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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 - 16h -
Nonprofit groups and Democrats sue Trump administration over election executive order
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to overhaul the nation’s elections faced its first legal challenges Monday as the Democratic National Committee and a pair of nonprofits filed two ...NBC News - 1d -
DeSantis says Florida special election isn't referendum on Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday’s special election in the state’s 6th Congressional District is not a referendum on President Trump's first few months back in office. “If there’s an ...The Hill - 8h -
Inside the first special elections since Trump's return to office
Elon Musk is going all in on a race to pick a new supreme court judge in Wisconsin, even offering two $1 million prizes to voters willing to sign a petition against “activist judges.” Meanwhile, ...NBC News - 14h -
What to watch in Wisconsin's Supreme Court race, special Florida elections
Voters in Wisconsin and Florida are set to decide on several key statewide and congressional races that are shaping up to be the first critical bellwethers of the national mood since the 2024 ...The Hill - 15h -
Republicans win in both House special elections in Florida
Republicans will win special elections for two House seats, The Associated Press projects.ABC News - 31m -
What to Watch in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court Election and Florida’s Special Elections
Voters in a crucial court race and two House special elections will provide hints of how the country views President Trump and Elon Musk, months after they took power.The New York Times - 5h -
Two major elections and Karen Read murder case retrial: Morning Rundown
Today’s elections in Wisconsin and Florida will serve as a referendum on Donald Trump and Elon Musk.NBC News - 14h -
Live results: Florida voters choose Gaetz successor in special election
A special election in Florida's 1st Congressional District will determine who will the seat formerly held by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.). The race is one of two special elections being held in the ...The Hill - 6h -
Republicans look to avert humiliation in Florida special election
Republicans are pulling out all the stops ahead of the special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District as worries of a narrower-than-expected margin grow in the district President Trump ...The Hill - 2d -
Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of critical election
Elon Musk is supporting the conservative candidate for Wisconsin's open state Supreme Court seat. Several groups aligned with Democrats accuse Musk of trying to buy the seat. The election there is ...NBC News - 2d -
A Special Election That Was Supposed to Be a Snoozer Is Suddenly Buzzing
A House race in a deep-red Florida district is seeing millions of dollars in spending ahead of Tuesday’s election. Even in a loss, Democrats hope it will signal much-needed momentum.The New York Times - 1d -
The key places to watch in Tuesday's elections in Wisconsin and Florida
A handful of elections in Florida and Wisconsin have become key tests of President Donald Trump’s political standing just over two months into his second term in the White HouseABC News - 21h -
Democrats sue over Trump election overhaul order
The Democratic National Committee (DNC), aligned groups and party leaders filed a lawsuit on Monday over President Trump's March executive order, which would overhaul elections. Trump's order would ...The Hill - 11h -
High-stakes election in Wisconsin tests Musk’s influence
Voters headed to the polls on Tuesday for special elections in Florida and a Supreme Court race in Wisconsin, where spending surpassed $80 million – a record for a state court campaign – including ...NBC News - 2h -
Kornacki breaks down the Florida special elections numbers
NBC News' Steve Kornacki looks at the numbers in the special Congressional election in Florida where Republicans are expected to win both House seats but where Democrats may be showing some gains ...NBC News - 1h -
France's Marine Le Pen found guilty of embezzlement, barred from elections
France's far-right leader Marine Le Pen was found guilty of embezzlement and barred from running in elections for five years.CBS News - 1d -
Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections
A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Organizations file suit challenging Trump's effort to overhaul election system
A group of advocacy organizations has filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive order that seeks to overhaul the U.S. election system.ABC News - 1d -
Democrats Have Problems. Turning Out for Special Elections Isn’t One of Them.
They have come out in strong numbers in smaller races so far this year, and in the early voting for today’s elections.The New York Times - 10h -
Why a Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Is All About Trump
Elon Musk’s prominent role in the most expensive judicial race in American history has helped turn Tuesday’s election into a battle over national politics.The New York Times - 1d -
Abbott Delays Calling a Special House Election. Democrats Cry Foul.
The House minority leader accused Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas of holding up a special election to keep the Republicans’ slim majority steady.The New York Times - 23h -
Republican Randy Fine projected winner in Florida special election
Republican Randy Fine is the projected winner in the special Congressional election for the House seat in the 6th District. NBC News’ Marissa Parra spoke with voters in Florida.NBC News - 1h -
Trump news at a glance: All eyes on special elections; Booker’s 25-hour speech on ‘nation in crisis’
Elections in Wisconsin and Florida seen as reflection of Trump’s standing with voters. Here’s your roundup of key US politics stories from 1 April 2025.. Republican Randy Fine won a special ...The Guardian - 1h -
The inside story of the 2024 election
{beacon} It’s Tuesday. It’s April Fools’ Day, so keep your wits about you. And send me any pranks you come across. 😉 In today's issue: Behind the scenes of Biden dropping out Booker’s 16+ hour ...The Hill - 8h -
GOP 'anxiety' persists ahead of Florida special elections in Trump territory
Republicans are looking to add two more seats to their House majority after special elections in Florida next week, giving GOP leaders a little more breathing room in a tightly divided legislative ...NBC News - 4d -
Elon Musk offers giveaway in Wisconsin Supreme Court election
Elon Musk will be in Wisconsin to hold a rally for Republican candidate Brad Schimel in a state Supreme Court election that could have a big impact on the next presidential race in the battleground ...NBC News - 2d -
Bondi dismisses Biden-era lawsuit against Georgia election law
Attorney General Pam Bondi has dismissed a federal lawsuit challenging a controversial Georgia election law that limits voting practices and was accused of suppressing Black voters, despite record ...The Hill - 1d -
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 - 2h -
Republican Randy Fine wins Florida special election for Waltz seat
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) has won the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Democrat Josh Weil in what became a ...The Hill - 2h -
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 - 1h -
Wednesday Briefing: An Elections Test for Trump
Plus, the enigmatic “goddess” of the piano.The New York Times - 4h -
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 - 1d -
How 'America First' created a strategic opening for Beijing
Tesla’s decline partly mirrors the global backlash triggered by the “America First” doctrine.The Hill - 8h -
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 - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Florida special elections net 2 wins for Republicans
Republican Randy Fine won the House seat formerly held by Mike Waltz, while Republican Jimmy Patronis won the house seat vacated by Matt Gaetz.CBS News - 39m -
A Shark’s Sounds Are Recorded for What Is Believed to Be the First Time
Researchers in New Zealand have made what they believe is the first recording of a shark actively making noise.The New York Times - 4d -
The First Berserker Khazan Is More Than Another Soulslike
Our Souls expert Tamoor joins Kurt on the GameSpot show to share his thoughts on The First Berserker Khazan.GameSpot - 3d -
Arsenal to meet Tottenham in first game outside of UK
Arsenal and Tottenham will contest the first north London derby to be held outside the UK in Hong Kong this summer.Yahoo Sports - 1d
