Republican Mike Collins will run against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in Georgia’s 2026 Senate race. Polls currently show Ossoff leading, but Republicans, backed by President Trump, are investing heavily in the contest as they try to expand their Senate majority.
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Mike Collins, endorsed by President Trump, won the Republican primary runoff with 55.2% of the vote.
Jon Ossoff is the current Democratic Senator and holds a lead in recent polls.
One poll in April showed Ossoff with 51% support compared to Collins’ 44%.
The Cook Political Report currently rates the race as leaning Democrat, improving from a "toss up" before.
Prediction markets give Ossoff around an 80-85% chance of winning the election.
Collins aligns strongly with President Trump and the MAGA movement to gain voter support.
President Trump’s approval rating in Georgia is low, with many voters disapproving of his handling of his second term and the economy.
The economy and inflation are top concerns for voters in Georgia.
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Republican Mike Collins won the Georgia Senate runoff and will challenge Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November election. Collins, supported by President Trump, won about 55% of the vote against Derek Dooley in the runoff.
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Mike Collins beat Derek Dooley in the Georgia Senate runoff.
Collins will run against Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat, in the general election on November 3.
President Donald Trump endorsed Collins after the May 19 primary.
Collins won roughly 55% of the vote, according to preliminary results.
Collins is a trucking company owner and a Trump loyalist focusing on immigration enforcement.
Governor Brian Kemp supported Dooley during the campaign.
Collins raised $4.3 million in campaign funds, while Ossoff raised over $57 million.
Ossoff criticized Collins as an "extremist" and disagreed with his voting record.
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Rep. Mike Collins won the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia and will face Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in the November general election. Collins received an endorsement from President Trump, while his opponent was backed by Governor Brian Kemp, highlighting a political conflict within Georgia Republicans.
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Mike Collins won the Georgia GOP Senate runoff against Derek Dooley.
Collins will compete against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November election.
President Trump endorsed Collins shortly before the runoff vote.
Governor Brian Kemp supported Collins’ opponent, Derek Dooley.
The runoff happened because no candidate got more than 50% in the initial primary.
Collins has served as a U.S. Representative since 2023 and owns a trucking business.
Jon Ossoff, the current senator, was elected in 2021 and is vulnerable in this race.
Collins is under investigation for alleged misuse of congressional funds, which he denies.
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Georgia’s Republican voters chose Mike Collins in a runoff election to run against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the November midterm. Collins, endorsed by President Trump, is a conservative US representative who denies the 2020 election results and opposes abortion.
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Mike Collins won the Republican runoff in Georgia to challenge Jon Ossoff.
Jon Ossoff has been a US senator from Georgia since 2021.
Collins is a trucking executive and member of the conservative “freedom caucus.”
President Trump endorsed Collins in the primary.
Collins denies the fairness of the 2020 presidential election and supports those who rioted on January 6.
Derek Dooley, Collins’ opponent in the runoff, is a former college football coach and lawyer.
Dooley is friends with outgoing Georgia governor Brian Kemp, who supported him.
Collins’ father, Mac Collins, was also a US representative from 1993 to 2002.
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Representative Kevin Hern is expected to win the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Oklahoma. He entered the race after Senator Markwayne Mullin left the Senate to join President Donald Trump’s Cabinet.
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Kevin Hern is a Republican representative from Oklahoma.
He is projected to win the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat.
The Senate seat became open after Markwayne Mullin left to join President Trump’s Cabinet as Homeland Security Secretary.
Hern entered the Senate race in March.
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt appointed Alan Armstrong as a temporary senator after Mullin left.
The election is to choose who will serve the remaining Senate term for the seat.
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A US House Democratic leader asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help the mother of Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha, get a US visa to watch her son play in the World Cup. Visa rules introduced under President Trump’s administration required expensive bonds for citizens from certain countries, making it hard for her to travel.
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Ana Candida Evora, mother of Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, could not get a US visa due to a costly bond required for travel.
The US had a rule that citizens from some countries needed to pay bonds up to $15,000 to enter the US, introduced during President Trump’s time.
This bond rule was dropped for World Cup ticket holders shortly before the event, but it came too late for Evora.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries asked Secretary of State Marco Rubio to help Evora attend her son’s next game.
A State Department official said players’ relatives can get waivers from the bond requirement and the government is reaching out to help Evora’s family.
Vozinha played well against Spain but was upset because his mother could not travel to watch him.
Other people involved in the World Cup, like a Somali referee and Iran’s staff, also faced visa problems.
