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Testing Trump’s Limits in the Shortest Primary of 2026

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By Nicholas Anastacio, Nicholas Anastácio Verified
| National Journal Verified
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) set off the shortest primary of the 2026 cycle. It’s also the most challenging test of President Trump’s endorsement power yet. Trump is staking his influence in the party on newly appointed Sen. Darline Graham (R) in tonight’s special Republican primary to replace her late brother. Despite his misses in GOP gubernatorial and House primaries, the president’s Senate endorsement record this cycle is spotless so far.
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Hotline's Primary Primer: Minnesota

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By Nancy Vu Verified, Erika Filter Verified, Nicholas Anastacio, Nicholas Anastácio Verified
| National Journal Verified
WHEN: Polls close at 9 p.m. BIG PICTURE: Another progressive-versus-moderate matchup unfolds in the Senate race, a contentious Democratic primary colors a competitive House race in November, and Republicans squabble over the best option in the gubernatorial race. Unfortunately for them, President Trump’s influence might take this state off the map for the GOP in the fall. SENATE: Mrs. Smith Leaves Washington Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) and Rep.
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Check, please: A look inside candidates’ restaurant spending

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By Zach Blackburn, Nicholas Anastacio, Nicholas Anastácio Verified, Ben Shifrel
| National Journal Verified
From multimillion-dollar ad buys to consultant fees, federal candidates are required to disclose where their campaign money went every quarter. Buried among those filings is one of the more revealing—and entertaining—categories: restaurant spending. Campaigns reported more than $13 million on food in filings with the Federal Election Commission for this election cycle, covering Jan. 1, 2025, through July 16, the agency's latest disclosure period. But the totals were only the appetizer.
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