Political News For 2026-06-03

This Democratic governor won in a landslide — and is now at war with her own base

The business climate is a major factor in a huge fight currently splitting Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger from progressives — data centers. | Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via Getty  After Abigail Spanberger’s landslide election win in Virginia last November, she’d hoped to govern as she’d ...

Politics | Vox

Jun 2, 2026 - vox.com

Trump ally admits political risk of Iran war at campaign event

The comments, obtained by POLITICO, are a stark acknowledgement from Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson.

Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - politico.com

Daily on Energy: Offshore wind legal battle, nuclear fuel news, and an El Niño warning

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, readers!  With the help of our editor, Joe Lawler, today’s edition of Daily on Energy kicks off with the latest update in the Trump administration’s battle against the offshore wind industry. 🌬️⚡ The administration is facing a lawsuit from se...

Washington Examiner

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

GOP demands Trump kill controversial $2B fund before reviving ICE funding package

Sen. Kennedy says the nearly $2 billion anti-weaponization fund is stalling the reconciliation bill funding ICE and Border Patrol enforcement.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets

More than 70 House Republicans pushed the Supreme Court to reject Boulder County's lawsuit seeking to hold oil companies liable for climate damages.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

LA business leader says crime, wildfire fallout fueling Pratt surge as voters seek change: 'People are angry'

Business leader John Putnam says Spencer Pratt's LA mayoral surge reflects voter frustration over crime, wildfires and the city's business climate.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

Blue state governor roasted as ‘arsonist’ putting out her own fire as she blames outside agitators at 'siege'

Gov. Mikie Sherrill blames out-of-state agitators for Newark's Delaney Hall unrest, but critics point to a lack of police presence before clashes.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

Redistricting in Focus As Six States Hold Primaries

Kyle Kondik, Managing Editor of Sabato's Crystal Ball at University of Virginia's Center for Politics joined Balance of Power as six states with 74 congressional districts hold primaries today. In California, this is the first election under the state’s revamped congressional map enacted by Democra...

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Los Angeles officials warn against election interference after ballots burned, voter center vandalized

Los Angeles County election officials on Sunday warned against election interference after several mail-in ballots were burned and a voting center was vandalized, two days before voters cast their ballots in the California primary. A staffer with the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Cler...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Live Results: New Mexico midterm primaries

The election takes place as the war in Iran continues to send gas prices soaring, creating an unanticipated windfall in the nation's No. 2 oil-producing state that the new governor will play a key role in managing.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org

Busy primary day sweeps the nation

What to watch for as voters head to the polls in California, Iowa, and New Jersey.

Semafor

Jun 2, 2026 - semafor.com

Alabama’s new congressional maps do the one thing the Supreme Court still forbids

Justice Clarence Thomas, face-palming. | Chip Somodevilla/Pool/AFP via Getty Images Allen v. Milligan, an Alabama redistricting case that is now before the Supreme Court for the third time, is a face-palm, wrapped in a head-desk, wrapped in some of the most incompetent legislative draftsmanship th...

Politics | Vox

Jun 2, 2026 - vox.com

Bowser calls out mayoral hopeful Janeese Lewis George for gap in teen curfew enforcement

Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser sent a letter to the D.C. Council criticizing progressive mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis George and other council members who refused to back a plan to extend the city’s teen curfew this summer. Lewis George, one of the members resisting the curfew, is a leadin...

Washington Examiner

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

SEE IT: LA voters split on Pratt's mayoral bid as one issue dominates Election Day

Los Angeles voters say homelessness is the top issue in the mayoral primary race featuring Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt and Nithya Raman as candidates.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

Newark mayor questions state police tactics at Delaney Hall after Sherrill's order, calls agency 'a sword'

Newark Mayor Baraka calls state police "a sword" after clashes outside Delaney Hall, saying he disagrees with the tactics used by law enforcement.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

Wisconsin Dem touts endorsement from union pushing back against CDL crackdowns on illegal alien truckers

Wisconsin Democrat Rebecca Cooke promotes ties to AFSCME, which published a toolkit on circumventing CDL restrictions for undocumented immigrants.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

From reality TV to city hall? Trump-backed Spencer Pratt soars in LA mayor race as Californians vote

Voters in California and Iowa head to polls Tuesday in primary races that could break longtime Republican losing streaks in key governor contests.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

New Mexico governor primary includes Biden official Deb Haaland. See live results.

