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Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis meet on stage in a high-stakes battle between progressives and conservatives over the nation's future.

Michigan's monumental win over Ohio State was due to Coach Moore's aggressive game plan, outcoaching Ryan Day and securing their victory.

Iowa conservative endorses DeSantis for 2024 presidential bid, but he still lags behind Trump in national and statewide polling.

Elon Musk sues Media Matters in Texas over ads near offensive content. Anti-SLAPP provisions don't apply in federal court.

New House Speaker Mike Johnson's "first big clash" with lawmakers over "unconventional" two-step bill could lead to government shutdown.

Mississippi Republican Gov. Tate Reeves secures a second term, defeating challenger Brandon Presley in a hard-fought contest. #MississippiGovernor

Ohio and Virginia voters decide on abortion rights, impacting 2024 elections. Kentucky and Mississippi also elect governors. High stakes for both parties.

Trump testifies in civil fraud trial, clashing with judge and defending business. Prosecutors seek $250m fine and business restrictions. Case continues.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to endorse Ron DeSantis for president, giving his 2024 campaign a boost against Donald Trump.

Former US vice president Mike Pence drops out of the 2024 presidential race, highlighting Trump's dominance in the Republican Party.

Republicans elect Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker, ending weeks of political chaos and ready to get to work.

Electing Liz Cheney as Speaker of the House would bring stability, isolate extremists, and allow for bipartisan cooperation.

President Joe Biden will deliver a prime-time address to rally support for his approach to conflicts in Israel and Ukraine. The speech aims to galvanize public opinion and pressure lawmakers to provide funding for the wars.

Growing opposition to Rep. Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker of the House has sparked calls to empower Rep. Patrick McHenry with new powers to get the House operational again. McHenry, who currently oversees the chamber as Speaker Pro Tempore, would be faced with challenges such as government spending fights and ongoing cryptocurrency efforts. The idea has gained support from prominent conservative figures, including three former GOP House speakers, and Democrats have also expressed support for expanding McHenry's authorities. However, the proposal faces challenges from Jordan and his allies, and the extent and duration of McHenry's powers are still up for debate.

House Democrats are in informal talks with Republicans about finding a bipartisan solution to selecting a new speaker.

Ohio Congressman Jim Jordan is confident he will secure the necessary votes to be elected speaker of the House, despite facing opposition from some members of his own party. Jordan, a polarizing figure in American politics, will need the backing of nearly all 221 GOP lawmakers in order to hold the highest office in Congress. Multiple votes may be held to elect a speaker, as happened in January when Kevin McCarthy won after 15 ballots. Jordan and his allies are pressing House GOP members to vote for him, arguing that the chamber needs a speaker to begin moving legislation again.

Republican Congresswoman Lauren Boebert used campaign donations to fund a party at a bar owned by her Democrat lover, where drag shows are held. Boebert faced backlash after being kicked out of a theater for groping her date during a performance.

Republican Attorney General Jeff Landry, backed by former President Donald Trump, has won the Louisiana governor's race, marking a major victory for the GOP. Landry will replace the only Democratic governor in the Deep South, John Bel Edwards.

Anti-migrant protests in Staten Island, New York, have intensified as the city struggles with the influx of migrants. Mayor Eric Adams warns that the issue could "destroy" the city. The protests have spread to other areas, highlighting the political divisions within New York.

House Republicans have nominated Rep. Steve Scalise to be the next House speaker, but deep divisions within the party have delayed the election process. Scalise narrowly beat Rep. Jim Jordan in a private ballot, but it remains uncertain whether lawmakers who supported Jordan will back Scalise in a full House vote. The GOP majority is divided, and Democrats are expected to oppose the Republican nominee.

Five women have filed a lawsuit accusing Tim Ballard, founder of Operation Underground Railroad, of sexual assault and battery.

Lawyers representing Mike Lindell and his companies in a defamation lawsuit claim they are owed millions in legal fees.

