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Fox News
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
SCOOP: House Republican eyes bid for Thom Tillis Senate seat after Trump attack
FIRST ON FOX: A first-term House Republican and military veteran is eyeing a bid for Sen. Thom Tillis' North Carolina Senate seat after the GOP lawmaker announced he would not run for re-election. Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., a former Army Special Forces Officer who was deployed to Afghanistan, was elected to represent North Carolina's 10th congressional district in November 2024. It comes after President Donald Trump pledged to find a primary challenger for Tillis over the senator's decision to vote "no" on a key procedural hurdle to advance the commander-in-chief's "big, beautiful bill." Harrigan was elected to replace former House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry, R-N.C. He's among the first to express interest for Tillis' seat in what could shape up into a crowded Republican primary race ahead of the 2026 midterms. This story is breaking and will be updated…
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Rep. Mikie Sherrill wins Democratic primary for NJ governor, AP projects
TRENTON - Rep. Mikie Sherrill will win the Democratic primary race for New Jersey governor, AP projects, claiming victory over a crowded and competitive field of prominent current and former officeholders. The moderate congressional Democrat will fight to keep the Garden State blue as she faces Republican winner Jack Ciattarelli in the November general election. Because the New Jersey gubernatorial race is one of the first major elections since Donald Trump's return to the White House, there's a tremendous amount at stake simply through public perception. This is a breaking news update. Watch live election coverage in the media player above, and stay with us as this story develops. Sherrill, a former federal prosecutor and U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, was the establishment, left-of-center candidate in a crowded field of Democratic contenders. Most of her campaign messaging had leaned on her military experience and being able to handle conflict. "I learned early on: In a crisis, the worst thing you can do is freeze," she said. "You have to choose to lead," Sherrill has represented the 11th District, which includes parts of Essex, Morris and Passaic counties, since her 2018 election during President Donald Trump's first administration's midterm. Sherrill flipped the district from Republican control with former Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen's retirement and has been reelected three times since. Sherrill raised $2.8 million during the primary election, placing her among the top House fundraisers in the country. Before getting elected to Congress, she was a prosecutor for the U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey. She served in the Navy from 1994 to 2003. Born in Alexandria, Virginia, the 53-year-old now lives in Montclair, New Jersey with her husband. She is also a mother of four. During an interview with NJ Now, she said she would address the state's affordability issues by building more housing, investing in community solar to lower utility costs, and holding the grid operator PJM accountable.
Entrepreneur
02-06-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Crisis Management: How to be a Better Leader During Difficult Times
In this free webinar, learn how to lead with transparency, turn uncertainty into momentum, and make high-impact decisions when every option feels risky. In business, crisis isn't a matter of if—it's when. And when it hits, your team isn't looking for perfection. They're looking for presence. They're looking for a leader who is going to provide clarity, direction, and momentum. Join us for a free webinar, Crisis Management: How to be a Better Leader During Difficult Times, presented by Oracle NetSuite and Entrepreneur. Featuring special guest Garrett Cathcart–an entrepreneur, non-profit founder, and distinguished military veteran–this webinar will provide you with tried-and-true tips to help you develop the skills that every entrepreneur should learn. From combat zones to corporate boardrooms, Cathcart has spent his life leading through chaos. He's commanded troops under fire, built nonprofits from the ground up, and co-founded a venture capital firm during market turbulence. His secret? It's not about always having the right answer. It's about showing up, cutting through the noise, and giving people something to rally around. And he'll be sharing these lessons with you during this webinar. Moderated by AI Strategist and Business Communication Consultant Dr. Jill Schiefelbein, this conversation will shed light on how leaders in some of the toughest environments imaginable learn to navigate through turbulence and come out on top. Attendees of this webinar will learn: How to lead with transparency when facts are incomplete and fear is high. How to turn uncertainty into momentum—not paralysis. How to make high-impact decisions when every option feels risky. How to keep your team aligned, engaged, and motivated under pressure. Great leaders aren't made when things are easy. They're forged when things fall apart. If you're a founder, executive, or team lead navigating a volatile market—or simply want to sharpen your skills before the next storm hits—this session is for you. The Crisis Management: How to be a Better Leader During Difficult Times webinar will take place live on Thursday July 31 at 12 p.m. ET | 9 a.m. PT.