Latest New Mexico governor primary results as Sam Bregman, Deb Haaland, Gregg Hull, Duke Rodriguez and Doug Turner vie for nominations to replace Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.

Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

California’s crowded governor primary is underway. See live results here.

Latest California Governor primary results as Democrats Katie Porter, Tom Steyer and Xavier Becerra and Republicans Chad Bianco, Steve Hilton vie for nominations to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Los Angeles mayor faces a TV star and a former ally. See primary results live.

Latest Los Angeles mayor primary results as incumbent Karen Bass seeks reelection in a tight race with candidates Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt.

Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Dems' fight over party future is on Tuesday's ballots

The battle for the soul of the Democratic Party is on the ballot Tuesday, with at least a half-dozen primaries across the country testing which wing of the party has the most juice heading into the 2026 midterms.Why it matters: Progressive and moderate Democrats have been locked in a fierce debate o...

Axios

Jun 2, 2026 - axios.com

Tuesday is a big primary day. Here are key races to watch

Six states — California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, South Dakota and New Mexico — hold elections on Tuesday. Here are key races to follow.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

Political parties once avoided primaries. In many places, that's changed

For years, political parties in most states have avoided getting involved in primary races -- leaving the choice to voters. But in many places, those elections are looking different this year.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

The Strange Afterlife of Fascism

There's hardly a ruler in the world who would identify as fascist, but if you trust the mainstream media, you will assume fascism is on the march. Mentions of the term have skyrocketed ever since Donald Trump emerged from the land of chandeliers; fascist mentions on cable reached unprecedented level...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 2, 2026 - realclearinvestigations.com

The Protect College Sports Act Trades NCAA Chaos for Federal Overreach

Everything in the bipartisan bill to “save” the NCAA, how the law would work, and whether it can pass Congress

Reason.com

Jun 2, 2026 - reason.com

What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primary Elections in Iowa, Montana and Beyond

Democrats have a competitive Senate primary race in Iowa, where the party is hoping to make gains, while a smokejumper is running in a contested House primary in Montana.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - nytimes.com

Previewing California’s Primary Elections and High-Stakes Governor’s Race

The deep-blue state’s primary elections will show how angry voters are at the status quo.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - nytimes.com

DC National Guard surge didn’t reduce violent crime: Research

The nearly 10-month presence of National Guard troops in Washington has not helped reduce violent crime in the nation’s capital, according to a new study from the Niskanen Center, a Washington policy think tank.  While the guard’s presence in Washington helped drive down some crime — including a 24 ...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Cornyn: Paxton ‘absolutely’ endangers Texas Senate seat as GOP nominee

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) says state Attorney General Ken Paxton, his former opponent, will “absolutely” make it tougher for Republicans to defend the Texas Senate seat as the Republican nominee in the general election, standing by the criticisms he made during the primary. Asked by a reporter late...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

A Study Isn’t “Worthless” Because It’s Incomplete

The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) recently released a study by David Primo measuring faculty viewpoint diversity through campaign-contribution data. The average faculty donor scored only slightly to the right of progressives like Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. The find...

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Jun 2, 2026 - aei.org

Live Results: Iowa midterm primaries

The winners will compete in November's critical midterm elections, in which Iowa's U.S. Senate and House seats could determine control of the narrowly divided chambers.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org

Emanuel dings Democrats for missing corruption messaging 'gem'

The party’s former House campaigns chief told Semafor he wants to see that message more actively paired with affordability.

Semafor

Jun 2, 2026 - semafor.com

Congress blindsided by Trump’s Pulte pick and questions qualifications for intelligence chief

Senate lawmakers from both parties were blindsided by President Donald Trump’s decision to tap Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence on Tuesday and are questioning his qualifications for the post. The selection seemed to come as a surprise to lawmakers on Capitol Hill, as many s...

