AP Ground Game: ✅ Final hours of the Michigan Democratic Senate primary from Joey Cappelletti ✅ Mary Clare Jalonick & Alanna Durkin Richer with the latest on Todd Blanche ✅ This week's primary primer from @robyoon.bsky.social Today's edition: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Department moves to dismiss criminal case against ex-Olympian charged with damaging Reflecting Pool.

In AP Ground Game: ✅ Steven Sloan sits down with Stitt as he hosts nation's governors ✅ Democratic candidates grapple with 'defund the police' baggage ✅ @anna-johnson.bsky.social's picks & my latest political book club read Today's edition: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame...

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Mandela Barnes drops out of the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says he may pull Blanche's nomination for attorney general, looking to avoid concessions to holdout Republicans.

Today I'm in DC, where I'll be at Washington National Cathedral as world leaders incl Netanyahu & Zelenskyy attend funeral services for Lindsey Graham, a testament to his stature on the global stage. President Trump is expected to give remarks. apnews.com/article/lind...

Lindsey Graham's funeral to draw Trump remarks and world leaders in Washington

Sen. Lindsey Graham, the son of pool hall owners who rose to become one of the more influential politicians in the United States, will be eulogized in Washington.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting to proceed for now, before midterms.

BANGOR, Maine (AP) — Troy Jackson wins the Democratic nomination for US Senate in Maine.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats select South Carolina to lead off their party's 2028 presidential nominating schedule.

Democrats are debating the party’s 2028 presidential nominating order today, likely cementing a dramatic break from decades of tradition by keeping IA off the top of the calendar & elevating racially diverse states like SC & NV. Will update this story once they vote ⬇ apnews.com/article/demo...

Democrats to finalize their 2028 presidential nominating calendar, led by more diverse states

Democrats are expected to recommend the states that will hold the first presidential nominating contests in 2028, likely cementing a calendar that moves away from Iowa and New Hampshire in favor of mo...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Racing clock, Trump administration unveils double-digit tariffs on dozens of countries as stopgap 10% levies end Friday.

In AP Ground Game: ✅ Rebecca Santana reports on a tiny Texas town's border wall dispute ✅ The Trump Accounts waiting game from Moriah Balingit ✅ Jill Colvin with the messy 2026 primary season for both parties tinyurl.com/APGroundGame...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump approves nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that may allow the kingdom to enrich uranium, two AP sources say.

From the Lindsey Graham/Darline Graham office, here are the details for next week's funeral services in DC & SC ⬇️

WASHINGTON (AP) — Appeals court rejects Biden's bid to withhold recordings and transcripts of pre-presidency interviews with ghostwriter.

Democrats could vote this week on order of their 2028 primary calendar, although the decision wouldn’t be final until the full DNC agrees. The panel that sets the party’s voting order could make that determination Friday, sources tell Joey Cappelletti & me: apnews.com/article/demo...

Democrats could take preliminary vote on their 2028 presidential primary calendar later this week

Democrats could vote as early as this week on the order of their primary calendar for the 2028 presidential election, although the decision wouldn’t be final until the full Democratic National Committ...

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump imposes 50% tariff on a range of Canadian goods, claiming unfair treatment over US autos, alcohol and cheese.

The entrance of Darline Graham — sworn in last week to fulfill the remaining months of her late brother's term — into the GOP scramble to select a new nominee further complicates an already rushed process following Lindsey Graham's death. apnews.com/article/darl...

Darline Graham says she will run for a full term in Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat

Sen. Darline Graham announces she's running for a full term in her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat.

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In AP Ground Game: ✅ Joey Cappelletti with AIPAC's role in the Michigan Senate race ✅ Troy Jackson clears the Democratic Senate field in Maine ✅ Election spotlight on Arizona's primary from @robyoon.bsky.social Today's edition: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame...

WASHINGTON (AP) — JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Spain beats Argentina 1-0 in extra time on Ferran Torres' 106th-minute goal to win its second World Cup title.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — US says it's launching new airstrikes on Iran to 'swiftly punish' Revolutionary Guard after deadly attack on US troops.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Two US service members killed in Jordan by Iranian attacks, US military says.

In AP Ground Game: ✅ Lisa Mascaro with Capitol Hill reaction to AP reporting on ICE shooting ✅ This week's pick from DC bureau chief @anna-johnson.bsky.social Johnson ✅ I'm taking another history deep dive for political book club Today's edition: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame...

The first of Lindsey Graham's funeral services is planned for July 28, the last day of filing in the special GOP primary to replace him. And, acc to reporting from @seungminkim1.bsky.social & me, his sister/current Sen. Darline Graham's name might be on that list. apnews.com/article/lind...

Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham

Sen. Darline Graham is serving the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate term, but she's weighing a possible run for a full term.

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Vance acknowledges in Rogan interview that Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files release.

WASHINGTON (AP) — US military says it is launching another wave of strikes on Iran, the third in 24 hours.

In AP Ground Game: ✅ Darlene Superville & others on the Trump administration's shifting guidance on ICE traffic stops ✅ Acting AG Todd Blanche heads to the Hill ✅ Eric Tucker with human rights groups' suit over ICC sanctions Today's edition: tinyurl.com/APGroundGame...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to contradict new policy to halt them.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Darline Graham, sister of late Sen. Lindsey Graham, has been sworn in to complete his term.