Senator Marsha Blackburn easily beat two Republican rivals and is now favored to become the state’s first female governor after the November elections.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endorse in the race.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn won the Republican primary for Tennessee governor on Thursday, The Associated Press projects, defeating Rep. John Rose. Given Tennessee's heavy Republican lean, Blackburn is considered the favorite in the November election against Democratic nominee Jerri Green.

Marsha Blackburn wins Republican nomination for governor in Tennessee.

President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is once more trying to limit the number of people who are born in the country who can become American citizens, in a sign that even after his first attempt at limiting birthright citizenship was rejected by the Supreme Court,

Trump's order is likely to face a legal challenge. The Supreme Court overturned the president's earlier effort to curb birthright citizenship.

The orders deny visas to those entering the country to give birth, with Trump promising "very big crackdowns" on organized birth tourism operations.

President Donald Trump on Thursday signed executive orders aimed at narrowing access to birthright citizenship, marking a renewed effort after the Supreme Court struck down a broader administration policy earlier this year.

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky says he’s been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from home

Sen. Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation facility and will continue recovering at home after a June fall in Kentucky.

Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, who has been absent from the Senate since a June fall at his home, has been released from a rehabilitation center to continue his recovery at home.

U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was released from a rehabilitation center on Aug. 6, more than 50 days after he was hospitalized following a fall.

President Donald Trump’s administration plans to overhaul Head Start, a key early education program for the nation's poorest children

The Department of Health and Human Services' proposed rule would remove certain federal requirements governing the 61-year-old program.

The Trump administration is proposing to remove 80% of Head Start regulations, which experts say could undermine the program’s ability to fulfill its purpose of improving the school readiness of children in poverty.

The Trump administration released plans to give local governments more control over Head Start early education programs. Tommy Sheridan, deputy director at the National Head Start Association, explains the implications.

Michigan health officials said residents can resume routine guidance for eating lettuce and salad greens. New cyclosporiasis cases are on the decline.

As cyclospora cases slow, Michigan residents can go back to eating lettuce and salad greens, state health officials said Thursday.

State and federal health officials say cyclosporiasis cases are slowing down, and contaminated lettuce is no longer on the market.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to lettuce has expanded to 15 total states, CDC says. How many cases are there in Georgia right now?

The confirmation of Todd Blanche hangs on the support of two Republicans who have repeatedly criticized President Trump's stewardship of the department.

Sen. Susan Collins says she will vote against Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, citing concerns over the Justice Department’s independence.

Democratic senators Patty Murray and Richard Blumenthal launched a sharp attack on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during his confirmation hearing, questioning whether he would serve the Constitution or President Donald Trump.

Sen. Susan Collins plans to vote no on Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination, sharpening a Senate fight over DOJ independence and Trump’s pick.