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What to know about the primary elections in the US state of Pennsylvania

New York City, the US, April 8, 2026 [File: Brendan McDermid/Reuters] A [tracker](https://www.spotlightpa.org/news/2026/03/key-2026-primary-elections-pennsylvana-state-house-senate-competitive/) for state primaries from the Pennsylvania news outlet Spotlight PA says that there are 228 legislative primaries this year

Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'

York City. Most Americans say that high gas prices are straining their household budget, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. **Spencer Platt/Getty Images** Spencer Platt/Getty Images - 🎧 **While Democrats have an edge in enthusiasm, especially

First Thing: China trip winds down but Trump-Xi Iran accord remains elusive

primaries has begun, and prompted by the US supreme court’s decision gutting section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. “This is a five-alarm fire for Black representation in the south,” said Michael

Campaigns are embracing influencers, but internet stardom doesn't always win votes

primary contests, including Adam Hamawy in New Jersey's 12th district and Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania's 3rd district. ![Tom Steyer tried to work with political influencers in his failed bid for California governor

Democrats to call on Vance to testify to House committee over Epstein files

Democrats on the House oversight committee, led by Representative Robert Garcia, plan to call on JD Vance to testify on the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files following a major report Wednesday from

These men voted for President Trump. They have very different views of how he's doing

primary day. Here's what you need to know](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/18/g-s1-122235/primary-day-alabama-georgia-idaho-kentucky-oregon-pennsylvania) "Listen, I am so pro-Trump, people just don't even understand," said Gerald, sitting at the kitchen table he and his wife

DOJ will pause $1.8 billion fund, per court order. And, key primaries to watch today

issue has elicited rare Republican pushback.** Even after the DOJ stated it would abide by the court order, some Senate Republicans continued to [push for the White House to end the fund](https://one.npr.org/?sharedMediaId=nx-s1-5844072:nx-s1-mx-5844072-1).

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

primaries today.** Voters will cast their ballots for the U.S. Senate, House, governor and other officials. A significant amount of attention is focused on Maine's Senate race, where political newcomer Graham Platner

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency

primary in Georgia will showcase** [heated Republican races for governor](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/18/nx-s1-5822479/2026-midterms-georgia-primary-election) and U.S. Senate, while Democrats are hopeful that their enthusiasm advantage can help them flip two state supreme court seats. **The World

Texas primary runoff takeaways. And, DOJ mass-deletes info on Jan. 6 riot cases

issues including immigration, the economy and transgender rights. Talarico secured his position as the Democratic nominee by highlighting his success in flipping a state House district that previously supported Trump by double digits. - ➡️ **Democrat Nathan

World Press Photo Contest winners cast a lens on resilience, pain and bliss

issues and climate upheaval dominated the news. NPR highlighted the "photo of the year' — [Separated by ICE](https://www.npr.org/sections/the-picture-show/2026/04/23/nx-s1-5793922/world-press-photo-announces-photo-of-the-year-2026). It was taken by Carol Guzy of the United States for the *Miami Herald

Shot by ICE and still in pain. LA detainee highlights gaps in DHS oversight

issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them. "There are not enough people, and there