Menendez’s Grip on Senate Seat Loosens After Punishing New Jersey Primary
U.S. Senate primary over incumbent Bob Menendez. But she did deliver a warning to the two-term senator and party officials.
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Facebook Shared User Data With Chinese Handset Makers
Facebook has acknowledged it shared user data with several Chinese handset manufacturers, including Huawei, a company flagged by U.S. intelligence officials as a national security threat, as it faces a fresh wave of allegations over its handling of private data. Chinese firms Huawei, Lenovo, Oppo and TCL were among numerous handset makers that were given access to Facebook data in a "controlled" way approved by Facebook, the social media giant's vice president of mobile partnerships, Francisco Varela, said in a statement on Tuesday.
Aide who dismissed McCain could resurface in administration
In this March 22, 2018, file photo, Kelly Sadler, special assistant to President Donald Trump, attends a forum at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House complex in Washington. Sadler, who was dismissive of gravely ill Sen. John McCain during a closed-door meeting last month, has left the White House.
Daily on Healthcare: Schumer signals healthcare at center of Democrats’ midterm strategy
SIGN UP! If you'd like to continue receiving Washington Examiner's Daily on Healthcare newsletter, SUBSCRIBE HERE: Schumer signals that healthcare will be central to Democrats' midterm strategy. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to use the August work period to expand Obamacare .
China’s Huawei says it hasn’t collected Facebook user data
Chinese mobile phone maker Huawei said Wednesday it has never collected or stored Facebook user data, after the social media giant acknowledged it shared such data with Huawei and other manufacturers. Huawei, a company flagged by U.S. intelligence officials as a national security threat, was the latest device maker at the center of a fresh wave of allegations over Facebook's handling of private data.
Trump, corruption, greed: NJ Senate race coming into view
Democratic control of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's Senate seat in Democrat-leaning New Jersey could hinge on how well he can convince voters they need him to stand up to President Donald Trump, and on whether Republican challenger Bob Hugin can make a case the electorate should dump the incumbent over tossed-out corruption charges. Victories on Tuesday by Menendez and former Celgene Corp. chief executive Bob Hugin set the stage for New Jersey's only statewide race in November as Trump and national Republicans defend a narrowly divided Senate.
Republican advances in California primary with Trump’s help
John Cox, a Republican business owner who has tried and failed for nearly two decades to win elected office, snagged a spot in the November runoff for California governor with the help of President Donald Trump, but that support could hurt him in the winner-take-all race with Democrat Gavin Newsom. Cox got about a quarter of the votes counted so far in Tuesday's election to easily outdistance former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa for second to Newsom, who won by a comfortable margin.
Vote Tuesday on GOP Senate pick
Virginia Republicans are holding a primary election next Tuesday, June 12 - to select the party's nominee for U.S. Senate to run in the November general election against Democratic incumbent Tim Kaine. Three candidates are vying for the GOP nomination: 2017 candidate for governor Corey Stewart, Virginia Del.
California Democrats appear poised to avoid getting locked out of key House races
Nikko Johnson reviews the California primary election guide at San Francisco City Hall Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The 40-year-old nurse was waiting for her mother to arrive at the polling station so they could vote together.
Niedergang, Williamson Win Democratic Primary For Princeton Council
In yesterday's primary election, Democrats Eve Niedergang and Dwaine Williamson earned the highest number of votes for two open seats on Princeton Council.
APNewsBreak: Secret Obama-era license let Iran tap dollars
In this April 16, 2018, file photo, Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, speaks during a news conference in Cincinnati. The Obama administration secretly sought to give Iran brief access to the U.S. financial system by sidestepping sanctions kept in place after the 2015 nuclear deal, despite repeatedly telling Congress and the public it had no plans to do so.
Ricardo Lara Could Be California’s First Out Statewide Official
California could elect its first openly gay statewide official this fall in Ricardo Lara, who was one of the top two finishers for insurance commissioner in the state's primary Tuesday. Under California's "top two" system, the two leading vote recipients in the primary, regardless of party, advance to the general election.
California lawmaker recall sets up fall gas tax battle
California voters unseated a sitting state senator in midterm on Tuesday, denying Senate Democrats a supermajority and setting up a statewide battle this fall over a gas tax increase. Republicans said the recall showed Democrats are vulnerable after they successfully targeted Democratic state Sen. Josh Newman's vote to raise gas taxes last year.
California in spotlight as voters cast ballots in primaries
Democrats in the country's most populous state are battling to ensure they come out on top in several congressional districts that voted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election. LOS ANGELES: Voters cast ballots in eight US states for key primary elections on Tuesday, with all eyes on California, where the outcome could swing the balance of power in Congress.
Democrats hope for ‘blue wave’ push from 8-state primary day
Democratic Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom cast his vote on Tuesday in California's primary election, hoping to snare the state's top spot come November.
Menendez, pharmaceutical executive to fight for Senate seat
Democratic control of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez's Senate seat in Democrat-leaning New Jersey could hinge on how well he can convince voters they need him to stand up to President Donald Trump, and on whether Republican challenger Bob Hugin can make a case the electorate should dump the incumbent over tossed-out corruption charges. Victories on Tuesday by Menendez and former Celgene Corp. chief executive Bob Hugin set the stage for New Jersey's only statewide race in November as Trump and national Republicans defend a narrowly divided Senate.
Voters go to the polls, but many don’t trust politicans
Raised as a Democrat in Hudson County, Patrick Murphy was always told who to vote for by his grandfather, a politician. Now, however, he's doing it in his own way.
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Kate Spade refused treatment for manic depression to protect her brand and was obsessed with Robin Williams' death, her sister says - as it's disclosed her husband had 'moved out' before her suicide White House press aide who insulted Senator John McCain, saying his vote doesn't matter because he's 'dying' anyway, is FINALLY out as Trump orders a purge of his communications team NBA star Dennis Rodman 'will be at the historic meeting between President Trump and North Korea's dictator Kim Jong un' Meghan's the choo-choo-chosen one! The Queen invites the newest Royal onto her official train - where Harry, William and Kate still aren't allowed Judge says Trump must sit for SEVEN-HOUR sworn deposition in defamation case filed by a woman who accused him of sexual assault Violent crime and poverty place Detroit, Flint, St. Louis and Las Vegas as the WORST cities in America to live in... and ... (more)
GOP avoids shutout in race for California governor
FILE - In this May 23, 2018, file photo, Republican gubernatorial candidate John Cox address supporters at the Sacramento County Republican Party headquarters in Sacramento, Calif. Tuesday's primary election will set ... LOS ANGELES - Democrat Gavin Newsom won Tuesday's primary in the race for California governor and Republican John Cox finished in a strong second place, ensuring Republicans won't be shut out of the race to replace retiring Gov. Jerry Brown.
Press aide who insulted John McCain leave the White House
Kate Spade refused treatment for manic depression to protect her brand and was obsessed with Robin Williams' death, her sister says - as it's disclosed her husband had 'moved out' before her suicide White House press aide who insulted Senator John McCain, saying his vote doesn't matter because he's 'dying' anyway, is FINALLY out as Trump orders a purge of his communications team NBA star Dennis Rodman 'will be at the historic meeting between President Trump and North Korea's dictator Kim Jong un' Meghan's the choo-choo-chosen one! The Queen invites the newest Royal onto her official train - where Harry, William and Kate still aren't allowed Judge says Trump must sit for SEVEN-HOUR sworn deposition in defamation case filed by a woman who accused him of sexual assault Violent crime and poverty place Detroit, Flint, St. Louis and Las Vegas as the WORST cities in America to live in... and ... (more)