Most Trump-backed primary challengers beat Indiana GOP state senators who opposed redistricting

One of seven Indiana GOP state senators who faced a primary challenge backed by President Trump over his opposition to redistricting is projected to win his Republican primary, according to Decision Desk Headquarters. A race has not yet been declared on Tuesday evening. Republican Blake Fiechter defeated incumbent State Senator Travis Holdman (R)… Source link

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Education Department investigates LA school district over handling of teachers accused of sexual misconduct

The Department of Education announced Tuesday that it is investigating the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) over the alleged reassignment, not firing, of teachers accused of sexual misconduct. The department issued a statement accusing LAUSD of “protecting predators at the expense of its students” and saying the teacher reassignment includes those who… Source link

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Tim Scott confident GOP will keep Senate control after midterms, but House 'is a different story'

Republican Senator Tim Scott (S.C.) predicted Tuesday that his party will retain control of the Senate in November, but he was not sure about the House. “Republicans will remain in the majority,” the South Carolina Republican told Fox Business Network’s Charles Gasparino at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California. When Gasparino… Source…

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