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Republicans win special elections for two deep-red House seats in Florida
The Republican candidates prevailed in a pair of special congressional elections in Florida on Tuesday, NBC News projects, giving Republicans some more breathing room as they navigate a narrow ...NBC News - 3d -
Republican Jimmy Patronis wins special election for Gaetz's Florida seat
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis was has won the special election to replace former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) in the 1st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Gay Valimont, ...The Hill - 3d -
5 takeaways from Wisconsin Supreme Court race, Florida special elections
Democrats scored a critical win Tuesday in their first major test at the ballot box since President Trump took office in January. The elections came amid growing anger over the Trump’s ...The Hill - 3d -
Republicans win special elections for two key House seats in Florida
Randy Fine beats Josh Weil in Mike Waltz’s former district, and Jimmy Patronis wins seat vacated by Matt Gaetz. Republicans on Tuesday won special elections for two US House of Representatives ...The Guardian - 3d -
Scott Walker on Wisconsin race: Trump voters 'don't vote in spring elections'
Former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker (R) brushed off the results from Tuesday’s state Supreme Court race, saying that Trump voters often “don’t vote in spring elections.” “I‘ve said this for months. ...The Hill - 3d -
Wall Street Journal: Election results reflect 'MAGA backlash'
The editorial board of The Wall Street Journal is calling Tuesday night's election results in Wisconsin in Florida a wake-up call for President Trump and Republicans. "Democrats solidified their ...The Hill - 3d -
Former Knicks, Syracuse star Carmelo Anthony elected to Hall of Fame: report
The basketball world knew he wouldn’t have to wait long, but now Carmelo Anthony knows he is a member of the Class of 2025. The 10-time NBA All-Star has been notified he’s been elected into the ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Hakeem Jeffries threatens lawsuit over delayed Texas special election
One month after Democratic Rep. Sylvester Turner's death, Texas GOP Gov. Greg Abbott has yet to call a special election to fill his seat.NBC News - 2d -
Polish prime minister says his party was targeted in cyberattack ahead of election
The Polish prime minister says his centrist political party was the target of a cyberattack, and suggested that it could have been interference by Russia ahead of Poland's presidential election ...ABC News - 3d -
Ukraine great Shevchenko is not elected to UEFA ruling committee as Russia cedes place
Ukraine great Andrii Shevchenko failed to win election to the UEFA executive committee on Thursday, the day Russia formally ceded its seat on the decision-making body of European soccer. ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
States sue to block Trump's election order, saying it violates the Constitution
Democratic officials in 19 states are suing over President Donald Trump’s attempt to reshape elections across the U.S., calling it an unconstitutional invasion of states’ clear authority to run ...ABC News - 1d -
Ukraine's Shevchenko hits back at UEFA and 'political factors' for soccer election loss
Ukrainian soccer federation president Andriy Shevchenko hit back at UEFA on Friday, one day after a heavy election loss, claiming he and his country “were not welcome” to join its leadership. The ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sue Bird, Maya Moore reportedly elected to Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame's class of 2025
Sue Bird and Maya Moore have been elected to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025.Yahoo Sports - 3h -
China’s export boom sparks record number of WTO disputes
Beijing’s reliance on overproduction to offset weak demand at home stokes grievances among trade partnersFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump's 'Liberation Day' unfolds with new reciprocal tariffs sparking fear, uncertainty
President Donald Trump is expected to roll out the largest set of new trade barriers in generations Wednesday — calling it “Liberation Day” — shortly after U.S. stock markets close.NBC News - 3d -
Markets plunge as Trump tariffs spark fears of a trade war
Stocks nosedived at the opening bell after President Donald Trump upended global markets by announcing tariffs on almost all imports coming into the United States. NBC News' Brian Cheung reports on ...NBC News - 2d -
Oil slides as Opec+ lifts output and tariffs spark global growth fears
