How a Prisoner Ended Up Alone in Court in a Death Penalty Case
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:41:57 +0000 The episode at the war court alarmed death penalty lawyers, who argued that the judge had a duty to suspend the proceedings to protect the rights of the defendant.: Six Questions Out of Tuesday’s Big Primaries in California, Iowa and Elsewhere
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:38:26 +0000 Who will run California? Can Democrats win Iowa? Here’s what happened, and what might be next.: Toby Doeden and Larry Rhoden Advance to Runoff for South Dakota Governor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:33:33 +0000 Toby Doeden, a businessman, and Gov. Larry Rhoden advanced to a runoff. A competitive contest emerged after Kristi Noem stepped down as governor to join President Trump’s cabinet.: Former Smoke Jumper Wins Democratic House Primary in Montana
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:30:31 +0000 Sam Forstag’s candidacy will test a liberal theory that left-leaning politicians running in Republican strongholds can do better in general elections than moderates have done historically.: Could Democrats get shut out in a left-leaning California district?
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:45:23 +0000: Mullin Says ICE Training Going Back to ‘Regular Standards’
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:28:56 +0000 The immigration agency had apparently cut training requirements as a part of its enforcement push over the past year.: Montana Voters Deliver Mixed Results on Shifting Statehouse Rightward
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:14:45 +0000 Hard-line Republicans targeted moderate colleagues in legislative primaries, but both sides claimed victories in the fight for control of the G.O.P.: ‘Infuriated’ Former Judges Take on Trump
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:02:29 +0000 Critics say it is unseemly for retired judges to trade on the prestige of their former positions.: Why Democrats Are Hopeful About Making Gains in Iowa
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:00:40 +0000 After voting twice for Barack Obama, Iowa swung to the right. But the state has been hit hard economically and by Trump policies while growing disenchanted with its leaders.: Trump Suggests Vance and Rubio Should Run Together in 2028 Election
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:53:39 +0000 President Trump said Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio should split a ticket, without mentioning who should be at the top.: Ruth Shack, Early Champion of Gay Rights in Miami, Dies at 94
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:29:35 +0000 She sponsored one of the nation’s first anti-discrimination ordinances for gays and lesbians and later helped make Miami a global arts center.: Out of Time to Delay, House to Vote on Trump’s Power to Continue War in Iran
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:17:36 +0000 A measure to direct the president to halt U.S. engagement in Iran had been on track to pass in late May, but Republican leaders postponed action. They have run out of time to delay the vote.: Spencer Pratt Suggests He Can Be a Mayor for all L.A. Residents, as Vote Counting Continues
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 12:32:24 +0000 The former reality TV star has tried to broaden his platform, talking about Los Angeles’s homelessness and drugs problem.: Remaining Uncounted Ballots in California Elections Are Likely to Lean Democratic
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:24:09 +0000 Democratic voters returned their ballots later than Republicans in this year’s primaries, which could cause candidate standings to reshuffle as votes continue to be reported.: Here’s the latest.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 17:51:11 +0000: FBI Kills Suspect in Hostage Situation at Building With Bank in Bakersfield, California
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:36:53 +0000 The authorities had been negotiating with a man inside an office building in Bakersfield, Calif., that included a Chase Bank branch. It was unclear how many people he held hostage.: Knicks Fans Invade San Antonio, Chasing a Finals Rematch 27 Years in the Making
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:29:06 +0000 From Spike Lee to die-hard fans haunted by the 1999 finals, New Yorkers have descended on San Antonio in hopes of witnessing the franchise’s first championship in more than 50 years.: California Governor’s Race Remains Too Close to Call
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:40:49 +0000 Steve Hilton, a Republican, and Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, were leading in election night returns. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, urged patience as more votes were being counted.: 5 Takeaways From the California Primary Election
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:23:53 +0000 Without a dominant candidate in the governor’s race, Democratic voters ultimately wanted to ensure that their party wasn’t shut out of the general election.: Republican support for same-sex marriage has fallen by 18 percentage points since 2022.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 08:00:06 +0000 summary: Marni von Wilpert and Jim Desmond Advance in a San Diego-Area House Race
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:19:50 +0000 Ms. von Wilpert’s win in Tuesday’s open primary eliminated Democrats’ fears that two Republicans would advance to November in the 48th Congressional District.: Incumbent Karen Bass Advances to L.A. Mayoral Election in November
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:53:45 +0000 Her opponent remains undetermined.: Scott Wiener and Connie Chan Will Face Off in House Race to Succeed Nancy Pelosi
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:40:55 +0000 State Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan were the top two finishers in the open primary to represent San Francisco as Nancy Pelosi retires.: A Trump Endorsement Falls Flat: 4 Election Takeaways From Iowa and Beyond
