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Republicans also approved efforts to cut the early voting window and grant new election authorities to the state auditor, drawing criticism from Democratic Gov. Josh Stein.

Julian Beaudion ended his campaign after winning the Democratic nomination in June, leaving GOP Sen. Mike Rounds with an independent challenger in November.

Establishment-backed Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed face off in a high-stakes Democratic Senate primary that could signal where the party is headed. NBC News' Shaquille Brewster reports.

The White House says a deal to get the Strait of Hormuz back open could be on its way as Treasury Secretary Bessent says he's had talks with Iranians to move to a "more normalized position in this conflict." NBC News' Keir Simmons reports.

Amid Trump's criticism of the decision to drop the case, attorneys for David "Davey" Hearn said prosecutors shouldn't be allowed to try to bring new charges.

Lawmakers are seeking to amend the state's constitution to allow for a new congressional map ahead of the 2028 election.

Ohio Rep. Max Miller denies all allegations of domestic abuse by his ex-wife and has called for a House Ethics investigation into himself. Miller said he will not drop his re-election bid. NBC News' Scott Wong reports.

Plus, the House Ethics Committee is investigating Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller.

Opponents of last year's redistricting push attempted to put the issue on the ballot, but Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said the effort was unconstitutional.

William Lawrence, a Democratic candidate in Michigan's seventh congressional district, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his campaign ahead of tonight's primary. Lawrence discusses his path to victory and what it will take to defeat incumbent Rep. ...