Elections & Democracy
Midterm Primaries: Populist Insurgents and Trump Allies Secure Key Victories in Maine, Nevada, and South Carolina
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Trump Nominates Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence Amid FISA Standoff
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A Wave of June Court Rulings Locks In Contested Congressional Maps for 2026 Midterms
Following a landmark US Supreme Court decision weakening the Voting Rights Act, federal and state courts have reinstated disputed redistricting maps in Florida and Alabama just months before the 2026 elections.
Also missing: Independent redistricting commissions · Voters in the directly affected redrawn districts
Midterm Primaries: Populist Insurgents and Trump Allies Secure Key Victories in Maine, Nevada, and South Carolina
Voters in four states cast primary ballots on Tuesday, setting the stage for high-stakes November matchups. Progressive veteran Graham Platner secured the Democratic Senate nomination in Maine despite personal controversies, while Trump-backed candidates notched crucial wins in Nevada and South Carolina.
Also missing: Independent swing voters · Non-voting citizens
Trump Nominates Jay Clayton for Director of National Intelligence Amid FISA Standoff
President Trump has tapped former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to lead the nation's intelligence agencies, moving to resolve a congressional standoff over his controversial acting pick, Bill Pulte.
Also missing: Career intelligence officers and rank-and-file ODNI staff facing potential downsizing. · Civil liberties organizations focused on the broader implications of the FISA Section 702 renewal beyond the DNI appointment.