Washington Examiner

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

FIRST ON FOX: ActBlue board members in hot seat as GOP probes 'serious' misconduct allegations

Congressional investigators expanded their ActBlue probe, requesting transcribed interviews with board members over foreign donation fraud concerns.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

WATCH: Schiff ducks Platner questions as embattled Dem Senate hopeful hits DC

Sen. Adam Schiff says he'll wait to learn more about allegations against Maine Democrat Graham Platner as party divisions grow over his Senate bid.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 2, 2026 - foxnews.com

Rubio details U.S. demands as Iran peace talks falter

The secretary of state is testifying publicly to Congress for the first time since the war began, as the regional conflict worsens and lawmakers’ patience runs thin.

Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Ranking the 2028 Republican presidential contenders

Vance and Rubio top the list but there’s plenty of room for an anti-Trump candidate.

Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent

Democrats testing their chances in a right-leaning New Jersey battleground district are picking their nominee in a House primary to take on Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who’s been absent for months from Congress as he deals with an unspecified me...

ABC News: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - abcnews.com

New Mexico voters choose party nominees for governor as revenue soars from oil boom

New Mexicans are choosing Democratic and Republican nominees for governor as the state grapples with high rates of violent crime, chronically underperforming schools and cuts to federal safety net programs

ABC News: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - abcnews.com

Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall

Iowa Democrats will settle one of the party’s last competitive Senate primaries in the nation

ABC News: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - abcnews.com

New York Democrats take first steps toward an aggressive 2028 redistricting plan

New York Democrats are wading into the national redistricting wars — just don’t expect a victory before this year’s hotly contested midterm elections

ABC News: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - abcnews.com

California holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom

California voters are deciding who will advance in the race to replace Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

ABC News: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - abcnews.com

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

California’s congressional primaries on Tuesday are a preliminary test of Democrats’ best chance at countering Republican redistricting gains elsewhere this year

ABC News: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - abcnews.com

Trump taps housing regulator turned MAGA enforcer as intelligence chief

President Trump tapped Bill Pulte, his unusually prominent Federal Housing Finance Agency director, as the new acting director of national intelligence.The big picture: Pulte will split time between overseeing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and holding a massively important position for the country's na...

Axios

Jun 2, 2026 - axios.com

America has a muddled recovery in manufacturing

Data: Institute for Supply Management via FactSet; Chart: Courtenay Brown/AxiosThis is the chart that White House economic officials want you to see: A closely watched industry survey suggests a long U.S. manufacturing slump is giving way to a factory rebound.Why it matters: By this measure, the man...

Axios

Jun 2, 2026 - axios.com

Dems hit by last-minute Platner anxiety before Maine Senate primary

Democrats have been caught in the bind Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) sought to avoid when he backed Gov. Janet Mills over Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race.Why it matters: Democrats must now support an untested and largely unvetted outsider as he faces intense media scrutiny ov...

Axios

Jun 2, 2026 - axios.com

Colombia’s World Cup Jersey Is Now a Symbol of Its Polarized Election

The Colombian national team’s football jersey has become the latest symbol in a bitter political battle just days before the start of the World Cup.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Burnham Says Won’t Call Early Election If Replaces Starmer

Would-be UK prime minister Andy Burnham has ruled out a snap general election if he replaces Keir Starmer this summer, in an effort to tamp down speculation that Britain could be heading for an early vote.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - bloomberg.com

US Lowers Tariffs on Farm, Industrial Equipment as Costs Soar

The White House announced it will reduce tariffs on imported farm and construction equipment such as harvesters and forklifts, an effort to boost the industrial economy and provide relief for American farmers.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Netanyahu Maneuvers Between Trump and Voters as Election Looms

Within hours of US President Donald Trump forcing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to abandon a plan to bomb south Beirut, Israel’s parliament began preparing for elections — highlighting the combustible interplay between war and politics facing the premier.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Democratic battles and incumbents on defense: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

The fight to shape the future of the Democratic Party is playing out in a slew of key primaries Tuesday, as races in six states set the matchups in crucial November battlegrounds and settle personal and ideological battles across the country

NBC News Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Voters Head to Polls in Key States, Setting the Stage for Midterms

Voters are gearing up for a key primaries with razor-tight races in six states, including Iowa where Democrats are hoping to win a Senate seat in the traditionally Republican state. Meanwhile in California, former reality star Spencer Pratt is gaining late momentum in his push to lead Los Angeles, t...

