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Matthew Corey, a military veteran and bar owner, has won the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Democratic Senator Chris Murphy. Corey will face an uphill battle in the general election, as Connecticut has not elected a Republican to the Senate since 1982. Despite his victory, Corey has a significantly smaller war chest than Murphy, who is seeking a third term and has amassed nearly $13 million in individual contributions. Murphy is the clear favorite to win re-election, but the race will be closely watched as Democrats seek to maintain their razor-thin Senate majority.

Former Hawaii state lawmaker Bob McDermott, a Marine Corps veteran, has secured the Republican nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Democratic incumbent Mazie Hirono. McDermott, who won his House seat by a narrow margin, will face a challenging race against Hirono, who enjoys a strong lead and significant financial advantage.

Democratic Senators expressed confidence in their votes for legislation that could potentially lead to a ban on TikTok, despite concerns about potential backlash. The Senate approved an aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, which included provisions requiring TikTok’s parent company ByteDance to sell the app or face a ban in the US. The senators argued that ByteDance’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party raise national security concerns. Senator Mark Warner stated that the legislation mandates divestiture, not a ban. His colleague, Senator Tim Kaine, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that TikTok users will still have access to the app. Senator John Fetterman clarified that the legislation aims to force divestiture, not a ban. While polling indicates that young voters have mixed views on a potential ban, with 49% opposing it and 52% of non-TikTok users supporting it, Democratic Senators remained unfazed about potential backlash from this demographic.

After two unsuccessful attempts, a bill to repeal a near-total ban on abortion in Arizona from the 1800s has passed the state House of Representatives with the support of three Republicans. The bill now moves to the Republican-controlled Senate.

In a surprising turn of events, the Arizona House of Representatives voted on Wednesday to repeal the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban. The measure passed with Republican legislators joining Democrats in a 32-29 vote. The repeal comes after the state’s Supreme Court upheld the ban earlier this month, sparking outrage and confusion. The measure will now move to the Arizona Senate for consideration.

Congressman Donald Payne Jr., a prominent Democratic representative from New Jersey, has passed away at the age of 65. Payne had served in the House since 2013, representing the state’s 10th Congressional District. The news of his passing has been met with sadness and condolences from colleagues and officials alike.