Governor Report Shorts (July 23, 2026)
Colorado. Open; Jared Polis (D), term-limited. Sitting House members, from Dusty Johnson in South Dakota to Randy Feenstra in Iowa to Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman in South Carolina, have struggled to translate their electoral success in Congress to gubernatorial primaries this year. That streak now extends to the upper chamber, as Sen. Michael Bennet […]
2026 Redistricting Review: Why There Are Fewer Competitive Seats
The redistricting wars have reached a ceasefire, at least for now. Over the past year, more than a dozen states have waged legislative and judicial battles to redraw their congressional maps — with 10 states ultimately adopting new lines. The result is a nationwide map more favorable for Republicans than at the start of the […]
Arizona Primary Results: Top House Races Take Shape
Arizona voters get a reprieve from a competitive U.S. Senate race this cycle, but the Grand Canyon State will host two House races at the center of the fight for the majority. Arizona also provided the latest opportunities to test the ability of the Democratic establishment to secure a candidate in an open seat or […]
Trump activates highly classified Clinton-era ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court’
The Trump administration has decided to use an immigration enforcement measure installed during the Clinton administration, which is designed to quickly deport immigrants accused of links to terrorism without divulging state secrets. For the first time, the Alien Terrorist Removal Court is in session. The Department of Justice last week filed a case in the […]
US Service member killed in northern Iraq, unidentified remains found in Jordan
A U.S. Service member was killed in northern Iraq Saturday “during a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance from a downed Iranian one-way attack drone,” U.S. Central Command said. A second service member was injured and is receiving medical treatment, CENTCOM said Sunday. This comes after an attack by Tehran that killed two U.S. service members […]
Nine injured after shooting in Tucson, police shoot gunman
Nine people were shot after a gunman opened fire in downtown Tucson, Arizona early Sunday morning. The suspect was shot by police as well. Tucson Police Officer Frank Magos said around 2 a.m., patrol officers in the area heard gunshots. After running toward the sound of the gunfire, Magos said, they came upon the suspect. […]
At least six dead after earthquake hits Peru’s Andes Mountains
Search and rescue crews continue to search for survivors after two earthquakes — magnitude 5.1 and 3.7 — hit Peru’s Andes region in quick succession Saturday night. At least six people are confirmed dead, and 21 others are injured, according to a report from Reuters. Officials said they are not sure how many additional people […]
Spain wins 2026 World Cup in extra time against Argentina
It took extra time for Spain to beat Argentina 1-0 Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, to become 2026 World Cup champions. Lionel Messi’s Argentina played the final 30 minutes a man down after Enzo Fernández was sent off with a red card in stoppage time at the end of regulation. Ferran Torres, who came […]
FBI will no longer investigate ICE confrontations: Report
Federal agents were told that the FBI will no longer investigate confrontations involving immigration officers, according to a report from The New York Times. FBI investigations often produced evidence that could result in prosecutions against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. The memo said the FBI would no longer […]