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Democrat Benson wins race to succeed Whitmer in Michigan
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Politics · Economy · Military · Security · TechDemocrat Benson wins race to succeed Whitmer in Michigan
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) is projected to defeat Republican Rep. John James in the state’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Benson was leading by 11 percentage points — 55 percent to 44 percent — with 31 percent of the vote reported by DDHQ as of 10:45 p.m. EST. Benson,…
Adam Hamilton flips Senate seat blue in Kansas
Adam Hamilton, a Democrat and pastor, is projected to win the Senate race in Kansas, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), all but ensuring a Senate majority for his party. Hamilton will unseat incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall (R) and flip a seat that was once expected to be safe for the GOP. He will be the…
Figures defends redrawn Alabama House seat in major victory for Democrats
Alabama Rep. Shomari Figures (D) is projected to win a second term on Capitol Hill in a major blow to the GOP, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Figures defeated GOP state Rep. Rhett Marques for the red-leaning 2nd District seat in the Montgomery, Ala., area. Marques was the favorite to win after the Supreme…
Former local news anchor Stelson unseats Perry in Pennsylvania’s 10th District
Rep. Scott Perry (R-Pa.), an ally to President Trump, is projected to lose to Democratic opponent Janelle Stelson to flip Pennsylvania’s 10th Congressional District to blue, according to The Hill’s election partner Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Perry has held the seat since 2018. Now, Stelson has flipped one of the most highly contested seats in…
Democrat Don Leonard flips GOP-held Ohio House seat
Democrat Don Leonard is projected to win Ohio’s 15th District, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Leonard defeated incumbent Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio), delivering Democrats a pickup in a district Republicans have held for more than a decade. DDHQ projected that Leonard beat Carey by almost 8 percentage points with 91 percent of ballots cast…
Deb Haaland wins New Mexico governor’s race
Democrat Deb Haaland is projected to defeat her Republican opponent Gregg Hull in New Mexico’s gubernatorial race, according to Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ). Haaland, who served as Interior secretary under former President Biden, will become the first Native American woman to serve as governor of a U.S. state. She previously made history as one of…
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An American Defense Firm Is Building Equipment for German Submarines
L3Harris has partnered with ThyssenKrupp Marine Systems to build mast-raising equipment for the Type 212CD submarine—likely to enter service with the German and Norwegian navies in the early 2030s. The post An American Defense Firm Is Building Equipment for German Submarines appeared first on The National Interest.
Iran Strikes and Israel Aid Cuts Shake Up Election Day
Two last-minute foreign-policy developments could impact U.S. voters’ midterm decisions.
The Legendary USS Enterprise Is Now on Her Final Journey
The USS Enterprise was the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier ever built—and will be the first to be scrapped. The post The Legendary USS Enterprise Is Now on Her Final Journey appeared first on The National Interest.
Chinese AI Stocks Are Slumping, Too
The correction is less painful for Chinese firms but reflects broader economic headwinds.
The US Air Force Is Retiring Its Last A-29 ‘Super Tucano’ Planes. What Happens Now?
The Air Force is likely to transfer the three lightweight propeller planes to a foreign country rather than sending them to the bureaucracy-heavy “boneyard” at Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona. The post The US Air Force Is Retiring Its Last A-29 ‘Super Tucano’ Planes. What Happens Now? appeared first on The National Interest.
Two Years Ago, Raytheon Defrauded the US Military. Why Did It Just Get a $400 Million No-Bid Contract?
It is extremely difficult for the US government to punish top defense contractors for lawbreaking, as there are no competitors with the same capabilities. The post Two Years Ago, Raytheon Defrauded the US Military. Why Did It Just Get a $400 Million No-Bid Contract? appeared first on The National Interest.