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FILE - In this April 17, 2018, file photo, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., talks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. Seven months before his planned retirement, Ryan is facing growing disruption among the GOP ranks, raising fresh questions about his ability to lead a divided group of Republicans through a tough election season. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

House Republicans divided as Ryan struggles to keep clout

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

In this May 20, 2018, photo, Georgia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams participates in a debate against Stacey Evans in Atlanta. In Georgia, black women will likely factor into one of the country's marquee political contests. The Democratic race for governor features two women, and candidate Abrams is running to become the first black woman ever elected governor in America. (AP Photo/John Amis)

Stacey Abrams wins Democratic Georgia gubernatorial nomination

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

In this photo taken Thursday, May 3, 2018, in Mt. Vernon, Ky., Travis Brenda, a teacher at Rockcastle County High School, speaks during an interview. Brenda, a Republican running for the state House of Representatives, is challenging Jonathan Shell, a key member of the Republican leadership team that has orchestrated the teacher pension bill, the tax increases and the charter school bill. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Teacher ousts Kentucky House majority leader in GOP primary

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, Wisconsin Republican, emerges from the chamber just after key conservatives in the rebellious House Freedom Caucus helped to kill passage of the farm bill which had been a priority for GOP leaders, at the Capitol in Washington on May 18, 2018. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Paul Ryan tells GOP to avoid ‘divisive’ attempt to replace him

By Stephen Dinan and Sally Persons - The Washington Times

Correction: New Jersey Primary story

By MIKE CATALINI - Associated Press

Maine Democrats target GOP Gov. LePage at party convention

By DAVID SHARP - Associated Press

Primaries begin shakeup of Georgia political status quo

By RUSS BYNUM - Associated Press

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam waves to the gallery as he prepares to deliver his State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virginia General Assembly at the Capitol in Richmond, Va., Monday, Jan. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber) ** FILE **

Governor Northam vetoes GOP healthcare bills

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The Latest: Dayton vetoes tax bill

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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan, R-Wis., promotes this year's renewal of the farm bill during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, May 17, 2018. GOP leaders have crafted the bill as a measure for tightening work and job training requirements for food stamps. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Latest: House votes to leave US sugar program alone

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A Georgia gubernatorial candidate touring the state in a "deportation bus" is greeted with protests by immigrants and other residents in Clarkston, Ga., Wednesday, May 16, 2018. State Sen. Michael Williams, who trails in public polling, has received condemnation for the move just days before voters make their choice in the May 22 primary elections. (AP Photo/Benjamin Nadler)

Michael Williams’ ‘deportation bus’ breaks down

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RETRANSMISSION TO CORRECT FIRST NAME TO ADAM - Attorney General Adam Laxalt speaks at a luncheon sponsored by the Republican Men's Club of Northern Nevada, Thursday, May 17, 2018 in Reno, Nev. He urged about 50 attendees to rally around his gubernatorial campaign as the best way to fend off what he described as overzealous, California-style regulations that would undermine Nevada's conservative principles and future economic growth. (AP Photo/Scott Sonner)

Laxalt rails against California laws in bid for governor

By SCOTT SONNER - Associated Press

Minnesota Gov. Mark Dayton answers questions from students at Bruce Vento Elementary School on Thursday, May 17, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn., minutes before vetoing a tax bill passed by the GOP-controlled Legislature. The Democratic governor said the bill tilted too far toward the wealthy and corporations. Lawmakers have just four days left in the session to resolve tax changes made necessary by the federal overhaul, as well as other major priorities. (AP Photo/Youssef Rddad)

Dayton rejects GOP-backed tax bill as session wanes

By YOUSSEF RDDAD and KYLE POTTER - Associated Press

A Georgia gubernatorial candidate touring the state in a &quot;deportation bus&quot; is greeted with protests by immigrants and other residents in Clarkston, Ga., Wednesday, May 16, 2018. State Sen. Michael Williams, who trails in public polling, has received condemnation for the move just days before voters make their choice in the May 22 primary elections. (AP Photo/Benjamin Nadler)

The Latest: Candidate’s ‘deportation bus’ breaks down

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Legislator accused of abusing colleague must move his seat

By MARK SCOLFORO - Associated Press

Republicans agree on how to address little-known chemicals

By GARY D. ROBERTSON - Associated Press

In this frame from video provided by the Michael Williams for Governor campaign, Williams shows off his &quot;Deportation Bus&quot; in an advertisement. News outlets report Williams will bring the bus to what his campaign calls Georgia's &quot;dangerous sanctuary cities&quot; beginning Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Michael Williams for Governor via AP)

The Latest: Protesters greet candidate’s ‘deportation bus’

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In this frame from video provided by the Michael Williams for Governor campaign, Williams shows off his "Deportation Bus" in an advertisement. News outlets report Williams will bring the bus to what his campaign calls Georgia's "dangerous sanctuary cities" beginning Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (Michael Williams for Governor via AP)

Michael Williams’ ‘Deportation Bus’ ad removed from YouTube as ‘hate speech’

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Supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Act (DACA) and others demonstrate outside the U.S. District Court 9th Circuit in Pasadena, Calif., Tuesday, May 15, 2018. The Trump administration will try to convince a U.S. appeals court that it was justified in ending an Obama-era immigration policy that shielded hundreds of thousands of young immigrants from deportation. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

DACA rebellion picks up steam in House

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Voter turnout at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Eagle, Idaho has been steady. Nearly 50 people had voted by 9:15 a.m. &quot;That's good for us,&quot; says poll worker Jackie Dahl. (Katherine Jones/Idaho Statesman via AP)

The Latest: Little wins GOP gubernatorial primary

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