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Serbia’s President Aleksandar Vucic conceded defeat in the parliamentary elections, projecting that the opposition Students’ List secured 135 to 140 seats, compared to around 105 for his Serbian Progressive Party. High voter turnout and student-led protests marked this significant political shift after Vucic’s 14-year rule.
This week on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan,” CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto discusses the latest polling ahead of the midterm elections. Retiring GOP Senator Thom Tillis is also featured in the programme.
In Miami-Dade County, Hispanic voters are shifting their support away from President Trump, with a CBS News poll indicating that 60% favour congressional Democrats in the midterms, compared to 39% for Republicans. Concerns over the administration’s immigration policies and economic discontent have contributed to this change.
Adam Candeub, currently general counsel at the Federal Communications Commission, is a leading candidate for Assistant Attorney General of the Antitrust Division. He previously criticised the tech sector and is expected to oversee significant mergers, following the impending departure of Omeed Assefi next month.
A new UnidosUS survey reveals that 54% of Latino voters plan to support Democratic candidates in the upcoming midterm elections, while 27% favour Republicans. Despite these figures, Latino support for both parties has decreased compared to previous elections, reflecting broader voter discontent.
Former President Joe Biden has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court to prevent the Justice Department from releasing 70 hours of audio files and transcripts from interviews with biographer Mark Zwonitzer. These files relate to a special counsel investigation concerning Biden’s handling of classified documents.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has secured the GOP nomination for the Senate, unseating four-term incumbent John Cornyn, according to CBS News projections. Paxton’s campaign received a boost from President Trump’s endorsement, setting up a contest against Democratic nominee James Talarico in November.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces significant challenges with upcoming inflation data expected to show an annual rate of 3.9% for April, the highest since May 2023. Competing pressures from President Trump for lower rates and rising inflation complicate Warsh’s commitment to reshape Fed operations while maintaining independence.
A federal district court has temporarily barred Alabama from using its 2023 congressional map, ruling it racially discriminatory. The court ordered the state to revert to a previously approved map featuring two majority-Black districts for the next elections, allowing the option to adopt a new plan.
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