Florida and Alaska Primaries: 5 Key Takeaways

WASHINGTON, United States — Tuesday’s primary elections in Florida and Alaska offered contrasting signals for the two major U.S. parties ahead of the November elections. Republicans strengthened their position in Florida, while Democrat Mary Peltola’s strong showing in Alaska gave Democrats a potential opening in the Senate race. Voters also continued to use mail ballots despite President Donald Trump’s opposition to the practice, while Trump-backed candidates produced mixed results.

Trump Threatens to Revive Settlement Fund as Attorney General Nomination Faces Senate Uncertainty

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday warned that he could move ahead with an “Anti-Weaponization Fund” and keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current position if two Republican senators continue to oppose Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. The development has added fresh uncertainty to a Senate confirmation process that had been expected to move forward next week.