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Christina Bohannan won the Democrat primary in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projects, giving her a third chance at trying to unseat Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks. Bohannan, a University of Iowa law professor and former state representative, beat political newcomer and healthcare worker Travis Terrell to advance to the November general election. …

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Trump pick of Bill Pulte for acting DNI draws heavy criticism – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump announced that he is tapping Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.

The sci-fi horror flick “Backrooms” was the number one movie in the U.S. as of Tuesday. The filmmaker behind the movie, 20-year-old YouTuber Kane Parsons, is now the youngest director with a number one film globally. Brooks Barnes, The New York Times’ chief Hollywood correspondent, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss.

GOP Rep. Ashley Hinson will win Tuesday’s Republican primary for Iowa’s Senate seat, CBS News projects. Hinson is vying to replace GOP Sen. Joni Ernst, who opted not to seek reelection. Republicans quickly lined up behind Hinson, who’s represented Iowa in the House since 2021 and is endorsed by President Trump, making her the de …

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Rep. Grace Meng pressed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on the Justice Department’s “anti-weaponization” fund during a House hearing Tuesday. Blanche said the department wasn’t moving forward with the fund, but he declined to put that commitment in writing.

Washington — The Supreme Court on Tuesday cleared the way for Alabama to use a congressional map that is more favorable to Republicans in this year’s midterm elections, despite a lower court finding that the plan intentionally discriminated against Black voters. In a divided order, the high court agreed to freeze the district court decision …

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Voters in six states are casting their primary election ballots, with key races to watch in California, Iowa, New Jersey and more. CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, Anthony Salvanto, has more.

Rubio has combative moments about Iran war in congressional hearings – CBS News Watch CBS News Secretary of State Marco Rubio faced tough questions on the war with Iran Tuesday during back-to-back hearings on Capitol Hill. CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis has more.

Voters cast their ballots in six states on Tuesday, including Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico, but California is the marquee contest with voters weighing in on races for governor and LA mayor. Matt Gutman has more.

Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary in New Jersey’s 7th Congressional District on Tuesday, CBS News projects, and will take on GOP Rep. Tom Kean Jr., who has been missing from the job for nearly three months. The district is one of the most vulnerable for House Republicans in the 2026 midterms, with the nonpartisan …

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