U.S. primary system, Sen. Bill Cassidy’s defeat and more, in readers' eyes.

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May 20 • 5:16 PM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Alabama Rep. Barry Moore, former Navy SEAL Jared Hudson advance to GOP runoff in Senate race

Moore, boosted by the Trump endorsement, led the GOP primary voting Tuesday night for the seat being vacated by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who is running for governor.

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May 20 • 3:44 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Trump roasts Dem candidate as unelectable for cardinal sin in Texas

Trump says Democrat James Talarico can't win Texas Senate race because "he's a vegan in Texas," while endorsing AG Ken Paxton in the GOP primary.

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May 20 • 3:07 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
‘The president has the strongest endorsement in the history of politics.’ Speaker Johnson on Trump incumbent primary takedown
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May 20 • 3:02 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Trump-backed nominees dominate primary contests as president tightens party vicegrip

President Trump celebrated a sweeping primary night as his endorsed candidates won key GOP races in Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, Idaho and Oregon.

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May 20 • 2:25 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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McCourt School Hosts 2026 DC Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate - McCourt School of Public Policy

The McCourt School's Institute of Politics and Public Service at Georgetown University hosted the 2026 DC democratic mayoral debate.

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May 20 • 9:30 AM EDT • Politics • mccourt.georgetown.edu
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Live updates: Trump settles score with Massie loss, flexes in GOP races

President Trump got his wish on Tuesday, with Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) sent packing by voters in his Kentucky primary. The win by Trump-backed Ed Gallrein was the last in a string of election eff…

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May 20 • 8:37 AM EDT • Politics • thehill.com
Live updates: Trump scores more primary election wins

Get live updates and the latest news as Trump scores more primary election wins in Kentucky, Alabama and Georgia, including Thomas Massie’s loss to Ed Gallrein.

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May 20 • 7:31 AM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Pennsylvania's Democratic Gov. Shapiro wins his primary, as do his endorsed candidates

Gov. Josh Shapiro was uncontested in Tuesday’s primary. He’s seeking a second term in the fall and puts his clout on the line in the battleground state ahead of a potential 2028 bid for the White House.

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May 20 • 6:49 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
How Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie, toppled by Trump, charted his own way

There aren’t many lawmakers like Thomas Massie left in Congress. READ MORE: Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP. 6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries The renegade Republican who rose to prominence as an idiosyncratic and stubborn outlier in his party, popular in the Kentucky district that repeatedly sent him to the House, lost his primary bid for reelection Tuesday after a vicious and costly attack by President Donald Trump. The stunning

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May 20 • 6:38 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Trump tightens grip on GOP after Massie’s defeat in Kentucky primary

Republican Congressman defeated by Trump-backed challenger in most expensive House primary in history

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May 20 • 6:33 AM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
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America's elites don't trust voters. That's the real crisis.

Polling suggests politically active elites are far more willing than ordinary Americans to undermine democratic principles when power is at stake.

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May 20 • 6:01 AM EDT • Politics • usatoday.com
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Trump-backed Gallrein defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in GOP primary

Massie, who has served in Congress since 2012, fell into Trump’s crosshairs in part by pushing for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files and denouncing the war in Iran.

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May 20 • 6:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Massie's loss leaves no doubt about Trump's power over the GOP. 6 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries

While President Donald Trump has racked up several wins this primary season, this one perhaps sends an even more forceful message to the president's Republican critics.

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May 20 • 5:38 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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4 takeaways from Tuesday's primary night in half a dozen states

While Trump continues to rack up victories on his vengeance tour, general-election opponents are waiting in swing districts and swing states. Can frontline GOP candidates navigate these choppy waters?

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May 20 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • npr.org
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Idaho Gov. Brad Little speaks at primary election party

Incumbent Brad Little speaks as early election results show him in the lead in the Republican primary for governor. Little is running for his third term as governor.

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May 20 • 1:46 AM EDT • Politics • idahostatesman.com
May 20, 2026: The political unknown shaking up the GOP primary for governor; climate-proofing Denver's urban trees; what's wrong with the 'tree of heaven'

Victor Marx has millions of followers online but is a new face in Colorado politics

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May 20 • 1:05 AM EDT • Politics • cpr.org
Both say there’s no race, but Rubio and Vance take a 2028 turn

JD Vance just made his opening pitch in the GOP’s maternity leave primary.

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May 20 • 12:01 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Republicans Collins, Dooley Advance to Primary Runoff in Hopes of Facing US Senator Ossoff in November

By David Morgan May 19 (Reuters) - A hardline Republican congressman ⁠and ⁠a former college football coach ⁠who has never held elective office advanced to a runoff on Tuesday in Georgia's U.S. Senate Republican primary election, extending a messy intra-party battle to determine ‌who will face ...