NBC News Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - today.com

Trump signs AI safety order seeking voluntary review of new models

The order asks AI companies to voluntarily submit their most powerful models for the government to test up to 30 days before releasing them to the public.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

Trump appoints housing official as acting director of national intelligence

Bill Pulte has shown a willingness to go after the president's perceived enemies.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

Doctors checked Biden just after Trump debate as Jill Biden feared he had a stroke

The Biden administration previously said doctors examined the president "days" following the debate, not in the moments after. The former first lady revealed more details in her new book.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., shares his thoughts on the U.S.-Iran peace talks

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, for his view of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire and negotiations.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

For veterans, a place where peace can take root

Iraq war veteran John Follmer leads vet volunteers who are rehabbing a neglected Japanese garden on the West LA Veterans Affairs Campus.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

Trump vowed to revoke hundreds of citizenships. It's proving harder to do

President Trump's vow to revoke citizenship worries immigrant advocates, legal scholars and naturalized Americans — but so far it's proving harder to do than the rhetoric suggests.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., on the DOJ pausing its 'anti-weaponization' fund

NPR's Leila Fadel asks Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi of New York about the DOJ's statement that it will respect a court ruling temporarily blocking President Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - npr.org

What To Watch in Tuesday's Primaries

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 2, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Busy Primary Day Sweeps the Nation

What to watch for as voters head to the polls in California, Iowa, and New Jersey.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 2, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Democrats' 192-Page Autopsy Sounds Like Bad Therapy

DNC released a post-election autopsy with disclaimers on every page, which a therapist says reveals Democrats' deeper self-examination problem.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 2, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

California Governor Primary Closes as a 3-Way Brawl

There have been plenty of dramatic story lines in the contest to choose a successor to term-limited California governor Gavin Newsom, from the sudden implosion of Eric Swalwell's once-robust candidacy to the gradually subsiding fear that the very Democratic electorate would be forced to choose betwe...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 2, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Cassidy and Cornyn May Add to Trump's Senate Problem

There has been a great deal of speculation about the political consequences of Donald Trump's "revenge tour" against Republicans he considers insufficiently loyal in the midterm elections. But over the last several days, there have been signs that it may come back to haunt him much sooner than the m...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 2, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Upcoming Speaking Engagements - Summer 2026

Ilya Somin's upcoming speaking engagements for the summer of 2026. Most are free and open to the public.

Reason.com

Jun 2, 2026 - reason.com

Understanding Vaccine Hesitancy

Unlike many people who tackle this topic, Kira Ganga Kieffer treats the vaccine-hesitant with respect and curiosity, not contempt.

Reason.com

Jun 2, 2026 - reason.com

Trump's Ennui

Plus: California's races, how not to blow an inheritance, life extension hits the wall, and more...

Reason.com

Jun 2, 2026 - reason.com

"Disturbing Lawful Meeting" Doesn't Need to Be "Substantial" to Be Criminal, at Least if a "Purpose to … Disrupt" Is Shown

So holds the Ohio Court of Appeals, interpreting the Ohio disturbing-lawful-meeting statute.

Reason.com

Jun 2, 2026 - reason.com

Thomas and Alito Shortchange the Bill of Rights in Another Criminal Justice Case

Plus: a few words about my new book

Reason.com

Jun 2, 2026 - reason.com

Cruz on high gas prices: ‘I don’t think it’s gonna impact the midterms’

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Tuesday that he did not think recently high gas prices amid the Iran war will have an impact on November’s midterms. “I don’t think national security decisions should be done based on short-term political considerations,” He told CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” referencing the U.S....

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Jill Biden says her husband ‘would have’ beaten Trump in 2024 election

Jill Biden says that had he stayed in the 2024 White House race, then-President Biden would’ve defeated President Trump. “I believe he would have beat Donald Trump in that election,” the former first lady said of her husband during a Tuesday interview on MS Now’s “Morning Joe.” Biden dropped out of ...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump endorses missing lawmaker Tom Kean Jr.: ‘He will never let you down!’

