"Republicans Head to Runoff in California House Special Election"

Republican Mike Boudreaux advances to a special election in California's 20th District to complete the term of ousted former U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, facing state legislator Vince Fong backed by Donald Trump and McCarthy. The race is seen as a possible proxy vote on Trump's influence, with Republicans expected to easily hold the seat. The election, prompted by McCarthy's dramatic fall, has exposed rivalries within the GOP and is likely to draw a sparse turnout. Both candidates have advanced to the November election for the full term, with the top issue being the nation's border crisis.