Liberal Reporting for 2026-06-04
Today’s news coverage from liberal media sources. Today's edition includes 100 articles from 17 sites. We chose these from 619 articles found on 18 sites.
Today's featured sites are:
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories, Mother Jones, Vox, MS NOW, The Intercept, ProPublica, Democracy Now! Audio, The Guardian, NYT > Top Stories, PBS NewsHour - The Latest, Truthout, NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories, BBC News, World & Nation, The Atlantic, News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis, National.
The House GOP majority dwindles, and so does the calendar
The gap between the chambers is looming large as Republicans face a massive pre-midterm time crunch.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - politico.com
Trump Congratulated Him on His Freedom. Alligator Alcatraz Left Him With a Stroke.
On a recent Wednesday at 11 p.m., Arianne Betancourt’s phone rang. It was her father, Justo Betancourt, who had spent much of the last six months at the notorious Alligator Alcatraz immigration detent...
Mother Jones
Jun 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Supreme Court’s new decision tilting the midterms toward Republicans, explained
Republican Justices Samuel Alito, Clarence Thomas, and Brett Kavanaugh. | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Here’s a familiar story. On Tuesday night, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that will ...
Vox
Jun 3, 2026 - vox.com
Democrats see the stars aligning in Iowa
With Rob Sand atop the ticket, Josh Turek as their newly minted Senate nominee and multiple House races in play, Democrats believe they have the best shot to win big in Iowa in more than a decade.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - politico.com
In Alabama, the Roberts Court Hands Republicans Yet Another Shocking Gerrymandering Win
For the second time in three weeks, the Roberts Court on Tuesday night green-lit an Alabama congressional map that a lower court has repeatedly found intentionally discriminates against Black voters. ...
Mother Jones
Jun 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Bill Pulte is a preposterous appointment — a political hack who made his name targeting Trump’s political enemies
In today’s edition of The Tea, Spilled by Morning Joe: Joe looks back on his favorite summer movies, a new poll about support for LGBTQ+ issues, and more. The post Bill Pulte is a preposterous appoint...
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
Here’s what we just learned about the Democratic Party’s future
Voters chose centrist and establishment-backed candidates in several key races.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - politico.com
Establishment Dems Stave Off the Left in Key California Congressional Primaries
State Sen. Scott Wiener and Rep. Jimmy Gomez easily advanced ahead of insurgent candidates who called out their positions on Israel. The post Establishment Dems Stave Off the Left in Key California Co...
The Intercept
Jun 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
Lawmakers Demand Answers After the White House Initiated a $620M Loan to a Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr.
The post Lawmakers Demand Answers After the White House Initiated a $620M Loan to a Firm Tied to Donald Trump Jr. appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 3, 2026 - propublica.org
Mamdani makes big political gamble in backing Espaillat challenger
Fallout from the endorsement could continue beyond the 2026 elections as fellow Democrats question trusting the mayor.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - politico.com
Alabama ruling demolishes John Roberts’ claim that justices aren’t ‘political actors’
Dissenting Democratic appointees said the majority “corrodes the rule of law by rewarding Alabama’s gamesmanship and outright defiance of court orders.” The post Alabama ruling demolishes John Roberts...
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
How generosity became cringe
“Elon Musk, Ryan Seacrest, and Chris Anderson of TED, consider yourself challenged,” Bill Gates bellowed from his garden. Beaming, he tugged on a candy cane-colored rope that dumped a barrel of icy co...
Vox
Jun 3, 2026 - vox.com
Pulte’s appointment as acting DNI jeopardizes extension of foreign surveillance program
Trump’s outlandish choice isn’t just sparking bipartisan pushback; it’s also endangering one of the White House’s top legislative priorities for the year. The post Pulte’s appointment as acting DNI je...
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
Becerra and Bass surge in California as anti-establishment fever breaks
Karen Bass advanced to a November runoff, while Xavier Becerra was in position to make the runoff in the governor’s race in early returns.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - politico.com
Jared Kushner’s Albanian Resort Faces a Corruption Probe and Mass Protests
This story was originally published by Popular Information, the author’s substack publication. Subscribe here. Jared Kushner’s efforts to negotiate an end to the Iran War are not going well. But he is...
