Judge halts Trump effort requiring colleges show they don't consider race

A federal judge on Friday halted efforts by the Trump administration to collect data that proves higher education institutions aren’t considering race in admissions. The ruling from U.S. District Court…

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The race to fill the seat of retiring Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin heated up in the days leading up to Tuesday’s 2026 Democratic primary and could set the tone for…

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Washington — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he won’t seek reelection, a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the…

Democrats see Miami mayoral race as litmus test on Trump economy, immigration

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Democrat Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia governor's race, CBS News projects | Special Report

CBS News projects that Democrat Abigail Spanberger has won the Virginia governor’s race, defeating her Republican opponent, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett anchors a…

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Rep. Wesley Hunt looks to unseat Sen. John Cornyn in Texas Senate race

Sen. John Cornyn is in a tight race with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for the state’s Republican Senate primary, but they’ve got a new competitor after Rep. Wesley Hunt…

Latino voters who backed Trump could be a key factor in N.J. governor's race

With just weeks to go, the New Jersey governor’s race is tightening and garnering national attention as an early test of voter sentiment about President Trump’s second term and the…

California's redistricting plan sparks fierce debate in 2026 governor's race

California’s controversial plan to redraw its congressional maps mid-decade is among the most pressing issues discussed by candidates in the 2026 gubernatorial race. Xavier Becerra, Chad Bianco, Ian Calderon, Stephen J.…

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