Rhode Island governor ousted in Democratic primary

The progressive representative from New York spoke at a small event to help lift the underdog Senate candidate Angie Nixon.

Republicans opened their Dallas midterm convention by elevating Donald Trump and attacking Democrats as extremists. The show of loyalty underlined how central Trump remains to turnout plans despite economic unease and the Iran war.

The U.S. senator from Pennsylvania described himself during his remarks as a “common-sense Democrat” who rejected socialism.

Democratic socialist David Morales is projected to oust Providence Mayor Brett Smiley (D) from a Tuesday primary, according to Decision Desk HQ. Morales, a state lawmaker, leads the incumbent.

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee is the first sitting governor nationwide to lose a primary in eight years.

Senior White House aides privately told Donald Trump the war with Iran could drag on until January 2029. The warning underscored a sharp gap with Trump's claim that the conflict will end after the US midterms.