1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (163+ words) One House Republican lost his seat outright in Texas' primary elections Tuesday night, and four other House members will face grueling, 12-week runoff campaigns. Why it matters: While short of a full-on wipeout, it's not the kind of result that…...

7+ hour, 26+ min ago  (165+ words) The House Ethics Committee formally launched an investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) on Wednesday over an alleged affair with his former staffer who died by suicide. Why it matters: The investigation comes as Gonzales heads into a high-stakes primary…...

17+ hour, 49+ min ago  (265+ words) Wake County and Raleigh voters cast votes in several important primaries on Tuesday that will decide the makeup of the county's district attorney office, the Raleigh City Council and the Wake County Board of Commissioners. Why it matters: Wiley Nickel,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (406+ words) The war in Iran has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, pulling in U.S. allies, adversaries and bystanders alike. The big picture: Since the U.S. strikes began on Saturday, Iran has retaliated against Israel and multiple Gulf states, plunging the region further…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (177+ words) The State Department is organizing military aircraft and charter flights for American citizens who want to leave the Middle East as the conflict with Iran widens. The big picture: For days, the Trump administration told thousands of stranded Americans to…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (220+ words) Confusion over Dallas County polling locations did not help with the low voter turnout for a special West Des Moines City Council election last month, city officials say. Why it matters: Running the special election cost the city an estimated…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (257+ words) Ohio House lawmakers have voted to ban ranked choice voting statewide before any city has implemented it. Why it matters: "Home Rule" "the self-government authority granted to local municipalities by the Ohio constitution " has once again been flouted with preemptive…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (205+ words) Florida lawmakers are expected to adjourn this year's legislative session next Friday. Why it matters: Time is winding down for bills to reach the finish line, with everything from a proposal to eliminate property taxes to a budget request linked…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (99+ words) Bob Mendes, the former Metro Council member and aide to Mayor Freddie O'Connell, joined the Epstein Becker Green law firm. Why it matters: Mendes has been one of the most consequential people in Metro politics over the last decade plus....

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (409+ words) Daniel Torok/White House via Getty Images As Israeli bombs fell on the supreme leader's compound in Tehran on Saturday morning, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was meeting above ground with several of his top advisers. Why it matters: The joint U.S.-Israeli…...