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Former ‘Summer House’ star loses House Democratic primary to take on Stauber in Minnesota
Former federal immigration official Trina Swanson is projected to win the Democratic primary in Minnesota’s 8th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Swanson defeated Democrats John Munter and Luke Gulbranson — the latter of whom appeared on seasons 4-7 of the Bravo series “Summer House.” By winning the primary, Swanson locks up a spot…
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Trump comes up short with Lindell in Minnesota gubernatorial primary
Minnesota state Rep. Lisa Demuth (R) was projected to win the Republican primary for governor of the North Star State, Decision Desk HQ projects, dealing a blow to President Trump. Trump had endorsed Republican businessman Mike Lindell, the “My Pillow Guy” whom a judge ruled defamed the election tech company Smartmatic with false statements about…
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Trump confirms decoy aircraft switch amid Iranian missile threat
President Trump has confirmed that he secretly changed aircraft after a Nato summit in Ankara because of an alleged Iranian missile threat. The manoeuvre was intended to protect the President by allowing Air Force One to act as a decoy, highlighting the security measures used when intelligence suggests a direct risk to presidential travel. Trump…
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Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
President Donald Trump has confirmed he secretly swapped planes while leaving a Nato summit in Ankara last month due to a possible threat, after reports emerged that he was covertly moved from Air Force One to a smaller military jet using a catering truck. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, Trump said Secret Service and military…
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Brad Finstad wins Minnesota primary as Democrats target seat
Minnesota Republicans renominated incumbent Representative Brad Finstad for the state’s 1st Congressional District, overcoming primary challengers and securing his place in the general election. The result matters because Democrats are targeting the southern Minnesota seat, once represented by Governor Tim Walz, as a potential opportunity to gain a House seat. Finstad’s victory maintains Republican control…
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ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Wednesday notice that outlined plans to provide Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that will deliver painful electric shocks. The agency is planning to spend up to $20 million on the new devices known as a Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter or G.L.O.V.E. that could…
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Duffy’s son-in-law wins GOP primary for open Tiffany House seat
Michael Alfonso, the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, was projected to win the GOP primary for the open congressional seat in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Alfonso, a 26-year-old political newcomer, was bolstered by the support of President Trump and by his father-in-law, who represented the congressional district for nearly…
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F-16 intercepts plane violating flight restrictions over Ohio
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story F-16 intercepts plane violating flight restrictions over Ohio The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) said on Tuesday that its F-16 fighter jet intercepted a “general aviation” aircraft that violated temporary flight restrictions over Geneva, Ohio.…
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Van Orden faces Cooke in rematch for battleground Wisconsin House seat
Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden will face Democrat Rebecca Cooke again in Wisconsin’s 3rd Congressional District after Cooke won the Democratic primary, setting up a closely watched rematch. The seat is a leading Democratic target in the midterm elections, with the outcome potentially affecting the Republican Party’s narrow House majority. Cooke defeated former Eau Claire…
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Bulgaria beating trial, Dubai influencer’s CCTV hope and Supermassive Games cuts headline briefing
CCTV footage may aid a British influencer’s Dubai murder defence, Sheffield police seek missing wheelchair user Emma, Arizona’s Hobbs picks a running mate, and Supermassive Games plans up to 75 redundancies.