Leftist congressional candidates have secured significant victories in recent primary races across various states, raising questions about the emerging influence of the progressive movement within the Democratic Party. Despite successes in deep-blue districts, challenges remain in competitive areas, highlighting a mixed impact on broader Democratic strategies.

Republican Senator Dan Sullivan and former Democratic Representative Mary Peltola have advanced to Alaska’s Senate race general election in November. Sullivan seeks to retain his seat, while Peltola aims to leverage her previous narrow defeat to capitalise on Democrats’ hopes for a seat flip amid midterm dynamics.

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This morning, European leaders address economic challenges and energy policies.

GOP Senator Ashley Moody and Democratic Representative Angie Nixon will compete in the November Senate election after winning their respective primaries. Moody, appointed to the Senate last year, aims to retain her seat, while Nixon, endorsed by Alex Vindman, seeks to capitalise on Florida’s evolving political landscape.

The Trump administration is accused of pressuring civil rights attorneys to investigate alleged antisemitism at Harvard, Columbia, and Brown, despite the absence of factual basis, according to former Justice Department lawyer Haley Van Erem’s whistleblower complaint. The Justice Department denied the claims, asserting Van Erem did not participate in those investigations.

Three states are holding primaries on Tuesday. In Florida, voters will select nominees for governor and Senate, with frontrunner Byron Donalds leading the Republican race. In Alaska, incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan faces competition in a nonpartisan primary, while former Representative Mary Peltola seeks a challenge.