A high-stakes political showdown unfolds in Massachusetts today as veteran lawmakers battle younger challengers in a series of closely watched primary elections, testing whether generational shifts are reshaping congressional power. Meanwhile, the U.S. Army secretary has submitted a resignation amid ongoing leadership upheaval within the Pentagon. The Supreme Court has cleared the way for a New York ballroom event tied to former President Donald Trump to proceed, rejecting a legal challenge. Additionally, the prediction market platform Kalshi has announced bans on certain political and financial trading categories, raising questions about regulatory oversight.
In today's issue: ▪ Generational battles in Massachusetts ▪ Army secretary hands in resignation ▪ Supreme Court lets Trump's ballroom go ahead ▪ Kalshi issues platform bans A brutal primary cycle for congressional incumbents will face its final test cases today in Massachusetts as longtime officeholders seek to fend off challenges from much younger opponents. Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.)...
