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Rich people are spending more than ever to run for Congress. A big test is coming in Maryland.

Democratic Rep. David Trone spent more than $57 million of his own money on a Senate bid ahead of next week's primary, leading a trend in congressional campaigns.
Rep. David Trone in the Capitol
Rep. David Trone in the Capitol

The courtroom for Trump's trial becomes a test of power for an ex-president and a judge

The judge threatened Trump with jail for violating the gag order. After leaving court for the day, Trump struck a combative tone saying, "Our constitution is far more important than jail."
Courtroom sketch of Jude Juan Merchan and Donald Trump
Courtroom sketch of Jude Juan Merchan and Donald Trump
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House Republicans plan to move forward with contempt action against Attorney General Merrick Garland

The Justice Department declined House Republicans' requests to hand over audio of then-special counsel Robert Hur's interview with President Joe Biden.
Image: Attorney General Garland Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee
Image: Attorney General Garland Testifies Before House Appropriations Committee

Georgia's former lieutenant governor backs Biden in high-profile defection from GOP

Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan was also the leading contender to run for president on No Labels' centrist third-party ticket.
Geoff Duncan
Geoff Duncan

Milwaukee removes elections chief in unexpected battleground-state shakeup

Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall was replaced with her deputy. A spokesperson for Milwaukee's mayor cited “internal” issues.
Claire Woodall-Vogg speaks
Claire Woodall-Vogg speaks

82-year-old U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is running for re-election to a fourth term

Sanders said he is running for again in November because American democracy is under threat.
Senator Bernie Sanders smiles
Senator Bernie Sanders smiles

Biden speaks to Netanyahu amid cease-fire talks and evacuation of Rafah

CIA Director William Burns was expected to travel to Israel after cease-fire negotiations over the weekend failed to yield any breakthroughs.
Joe Biden meets with Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv
Joe Biden meets with Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv

Trump trial highlights: Longtime Trump Org. employees testify against their boss in hush money trial

At the beginning of the day, Judge Merchan again warned Trump that he could face jail time for failing to comply with the gag order.
Image: Former President Donald Trump in court
Image: Former President Donald Trump in court

Judge finds Trump further violated gag order and again threatens him with jail 'if necessary'

Judge Juan Merchan previously found that Trump had violated the gag order in nine other instances.
Former President Donald Trump at his trial in New York.
Former President Donald Trump at his trial in New York.

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Democrats prepare to go on offense on immigration in the coming weeks

Key administration officials and top Democratic lawmakers discussed a path forward that would include forcing votes that Republicans would most likely oppose, two sources said.
Joe Biden speaks
Joe Biden speaks

Democrats have beef with a Montana GOP Senate candidate’s cattle ranch

Tim Sheehy sees the ranch as a success story at a challenging time for agriculture. Democrats working to re-elect Sen. Jon Tester are painting him as a threat to public land access.
Tim Sheehy in Bozeman, Montana
Tim Sheehy in Bozeman, Montana

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