Nikki Haley

In Vermont, Amanda Janoo won the party's gubernatorial nomination after defeating Aly Richards. Gov. Phil Scott secured his GOP gubernatorial nomination for a sixth straight two-year term. Despite Democrats having a dominant track record in the state, the article notes that Scott is poised to continue serving and has maintained high approval ratings.

A new University of New Hampshire poll shows Vice President JD Vance leading Secretary of State Marco Rubio in a hypothetical 2028 GOP nomination race, though Rubio has narrowed the gap compared to earlier surveys. Rubio's rising support is attributed to increased visibility in Venezuela and Iran operations, while Trump has praised both figures but remains noncommittal about their roles in a potential ticket.

A new University of New Hampshire poll shows Secretary of State Marco Rubio gaining ground on Vice President JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 GOP nomination race, with Rubio at 26% and Vance at 36% support. This marks a significant shift from a February poll where Vance led 53% to 7%. Trump has praised both candidates, calling a potential Vance-Rubio ticket 'unstoppable'.

The sudden death of US Senator Lindsey Graham in South Carolina triggers a succession process, with Governor Henry McMaster able to appoint a replacement for the remainder of his term. The situation creates uncertainty in the state’s political landscape, as potential candidates and party dynamics shift ahead of the November election.

Republican megadonor Ken Griffin expressed support for Marco Rubio over JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 GOP presidential primary. Griffin, a major donor to Rubio in 2016, aligns with establishment Republicans favoring Rubio, while anti-establishment factions prefer Vance. Griffin previously supported Nikki Haley over Trump in 2024 and has recently engaged with Trump-aligned circles.

The US Department of Energy deleted about 6,000 pages related to energy conservation during a heatwave. The deletion followed Republican criticism of a New York City mayor's request to reduce grid strain by setting AC to 78 degrees, with some Republicans framing the request as socialism and an issue for women in menopause.

President Trump's Iran agreement has divided Republicans, with hawks criticizing concessions and 'America First' allies highlighting reduced military conflict. Critics argue the deal weakens U.S. leverage, while supporters claim it achieved strategic objectives without prolonged war.

Trump's Iran agreement divides GOP hawks and 'America First' conservatives over whether it represents a strategic concession or a successful conflict resolution. Critics argue it undermines leverage against Iran, while supporters claim it crippled Tehran's military capabilities without a prolonged war, reflecting divergent views on defining victory in foreign policy.

Nikki Haley, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, said President Donald Trump should threaten Russia and China with 'force' to stop their military aid to Iran. She argued that holding these nations accountable would weaken Iran, which she accused of using negotiations to stall and strategize.

South Carolina Republicans aim to maintain a decades-long winning streak in statewide races, with Sen. Lindsey Graham seeking a fifth term and Trump endorsements boosting candidates like Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. Democrats face an uphill battle to secure their first statewide victory in 20 years.

Farmers in Iowa are struggling under Trump's economy but continue to support him, as seen with corn and soybean farmer Stu Swanson from Galt, who voted for Trump twice but wrote in Nikki Haley in 2024.

US lawmakers are divided along party lines following failed negotiations to end the war with Iran. Republicans urge Trump to resume military action, while Democrats caution against escalating conflict. Nikki Haley leads the Republican push for continued hostilities.

Former GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley stated she will not seek the party's 2028 nomination. She declined to consider another White House bid during an interview with CNN. Haley, a former South Carolina governor and U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, emphasized her decision during a political discussion.