NBC News has projected that Helena Foulkes has won the Democratic primary for governor in Rhode Island. In New Hampshire, NBC News also projects that both Jeanne Shaheen and Molly Kelly have secured their respective Democratic and Republican Senate primaries. Meanwhile, a Republican candidate for the Senate in New Hampshire said that an endorsement from former President Donald Trump "doesn't matter" and is "not impactful at all," indicating that the candidate is not relying on Trump’s support to win the race. A New Hampshire Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) Senate candidate expressed frustration with the political system, stating, "We’re done" with the Democratic and Republican "machine," suggesting a growing disillusionment with the two major parties. Meanwhile, political analyst Steve Kornacki noted that Republicans aiming to turn New Hampshire’s Senate race into a competitive "battleground" in November face significant challenges, as the state has historically leaned Democratic in recent elections. In Texas, a Democratic congressman warned that Republicans are aware of a potential "blue wave" in the upcoming midterm elections, indicating that Democrats may gain more seats in Congress. However, Missouri voters are facing confusion over the new congressional map, which could affect how they vote in the midterms. Meanwhile, Republicans are deciding whether to attend the first-ever GOP midterm convention in Dallas, which has become a focal point for the party ahead of the elections. Former President Donald Trump has made several recent statements, including claiming that the war with Iran will end "after the election" and that he was carried to safety by firefighters "right after" the 9/11 terror attacks. Trump also hosted 9/11 first responders and their families at the White House. In international trade, Trump has escalated tensions with Canada by proposing a ban on certain imports, including motorcycles, dairy, and alcohol, which has led to rising fuel prices in the U.S. Additionally, the Smithsonian Institution’s Secretary, Lonnie Bunch, announced his retirement amid disputes with the Trump administration. In a notable incident, an emergency slide on Air Force One was mistakenly deployed during a recent flight.