Travel costs for fans from small countries like Cape Verde are high, making attending the World Cup difficult even without visa issues.
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A shooter injured two people inside a hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, killing one. The police are still looking for the suspect and have lifted the hospital lockdown.
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The shooting happened around 3:30 pm at a hospital operated by ChristianaCare in Wilmington.
One person died, and another was injured in the shooting.
Police have not released details about the victims or the injured person’s condition.
Investigators are trying to find the shooter and understand how they left the hospital.
The hospital diverted patients from the emergency room during the incident.
The hospital took steps to keep patients, staff, and visitors safe.
The hospital lockdown ended by Tuesday night.
Wilmington is Delaware’s largest city, located about 25 miles south of Philadelphia.
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Rep. Mike Collins won the Republican Senate runoff in Georgia and will face Senator Jon Ossoff in the upcoming general election. Collins’s victory is seen as important because President Donald Trump supported him just before the vote.
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Mike Collins is a current member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
He defeated Derek Dooley, a former college football coach, in the Republican runoff election.
The runoff decides who will run against Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff in the general election.
President Donald Trump endorsed Collins shortly before the runoff.
Collins is known as a strong ally of President Trump.
The election will take place in Georgia this fall.
Winning the runoff means Collins is the Republican candidate for the Senate seat.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington DC turned green with algae shortly after it was refilled following renovations. President Donald Trump ordered the renovation last year, claiming the pool was poorly maintained by President Joe Biden. The pool has had algae problems for many years.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a historic water feature in Washington DC.
The pool was recently renovated and then refilled with water.
Soon after refilling, the pool became green due to algae growth.
President Donald Trump ordered the renovation of the pool last year.
President Trump said the pool was in poor condition under President Joe Biden.
Algae problems have occurred in the pool for decades.
The algae growth is a common issue in standing water exposed to sunlight.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, a Republican who helped bring back the death penalty in the 1980s, now wants to end it in the state. He says the death penalty does not make people safer and is no longer morally right. DeWine has delayed executions during his time as governor and is urging lawmakers to act or let voters decide.
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Mike DeWine co-wrote the bill to reinstate Ohio’s death penalty over 45 years ago.
He now believes the death penalty is not a deterrent to murder and lacks moral justification.
Ohio’s last execution was in 2018, and DeWine has delayed executions as governor.
The average time between sentencing and execution in Ohio is 21 years.
Errors in death penalty cases often require long, costly reviews before executions.
There are bipartisan bills in Ohio’s legislature to repeal the death penalty, but they have not been voted on.
Ohio allows citizens to propose constitutional changes through ballot measures.
DeWine will leave office in January due to term limits and has not said if he will commute the sentences of those on death row.
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John Cowan, a Republican and neurosurgeon, is expected to win the primary runoff to replace retiring Representative Barry Loudermilk in Georgia. Cowan previously ran for a nearby House seat against Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene in 2020 but did not win.
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John Cowan is a Republican and a neurosurgeon.
Cowan is projected to win the GOP primary runoff in Georgia.
He is running to replace Barry Loudermilk, who is retiring.
Loudermilk is a Republican Congressman from Georgia.
Cowan previously lost a House race in 2020 against Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Rob Adkerson, Cowan’s opponent in the runoff, was Loudermilk’s former chief of staff.
The projection comes from Decision Desk HQ.
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Federal prosecutors charged at least five people who planned to kill President Donald Trump and many others during a UFC fight held on the White House lawn. The authorities stopped the plot before it could happen.
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At least five people have been charged by federal prosecutors.
The charges relate to a plan to kill President Trump and many others.
The planned attack was supposed to happen at a UFC fight on the White House lawn.
The plot was foiled before the event took place.
Officials announced the charges and details through CBS News reporting.
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A report from The Washington Post says that President Donald Trump’s plan to build a new ballroom at the White House could cost $600 million. About half of this cost is expected to be paid by taxpayers.
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The new ballroom project is planned at the White House.
The estimated total cost is $600 million.
Around 50% of the cost will come from taxpayer money.
The information comes from a report by The Washington Post.
Sarah Blaskey, a reporter involved in the story, discussed the findings on CBS News.
The project relates to President Donald Trump’s time in office.
Funding details show significant government spending on the project.
The report raises questions about public and private money use in the project.
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The U.S. Justice Department, under President Donald Trump's administration, is trying to stop a lawsuit that accuses Elon Musk’s xAI company of illegally operating natural gas turbines without proper permits. The lawsuit, filed by the NAACP, claims the turbines cause pollution near homes and schools in Mississippi, violating air quality laws. The Justice Department argues the data center is vital for the economy and national security and that Mississippi state officials are responsible for permitting.