Mother Jones
Jun 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
A simple way to lower everyone’s property taxes
Homes in Lancaster, California. | Sam Lafoca/Construction Photography/Avalon/Getty Images The housing abundance movement has won more of the intellectual argument than anyone might have predicted a ...
Vox
Jun 3, 2026 - vox.com
James Talarico isn’t a vegan. But that was never the point.
The party is all-in on attacking the supposed diet of Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico. The post James Talarico isn’t a vegan. But that was never the point. appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.3.26: In key Iowa race, Trump’s pick falls short
Today’s installment of campaign-related news items from across the country. The post Wednesday’s Campaign Round-Up, 6.3.26: In key Iowa race, Trump’s pick falls short appeared first on MS NOW.
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
Controversial U.S. ambassador to Canada adds to Trump’s many diplomatic woes
The list of “undiplomatic diplomats” from the United States is getting longer. Pete Hoekstra is part of a pattern that shouldn’t exist. The post Controversial U.S. ambassador to Canada adds to Trump’s...
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
A Low-Income Housing Program Is Pouring Billions Into Housing Many People Can’t Afford
The post A Low-Income Housing Program Is Pouring Billions Into Housing Many People Can’t Afford appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 3, 2026 - propublica.org
Adam Hamawy, Doctor Who Volunteered in Gaza, Poised to Become Pro-Palestine Rep. From New Jersey
Hamawy won despite media reports that sought to tarnish the progressive candidate as an Islamic extremist. The post Adam Hamawy, Doctor Who Volunteered in Gaza, Poised to Become Pro-Palestine Rep. Fro...
The Intercept
Jun 3, 2026 - theintercept.com
Six States Are Suing the Trump Administration Over Its Deal to Kill an Offshore Wind Project
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Six states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its decision to cancel a ...
Mother Jones
Jun 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
"Broadview 6" Defendants Kat Abughazaleh & Michael Rabbitt on ICE Protest & Prosecutorial Misconduct
Part 2 of our conversation with Kat Abughazaleh and Michael Rabbitt. They were indicted for protesting last year outside the Broadview ICE jail during Trump’s so-called Operation Midway Blitz crackdow...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jun 3, 2026 - democracynow.org
‘We were attacked as bad Jews’: Columbia faculty who supported Gaza protests file claims with Trump’s antisemitism fund
Faculty who support Palestinian rights are applying for compensation, claiming they faced harassment as Jews for their positionsWhen Columbia University reached a settlement with the Trump administrat...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘The story of Hong Kong is the sound of it’: the cross-cultural joy of the city’s Cantopop music
Emma-Lee Moss, AKA singer-songwriter Emmy the Great, has written a memoir rooted in her love of Hong Kong’s east-meets-west pop. She picks her favourite tracksEmma-Lee Moss, a singer-songwriter who re...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
“The Waste Is Heartbreaking”: Fired Scott Pelley Accuses CBS of Courting Trump in Scathing Letter
“The principles I hold dear are gone,” 60 Minutes correspondent Scott Pelley said after getting fired Tuesday night for criticizing Bari Weiss’ leadership at CBS News the day before as submitting to P...
