Randy Feenstra, a candidate supported by President Donald Trump, lost the Republican primary for Iowa governor to businessman Zach Lahn, who ran a campaign inspired by Trump’s style. This defeat highlights some challenges President Trump faces in Iowa, a key state that may be competitive in the upcoming November elections.
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Randy Feenstra is a three-term Iowa congressman and a strong Trump supporter.
Feenstra lost the Republican primary for governor to Zach Lahn, a farmer and businessman.
Lahn ran on a Trump-like platform with slogans such as "Make Iowa Healthy Again" and "Iowa first."
President Trump endorsed Feenstra shortly before the primary but his candidate still lost.
Iowa voters have shown some dissatisfaction with Trump’s policies, especially farmers hurt by trade tariffs.
President Trump’s political endorsements have recently shifted from mostly wins to some losses.
The $1.8 billion "anti-weaponisation" fund, designed to help those targeted by previous political investigations, was dropped by the Trump administration.
Democrats see Iowa as a potential chance to win the governor’s race and a Senate seat in the November elections.
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Primary elections took place in six states, including California and Iowa. Both Republican and Democratic candidates had varied results in these key races.
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Six states held primary elections recently.
California and Iowa were among these states.
Election results were mixed for both major parties.
Some candidates won, while others lost in their races.
These primaries are part of the process to select candidates for upcoming general elections.
The races are important for shaping political choices in the states involved.
CBS News provided coverage and analysis of these elections.
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Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is moving forward in the race to be re-elected as mayor. California voters also chose candidates who will compete in November to become the next governor, replacing Governor Gavin Newsom.
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Karen Bass is the current mayor of Los Angeles.
She has advanced in the race for re-election as mayor.
California held primary elections to select candidates for several important positions.
One major race is to find a new governor to replace Gavin Newsom.
The general election will take place in November.
Voters decided who will run in the final election for governor.
This news comes from the CBS News report on California's primary races.
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Randy Feenstra, the Republican candidate for Iowa governor supported by President Trump, conceded the primary race to Zach Lahn. Zach Lahn will move on to compete against Democrat Rob Sand in the general election for Iowa governor.
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Randy Feenstra was endorsed by President Donald Trump in the Iowa governor race.
Feenstra lost the Republican primary and conceded to Zach Lahn.
Zach Lahn won the Republican nomination for Iowa governor.
Zach Lahn will face Rob Sand, the Democratic candidate, in the upcoming general election.
The Iowa governor race is considered highly competitive this year.
The news was reported by CBS News and correspondent Lana Zak.
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The article argues that Congress should reject the foreign affairs budget proposed by President Donald Trump. It claims that the budget decisions have harmful and negative effects on real people and presents the budget as unwise.
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The article focuses on the foreign affairs budget proposed by President Trump.
It calls the budget "indefensible," meaning it cannot be defended or justified.
The writer states that the foreign policy decisions linked to the budget have serious harmful results.
The consequences are described as harsh and damaging to people.
The article urges Congress to reject the proposed budget.
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The article discusses how President Donald Trump’s leadership affected the United States around its 250th birthday. It argues that this milestone could have been a positive celebration of America’s history and future, but instead was overshadowed by Trump’s personal influence.
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The article centers on America’s 250th birthday, a significant national milestone.
It suggests the event was an opportunity to celebrate democracy and plan for the country’s future.
President Donald Trump’s role is described as having a large impact on how this celebration took place.
The tone implies that Trump’s leadership influenced the nation’s direction during this time.
The focus is on American politics and society as affected by the President.
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Nick Saban, the former football coach at the University of Alabama, and others are testifying before a Senate committee about college sports. The Senate is discussing ways to keep college sports fair and help student athletes, including new laws for the NCAA.
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Nick Saban, former Alabama football coach, is testifying before a Senate committee.
The hearing is led by the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.
The topic is protecting competition in college sports.
The hearing also focuses on supporting student athletes.
Senators from both political parties have introduced a bill related to the NCAA.
The bill would change rules for the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
The goal is to improve college sports fairness and athlete support.
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South Dakota’s Republican primary for governor did not produce a winner because no candidate received at least 35% of the vote. Business owner Toby Doeden got the most votes, and current Governor Larry Rhoden came in second, so both will compete in a runoff election in July.
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The GOP primary for South Dakota governor had multiple candidates running.
To win outright, a candidate needed at least 35% of the vote.
Toby Doeden, a business owner, led with 30.6% of the vote.