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May 19 • 11:50 PM EDT • Politics • usnews.com
Intermountain Health St. James receives major stroke certification

Intermountain Health St. James Hospital received an important certification. The facility earned Primary Stroke Certification from The Joint Commission, which

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May 19 • 11:15 PM EDT • Health • nbcmontana.com
State Rep. Chris Rabb wins Democratic primary for Philly congressional seat, a decisive win for the progressive left

Rabb is now all but certain to win a two-year term to represent Pennsylvania’s 3rd Congressional District, a seat that has been held for a decade by retiring U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans.

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May 19 • 10:54 PM EDT • Politics • inquirer.com
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Fells Point bar owner warns vacant storefronts signal strain on Maryland businesses

Sitting inside Max’s Taphouse in Fells Point, owner Gail Furman discusses the stretch of vacant spaces near one of Baltimore’s most recognizable bars.

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May 19 • 10:45 PM EDT • Business • foxbaltimore.com
GOP voters overwhelmingly pick Woods over Lindemuth in the 98th District

Lancaster County Clerk of Courts Nicky Woods will move on to the November general election in the 98th House District after winning Tuesday’s Republican primary.

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May 19 • 10:34 PM EDT • Politics • lancasteronline.com
Democrat ‘angered’ & ‘saddened’ by Republican’s primary loss
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May 19 • 9:58 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Bob Brooks, Labor Leader Backed by Top Democrats, Wins Pennsylvania House Primary

Mr. Brooks will face Representative Ryan Mackenzie, a Republican, in the fall. He earned endorsements from across his party, including Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania.

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May 19 • 9:48 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Trump ousts Massie, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections

President Donald Trump’s retribution campaign steamrolled another Republican rival on Tuesday, with a Trump-backed challenger ousting one of the president’s leading intra-party antagonists, Rep. Thomas Massie, in a Kentucky primary.

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May 19 • 9:36 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Stephen Yancey wins Democratic primary for Jefferson County sheriff

Stephen Yancey won the Democratic primary for Jefferson County sheriff on Tuesday night, securing the nomination in the race to lead one of the county’s key law enforcement offices.

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May 19 • 9:30 PM EDT • Politics • wdrb.com
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Republican Primary for Georgia Governor Will Go to a Runoff

The state’s lieutenant governor, Burt Jones, will face a billionaire health care executive, Rick Jackson, on June 16 to decide the party’s standard-bearer to succeed Gov. Brian Kemp.

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May 19 • 9:15 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly honours global champions advancing primary health care

Today, the World Health Assembly recognized individuals and institutions whose contributions to global health have gone far beyond the call of duty.

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May 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • who.int
Primary Care Making More Mental Health Diagnoses for Kids

Pediatric mental health visits in primary care surged over a 9-year period.

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May 19 • 8:00 PM EDT • Health • medscape.com
Andy Barr Wins Republican Primary for McConnell’s Seat in Kentucky

Mr. Barr, who serves in the House, consolidated support among Republicans in part by securing the endorsement of President Trump.

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May 19 • 7:02 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
5 Things to Know About Derek Dooley, Republican Senate Candidate in Georgia

Mr. Dooley is a former football coach running in the Republican primary with the support of Gov. Brian Kemp.

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May 19 • 6:46 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Former prosecutor who railed against Trump’s weaponization of DOJ wins Dem primary

Zach Dembo, a former federal prosecutor and Navy JAG officer, won the Democratic primary for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District to replace outgoing Rep. Andy Barr.

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May 19 • 6:33 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
Senate advances resolution to end Iran war as GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy flips to support it

The Louisiana senator, who lost his primary over the weekend, voted in support of the war powers resolution for the first time. It advanced 50-47, with a final passage vote yet to come.

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May 19 • 6:32 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Federal judge declines to toss WA legislative maps

A federal judge rejected a renewed Republican challenge to the state’s legislative map, finding no evidence that race was the primary factor in redrawing the boundaries.

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May 19 • 6:06 PM EDT • Politics • seattletimes.com
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support it

The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president's wishes.

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May 19 • 6:02 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo prompts public health emergency and U.S. border restrictions

An Ebola outbreak in the DRC has been declared an emergency. Up to 50% of people who get Ebola die. How does it spread? Who should worry?

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May 19 • 3:57 PM EDT • Health • uchealth.org
Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet delivers major blow to Massie in fiery GOP primary

Trump targeted GOP critic Rep. Thomas Massie in Kentucky's record-breaking $32 million House primary, backing former Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein to unseat him.