President Trump on Monday endorsed Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.), who has been missing from Capitol Hill and the campaign trail for months. Ahead of Tuesday’s GOP primary in the Garden State’s 7th Congressional District — in which Kean is running unopposed — the president called him a “Great Representa...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump is tanking decades-old policy toward Taiwan — but it’s not too late for change

President Trump seems determined to break U.S.-China and U.S.-Taiwan relations in as many historic ways as possible, but he persists in retaining the one policy most likely to result in cross-strait, regional and potentially global war.  Within days of his first election in 2016, the president-elect...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Black Florida voters should close this door that gerrymandering opened

She used a Republican attack on Black voting power as her personal staircase to a safer seat.

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump amends tariffs on imported steel, aluminum, copper

President Trump on Monday adjusted tariffs on some aluminum, copper and steel imports. In a proclamation, the president lowered tariffs on some aluminum and steel derivative products, including agricultural equipment and certain heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, from 25 percent to 1...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Watch live: The Hill’s Decision Desk 2026 – Data Nerds track results in California, New Jersey, Iowa and more

The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time primary night coverage on Tuesday, diving deep into the 2026 primaries as the Data Nerds track results in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico and South Dakota from 10:00 p.m. EDT to 12:00 a.m. EDT. The Hill’s coverage will be anchored by “...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Republicans see path forward on reconciliation after administration backs down on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and other GOP senators see a path for passing the stalled budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through Congress after the Trump administration on Monday backed down from a proposal to establish a $1.8 billion “anti-weapon...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump’s Jan. 6 story becomes GOP’s status quo

President Trump’s narrative about Jan. 6, 2021, has become the dominant one in the Republican Party, as candidates and prominent lawmakers backing his claims about what happened that day have notched wins at the expense of GOP rivals with a different view. The latest round of primaries all but compl...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

Tense California governor’s race comes to a head: Key primaries to watch Tuesday

Voters in half a dozen states will vote in primaries on Tuesday, with the spotlight on the race to replace California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D).  Democrats crowded into the wide-open race, raising concerns that the splintered field could open the door for Republicans. But after controversy squeezed Demo...

The Hill News

Jun 2, 2026 - thehill.com

6 states hold primaries today, including key races in California, Iowa

Six states are holding primary contests on Tuesday, including California and Iowa.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 2, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Late California ballots could reshape primary results in closely watched governor's race

California's governor's race is tightening as many Democratic voters appear to be waiting until the final hours to cast their ballots.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 2, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Cities Without Jews

A Montreal doctor's story is a warning of what's to come if anti-Semitism isn't curtailed.View Post

Commentary Magazine

Jun 2, 2026 - commentary.org

The Ceasefire War

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Commentary Magazine

Jun 2, 2026 - commentary.org

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

Inflationary pressures are beginning to wane. Explore the latest data through interactive charts

US

Jun 2, 2026 - ft.com

What to watch in Tuesday’s US primary elections

Votes from California to Iowa offer gauge of Americans’ mood and their appetite for more Maga

US

Jun 2, 2026 - ft.com

Democrats redrew California's map to counter Trump. The primary tests whether it pays off for them

The party won voter approval last year to redraw the state's congressional map to create five more winnable U.S. House seats. But some Democrats now worry that they could be locked out of the November ballot in one of those districts, near San Diego.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org

Live Results: California midterm primaries

Two candidates for California governor will emerge from a massive field of 61 hopefuls in a state primary on Tuesday, when voters will also select U.S. House nominees using a new map they approved in a 2025 ballot measure.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org

Live Results: New Jersey midterm primaries

New Jersey voters will nominate candidates for both chambers of Congress in a state primary on Tuesday, including in one key battleground district that could decide control of the U.S. House.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org

Live Results: Montana midterm primaries

Montana has not been at the top of the list of seats Democrats hope to flip to regain control of either body, but the retirements do creak open the door for a candidate to possibly take advantage of the state's independent streak.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org

Live Results: South Dakota midterm primaries

South Dakota's governor, the speaker of the state House, the state's lone representative in Congress and a businessman will face off in a competitive Republican primary for governor on Tuesday.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 2, 2026 - pbs.org

After the Trump DOJ Halted Police Reform, This City Stepped In. Then Officers Shot and Killed Katelyn Hall.