Mother Jones
Jun 3, 2026 - motherjones.com
Big Tech’s big flop on primary night
Tuesday’s primary night was a poor showing for California’s tech billionaires and founders who viewed statewide politics as the next frontier for their ambitions.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - politico.com
See the Clashes Between ICE and Protesters in New Jersey
Demonstrations outside the Delaney Hall immigrant detention center have at times turned violent, with the authorities deploying tear gas and wielding batons as protesters resisted calls to disperse.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
California governor’s race still a toss-up as leading candidates battle for top spots
Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the field as votes continue to be countedThe Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to ParalympianThe key race for Cali...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump’s intelligence chief pick puts surveillance program renewal in doubt
Democrats say appointment of Bill Pulte could doom bipartisan agreement to renew section 702 of FisaSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailDonald Trump’s appointment of a close political all...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Police want to decide which journalists can cover the Delaney Hall protests. That’s not their job | Adam Rose
New Jersey police must not deny streamers press freedomsThe line of New Jersey state police blocked every exit on the street. Clear plastic riot shields covered helmet to knee.A few dozen people were ...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Trump threatens tariffs on 60 trading partners including UK and Canada over ‘forced labour’
Proposal for 10-12.5% levies, to also include EU, Taiwan and Australia, would allow US president to skirt court-imposed limitsDonald Trump has threatened tariffs of between 10% and 12.5% on 60 trading...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
A rare Trump setback, a missing congressman and Spencer Pratt: 6 takeaways from the latest midterm primaries
The contours of a premier Senate race took shape in Iowa, while President Donald Trump's endorsement streak ran into a roadblock there.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org
Jeffries Says Dems Aren’t Thinking About Trump Impeachment “At This Moment”
Multiple polls have demonstrated majority support from voters for impeaching President Donald Trump.
Truthout
Jun 3, 2026 - truthout.org
AI can replicate human-made art. Here’s why it can never replace it.
A robot tries painting. | Yuliia Volkovska/Getty Images As AI continues to encroach on every aspect of our lives, there is a persistent fear or hope, depending on your angle: AI will someday take ov...
Vox
Jun 3, 2026 - vox.com
Big Tech execs backed some of the biggest losers in Tuesday’s primaries
Underscoring concerns about the industry’s influence, voters in California rejected several candidates who had serious support from tech billionaires. The post Big Tech execs backed some of the bigge...
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
New poll: Support for LGBTQ+ issues remains down
A Gallup survey found that the perceived morality of gay and lesbian relations has been on a downturn since peaking in 2022. The post New poll: Support for LGBTQ+ issues remains down appeared first on...
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
Out of Time to Delay, House to Vote on Trump’s Power to Continue War in Iran
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.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Fights Court Order to Refund Some Tariffs
The administration has started to repay some of the money, but has signaled it may make it harder for certain businesses to claim the full amount they are owed.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Trump Administration Turns to a New Rationale to Justify Old Tariffs
The administration has settled on a more legally and politically durable way to impose tariffs, but some say the focus on forced labor is merely a pretext for protectionism.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
What happened when a tiny school district refused to ‘bend the knee’ to Trump and ICE
In Winooski, Vermont, where more than a third of children are English learners, a school superintendent is taking a stand to protect immigrant studentsOn an April morning at Winooski high school, the ...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
One killed and 63 hurt in Iran attack on Kuwait airport as Trump says ceasefire talks ongoing
US and Iran exchange more strikes but Trump says he is not looking to escalate and there is no need for boots on the groundMiddle East crisis – live updatesKuwait’s military said Iranian strikes that ...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
What the Hellenic! Why is Christopher Nolan’s new Greek epic entirely devoid of Greeks?
Set to be this year’s biggest blockbuster, The Odyssey’s cast has been selected to ‘represent the world’. Fair enough – except that one key country seems to have gone completely unrepresented …There a...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Dismay as Trump officials to dismantle key ocean monitoring system
Ocean Observatories Initiative, $368m network that has provided crucial climate data, latest victim of Trump cutsThe Trump administration plans to dismantle a $368m deep-sea observation system that ha...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Federal workers experiencing ‘PTSD-like symptoms’ after unlawful firings by Trump administration
In survey of more than 300 fired probationary employees, 95% reported continuing mental health effectsUS federal workers laid off by the Trump administration say they are experiencing mental health ef...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘The CGI would have cost millions. I spent $2,000.’ Is Dreams of Violets AI slop – or the future of film-making?
It should have taken years, but Ash Koosha made a drama about Iran’s anti-government protests in weeks – and now it’s the first AI-made movie to screen at a major film festival. It could transform ind...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs
The site compares undocumented immigrants to extraterrestrials, refers to people as "it," and says "they do not belong here."
