NYTIMES (Edward Wong) - Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.
AXIOS (Claire Trageser) - Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra to face off in California governor's race
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are headed to the California governor's race in November, according to the Associated Press . The big picture: With 91% of the vote counted as of Tuesday evening: - Hilton has 25% of the vote and Becerra 27.9%. - The top two vote-getters, regardless of party, face off in November. Context: It took a week of vote counting for the winners to emerge, fueling a familiar ritual where early Republican leads slowly vanish. - After a strong showing on Election Night, Hilton's lead slowly diminished, but he still held on to a second-place spot. - The delay is in part because mail ballots postmarked by Election Day are still counted. Friction point: The race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin…
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra are headed to the California governor's race in November, according to the Associated Press . The big picture: With 91% of the vote counted as of Tuesday evening: - Hilton has 25% of the vote and Becerra 27.9%. - The top two vote-getters, regardless of party, face off in November. Context: It took a week of vote counting for the winners to emerge, fueling a familiar ritual where early Republican leads slowly vanish. - After a strong showing on Election Night, Hilton's lead slowly diminished, but he still held on to a second-place spot. - The delay is in part because mail ballots postmarked by Election Day are still counted. Friction point: The race to replace termed-out Gov. Gavin…Open
ABCNEWS - WATCH: The historic 2026 NBA Finals and what comes next
ABC News’ Perry Russom speaks with Andscape senior writer Justin Tinsley to discuss the 2026 NBA Finals after the San Antonio Spurs broke the New York Knicks’ historic playoff winning streak.
ABCNEWS - US urges Europe to step up travel measures to prevent spread of Ebola from Africa
The Trump administration is telling European nations that they need to step up their travel restrictions for people from Ebola-hit countries in Africa
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Graham Platner wins Maine primary to face incumbent Susan Collins in midterm election | NEWSNATION
Graham Platner, a progressive oyster farmer and political newcomer whose campaign has been wrought with controversies, will face off this fall against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine, Decision Desk HQ projects. Collins, who is seeking a sixth term, was unchallenged on Tuesday, while Platner easily advanced from the Democratic primary despite questions about whether he’s become a liability for the party in the must-win race. #grahamplatner #maine #susancollins
NYTIMES (Patricia Mazzei) - Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.
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DAILYCALLER (Rebeka Zeljko) - Democrats Pick Scandal-Ridden Graham Platner To Face Off Against Susan Collins
Platner faced some serious accusations throughout his campaign
JUSTTHENEWS (Ben Whedon) - Platner projected to win Maine Democratic Senate primary: AP
Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, suspended campaign activities well ahead of the primary election, but did not formally end her candidacy.
JUSTTHENEWS (Misty Severi) - Former Republican Kevin Kiley advances to California general election as an Independent
Kiley made a name for himself as a Republican lawmaker in the Golden state but left the party earlier this year to represent the sixth district as an independent.