The post After the Trump DOJ Halted Police Reform, This City Stepped In. Then Officers Shot and Killed Katelyn Hall. appeared first on ProPublica.

ProPublica

Jun 2, 2026 - propublica.org

Roger Stone helped Trump choose an unorthodox new intel adviser

Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has no experience in the field but influential allies in his corner.

Semafor

Jun 2, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump administration rolls back climate disclosure rules

The move could leave big companies with a more onerous task ahead in reporting their carbon footprints to shareholders.

Semafor

Jun 2, 2026 - semafor.com

Starmer says he ‘felt sick’ watching video of Henry Nowak’s arrest – as it happened

The prime minister said: ‘I have seen the body cam footage, it’s harrowing, and I have to say, as a father of a 17-year-old boy, I felt sick watching it.’BBC Scotland has more details of the Peter Murrell hearing this morning on its live blog. And, on its live blog, Sky News has pictures of some of ...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 2, 2026 - theguardian.com

British politics is fractured and chaotic – but at last it’s brimming with ideas for the future | Polly Toynbee

Finally, Labour is talking policy, thanks to the leadership contest and Tony Blair’s intervention – and the centre-right is making a much-needed fightback too“Wouldn’t it be great if Tony Blair kept his mouth shut about the Labour party?” Readers may have cheered that Guardian letter-writer’s respon...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 2, 2026 - theguardian.com

Rubio takes issue with Rosen saying it’s ‘embarrassing’ he wasn’t involved in Iran peace negotiations

Secretary of State Marco Rubio disputed Sen. Jacky Rosen’s (D-NV) characterization of where he was and what he was doing while the U.S. negotiating team, which he was not a part of, met with Iranian officials in Pakistan in April. The heated moment between them occurred during the secretary’s testim...

Washington Examiner

Jun 2, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump administration names Rosario 'Pete' Vasquez to serve as next US Border Patrol chief

CBP announces Pete Vasquez as the next U.S. Border Patrol chief, succeeding Mike Banks who retired after 37 years of federal law enforcement service.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump admin backs off controversial $2B fund, clearing path for stalled GOP immigration bill

The DOJ paused the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponization fund Monday, giving Senate Republicans space to push immigration enforcement funding.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com

Why Socialism Won't Deliver Government Efficiency

Plus: the Democratic Party's candidate problem, property tax breaks for seniors, and the UFC on the White House lawn

Reason.com

Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com

Indiana Police Misplace More Than $30,000 Seized in Massage Parlor Raids

The raids took place after a detective with the state Protection for Abused and Trafficked Humans Law Enforcement Task Force got four penis massages.

Reason.com

Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com

Who watches the watch parties?

Politics

Jun 1, 2026 - politico.com

Soros-backed nonprofit accuses NJ Gov Sherrill of spreading 'MAGA propaganda' on ICE detainees

A Soros-backed nonprofit organized a protest outside Gov. Mikie Sherrill's office, accusing her of spreading MAGA propaganda amid Newark ICE protests.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 1, 2026 - foxnews.com

Fed officials warn AI's economic costs may arrive faster than benefits

Don't count on AI to solve America's inflation problem: That's the message from several Federal Reserve officials who warn that the promise of an AI-fueled productivity boom might not justify cheaper money.Why it matters: How AI shapes inflation and productivity will be a defining question for the F...

Axios

Jun 1, 2026 - axios.com

My New Article Making "The Case Against Mass Deportation" [Updated with link]

It was published on the Society for the Rule of Law's Checks and Balances substack.

Reason.com

Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com

How To Win a Trade War? Lose Less Than Your Opponents.

The only winning move is not to play. But if you must, a new book offers some suggestions.