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:59:56 +0000 The president’s pick for governor of Iowa lost his primary, while Democrats in the state chose their nominee in what they hope will be a competitive Senate race.: Zach Lahn Wins Republican Primary for Iowa Governor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:50:52 +0000 Zach Lahn’s victory was a rare case this year in which a candidate defeated an opponent backed by President Trump.: Representative Brad Sherman to Face Larry Thompson in November
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:49:43 +0000 The 15th-term congressman will face a Republican film producer after they both advanced in a nonpartisan House primary in Southern California.: Gregg Hull Wins G.O.P. Nomination to Be New Mexico Governor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:29:15 +0000 Gregg Hull, the former mayor of Rio Rancho, a suburb of Albuquerque, will try to break the Democrats’ hold on the southwestern state.: Becerra’s Heritage Appeals to Many Latino Voters, but Some Shrug
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:01:42 +0000 If Xavier Becerra wins the primary, he has a strong chance of becoming California’s first Latino governor since 1875. That’s a draw for some Latino voters, but other factors are driving their votes.: Pacific Palisades Voters Remain Frustrated by Fire Aftermath
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:40:05 +0000 Residents of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles headed to the polls on Tuesday. Many are waiting for their homes to be rebuilt.: U.S. Is Said to Be Investigating George Santos Over Kalshi Betting
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:11:08 +0000 The former congressman was referred to federal authorities after he bet on his own attendance at the State of the Union address, a person familiar with the matter said.: Spencer Pratt’s L.A. Mayor Campaign Is Fueled by Out-of-Town Cash
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:25:04 +0000 Mr. Pratt, a former reality TV star, has proved adept at raising funds among people who cannot vote for him. His rivals in the race have taken a more local approach.: These voters feel like L.A. city residents, but their ballots say otherwise.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:10:04 +0000 After hearing about the Los Angeles mayor’s race for months, some voters realized Tuesday that they don’t have a say in it.: 9 Counties to Watch in the California Governor’s Race
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:55:02 +0000 The race might not be called on election night, but these counties could provide signals for what lies ahead.: Radio Host With Trump’s Support Wins Republican House Primary in Montana
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:51:02 +0000 Aaron Flint defeated three other Republicans, including Christi Jacobsen, the Montana secretary of state.: Late-Arriving Ballots Could Lean Democratic in California
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:12:40 +0000 Democratic voters have been returning their ballots later than Republicans in this year’s primaries, which will make it difficult to interpret the results on election night.: Sanchez wins Democratic nod for New Mexico land commissioner
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:38:04 +0000 The tightly fought contest to control 9 million acres of state land revolved around which candidate could beat back President Trump and his public land chief, New Mexico’s Steve Pierce.: Katie Porter: 5 Facts About the Candidate for California Governor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:20:05 +0000 The former House member built her reputation by grilling corporate executives, and she has a strong command of policy. But questions about her demeanor have been a drag on her campaign.: Nithya Raman: 5 Facts About the Candidate for Los Angeles Mayor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:00:05 +0000 Ms. Raman, a progressive Democrat, surprised many allies when she entered the Los Angeles mayor’s race at the last minute.: Top Texas Election Official to Resign, Months Before General Contest
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:44:23 +0000 Jane Nelson, the Texas secretary of state, was appointed to the role overseeing statewide elections in 2023 by Gov. Greg Abbott.: Josh Turek, a Paralympian, Wins the Democratic Senate Primary in Iowa
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 14:01:43 +0000 Mr. Turek, a state lawmaker, beat Zach Wahls in a contest that tested the party’s anti-establishment fervor.: Voters in Los Angeles Say They ‘Don’t Have a Lot of Good Choices’
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:40:04 +0000 Many said they were struggling to choose from candidates they saw as uninspiring in both the mayor’s and governor’s races.: Deb Haaland Wins Nomination in New Mexico Governor’s Race
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:26:04 +0000 Ms. Haaland, a former Interior secretary, took a big step toward making history as the first Native American woman to be a governor when she won the primary in her Democratic state.: Supreme Court Clears the Way for Republican-Friendly Map in Alabama
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 03:14:37 +0000 In the first major case since the justices narrowed the Voting Rights Act, the court cleared the way for Alabama to use a map preferred by Republicans that leaves the state with only one majority-Black district.: Ashley Hinson Wins the Republican Senate Primary in Iowa
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:24:37 +0000 Representative Hinson, a third-term lawmaker, was the favorite of Republican leaders and donors. The general election is expected to be unusually competitive.: Karen Bass: 5 Facts About the Incumbent Los Angeles Mayor
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:20:05 +0000 The incumbent Los Angeles mayor started her term with strong approval ratings, but she lost support with voters after the fires last year that devastated the region.: Perry Wins G.O.P. Nomination for New Mexico Land Commissioner
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:15:12 +0000 Michael Perry says he is pragmatic, but Democrats fear he would advance the agenda of President Trump and the New Mexican nominated to head the Bureau of Land Management, Steve Pearce.: How Does California’s ‘Top Two’ Voting System Work?
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:00:03 +0000 California voters can choose any primary candidate, regardless of party, and two candidates from the same party can potentially face off in the general election.