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A presenter argued during a discussion that an early endorsement of JD Vance by former President Trump would likely short-circuit a competitive 2028 Republican primary and could increase the party's risk in the general election, citing past precedents and party weaknesses.

via The Hill News — President Trump criticized the media on Saturday following reports that GOP Rep. Byron Donalds (Fla.) removed several references to the president’s endorsement of his gubernatorial bid from his campaign website. The president slammed this reporting as “Another Fake Story” in a Truth Social post, citing his election wins in Florida during his three presidential campaigns.…

Vivek Ramaswamy, Political Newcomer In Ohio, Surges In Polls.

via Home - CBSNews.com — Some prominent references to President Trump were scrubbed from Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds' campaign website in recent weeks, but the Republican said he isn't backing away from the president's agenda.

Nancy Mace launches 2026 SC governor bid, aligning with Trump-style politics and far-right stances on LGBTQ+ rights and education.

via The Hill News — GOP Rep. Thomas Massie (Ky.), who lost his primary to an opponent backed by President Trump, predicted a reckoning for the president and the GOP in the midterm elections. “I think his comeuppance will happen on Election Day, and the day after I think there’s going to be a reckoning,” the Republican lawmaker said during…

Page held a significant lead in the two politicians' home of Rockingham County, and Berger could not catch up in rural Guilford County. The race is almost certainly headed to a recount.

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via Politics — The three top Republican candidates in the Grand Canyon State all played a key role in casting doubt on Joe Biden’s win over Donald Trump six years ago.

via NBC News Top Stories — MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has long denied President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election.

via Home - CBSNews.com — Massie said the president is worried about his preferred candidate Ed Gallrein's chances in the Kentucky race.

Darline Graham wins the Republican Senate primary runoff in South Carolina, backed by President Trump, and will face Annie Andrews in November.

In the 2026 Louisiana Republican Senate primary, incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy failed to secure enough support to reach the runoff, marking a significant political setback. Cassidy, who faced criticism from former President Donald Trump for voting to convict him during his second impeachment related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack, received just over 24 percent of the vote. Representative Julia Letlow led the race with over 40 percent, while Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming claimed the second spot with nearly 30 percent, setting up a runoff between Letlow and Fleming on June 27. Cassidy's elimination reflects the continuing influence of Trump-backed candidates within the GOP and highlights the challenges faced by incumbents who opposed Trump in key votes. The primary outcome is being closely watched as an indicator of Republican voter sentiment heading into the 2026 midterms, particularly in high-profile Senate contests where loyalty to Trump remains a decisive factor. The runoff will determine which candidate represents the GOP in the general election for this critical Senate seat.

via BBC News — The Kentucky congressman, who has crossed the president on federal spending and the Epstein files, faces Republican voters on Tuesday.

via NBC News Top Stories — Rep. Andy Ogles lost despite having President Trump’s endorsement, NBC News projects. Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will be the GOP nominee.