News for May 31, 2026

Abelardo de la Espriella led Colombia’s first-round presidential vote, setting up a runoff against Iván Cepeda after both candidates challenged the results.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Texas could be competitive for Democrats after Ken Paxton won the Republican Senate primary, arguing Paxton gives Democrats a stronger opening.

Graham Platner’s wife, Amy Gertner, said she is angry and hurt that reports about her past disclosures of his extramarital sexting were made public.

Mike Pence said President Donald Trump’s second administration has moved away from core conservative ideas, and he warned that some of its policies could hurt Republicans.