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - npr.org
The end of Trump's 'anti-weaponisation' fund is another sign Republicans are fighting back
The $1.8bn fund would have paid people the Trump administration decided were unjustly and politically targeted.
BBC News
Jun 3, 2026 - bbc.com
Supreme Court rules Alabama may redraw congressional maps to oust a Black Democrat
The decision clears the way for the governor and state lawmakers to redraw their congressional voting map with six districts that favor Republicans and one that favors a Democrat.
World & Nation
Jun 3, 2026 - latimes.com
Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns
The post Texas State Takeover of Local School Districts Expands, Raising Concerns appeared first on ProPublica.
ProPublica
Jun 3, 2026 - propublica.org
China’s Economy Is Taking Everyone Down
American and Chinese workers are paying a high price for all the cheap goods.
The Atlantic
Jun 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Democracy Now! 2026-06-03 Wednesday
Headlines for June 03, 2026; “Fraud on the Court”: Even as DOJ Drops $1.8B Settlement Fund, Judge Reopens Case over Collusion; MAGA Loyalist Bill Pulte Tapped to Be New U.S. Spy Chief, Led Efforts to ...
Democracy Now! Audio
Jun 3, 2026 - democracynow.org
Protests in Albania Grow in Opposition to Kushner’s $4 Billion Luxury Resort
“Don’t defend the oligarchs, these are the citizens’ properties!” protestors shouted.
Truthout
Jun 3, 2026 - truthout.org
This year’s wild NBA Finals, explained
Jalen Brunson drives to the basket while against Victor Wembanyama in the second quarter of the championship game of the NBA Cup at T-Mobile Arena on December 16, 2025 in Las Vegas. | Ethan Miller/Get...
Vox
Jun 3, 2026 - vox.com
Iowa Primary-Election Results: Trump-Backed Candidate Loses in the Race for Governor
Zach Lahn defeated Randy Feenstra in the G.O.P. gubernatorial contest; Josh Turek and Ashley Hinson will face off in the race to replace the Republican senator Joni Ernst.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Jun 3, 2026 - newyorker.com
Trump library says no Twitter DMs can be found, despite evidence he sent them
Records show that Trump's first administration opted not to save DMs in its library archives, raising questions about compliance with the Presidential Records Act.
National
Jun 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com
‘Infuriated’ Former Judges Take on Trump
Critics say it is unseemly for retired judges to trade on the prestige of their former positions.
NYT > Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - nytimes.com
Dead but deportable: US immigration judge signed order to eject teen murder victim
North Carolina judge said Levi Mendez-Maldonado failed to show up in court – even after being told he had died in 2024An immigration judge in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently ordered the deportatio...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
LAPD reviews additional sexual assault allegations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Combs was sentenced last year in New York to 50 months in prison on charges of transporting women for prostitutionAuthorities in Los Angeles are reviewing additional sexual assault allegations against...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
‘Election lies’ could take hold if results in California take weeks, officials warn
Governor expresses worry as deluge of last-minute ballots and slow system could delay results in tightest racesMidterm primaries – live results and updatesCalifornia’s primary elections, including its...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump: ‘Our most out-of-control relative on social media’
Late-night hosts discussed the president’s unhinged online behavior and the latest in the Los Angeles mayoral raceLate-night hosts covered this week’s primary elections and also addressed Donald Trump...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Louisiana church solicits prayers for pastor convicted of sexual assault – but not for his victims
Anthony Odiong was sentenced to life in prison for sex crimes against his congregants in TexasA Louisiana church where a Roman Catholic priest served as pastor before being recently convicted in Texas...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
EU aims to ensure foreign governments or firms cannot disrupt tech services with ‘kill switch’
European Commission proposals aim to reduce ‘risky dependencies’ on foreign suppliers in cloud computing, AI and semiconductorsThe EU executive wants to ensure no foreign government or company has acc...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Chip, chip ... boom? South Korea tech makers join the trillion-dollar club but some fear a short-circuit looms
South Korea’s Kospi stock market has hit record highs thanks to AI, but experts urge caution over boom-bust cycles and a heavy reliance on two chipmakersSouth Korea has leapfrogged India to become the...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
Stormy weather and a footballer protest: photos of the day – Wednesday
The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world Continue reading...
