Politics
Connecticut Governor Leads in Re-election Bid; DOJ Investigation of Gavin Newsom Continues
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont holds a double-digit lead over his Republican opponent Ryan Fazio. Meanwhile, the Department of Justice's investigation into California Governor Gavin Newsom remains ongoing and mysterious.
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The Hill
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont (D) has a double-digit lead over his Republican opponent Ryan Fazio in the race for the Constitution State’s top job, according to a new poll. In the Emerson College Polling/The Hill survey, 51.4 percent of respondents said they would cast their ballot for Lamont if the e
2026-10-15 10:00 UTC
The Hill
Nearly four months have passed since California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) publicly and unexpectedly announced President Trump was launching what Newsom described as a politically motivated federal investigation into him and his wife. Federal agents had “knocked on the doors” of family friends and forme
2026-10-15 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump’s controversial diesel deal with Russia may not actually bring down prices ahead of the midterms. Trump announced last week that Russia would “immediately” supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and global marketplace, with another 500,000 tons coming in November, drawing howls f
2026-10-15 10:00 UTC
The Hill
President Trump is seeking to boost Republican candidates facing tough elections by rolling out a number of key initiatives meant to foster goodwill with voters in battleground states, but he risks overshadowing these announcements with his focus on unrelated issues. Trump touted a South Korean liq
2026-10-15 10:00 UTC