Republican Party2 days agoDarline Graham wins primary to contest late brother's US Senate seatThe Trump-backed candidate, whose brother Lindsey Graham died in July, has never previously run for elected office.2 days ago7 Aug 2026Trump-backed Republican congressman loses primary in Tennessee Andy Ogles is the second person backed by the US president to lose this week but there were also some wins in Trump's corner. 7 Aug 202618 Jul 2026Trump threatens new Canada tariffs over fires sending 'filthy' air into US citiesCanadian leader Mark Carney says both the US and Canada have an equal responsibility to fight climate change, which experts say are worsening wildfire conditions.18 Jul 202610 Jul 2026With Graham Platner's exit from Senate race looming, Democrats line up to replace him Democrats in Maine are already competing to get their name on the ballot and take on incumbent Republican Senator Susan Collins in November.10 Jul 202630 Jun 2026Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absenceNew Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March. 30 Jun 202612 Jun 2026Ex-UK political aide Steve Hilton would overhaul California as governor, he tells BBC The Trump-backed candidate is running as a Republican in the deeply liberal state on a platform that he says isn't beholden to party ideology.12 Jun 202610 Jun 2026Republicans gained edge over Democrats in redistricting battle, internal party assessment findsThe internal evaluation, which has not been previously reported, could offer some encouragement to Republicans ahead of the midterms.10 Jun 20268 Jun 2026US Politics Unspun: Sign up for our BBC newsletterCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher's take - in your inbox every Wednesday.8 Jun 20263 Jun 2026Ex-UK political aide and Biden cabinet secretary lead California governor primary vote countAnother Democrat, billionaire climate activist Tom Steyer, is in third place as the tally continues. 3 Jun 2026...