The Guardian
Jun 3, 2026 - theguardian.com
People with cancer or HIV could lose Medicaid under new work rules, advocates say
Adults on Medicaid will be required to work 80 hours per month. The Trump administration says people who are sick will have to prove they are too sick to work to be exempt from the new work rules.
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - npr.org
President Trump seeks control of science funding
The White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science....
NPR Topics: Home Page Top Stories
Jun 3, 2026 - npr.org
Community shocked by violence at Henry Nowak police protest
Southampton residents say they were "scared to open their doors" after violence at a Henry Nowak police protest.
BBC News
Jun 3, 2026 - bbc.com
Trump acknowledges calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says Israel is complicating peace talks with Iran
Even as the U.S. president conceded the tensions in an interview released Wednesday, he insisted that his relationship with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was solid and that they connected,...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org
WATCH: Mullin returns to testify on DHS budget before House committee
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin didn't back down from his threats to pull Customs and Border Protection officers from airports on Wednesday.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump Dreads an Iran Deal Worse Than Obama’s
Talks have stalled in part because the president keeps aiming for a grand finale.
The Atlantic
Jun 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
What Trump Wants From Bill Pulte
The director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency has no experience in national security but can be counted on to go after the president’s enemies.
The Atlantic
Jun 3, 2026 - theatlantic.com
Trump Uses Transphobic Smears While Defending Decision to Start Iran War
Asked whether Netanyahu “tricked” him into war, Trump responded by directing transphobic attacks at his critics.
Truthout
Jun 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Democratic Colorado Governor Vetoes Historic Surveillance Pricing Bill
Last year, Jared Polis vetoed legislation that would have banned rent-setting algorithms that push up housing costs.
Truthout
Jun 3, 2026 - truthout.org
Oz tries to shed light on why Trump gets so many medical exams
The public is apparently supposed to believe that the president keeps seeing physicians because they keep telling him things that make him happy. The post Oz tries to shed light on why Trump gets so m...
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
Read Scott Pelley’s full statement on firing from CBS News’ ‘60 Minutes’
“The collapse of values at the top has become untenable,” the award-winning journalist said. “The leadership of 60 Minutes is no longer recognizable.” The post Read Scott Pelley’s full statement on fi...
MS NOW
Jun 3, 2026 - ms.now
How Pakistan Is Using the Iran War to Reinvent Itself
The country’s emergence as an unlikely mediator between the U.S. and the Islamic Republic illustrates how diplomacy has become more personal and transactional under President Donald Trump.
News, Politics, Opinion, Commentary, and Analysis
Jun 3, 2026 - newyorker.com
ICE’s Delaney Hall Is Being Slammed With Lawsuits
As protests inside and outside of Newark’s Delaney Hall continue into their second week, federal, state, and local officials are vying over the future of the privately-run ICE detention center and for...
Mother Jones
Jun 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
The Pentagon Is Running an AI Propaganda Mill Targeting Latin America
La Tilde publishes an unusual mix of personal finance guides and articles extolling American military efforts in Latin America. The post The Pentagon Is Running an AI Propaganda Mill Targeting Latin A...
The Intercept
Jun 2, 2026 - theintercept.com
Trump’s AI order is a blow against laissez-faire
While the White House backed away from mandatory vetting for AI systems, pro-regulation voices are hailing the new executive order as proof that the momentum is on their side.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 2, 2026 - politico.com
Trump’s intel pick delights MAGA and shocks nation’s spies
Bill Pulte, the head of a housing agency, is set to take the reins as the Director of National Intelligence — raising alarms on the Hill even as it delights the MAGA faithful.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 2, 2026 - politico.com
Bill Pulte Lacks Intelligence Qualifications. He’s Perfect for the Job Trump Just Gave Him.