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May 19 • 3:17 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
What to watch in Georgia's blockbuster primary

Georgia is preparing for a blockbuster primary on Tuesday

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May 19 • 2:30 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Trump picks scandal-plagued Texas AG Ken Paxton over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in Senate GOP primary
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May 19 • 1:52 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Experts: Maine-famous names might be liability this year

With early voting already underway leading up to the June 9 primary, Maine voters are seeing familiar family names on both parties’ ballots.

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May 19 • 1:50 PM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
Sen. Cassidy has no regrets over Trump impeachment vote, even after it cost him his seat

Cassidy lost his seat in his state’s Republican primary Saturday after Trump endorsed one of his opponents.

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May 19 • 1:42 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Baptist Health Paducah to offer special pricing for sports physicals

Baptist Health will offer sports physicals for $35 at its urgent care, primary care, pediatrics, and orthopedics & sports medicine offices. The discounted price is available through Aug. 31.

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May 19 • 1:32 PM EDT • Sports • wpsdlocal6.com
Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Republican primary, boosting effort to oust Sen. Cornyn

Although the four-term Cornyn has backed Trump’s agenda in Washington, Paxton pitched himself as a political warrior for the MAGA movement.

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May 19 • 1:12 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
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Trump endorses attorney general Ken Paxton in Texas Senate primary

US president calls Paxton an ‘America First Patriot’ and ‘MAGA Warrior’ ahead of runoff against John Cornyn

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May 19 • 1:03 PM EDT • Politics • theguardian.com
Trump picks Paxton over Cornyn in Texas’ GOP Senate primary runoff as early voting is underway

The Republican president had repeatedly teased his intention to endorse a candidate in the race, starting soon after Ken Paxton and John Cornyn emerged as the remaining contenders from the first round of primary voting in March.

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May 19 • 12:39 PM EDT • Politics • houstonpublicmedia.org
Trump endorses Paxton, upending Senate GOP plans in Texas race

President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in his primary challenge to Sen. John Cornyn, dealing a massive blow to the incumbent with major implications in the fight for the Senate majority.

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May 19 • 12:37 PM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
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Voters cast ballots in several high-profile primary elections

Voters head to the polls in primary elections in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Kentucky and Alabama. Follow for live news updates.

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May 19 • 11:57 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
Free Primary Care Is a Promising New Idea for Democrats

Democrats could benefit from new something to say on health care policy, and free primary care would help a lot of people, too.

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May 19 • 10:00 AM EDT • Health • nymag.com
Live Results: Oregon midterm state and congressional primaries

Oregon’s Democratic Gov. Tina Kotek and the nearly two dozen challengers hoping to defeat her are among the candidates who will seek their parties’ nominations for state and federal offices in Tuesday’s primary.

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May 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Live Results: Pennsylvania midterm congressional primaries

Democratic voters in Tuesday's Pennsylvania primary will pick their nominees to flip four seats seen as critical for the party to retake the U.S. House in November.

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May 19 • 9:00 AM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Trump’s Push to Defeat Thomas Massie Is the Most Expensive House Primary in Recent Years

The Republican primary in Representative Thomas Massie’s district has drawn vast spending, but it is just one of several contests on Tuesday that will test the power of big money.

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May 19 • 8:45 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Peltola Debuts First Television Ad in High-Profile Alaska Senate Contest

Democrats face an uphill battle to win the Senate. They see in Mary Peltola, the first Native Alaskan elected to Congress, their best chance to unseat Senator Dan Sullivan.

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May 19 • 8:00 AM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Georgia primary could be the starting gun for Democratic and Republican runoffs

Georgia voters are set to settle nominees for three high profile races

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May 19 • 7:14 AM EDT • Politics • washingtonpost.com
Live updates: Democrats, Republicans pick their nominees in Pa. primaries

Democratic and Republican voters will chose their nominees in Pennsylvania’s primaries on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Get live updates.

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May 19 • 6:28 AM EDT • Politics • nbcphiladelphia.com
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It’s the Most Hotly Contested Primary in America. Liberals Are Excited. They’re Getting It All Wrong.

The Epstein files, a MAGA civil war, and an alleged sex scandaled have turbocharged a House race.

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May 19 • 5:40 AM EDT • Politics • slate.com
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Kentucky, Georgia and elsewhere

Tuesday brings one of the busiest primary days of the 2026 calendar year, with six states holding nominating contests.

