Entrepreneur-turned-politician navigating a crowded field
Republican primary voters in Indiana have backed at least five of seven state Senate challengers whom President Trump endorsed after they opposed his push to redraw congressional maps. The results have been decisive in low-turnout contests and have been powered by heavy outside spending and White House visibility for the challengers.
Vice President JD Vance is on a high-profile tour in Iowa, linking economic messaging with support for Republican candidates. The trip follows a string of public missteps and signals potential presidential ambitions, while party dynamics and polling underline a tense path toward 2028.
Santa Clara County has filed a civil lawsuit against Meta, alleging the company knowingly profits from scam advertising and monetises deception on its platforms. The suit cites internal documents and a March ruling finding addictive design, and says Meta removed millions of scam ads while still serving billions of deceptive messages.
The New York Knicks have swept the Cavaliers 4-0 to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999. Amid the celebrations, Ohio gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has drawn scrutiny after courstside appearances and social posts, with questions about ticket ownership and access.
A wave of local and state actions is driving a pause in new data-center approvals as officials weigh electricity demand, water use, and community impact. Governors and legislators are considering temporary bans or moratoria while studies assess environmental and economic effects. Industry groups warn against overreach while residents push for local control and benefits.
Trump-backed Julia Letlow has won the Louisiana Senate runoff, consolidating support for his slate in Republican primaries. The race highlights Trump’s continued influence while Democratic challengers eye a path to regain control of Congress.