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Texas Democratic House candidate Maureen Galindo faces significant backlash for social media comments suggesting the conversion of an immigration detention centre into a prison for “American Zionists.” Accusations of antisemitism have emerged from both parties, with claims that conservative funding may be influencing her campaign ahead of the primary against Johnny Garcia.

Pennsylvania voters participated in primary elections on Tuesday, selecting candidates for congressional, gubernatorial, and local races. Democratic Governor Josh Shapiro and Republican State Treasurer Stacy Garrity ran unopposed. U.S. House races included a competitive contest in Philadelphia’s 3rd Congressional District following Rep. Dwight Evans’ retirement.

Former President Donald Trump has secured a decisive victory in the Nevada Republican caucus, winning by a significant margin. The only other contender listed on the ballot was Ryan Binkley, a pastor and businessman.

As a result of this win, Trump is set to claim all 26 delegates from Nevada, as per the party’s system for selecting its presidential nominee. Initial tallies reported by CNN indicated that the former president garnered over 98% of the total votes.