Ahead of Tuesday's West Virginia primary, three of the Republican candidates for governor have been trying to outdo each other in proving their opposition to transgender rights. My latest w/mia salenetri

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Maggie Goodlander, wife of White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, has jumped into the crowded New Hampshire House primary race. White House ethics lawyers see no need to change the scope of Sullivan's role, White House officials said Thursday, Ed O'Keefe reports.

Maggie Goodlander, a former White House aide and the wife of national security adviser Jake Sullivan, launched her campaign Thursday to represent NH-02 after six-term Rep. Annie Kuster announced she would not seek reelection. Latest w/ Ed O'Keefe

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Rep. Victoria Spartz, an Indiana Republican and the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress, won a primary challenge Tuesday for her seat, CBS News projects. cbsn.ws/3JRFWMF

Scoop: 15 House Democrats call on President Joe Biden to take border executive action. cbsnews.com/news/15-house-…

Former GOP Senate candidate Tiffany Smiley officially launched her campaign to unseat Central Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse, one of the last two House Republicans who voted to impeach Trump.
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Sen Bernie Sanders (I-VT), 82, announces he’s running for re-election
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.Kristi Noem addresses the false claim in her new book that she met with North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un: 'This anecdote shouldn't have been in the book, and as soon as it was brought to my attention I made sure that that was adjusted.'

.Kristi Noem on the controversial story she shared in her new book about killing her 14-month-old dog Cricket, which she calls “a dangerous animal”:

'The reason that this story is in the book — because people need to understand who I am and some of those difficult decisions.'

In a presidential election year, it's a handful of House races in NY that are likely to help decide which party controls the chamber in 2025. Scott MacFarlane and I look at the dynamics in several of the most closely watched races. cbsnews.com/news/abortion-…

#NVPol : Sam Brown (R) is going up with his first TV ad buy in his #NVSen campaign. So far, he's reserved $107K with ads starting tomorrow. Duty First Nevada has spent $890K on ads supporting Brown. Primary opponent Jeff Gunter has $2.7M in spending and reservations.

Great Marc Caputo story on Trump's VP and Marco's residency problem
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South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has dropped down on the list of Donald Trump's potential running mates after she wrote in a new book about killing a 14-month-old dog, reports CBS News Political Director Fin Gómez.

It's a story Noem was warned against sharing — but she and her inner…

'How Far Trump Would Go.' Eric Cortellessa scores two interviews with Donald Trump for TIME, asking him to explain what he'd do in a second term. Read here: time.com/6972021/donald…

A synopsis:

NEW FROM ⁦CBS News Poll⁩: Democrats start out ahead in the hotly-contested Pennsylvania, Wisconsin 2024 U.S. Senate races cbsnews.com/news/democrats…

NEW Senate polling

As Dems play defense in '24, they start out ahead in Pennsylvania & Wisconsin

Why races may tighten:
Dems < 50% despite incumbency/name ID
Difficult environment w/ ticket splitting rare
Plenty undecided, and they lean Republican

More: cbsnews.com/news/democrats…

Scenes outside the Supreme Court as justices hear Donald Trump’s presidential immunity case

The Supreme Court convenes today to consider whether fmr. Pres. Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from federal prosecution for acts he took while in office

Crystal Ball rating changes this morning in ARIZONA --

AZ-SEN Toss-up to Leans D
Juan Ciscomani (R, AZ-6) Leans R to Toss-up

Explained here: centerforpolitics.org/crystalball/ra…

News: Senate Democrats' campaign arm pouring in $79 million in battle for the Senate. TV, radio, digital ads and coordinated spots with candidates

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