Unexpected increase in supply comes as concern over world economy hits several commoditiesFinancial Times - 2d -
Softball: Cacchio, Eng spark Bridgewater-Raritan’s rally over Bernards
The Bridgewater-Raritan softball team shook off five lackluster innings with a late rally, a big hit, and an inspiring performance by a varsity rookieYahoo Sports - 1d -
Youthful Matildas provide spark in friendly win over South Korea
A shorthanded Matildas showed youthful verve on Friday to edge South Korea 1-0 in a confidence-boosting victory at Sydney's Allianz Stadium.South Korea regrouped and controlled possession but were ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Lamar Jackson sparks legal battle with Dale Earnhardt Jr. over No. 8
Last year, it was Lamar Jackson vs.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Freshman Joyce Edwards could be South Carolina’s spark against UConn in championship
TAMPA, Fla. — With the clock winding down in the first quarter, South Carolina’s Joyce Edwards had the ball on the perimeter and looked toward her coach, Dawn Staley. She knew the play was “five ...Yahoo Sports - 14h -
Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources
Elon Musk looked to downplay Tuesday's major election defeat in Wisconsin -- leaving many to question Musk's influence and whether he could be a political liability.ABC News - 2d -
Jake Paul and Eddie Hearn of Matchroom Boxing reach settlement in defamation lawsuits
Bribery accusations sparked Matchroom Boxing and Paul's dueling lawsuitsCBS Sports - 4d -
Wednesday Briefing: An Elections Test for Trump
Plus, the enigmatic “goddess” of the piano.The New York Times - 3d -
The Crucial Factor for Democrats to Win Elections
Asking what voters think of a president’s performance is important, but so is gauging how they feel.The New York Times - 2d -
Elon Musk hands out $1m checks to voters amid Wisconsin supreme court election race
Musk denied he was buying votes but said the court election outcome would be critical to Trump’s agenda and ‘the future of civilization’. Elon Musk gave out $1m checks on Sunday to two Wisconsin ...The Guardian - 5d -
What to watch as Wisconsin and Florida host the first major elections of Trump's second term
Get the latest on today's Wisconsin Supreme Court and other races, as well as Florida special elections. Find out how these races impact the Trump administration and what to watch for.NBC News - 4d -
North Carolina judges back Republican colleague in bid to toss votes and overturn election
Appeals court sides with Jefferson Griffin, who lost supreme court election and wants thousands of ballots thrown out. More than 65,000 people in North Carolina who believed they were eligible to ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hurricanes add second offensive line recruit in a week
The Miami Hurricanes continue to add offensive linemen to its 2026 class, securing a commitment from three-star lineman JJ Sparks on Wednesday evening. Sparks, who announced his commitment on ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Why Republicans are at risk of underperforming in a Florida special election
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...NBC News - 4d -
Democrats Sue Trump Over Executive Order on Elections
The lawsuit accuses President Trump of vastly overstepping his authority to “upturn the electoral playing field in his favor and against his political rivals.”The New York Times - 4d -
‘Big Psychological Boost’ for Democrats in String of Elections
The party’s position remains dire. But a judicial victory in Wisconsin and closer-than-expected losses in Florida suggest a once-demoralized Democratic base is animated again.The New York Times - 3d -
Breaking down the Wisconsin, Florida special elections
Democrats on Tuesday scored a win in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, while Republicans held on to two seats in deep-red Florida districts, raising questions about what the results mean as both ...The Hill - 2d -
Labour promises 'change' at local election launch
The PM says Labour councils will work "hand-in-hand" with the government on issues like potholes and policing.BBC News - 2d -
Elon Musk accused of nonpayment by 2024 election canvasser
A lawsuit filed earlier this week accuses tech billionaire Elon Musk and his super PAC of failing to pay canvassers who helped President Trump's 2024 presidential campaign. Musk and America PAC ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump's threat to bomb Iran would spark retaliation, its supreme leader says
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said the U.S. would receive a blow if it acts on President Trump’s threat to bomb Tehran without a new nuclear deal.NBC News - 5d