Governor Larry Rhoden came in second, just enough to advance.
Because no one reached 35%, the top two candidates will face each other in a July runoff.
The runoff will decide the Republican nominee for governor.
Larry Rhoden is the current governor of South Dakota and a Republican.
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A recent Gallup poll shows that support for same-sex marriage and acceptance of gay and lesbian relationships in the US has slightly decreased after many years of growth. The decline is mostly seen among Republicans, while Democrats and independents continue to show stable support. The poll also found lower acceptance of transgender people and related issues, which remain politically divisive.
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About 65% of US adults now support legal same-sex marriage, down from 71% in 2022-2023.
Only 37% of Republicans support legal same-sex marriage, showing a decrease from previous years.
Most Democrats and independents maintain strong support for same-sex marriage and gay or lesbian relationships.
Support for same-sex marriage increased from 27% in 1996 to around 70% in recent years before this slight decline.
Around 62% of US adults view gay and lesbian relationships as morally acceptable, down from 71% in 2022.
Many Republican-led states have passed laws restricting transgender rights, including medical care and participation in sports.
President Trump signed executive orders supporting some restrictions on transgender people at the federal level.
Recent court rulings ruled that banning transgender troops from the military was illegal.
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CBS News reports on the results of primary elections in important races across the United States, including key contests in California. The report also covers an incident where a man locked himself inside a Southern California bank while possibly wearing a bomb.
Key Facts
CBS News covers primary election results from U.S. races.
Some races in California are closely watched.
A man barricaded himself inside a bank in Southern California.
The man was possibly wearing a bomb strapped to his chest.
The news is part of CBS News' daily Eye Opener report.
The report covers both election updates and breaking news events.
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Several primary elections took place recently, leading to some unexpected results. In Los Angeles, Mayor Karen Bass earned a spot in the runoff election, but some races, like those for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, still need more time for full results.
Key Facts
It was a busy night for primary elections with key races happening.
Some winners were unexpected, showing changes in voter support.
Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles advanced to the runoff election.
Full results for important races, including California governor and LA mayor, are not yet final.
Counting and reporting of votes may take several more days.
Some candidates like Zach Lahn and others are part of important contests.
Runoffs occur when no candidate gets enough votes to win outright.
These primaries influence who will compete in the main elections later.
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Protests took place in Southampton after the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak, resulting in violence where 11 police officers were injured. Some protesters threw objects at police and blocked roads, causing fear among local residents.
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Henry Nowak, 18, was murdered; Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced to life for the murder.
Protests occurred near the site of Nowak’s murder in the Portswood area of Southampton.
Police reported 11 officers and one police dog injured during the protests.
Some protesters threw bricks, bottles, and an e-scooter at police officers in riot gear.
Residents expressed fear for their safety, with some afraid to let children outside.
Police said many of those causing trouble came from outside the city.
Two people were arrested, with more arrests expected after investigations.
Local MP Satvir Kaur called for community unity and leadership in response to the violence.
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The primary elections in California for governor and Los Angeles mayor were still very close early Wednesday. Several other states also held important contests that will impact the November midterm elections.
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California held primary elections for governor and Los Angeles mayor.
The vote count was about 62% complete early Wednesday morning.
Former Fox News host Steve Hilton (Republican) and Xavier Becerra (Democrat) were leading for governor.
Gavin Newsom is the current governor of California and a Democrat.
These primaries are part of several contests occurring in about six states.
The results will influence the November midterm elections.
Midterms are elections where voters choose many members of Congress and other officials.
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President Donald Trump’s administration ended a plan to give $1.8 billion of taxpayer money to political allies after many Republicans in Congress strongly opposed it. The fund was meant to pay people the government said were unfairly targeted, but many Republicans worried it would reward participants in the January 6 Capitol attack and protect Trump and his family from tax audits.
Key Facts
The fund was called the “anti-weaponisation” fund and was part of a settlement related to a lawsuit against the IRS.
It would have paid people judged to be wrongly prosecuted, including possibly January 6 rioters.
The plan lasted only two weeks before the Department of Justice dropped it due to Republican opposition.
Many Republicans threatened to block an important immigration bill if the fund continued.
The fund also included a ban on tax audits of Trump, his family, and businesses, which upset many lawmakers from both parties.
Some Republicans are now willing to oppose Trump when they believe he overreaches or harms their party.
The controversy shows that Trump’s control over the Republican Party is not absolute in his second term.
Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche said tax audit protections for Trump would stay, causing further criticism.
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Nick Saban spoke to Congress to support the Protect College Sports Act. This bill aims to improve how college sports handle athlete name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights and player transfers.
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Nick Saban, a college football coach, spoke before Congress.
He supports the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.
The bill focuses on fixing problems in college sports.
It addresses issues related to NIL, which lets athletes earn money from their name and image.
It also looks at the transfer portal, which manages player moves between schools.
The goal is to create clearer and fairer rules for college athletes and teams.
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Scott Wiener and Connie Chan advanced to the November runoff for California's 11th Congressional District after the June 2 primary. Wiener, a state senator, leads the race and is favored to win despite Pelosi’s late endorsement of Chan, a San Francisco supervisor.
Key Facts
California uses a top-two primary system where the two candidates with the most votes move to the general election, regardless of party.
With about half the votes counted, Wiener had 41 percent, Chan 29 percent, and Saikat Chakrabarti 15 percent. Chakrabarti did not advance.
Polls consistently showed Wiener in a strong lead and a close race for second place between Chan and Chakrabarti.
Prediction markets gave Wiener a 61 percent chance of winning the general election versus 39 percent for Chan.
Nancy Pelosi endorsed Chan two weeks before the primary, a rare move in local races, aiming to boost Chan’s campaign.
Pelosi announced in November that she would not seek reelection after decades in Congress.
The race reflects Pelosi's continuing influence in San Francisco politics but suggests Wiener is the stronger candidate.
The general election will be a contest between two Democrats in a primarily Democratic district.
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Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, will compete against Republican Justin Murphy in the November Senate election. Both candidates won their party primaries on Tuesday.
Key Facts
Cory Booker is the Democratic candidate for the New Jersey Senate race.
Justin Murphy won the Republican primary for the same Senate seat.
Murphy is a Navy veteran.
Murphy has run for Senate before.
Murphy won despite having very little campaign money.
The general election will take place in November.
Both candidates secured their party’s nominations on the same day.
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President Donald Trump confirmed he strongly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a phone call about the situation in Lebanon. Trump told Netanyahu to stop the fighting and warned against bombing Beirut, which Netanyahu then canceled.
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President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and used strong language to criticize his actions in Lebanon.
Trump said Netanyahu was "fucking crazy" and that he would be in prison if not for Trump.
The call came after Iran threatened to end talks with the U.S. because of Israel’s actions in Lebanon.
Trump warned that bombing Beirut would hurt Israel’s global standing and urged Netanyahu to stand down.
Netanyahu canceled the plan to bomb Beirut following the call.
Trump announced a new ceasefire after the call.
U.S. officials described Trump as angry and frustrated during the conversation.
Trump stated he still likes Netanyahu and has worked well with him despite the disagreement.
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The Cook Political Report changed its forecast for the Iowa Senate race from "likely Republican" to "lean Republican." This update followed state Representative Josh Turek winning the Democratic primary with about 63% of the vote.
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The Cook Political Report tracks and predicts political races.
They moved Iowa’s Senate race rating closer to Democrats, from “likely Republican” to “lean Republican.”
Josh Turek, a state representative and Democrat, won his party’s primary.
Turek received nearly 63% of the Democratic primary vote.
The change reflects increased chances for Democrats in this Senate race.
This forecast is based on recent voting results in Iowa.
The general election will decide who wins the Senate seat.
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Winooski School District in Vermont has taken a strong stand to protect immigrant students from immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump’s administration. The district passed a sanctuary policy to shield students from ICE actions and refused to comply with federal restrictions on diversity and inclusion programs in schools.
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Winooski School District has about 800 students, nearly 60% of whom are people of color and over a third are learning English.
The district passed a sanctuary policy to protect students from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions while at school.
Superintendent Wilmer Chavarria refused to sign a federal document agreeing to ban diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in schools.
The Trump administration has investigated schools for DEI programs and removed protections that prevented ICE arrests on school grounds.
Chavarria, born in Nicaragua and a naturalized U.S. citizen, was detained by immigration officials in 2023.
The district has received racist messages after a student raised the Somali flag outside the school.
Winooski is in a largely white state but is a diverse community with many refugee families from countries like Bhutan, Somalia, Bosnia, and Syria.
The Trump administration lowered the refugee admission cap from 125,000 in 2025 to 7,500 in 2026, affecting local refugee resettlement.
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