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May 19 • 5:00 AM EDT • Politics • cnn.com
DC politics have arrived in West Virginia

West Virginia politics have taken on a distinctly DC-style edge, brought in by Gov. Patrick Morrisey. While this approach may offer short-term gains for the governor and his allies, the long-term effects of the 2026 Republican Primary could extend well beyond another election cycle with fewer people willing to put their name and reputation on

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GOP Rep. Thomas Massie defiant as Trump seeks to oust him in primary: "I'm going to win"

Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.

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May 18 • 7:30 PM EDT • Politics • cbsnews.com
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Hegseth unleashes on Massie in GOP primary showdown against Trump-backed Navy SEAL vet

Trump-backed Ed Gallrein gets boost from Defense Secretary Hegseth on the eve of Kentucky's GOP primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie.

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May 18 • 7:18 PM EDT • Politics • foxnews.com
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Former Md. Gov. Larry Hogan rules out future campaigns for political office, launches leadership institute

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan told WTOP he’s done with running for political office. Instead, he’s helping to launch a leadership institute at Washington College.

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May 18 • 7:00 PM EDT • Politics • wtop.com
Georgia’s agribusiness industry depends on a thriving, fully funded public health system

In the fiscal year 2027 budget that Gov. Brian Kemp signed last week, less than one in every 10 state dollars spent on Georgia’s three primary health agencies is allocated to the Department of Public Health. The future of Georgia’s No. 1 industry relies on a state and local public health system that can track […]

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May 18 • 6:20 PM EDT • Health • georgiarecorder.com
Kudos to Cheer Club, College of Business faculty, Cybersecurity team and more

Becky Cottrell, Ph.D., Department of Social Work, and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Becky Cottrell from the Department of Social Work and Bridget Arend, Ph.D., from the School of Education co-authored an article recently published in an international journal. Read the article. Biff Baker, Ph.D., College of Business Biff Baker, Ph.D., received a Best in Track award from the Society for Advancement of Management for research examining bureaucratic inefficiencies within Section 8 subsidized housing programs. The study focuses on how administrative delays and communication breakdowns can create housing instability for families and discourage landlord participation. It also offers recommendations to improve accountability and trust in public housing systems. Brendan Fry, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics and Statistics Brendan Fry, Ph.D., professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, co-authored the article “Modeling the Impact of Venous Collapsibility on Retinal Oxygenation,” published in the Journal of Theoretical Biology. The interdisciplinary research brought together scholars from the University of Delaware, Indiana University Indianapolis, McGill University and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital. Access the article. Bridget Arend, Ph.D., School of Education Bridget Arend, Ph.D., professor in the School of Education, co-published the book “Facilitating Seven Ways of Learning: A Resource for More Purposeful, Effective, and Enjoyable College Teaching, Second Edition” with James R. Davis. The book explores practical approaches to improving college teaching and student learning experiences. Buy the book. College of Business Faculty At the 2026 Western Decision Sciences Institute international conference, Sally Baalbaki-Yassine, Ph.D., Debora Gilliard, Ph.D., and David Lynn Hoffman, Ph.D., from the College of Business received the Best Case Study Paper Award for “Oreo: A Global Success Story in Brand Evolution and Market Leadership.” Lisa McVicker, Ph.D., and Apryl Brodersen, Ph.D., also had their paper, “Electronic Performance Monitoring: Employer Panacea or Legal Quagmire?” accepted for publication in the Journal of Business Leadership. Community Engagement Exchange Program Metropolitan State University of Denver was selected to host international Fellow Aleja Henao Espitia of Bogotá, Colombia through the Community Engagement Exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State. View Espitia's LinkedIn profile. David Varel, Ph.D., College of Letters, Arts and Sciences MSU Denver historian David Varel, Ph.D., has been awarded a 2026 ACLS Fellowship by the American Council of Learned Societies. The fellowship program supports outstanding scholarship in the humanities and social sciences, and selected just 63 scholars from more than 2,000 applicants this year. Varel’s project, “The Black Chicago School: Academic Activism in the Age of American Apartheid,” explores the work of Black scholars who challenged scientific racism, built alternative institutions and helped lay the foundation for the modern civil rights movement. The fellowship provides up to $60,000 to support full-time research and writing. Learn more about the fellowship. MSU Denver Office of Financial Aid Team Several MSU Denver employees were recognized for leadership and service during the Colorado Association of Financial Aid Administrators (CAFAA) conference held in May in Crested Butte. Don Holtzen, interim associate director of systems, chaired the conference and was recognized for his service as CAFAA conference chair and technology chair during the 2025-26 term. Holtzen also received the Postsecondary Institution Professional of the Year award, which recognizes financial-aid professionals who have made significant contributions to their institutions and to CAFAA. Tori Pacheco, associate director of Student Services, helped design décor and facilitate the conference and was recognized for her service as CAFAA secretary during the 2025-26 term. Destiny Candelaria, call center coordinator, served on the conference planning committee and presented on One Stops during the event. Michael Nguyen, executive director of Financial Aid and Scholarships, assisted as a CAFAA board member and was recognized for serving as president-elect during the 2025-26 term. Richard Balbag, program assistant I, received the Distinguished Support Staff Member of the Year award, honoring staff members who have made exceptional contributions to their financial-aid offices. Military Friendly Recognition Military Friendly has awarded MSU Denver Gold Status as a military-friendly university and ranked the University No. 7 nationally for military spouses. The recognition reflects MSU Denver’s strong support systems for veterans and military spouses, including transfer credit assistance and retention-focused resources. As of 2026, 1,050 military-connected students are enrolled at the University, advancing institutional priorities around serving veterans and supporting student retention. MSU Denver Cheer Club The MSU Denver Cheer Club earned third place in the 4-Year College Small Coed Intermediate division at the USA Spirit Nationals. Celebrate the win on Instagram. MSU Denver Cybersecurity Team An MSU Denver cybersecurity team earned first place in the Strategist category at the 2026 CYBER RECon National Competition hosted at Fort Meade, Maryland, by U.S. Cyber Command. Led by Jeffrey London, Ph.D., and undergraduate student Matthew Bopp, the team competed against universities and law schools nationwide with its 30-page legal analysis on cybersecurity and free speech titled “Freedom of Speech and MDM: Misinformation, Disinformation, and Malinformation.” The paper also earned Bopp a personal invitation to apply to the University of Maryland School of Law. MSU Denver Debate Team MSU Denver Debate won the 2026 Sierra Sustainability Summit hosted at Yosemite National Park in April. Students Kat Conte and Simon Bernhard bested teams from George Washington University, Gallaudet University, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, the University of San Francisco and Tennessee Tech in the modified present-and-defend style competition. Their proposal recommended adapting Colorado’s Keep Colorado Wild Pass model to support California state parks facing budget constraints. Learn about the summit. MSU Denver Women’s Golf MSU Denver Women’s Golf was represented on the national stage this month as junior Neige Dunn competed as an individual at the NCAA West Regional. She became the first Roadrunner in 10 years to qualify for NCAA Regionals as an individual. Get the details.

