Sen. Rick Scott previews Capitol meeting with Trump

Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) previewed his Wednesday meeting with President Trump and the Senate Republican Steering Committee, saying the topic of “election security” will be discussed after urging GOP colleagues to hold a vote on the Protecting American Voter Eligibility (Save America) Act. Florida Republicans wrote a letter Monday in support of the bill’s proposal……

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Mamdani’s big bet pays off in New York: 5 takeaways from Tuesday’s primary elections 

The gamble of New York City’s Zohran Mamdani (D) paid off in a series of House primary contests on Tuesday, and all three of his picks won. Democratic Socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Ávila Chevalier, endorsed by Mamdani, cruised to victory, with Ávila Chevalier notably ousting Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.). Former mayoral candidate Brad…

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White House bats down speculation that Trump got access to Eli Lilly obesity drug for ‘compassionate use’

White House officials on Tuesday dismissed a report that speculated that President Trump had gained access to the weight loss drug retrecutide under the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) “compassionate use program.” The drug Rettrutide is manufactured by Eli Lilly and is not approved by the FDA, however, one person gained access to a prescription…

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DC funds semi-open primaries for 2028 elections

More than 18 months after voters in the nation’s capital passed a measure supporting change, the D.C. Council voted Tuesday to allow independent candidates to vote in district primaries starting in 2028. The council voted 9-2 to allocate $1.1 million for semi-open primaries from 2027 to 2030. At-Large Councilwoman Christina Henderson, who is not… Source…

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Trump deal gives Iran access to US dollar: What to know

The Trump administration this week signaled progress in its talks with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and reform its nuclear program by rolling back longstanding sanctions on Iranian oil exports. Under a 60-day license issued by the Treasury Department on Monday, Iran can now sell oil in US dollars, allowing dollar-denominated trade… Source…

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