Senate rejects attempt to rein in Trump's power to wage war on Iran
The measure, which would have blocked President Trump from continuing military force against Iran, fell short of the simple majority needed to advance.
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James Talarico projected to win Texas Democratic Senate primary
Texas Rep. James Talarico will win the Democratic Senate primary in Texas, CBS News projects, defeating Rep. Jasmine Crockett in what could be one of the most closely watched races in this year's midterms.
GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales forced into primary runoff after affair allegations shook up race
Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas and gun activist Brandon Herrera are locked in a tight primary battle, as Gonzales faces calls to resign after being accused of having an affair with an aide who later died by suicide.
GOP Rep. Dan Crenshaw loses primary to Texas state Rep. Steve Toth, CBS News projects
Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas lost his primary race to Republican state Rep. Steve Toth.
Laurie Buckhout projected to win GOP primary in redrawn N.C. district
Buckhout narrowly lost to Democratic Rep. Don Davis in 2024.
Bobby Pulido wins Democratic primary in Texas' 15th District, CBS News projects
CBS News projects Bobby Pulido wins Texas' 15th Congressional District, setting up battle against Republican incumbent Rep. Monica De La Cruz.
Texas GOP Senate primary heading to Cornyn-Paxton runoff, CBS News projects
In the Texas GOP Senate primary, CBS News projects Sen. John Cornyn and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will go to a runoff, with neither clearing 50% of the vote.
Gates among 7 asked to testify before House committee on possible Epstein ties
Last week, Bill Gates apologized to the staff of his philanthropic Gates Foundation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, which he said began in 2011 and continued through 2014.
Jamie Ager projected to win Democratic primary in North Carolina House district
A Democrat has not won the seat since 2010, but the party believes it has a chance at flipping the seat.
Whatley, Cooper projected to win North Carolina primaries, teeing up key Senate contest
Former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley are set to face off in November in what's expected to be among the most competitive Senate races of the cycle.
Critical primaries held in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas
Voters headed to the polls Tuesday in Texas, North Carolina and Arkansas, marking the start of the 2026 midterm cycle.
CBS News poll analysis on Hispanics, a key group, as primary season kicks off
A year into Trump's second term, most Hispanics continue to rate the nation's economy badly and don't feel their incomes are keeping up with inflation.