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The lawsuit was filed by the NAACP and other groups against xAI for allegedly running natural gas turbines without permits.
The turbines power a $20 billion AI data center in Mississippi near residential areas.
The lawsuit claims this violates the federal Clean Air Act, which requires permits to control pollution.
The Justice Department filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, saying the plant is important for the U.S. economy and military.
Mississippi state officials decided no permit was needed for the facility, according to the Justice Department.
The Trump administration has prioritized AI development and reduced environmental regulations.
Elon Musk financially supports President Trump’s political campaigns and has close ties with his administration.
SpaceX, Musk’s other company, recently completed a record-setting stock offering and holds many federal contracts.
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Laura Sharp lived at Muckamore Abbey Hospital in Northern Ireland for 17 years, where her parents believe she was abused. A public inquiry and police investigation into abuse and poor care at the hospital are ongoing, involving many patients and staff.
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Laura Sharp was admitted to Muckamore Abbey Hospital at age 16 and stayed for more than 17 years.
Laura’s parents suspect she was abused and overmedicated during her time at the hospital.
The hospital cares for people with severe learning and mental health disabilities and is currently closing.
A public inquiry started in June 2022 with over 180 witnesses giving evidence.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is investigating and has reviewed thousands of hours of CCTV footage.
So far, 124 people have been reported to prosecutors, with 58 facing prosecution.
Three people have been prosecuted; some staff have been dismissed or referred to professional councils.
Laura was officially diagnosed with autism only last year, after many years of unclear care.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke on ABC’s “The View” about meetings in the White House Situation Room concerning the Jeffrey Epstein files. He said the administration wanted to release the files but needed court approval, and he called himself a conspiracy theorist on the Epstein case while emphasizing a desire for transparency.
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Vice President JD Vance discussed Situation Room meetings that included top advisers to President Donald Trump about Epstein files.
Vance said the administration wanted to release about 2.5 million Epstein files but required court approval first.
He admitted to being labeled a conspiracy theorist regarding the Epstein case.
Vance expressed concern about Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with wealthy and powerful people.
He stated that President Trump cut off ties with Epstein and reported him to authorities around 2006.
Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide in 2019 while awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Epstein’s associate, was convicted of sex trafficking and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
The administration claims to be committed to full transparency around the Epstein files.
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Florida filed a lawsuit against TikTok, claiming the app breaks a state law that stops kids under 14 from using social media. The law also says kids aged 15 and 16 need their parents’ permission to have social media accounts.
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Florida’s law bans children under 14 from using social media platforms.
Children aged 15 and 16 must get parental consent to create social media accounts.
The law is called House Bill 3.
Florida’s Attorney General is leading the lawsuit against TikTok.
The lawsuit claims TikTok does not follow the state's child safety and privacy rules.
This is part of Florida’s effort to protect children online.
The case focuses on enforcing state laws related to kids’ internet use.
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A Boeing B-52 bomber crashed in a fiery accident during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California, killing all eight people aboard. The crash happened shortly after takeoff, and the investigation could take up to six months to finish.
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The crash occurred at Edwards Air Force Base in the Mojave Desert, about 100 miles northeast of Los Angeles.
Eight people died, including Boeing employees, government workers, military personnel, and civilian contractors.
The bomber made a sharp turn and descended very quickly before hitting the runway.
Flight tracking data shows the plane fell about 5,056 feet per minute, much faster than usual for landing.
The investigation may take up to six months and looks into possible flight control or engine failures.
The B-52 was testing a modernized radar system designed to keep it operational through 2050.
Edwards Air Force Base is a key site for testing and developing U.S. Air Force aircraft and systems.
Previous recent Air Force training accidents have involved pilots and cadets in fatal incidents.
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The Trump administration is moving two important jobs out of the U.S. Department of Education as part of changes to reduce the agency's role. In other news, crews are working to control a wildfire near Los Angeles, and officials in Britain are looking into reports of a Russian warship firing warning shots at a British civilian yacht.
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The Trump administration is transferring two major responsibilities away from the Department of Education.
The goal appears to be reducing the size or influence of the Department of Education.
Firefighters are making progress in containing a wildfire in the Los Angeles area.
British authorities are investigating an incident involving a Russian warship and a UK-registered civilian yacht.
The Russian warship reportedly fired warning shots at the yacht.
The article covers separate events in U.S. education policy, a domestic wildfire, and an international maritime incident.
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