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Outside groups in Tennessee's governor's race are spending millions to influence voters, with the Tennessee Freedom Fund supporting Marsha Blackburn and advocating for privatizing public schools through vouchers, while a dark-money group called the American Exceptionalism Institute is running ads attacking Blackburn without disclosing donors. The Tennessee Freedom Fund, linked to billionaire Jeff Yass and the Club for Growth, has spent $2.4 million, focusing on issues like immigration rather than school vouchers.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Flippo, running for Congress in northern Nevada, supports President Trump's Iran strategy, claiming it is ending a 47-year conflict. Flippo highlights his military experience in the Middle East and positions himself as a conservative challenger to establishment politicians in a Republican-leaning district. He emphasizes fiscal responsibility amid concerns about the national debt.

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Dave Flippo is running for Congress in a Republican-leaning district in northern Nevada. He supports President Trump's Iran strategy, claiming it is ending a 47-year conflict and opening the Strait of Hormuz to restore oil flow. Flippo positions himself as a conservative alternative to establishment politicians, emphasizing his military background and alignment with Trump's policies.

Marsha Blackburn's political career has seen over $100 million in spending, with half raised through her campaigns and PACs and the other half from external groups. Key supporters include Club for Growth and Americans for Prosperity, while billionaire Jeff Yass contributed $4 million in 2026. Comparisons are drawn to Governor Bill Lee and Rep. Steve Cohen regarding fundraising.

The Club for Growth's School Freedom Fund donated $3 million to the Tennessee Freedom Fund PAC, which supports Marsha Blackburn's 2026 gubernatorial campaign. The PAC's ads focus on promoting private school vouchers and attacking opponents, funded in part by billionaire Jeff Yass, a major Trump donor. Blackburn is the only top candidate fully supporting voucher expansion.

San Diego County's Fourth of July celebration was altered to prioritize DEI-focused programming, sparking backlash from critics who argue it sidelines the Declaration of Independence. The event includes tribal blessings, land acknowledgments, and community-story segments, while sponsors withdrew after being required to endorse DEI principles.

San Diego County's Fourth of July celebration, initially intended as a tribute to the Declaration of Independence, has been redesigned to emphasize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles, leading to criticism and sponsor withdrawals. Democratic-led officials incorporated elements like tribal blessings, land acknowledgments, and community-story segments focused on historically underserved populations, sidelining traditional patriotic themes.

A PAC produced an ad for Marsha Blackburn’s gubernatorial campaign featuring clips of President Trump praising her, despite Trump not endorsing her. John Rose’s campaign criticized the ad as misleading, arguing Rose has a stronger record of supporting Trump.

Alex Mealer, an Army combat veteran and Trump-backed energy executive, won the Texas GOP runoff for a Houston-based congressional seat against state Rep. Briscoe Cain. The race tested Trump's endorsement influence, with Mealer also supported by the Club for Growth and Rep. Jim Jordan, while Cain was endorsed by Gov. Greg Abbott and conservative groups.

Alex Mealer, an Army combat veteran and Trump-backed energy executive, won the Texas GOP runoff for a Houston congressional seat, defeating Rep. Briscoe Cain. The victory highlights Trump's influence in primary elections, as Mealer secured key endorsements from the president, Rep. Jim Jordan, and the conservative Club for Growth.

Alabama Rep. Barry Moore and ex-Navy SEAL Jared Hudson will face off in a runoff for Alabama's Republican Senate primary scheduled for June 16. Attorney General Steve Marshall was shut out despite his long tenure in elected office, unable to compete against Hudson's rising popularity and Trump's endorsement of Moore. The seat became open when Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced he would run for governor instead of seeking reelection.

President Donald Trump and his allies are targeting Senator Bill Cassidy and Representative Thomas Massie after winning decisive victories in Indiana primaries. Trump-backed challengers took out five Indiana state senators who opposed his push for congressional redistricting. The wins show Trump's grip on the Republican Party remains strong.

President Donald Trump scored decisive victories in Indiana's primary, with five of his endorsed candidates winning against Republican lawmakers who opposed him on redistricting. This win is seen as a test of Trump's endorsement power and a fight between MAGA forces and traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP. Trump's immense grip on the Republican Party remains rock solid.

President Donald Trump's endorsed candidates won in Indiana's primary, defeating several Republican state senators who opposed him on redistricting. Trump's immense grip on the Republican Party remains strong. The president's endorsement power was tested in the primary.

President Donald Trump demonstrated his influence over the GOP base in Indiana, with at least five Republican state senators losing reelection after opposing him on redistricting. Trump-aligned groups spent millions in support of his preferred candidates. The outcome is seen as a warning to Republicans considering breaking from Trump.

President Donald Trump's influence over the GOP is being tested in Indiana's primary, where his endorsements are facing off against defiant Republicans. Early results show mixed outcomes for Trump-endorsed candidates, with some winning and others losing. The primary battles are seen as a fight between MAGA forces and traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP.

President Donald Trump's influence on the GOP is being tested in Indiana's primary, where his endorsements are facing off against defiant Republicans. Early results show mixed outcomes for Trump-endorsed candidates. The primaries are seen as a battle between MAGA forces and traditional conservatives for the future of the GOP.

President Donald Trump's influence over the GOP is being tested in key primaries in Indiana and Ohio, where his endorsements will face challenges from state senators who defied him. Eight state senators in Indiana are facing GOP primary challenges after voting against a redistricting bill. The president has endorsed challengers to seven of these lawmakers.

The 2026 primary season intensifies in May with key races in 12 states, testing Donald Trump's influence over the GOP and impacting November's midterm elections. Primaries in Indiana, Ohio, and Texas highlight internal Republican battles over redistricting and leadership, with Trump endorsing candidates to challenge traditional conservatives.

The 2026 primary season resumes in May with key races in 12 states, testing Donald Trump's influence over the GOP and impacting November's midterm elections. Notable contests include Indiana's GOP state Senate races, where Trump-backed challengers aim to oust lawmakers opposing his redistricting push, and Ohio's gubernatorial race featuring Trump ally Vivek Ramaswamy.