A new Emerson College survey of Michigan likely Democratic primary voters finds 24% support Abdul El-Sayed and Mallory McMorrow in the August U.S. Senate primary, while 13% support Haley Stevens.

Thirty-six percent are undecided

New York Times: “James Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Texas, raised $27 million in the first months of 2026 — a remarkable haul that far outpaced that of any other Senate candidate. His campaign said it was the most a Senate hopeful had ever raised in the first quarter of a year.”

“Pro-Israel megadonor Miriam Adelson gave $40 million to the Republicans’ House and Senate super political action committees, boosting the party’s war chest as it fights to maintain control of both chambers,” Bloomberg reports.

“Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner repeatedly praised the tactics used by Hamas terrorists in comments made about a graphic video of a Hamas raid into Israel in 2014, in which terrorists killed at least five Israeli soldiers,” Jewish Insider reports.

Said Platner: “Pragmatically I have little problem with killing an enemy combatant who you attempt to capture but for whatever reason cannot. From a strictly professional standpoint, this was a damn fine looking and successful raid against a superior opponent, I dig it.”

“Why should we keep the majority? We’ve gotten one bill passed, and that was President Trump pushing and pushing and pushing, and it took us 18 hours to get Republicans to vote for it — 18 hours straight on the Senate floor. And it’s embarrassing that we’re up here raising money to continue with the same people being up here. It’s just nonsense.”

— Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), on Benny Johnson’s podcast.

A new SurveyUSA poll finds Tom Steyer (D) leading the California gubernatorial race with 21% of likely voters and Steve Hilton (R) second at 18% in the jungle primary.

Eric Swalwell (D), who resigned after bombshell sexual assault allegations, polled at third with 9% of voters. Former Rep. Katie Porter (D) is also at 9%.

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Few Republican lawmakers said anything publicly about President Trump’s startling social media post last week warning Iran that “a whole civilization will die tonight,” but privately, in a large text chat, a group of them read his threat with alarm, NBC News reports.

“The chat is among members of Congress’ ‘Main Street Caucus,’ a group of almost 100 GOP lawmakers. One Republican lawmaker questioned how the remarks were helpful to those having to defend Trump’s costly war with Iran and complained that the president’s rhetoric isn’t doing the party any favors, according to three House Republicans with direct knowledge of the exchange. Multiple members then chimed in to echo similar concerns.”

Said one House Republican: “People were pissed.” 

Said another: “You cannot just threaten to erase an entire civilization.”

“Some in the group debated whether and how to respond but, in the end, most stayed silent for fear of angering Trump or undermining him in wartime.”

Texas U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico (D) raised $27 million in the first quarter of the year, Punchbowl News reports.

Politico: “As Jackson has upended the governor’s race, he’s also taking up so much of voters’ attention that Georgia Republicans in other races are worried about their own chances of breaking through.”

“Voters and strategists alike say they just can’t avoid Jackson’s presence anywhere, not even at home. His media blitz is alarming fellow Republicans, half a dozen of whom told Politico that Jackson is endangering Republicans in down ballot races — and a critical Senate contest — that will likely be decided by razor-thin margins.”

“One of the sleepiest governor’s races in recent California history has turned into a mad scramble after the sudden departure of Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations,” the New York Times reports.

“As soon as the first accusations hit Friday afternoon, Democratic candidates and potential donors blew up phones across California with text messages and phone calls. Social media users hyped their new favorites online.”

“And in a turbulent race that has grabbed the attention of voters thanks to Mr. Swalwell’s implosion, longshot candidates have newfound reason to believe they can still mount a last-minute comeback.”

CNN: Gavin Newsom faces growing pressure to intervene in a scrambled California governor’s race.

New York Times: “Mr. Trump’s decision to pick a fight with Leo, the first American pontiff, is the latest in a series of episodes this spring that have complicated efforts by Republicans to make the case that they are tackling what voters say is their central concern this year: the rising cost of living.”

CNBC: “The National Republican Congressional Committee on Tuesday launched a digital ad campaign in 14 competitive congressional districts across 11 states touting GOP-led tax breaks.”

“Olivia Troye, a national security official in President Donald Trump’s first administration who became an outspoken critic, plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat, joining other former Republicans alienated by Trump now seeking office,” the Washington Post reports.

Mary Peltola (D) “raked in nearly $9 million across her authorized committees over the first three months of the year, a staggering sum for Alaska that reflects how critical national Democrats believe the race is to their chances of retaking the Senate majority,” Politico reports.

“Peltola’s $8.9 million haul represents the largest first-quarter raise of any Senate candidate in the state’s history.”

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is “suspending” his campaign for governor, he announced Sunday night.

Washington Post: “Swalwell’s abrupt exit from the California governor’s race marks a remarkable downfall for the longtime congressman, who was considered a leading candidate. The fallout from reports of sexual assault and misconduct continued Sunday, as pressure mounted for Swalwell to also vacate his congressional seat.”