Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer
Xavier Becerra, left, and Steve Hilton.
Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.Randy Villegas, a progressive backed by Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, defeated Dr. Jasmeet Bains in the Democratic primary in California’s 22nd Congressional Distri
Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race
Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.Representative Kevin Kiley and Richard Pan will compete in November.
Takeaways From Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Maine and South Carolina
Graham Platner won the Democratic primary for Senate in Maine and quickly turned his populist message against Susan Collins, the Republican incumbent.
Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.Senator Lindsey Graham, Republican of South Carolina, in Washington in February.
Nevada Attorney General Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Aaron Ford easily outpaced a Washoe County commissioner, Alexis Hill, for the nod to take on Gov. Joe Lombardo in November.Attorney General Aaron Ford of Nevada celebrating in Las Vegas after winning the Democratic nomination for governor on Tuesday.
Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace
Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.Nancy Lacore, a former U.S. Navy admiral, is seeking a congressional seat in So
Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In.
The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, during a cabinet meeting at the White House in May.
House Passes G.O.P.’s $70 Billion Immigration Bill
The vote gave final passage to Republicans’ megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term, clearing it for his signature.
House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.The vote on Tuesday was the latest reflection of Speaker Mike Johnson’s weak hold on his narrow majority.
Hannah Neeleman’s Ballerina Farm Store Draws Crowds in Utah
Tourists are flocking to Midway, Utah. The Ballerina Farm Store, from the influencer whose brand revolves around motherhood and farm life, is a reason.A group of friends filmed themselves before downing turmeric ginger shots outside the Ballerina Farm Store in Midway, Utah.
Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.The U.S. and Chinese governments rolled out a new phrase, “constructive strategic stability,” during President Trump’s meeting in Beijing last month with the leader of China,
In the Hybrid A.I.-Human Work Force, Who Will Actually Thrive?
A panel of experts explains how job seekers should prepare for the future of work.
Anthropic Releases ‘Safe’ Version of Its Mythos A.I. Technology
Called Claude Fable 5, it is twice as expensive as the company’s previous flagship system.Anthropic’s logo at a company event. The start-up’s Mythos artificial intelligence system caused worries about the security of computer networks.
Meta A.I. Bug Allowed Hackers to Take Over Instagram Accounts
The flaw, which Meta said it had fixed, allowed anyone to take over accounts using a bug in the company’s new artificial intelligence software.Of the 34,000 accounts, 20,000 were breached, giving hackers access to the account holders’ email addresses, phone numbers, birth dates and other personal da
Meet the NASA Astronauts in the Artemis III 4-Person Crew
NASA’s next mission in its effort to return humans to the moon will be led by an all-male crew. Three of them have extensive experience in space, while the other was a backup on Artemis II.The crew of Artemis III, from left: Commander Randy Bresnik; pilot Luca Parmitano of the European Space Agency;
Can NASA Really Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2028?
Experts have been hopeful, but say the agency’s lunar aspirations are largely at the whims of two billionaires, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.An artist’s concept released by Blue Origin of its large, crew-carrying Mark 2 moon lander. Neither Blue Origin nor SpaceX, contracted by NASA, have completed deve
Paramount CEO David Ellison Pledges Editorial Independence for ‘60 Minutes’
David Ellison told Ms. Stahl, one of three remaining correspondents for the news program, that he would respect the show’s editorial decisions after a tumultuous stretch.
How Talking to the ‘Chat’ Crossed Over Into Real Life
It’s a word ripped from Twitch streams, but it functions as a Greek chorus for an online, isolated generation.
F.D.A. Clears Sunscreen Ingredient Long Used in Europe and Asia
Dermatologists say bemotrizinol offers advantages over other compounds in sunscreens currently on the market.
Taking a Week to Count Votes Is Doing It Wrong
It is time for California to catch up to its own past.
‘A Mighty Form of Communion’: Three Writers on the World Cup’s Strange Magic
There’s ample cause for celebration and consternation alike.
Air Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper License
The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.An Air Canada pilot was the captain for 900 flights between 2009 and 2025 despite not having the proper license, Canadian officials said.