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted by some of his own, with all Democrats and eight Republicans voting to remove him from his role.

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise could be in line for the top job in Congress's lower chamber after Speaker Kevin McCarthy was ousted.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene proposes cutting Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's salary to $1, but the proposal is unlikely to pass.

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is cautiously optimistic about advancing appropriations bills and a temporary stopgap measure to avoid a government shutdown.

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a Democrat, announces he is switching to the Republican Party, making Dallas the largest city with a GOP mayor.

Rupert Murdoch, the 92-year-old media mogul, is stepping down as leader of Fox's parent company and News Corp. His son, Lachlan Murdoch, will take over.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

Thieves in Spain are stealing olive oil after a heatwave caused prices to rise, leading to a surge in thefts.

Maui firefighters recount the devastating battle against the Lahaina blaze, the FDA rejects a needle-free alternative to EpiPens, and olive oil prices lead to thefts.

Sen. John Fetterman's casual style of dress sparks controversy, but he effortlessly brushes off criticism from conservatives and continues serving his state.

Arm's oversubscribed IPO could have been priced at $52 per share, above the indicated range of $47 to $51.

A package of three appropriations bills cleared a procedural hurdle in the Senate on Tuesday as the possibility of a government shutdown loomed on the horizon.

A Virginia Democratic candidate who recorded sex acts with her husband for money on a livestreaming website has received endorsements from liberal politicians and advocacy groups.

A Georgia grand jury recommended criminal charges against Lindsey Graham and other allies of Donald Trump in an investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Despite the recommendation, no charges were ultimately filed against Graham or the other individuals. The report's release prompted Trump to claim that the case was politically motivated. The defendants have all pleaded not guilty.

Republican lawmakers Rep. Ken Buck and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene are in a feud over impeaching Biden and the 2020 election.

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell's health and capacity to lead the chamber's Republicans before the 2024 elections is questioned by some Republican senators.

Australian radio host Kyle Sandilands claims that Kanye West's recent controversial antics with Bianca Censori are publicity stunts to promote West's rumored new album.

Samuel "Joe" Wurzelbacher, known as "Joe the Plumber," has died at age 49 after battling pancreatic cancer.

Former President Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is skipping the first GOP debate and opting for an interview with Tucker Carlson instead. The interview will be available on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, and airs just before the debate. Trump's decision is seen as a slight to Fox News, the debate host. Despite legal trouble, Trump's lead in the polls continues to grow.

President Biden's reelection campaign is running abortion rights ads on Fox News' website featuring the "Dark Brandon" meme.

The fourth indictment of former President Donald Trump is the most sweeping yet, exposing over a dozen allies to new jeopardy.

Florida approves controversial conservative videos from PragerU for public school curriculum, raising concerns about biased education.

Former Second Lady Karen Pence visits the Quad Cities Veterans Outreach Center and expresses gratitude for veterans' service.

Hollywood bounces back as "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" drive box office success.

Hakeem Jeffries accuses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign of being a "false flag operation" orchestrated by right-wing political operatives to harm Democrats. Kennedy's campaign is being run by Dennis Kucinich, a far-left Democrat. Kennedy supports sealing the southern border and opposes gun confiscation, but aligns with Democrats on free speech.

Jason Aldean's music video removed after outcry over historical references.

Justice Clarence Thomas accepted lavish gifts, including his wedding reception, according to a New York Times investigation. Scrutiny of Thomas has increased following revelations of unreported gifts and trips. The investigation also revealed Thomas' relationship with billionaire GOP donor Harlan Crow, who provided gifts such as private school tuition and vacations on his yacht. The report focuses on Thomas' association with the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, which provided him with access to a luxurious lifestyle. The Supreme Court has no formal code of ethics, leading to calls for clearer rules on conflicts of interest.

"The Out-Laws" is a forgettable but necessary popcorn comedy on Netflix.