President Donald Trump’s announcement Tuesday that Bill Pulte will serve as acting Director of National Intelligence—taking over the post from the embattled Tulsi Gabbard—makes a weird kind of sense. ...
Mother Jones
Jun 2, 2026 - motherjones.com
5 lingering questions about Trump’s ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sought to end the furor over the fund, but the saga seems far from over.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 2, 2026 - politico.com
GOP Senate Majority Leader Says Trump Will Withdraw “Anti-Weaponization” Fund
The decision could end congressional gridlock over a $70 billion funding package for ICE and Border Patrol.
Truthout
Jun 2, 2026 - truthout.org
Trump’s least qualified appointee yet
Bill Pulte speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House on January 9, 2026. | Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps...
Vox
Jun 2, 2026 - vox.com
Trump-backed Rep. Randy Feenstra loses Iowa governor primary
It’s a blow for the president, who has seen most of his chosen candidates this cycle sail to victory or advance to runoff elections — until now.
Politics, Policy, Political News Top Stories
Jun 2, 2026 - politico.com
News Wrap: Rubio tries to assure Congress that talks with Iran are continuing
In our news wrap Tuesday, Rubio made his first appearance before Congress since the Iran war began, Israeli drone strikes killed at least 11 people in southern Lebanon, a Kenyan court extended its blo...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Why the US doesn’t want American Ebola patients to return home
Activists in Nairobi, Kenya, protest against a US-built Ebola quarantine center planned to begin operations at Kenya's Laikipia Air Base on June 2, 2026. | Luis Tato / AFP via Getty Images As global...
Vox
Jun 2, 2026 - vox.com
What to know about Trump's controversial pick of Bill Pulte for acting spy chief
Trump on Tuesday named Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard. Pulte, a loyal Trump ally who has frequently target...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Iowa Democrats to settle a competitive Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have both touched down in Iowa this year to shore up Republican enthusiasm in the state's Senate race.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Justice Department scraps Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' after pushback from Congress
Acting Attorney General Blanche told lawmakers Tuesday that the Justice Department is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund." It's a setback for Trump, after Republican sen...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump's mass deportation campaign takes a toll on college students
For years, researchers and advocates have documented the barriers students from immigrant families face when pursuing higher education. But the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign has int...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin refuses to commit to following court orders
Mullin faced the Senate Appropriations Committee amid scrutiny over the agency's budget and immigration enforcement ahead of the World Cup.
World & Nation
Jun 2, 2026 - latimes.com
Morale Plummets in Lebanon as Talks Fail to Halt Israel’s Ceasefire Violations
Many Lebanese people “sort of feel beholden to the regional and global powers on their fate,” says AP's Kareem Chehayeb.
Truthout
Jun 2, 2026 - truthout.org
One-ton cocaine bust reveals secret US-Mexico tunnel
Members of Jalisco New Generation cartel used fake retail store in San Diego as front for trafficking drugs, officials sayFederal prosecutors have charged four suspects with trafficking more than one ...
The Guardian
Jun 2, 2026 - theguardian.com
5 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries in California, Iowa and beyond
Democrats are banking on a rare chance to regain ground in Iowa, a rural state that has repeatedly eluded them in recent years. Republicans, meanwhile, are grappling with a New Jersey congressman whos...
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org
New Mexicans vote in gubernatorial primaries as revenue soars from oil boom
Tuesday's primary election also comes at a time of promise for the next governor: Elevated global oil prices from the Iran war have translated into an influx of tax revenue.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org
California holds crowded primary with dozens of candidates to replace Newsom
A main campaign theme was lowering the cost of living in the state.
PBS NewsHour - The Latest
Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org
Trump signs an executive order to vet top AI models for national security risks
The order directs the federal government to establish a voluntary early review process for the country's most advanced artificial intelligence models.
World & Nation
Jun 2, 2026 - latimes.com
A Movement Is Growing to Close the Largest ICE Jail on the East Coast
An ICE jail in rural Pennsylvania has been accused of medical neglect, providing unsafe water, and serving spoiled food.