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May 18 • 5:59 PM EDT • Business • early-bird.msudenver.edu
Live Results: Kentucky midterm congressional primaries

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal critics within the Republican Party, faces a tough primary challenge Tuesday in Kentucky’s state primary. It’s the latest example this primary season of the president trying to purge the party of Republicans he perceives as disloyal. Kentucky voters will also pick nominees for U.S. Senate, five other U.S. House seats and the state General Assembly. Voters in Louisville will winnow down

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May 18 • 4:52 PM EDT • Politics • pbs.org
Primary Care Hub Closed After Chemical Spill

Roughly 50 gallons of a coolant chemical called glycol spilled from the second floor to the first floor of a Sargent Drive medical-office building Monday -- leaving the building's health clinics closed for the day and requiring patients to seek care elsewhere.

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May 18 • 2:52 PM EDT • Health • newhavenindependent.org
Pete Hegseth boosts Trump-backed challenger to Rep. Thomas Massie ahead of Kentucky primary

It’s highly unusual for the defense secretary to participate in a political event. Massie has opposed the Trump administration’s handling of the war in Iran.

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May 18 • 2:19 PM EDT • Politics • nbcnews.com
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Georgia Republicans Grasp for a Contender to Take On Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff

On the eve of their primary, Republicans have grown nervous about their prospects in November against Mr. Ossoff, regarded as the most vulnerable Democratic senator in the fall midterms.

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May 18 • 2:13 PM EDT • Politics • nytimes.com
Maryville Memorial Day event to open Legion pavilion

A ribbon-cutting is planned for 5 p.m. before live music begins.

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May 18 • 12:59 PM EDT • Entertainment • theintelligencer.com
5 runoff races to watch as early voting kicks off

Early voting for the primary runoff elections is here.

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May 18 • 11:30 AM EDT • Politics • spectrumlocalnews.com
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Kin Health raises $9M to build an AI notetaker for patients

The app is similar to a meeting notetaker: you can record doctor visits, and it will return an AI summary of the meeting, with the next steps, all of which you share with family and friends if you want to.

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May 18 • 11:26 AM EDT • Health • techcrunch.com
Poll: Moderate Jared Moskowitz dominates Dem Primary against progressive Oliver Larkin

About two-thirds of Democratic voters said a moderate Democrat is a smarter choice in the new South Florida battleground.

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