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Beyond The Podium

Brian Miller wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in MT's 2nd Congressional District

Brian Miller wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Montana's 2nd Congressional District.

Musk’s break-up with the White House leaves him in political no man’s land

President Donald Trump has warned Elon Musk of "severe consequences" if he backs Democratic candidates in next year's midterm elections.

Polls reveal voters oppose gerrymandering, but states push forward in redistricting war

Texas and California’s legislatures took their redistricting proposals another step forward this week in the latest escalation of a nationwide battle.

Economic concerns grow as gas prices surge, posing risk for GOP

Voters are increasingly souring on President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy as gas prices continue to surge amid the war with Iran.

Gas price spike from Iran war adds new threat to GOP ahead of midterms

Gas prices have jumped more than 50 cents a gallon since the war with Iran started, squeezing Americans already battered by years of inflation and creating a ne

Democrats hit roadblock in countering Republicans mid-decade redistricting

Democrats’ hopes of redistricting Virginia’s House seats to be more favorable to the party in the upcoming midterms hit a legal roadblock.

Indiana rebuts Trump-led pressure, scrambling Republicans’ redistricting plans

Indiana’s rejection of a White House-led push to redistrict the state ahead of next year’s midterm elections has thrown a wrench into Republicans’ efforts.

Democrats hope to make Iowa competitive again with open Senate seat in '26 election

Joni Ernst of Iowa opting against running for reelection next year in a decision that may create a competitive race in a red-leaning state.

Supreme Court decision on party limits could reshape spending in 2026

The Supreme Court could loosen restrictions on how much political parties can spend in cooperation with candidates.

Harris says Biden’s decision to run for reelection was 'recklessness'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said it was a mistake not to question President Joe Biden’s decision on running for reelection despite rampant questions.

After Texas and California, more states see 'all options on the table' for redistricting

President Donald Trump’s push for Texas Republicans to redraw the state’s map to favor the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms has ignited a national battle.

Trump tests waters on foreign policy before taking office

The first test of Trump's sway on the world stage may come on the economic front.

Nancy Mace joins race for SC governor after late-night announcement

Congresswoman Nancy Mace has offically announced her bid for state Govenor

Redistricting fight with Trump gives Newsom a boost with eyes on 2028

Gavin Newsom is seeing his profile grow as he continues his fight against the Trump administration with a redistricting effort to combat Texas.

Nationwide redistricting fight escalates with Newsom's vow to remake California's map

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said his state is moving forward with drawing new congressional maps in a push to balance out a redistricting effort in Texas.

Newsom provides Democrats with fight against Trump over redistricting battle

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is making himself the leader of the resistance against President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.

Blue state Republicans start long-shot push to ban mid-decade redistricting

Some blue state Republicans are pushing back against Texas’ plans of redrawing its congressional maps to increase the party’s odds of retaining its majority in

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Four structures destroyed as Babylon Fire grows beyond 48,000 acres near Blanding

Four structures were lost in the Babylon Fire, which was burning near Blanding at more than 48,000 acres and remained 0% contained.According to officials, one o

More than 100 condos, 30 cabins destroyed in Cottonwood Fire at Eagle Point Ski Resort

For the first time since the Cottonwood Fire started, officials with Eagle Point Ski Resort have been able to assess the damage.In a social media post, the Eagl

Rare baby duck-billed dinosaur fossil airlifted from southern Utah

Utah Army National Guard aviators helped recover rare dinosaur fossils from Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument in June, providing airlift support to sc

BYU closes popular Y Mountain Trail, cites severe conditions posing public safety risk

BYU temporarily closed the Y Mountain Trail and the Y Mountain Trailhead parking lot from July 2 to July 5 due to severe conditions that posed a risk to public

Cottonwood Fire destroys family property filled with decades of memories

Andy Anderson stood among the ashes of Cougar Ranch, a family property that has been passed down for about 80 years. His grandfather and great-uncles acquired t

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Economic concerns grow as gas prices surge, posing risk for GOP

Gas price spike from Iran war adds new threat to GOP ahead of midterms

Democrats hit roadblock in countering Republicans mid-decade redistricting

Indiana rebuts Trump-led pressure, scrambling Republicans’ redistricting plans

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Push to redraw districts to boost midterm chances carries risks for both parties

Democrats and Republicans are considering an aggressive strategy to gain an advantage in next year’s midterm elections that will decide the balance of power.

Roy Cooper’s entrance to Senate race gives Democrats a midterm boost

Democrats scored a major victory for their party’s hopes of pulling off one of few opportunities to flip a Senate seat from Republican control in the upcoming m

Democrats jockey for 2028 position with frequent trips to early voting states

A steady stream of Democrats has rolled through early voting states as jockeying for the 2028 presidential primary has already started.

Crypto investors might get more than they bargained for from new Trump WH, critics says

President Donald Trump campaigned on becoming the cryptocurrency industry's biggest advocate in the White House.

Nebraska independent takes another run at unseating a Republican senator

An independent who gave Republicans a scare last year trying to unseat an incumbent senator in a red state is launching another effort to unseat a GOP senator.

Musk floats another political party after split with Trump

Elon Musk is floating creating a new political party to counter Republicans and Democrats after splitting with Trump.

Tim Walz tries to push party forward as he weighs 2028 campaign

Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota will speak at Democratic political conventions in South Carolina and California later this month in early jockeying for 2028.

Newsom’s policy changes stir speculation about running for president

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is maintaining a high-profile and positioning himself as a national leader of his party ahead of 2028.

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Beyond The Podium"

Supreme Court decision on party limits could reshape spending in 2026

Harris says Biden’s decision to run for reelection was 'recklessness'

Democrats hope to make Iowa competitive again with open Senate seat in '26 election

After Texas and California, more states see 'all options on the table' for redistricting