Massie, 3 Other House Republicans Broke From Trump on Iran War Powers Vote
Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:42:07 +0000 Four Republicans from different ideological factions crossed party lines to vote with Democrats in favor of reining in the president’s power to wage war unilaterally.: Louisiana ICE Facility Mistreated Immigrants, Federal Investigators Say
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:40:01 +0000 A report by the Department of Homeland Security’s internal watchdog described officers putting one man in a chokehold and stabbing another with a pen.: Republicans Begin to Test the Limits of Trump’s Power by Flexing Their Own
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:50:06 +0000 The president’s unilateral and retributive style of governing is starting to hit a wall in both chambers of Congress.: Obscure Group With Trump Ties Plans to Route Funds to His Allies for Legal Fights
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:55:54 +0000 A nonprofit called the Lawfare Defense Fund has raised $36 million to support those who consider themselves unjust victims of the legal system with grants to pay for litigation.: In Alabama Ruling, Supreme Court Signals Limited Role for Federal Courts in Redistricting Fights
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:26:08 +0000 In an emergency ruling on Tuesday night, the court’s conservative majority gave a first glimpse into congressional district battles under a weakened Voting Rights Act.: Trump Signs Executive Order Removing Job Protections From Federal Workers
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:01:58 +0000 The order is a response to resistance during the first Trump administration, when senior career government officials routinely pushed back against policies that appeared to exceed legal boundaries.: ‘I Love It’: Trump Is Still in Favor of $1.8 Billion Payout Fund
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:32:16 +0000 Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, said on Tuesday that the administration was “not moving forward with the fund, period,” after the plan drew bipartisan backlash.: House Advances New Sanctions on Russia and Aid to Ukraine
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:42:48 +0000 After G.O.P. leaders blocked additional aid to Ukraine, six Republicans and an independent joined Democrats to force the measure to the floor against the wishes of the speaker.: Park Service Awards No-Bid Contract to Cover Bridge Statues in Gold
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:21:51 +0000 Originally estimated to cost $2.4 million, the government will now spend $5 million to restore the bronzes in time for Independence Day.: Eric Swalwell Won More Than 18,000 Votes Despite Suspending His Campaign
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:10:34 +0000 The former House member withdrew from the California governor’s race amid allegations of sexual assault.: New Intelligence Chief’s Expertise: Pursuing Trump’s Enemies
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:40:43 +0000 Tulsi Gabbard’s replacement as the director of national intelligence has no known national security experience.: Bessent Calls Clash With Bill Pulte a ‘Locker Room’ Fight
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:40:19 +0000 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had an argument with the housing finance director last year but now supports his appointment as acting director of national intelligence.: G.O.P. Revives Immigration Bill, Weighing Ban on Trump’s Fund
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:06:27 +0000 Several Republicans suggested they would insist on adding a measure to bar the president from creating a fund to pay people who claim to be victims of government persecution.: The Narrow Path to a Democratic Senate Runs Through Very Red States
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:24:51 +0000 Democrats cheer there is a way, even as new worries emerge over whether Graham Platner can flip a Maine seat. Republicans remain confident they will prevail in Texas, Iowa and Alaska.: California Had the Most Expensive Governor’s Race in U.S. History. It’s Still Not Over.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:26:43 +0000 Nearly $316 million was spent on campaign ads in the primary for California governor. Now the general election spending will begin.: As Ebola Outbreak Widens, Trump Has Yet to Outline a Plan
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:31:29 +0000 Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.: In Apparent Reversal, Mullin Says Abrego Garcia Could Be Deported to Costa Rica
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:17:30 +0000 Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia has long said he would willingly go to Costa Rica. His lawyers sent the new homeland security secretary’s comments to the judge handling his deportation case.: 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.: Sam Forstag Wins Democratic House Primary in Montana’s 1st Congressional District
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 17:55:58 +0000: Mullin Says ICE Training Going Back to ‘Regular Standards’
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:08:11 +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 20:19:10 +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 18:41:08 +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.: House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution in Bipartisan Rebuke to Trump
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:21:58 +0000 A measure to direct an end to U.S. engagement in Iran was adopted with a handful of Republicans in support, sending a signal of opposition to the president’s handling of the war.: 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 22:16:18 +0000: FBI Kills Suspect in Hostage Situation at Building With Bank in Bakersfield, California
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:38:38 +0000 The authorities had been negotiating with a man inside a school district office in a building in Bakersfield, Calif., that also houses a Chase Bank branch.: Knicks Fans Invade San Antonio, Chasing a Finals Rematch 27 Years in the Making
Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:38:43 +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.