Reason.com

Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com

The Art of the Deal cont'd, cont'd

Serious questions about Trump's scheme to get the government to (a) put $1.776 billion into a slush fund under his control, and (b) drop ALL tax claims the IRS has against him, are, I'm happy to report, not going away.

Reason.com

Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com

New report shows misinformation is a threat to election security

New rules proposed by the U.S. Postal Service would make states give data on voters who receive mail-in ballots for federal elections. This after President Trump tightened mail-in voting rules with a stated goal of making more secure elections. But a new report says election security threats are mor...

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org

Democrats stick with Platner while bracing for more dirt

The party is showing no signs of abandoning its scandal-plagued Maine Senate nominee.

Semafor

Jun 1, 2026 - semafor.com

Democratic primaries get an even bigger AIPAC problem

The group’s toxicity within the party is now so acute that it’s tied to both the war in Iran and the backlash against “dark money.”

Semafor

Jun 1, 2026 - semafor.com

Why House Democrats are "closely" watching California's congressional primaries

House Democrats are looking to Tuesday's primaries in California as a major test of the anti-incumbency sentiment among their voters.Why it matters: This will be the first time in the 2026 election when multiple House Democrats in their 70s and 80s face off against primary insurgents who have hammer...

Axios

Jun 1, 2026 - axios.com

Democrats think their secret sauce in 2026 is targeting Trump and GOP on ‘corruption’

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decried corruption in his primary night address to supporters in Bucks County last month.

NBC News Politics

Jun 1, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Trump ally convicted of in Colorado vote tampering case released from prison early

A county clerk in Colorado convicted of interference in the 2020 elections is being released from jail early after President Trump pressured the state's Democratic governor.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 1, 2026 - npr.org

Court Upholds Dismissal of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Officer for "Crass Statements on LinkedIn" "in Uniform"

From Wenzler v. U.S. Coast Guard, decided today by Seventh Circuit Judge Michael Scudder, joined by Judges Amy St. Eve… The post Court Upholds Dismissal of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Officer for "Crass Statements on LinkedIn" "in Uniform" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason.com

Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com

Trump's Cotton Bailout Is Another Sign His Tariffs Aren't Working

The Great American Cotton Plan will shell out millions in taxpayer funds, continuing the Trump administration’s pattern of paying off industries harmed by the president’s economic policies.

Reason.com

Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com

"ICE Expected the Court to Accept … [Its] Basis for Detaining Petitioner, but Shield Its Rationale from the Court"

"Such practices are repugnant to the rule of law, and ICE is warned that further obfuscation and misuse of sealing and redaction before the undersigned will lead to sanctions against the agency."

Reason.com

Jun 1, 2026 - reason.com

Working-Class Hero

Graham Platner and the Flight 93 election revisited.

The Dispatch

Jun 1, 2026 - thedispatch.com

The Memo: Do voters care about the Graham Platner sexting furor?

The compelling but controversial candidacy of Maine Democrat Graham Platner has taken yet another turn with little more than a week left before the Senate primary in the Pine Tree State. Platner is enmeshed in a sexting furor after The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times reported that the can...

The Hill News

Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump nixes rebates for switching from gas to electric appliances

Americans will no longer be able to get cash back for making the switch to electric appliances under a Trump administration change. The Energy Department recently issued guidance reinterpreting a program in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act that set up a rebate program for people who make high-effici...

The Hill News

Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com

Mills reminds Maine voters she’s on ballot amid Platner sexting story

Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) on Monday reminded voters that she’s on the ballot for the Democratic Senate primary in the Pine Tree State as they weigh the fallout from reports of Graham Platner sexting women other than his wife.  “People have the impression that I ‘withdrew’ or ‘dropped out,’ but I si...

The Hill News

Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com

CBP announces Pete Vasquez to be new Border Patrol chief

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced Monday that Rosario “Pete” Vasquez will serve as Border Patrol chief. Vasquez has more than 26 years of experience with Border Patrol, according to the CBP, and will succeed Mike Banks in the role. Banks stepped down last month after roughly 15 mont...

The Hill News

Jun 1, 2026 - thehill.com

The Diversity We Forgot to Value

For years, colleges have devoted enormous energy to discussing diversity. Yet one dimension receives surprisingly little attention: life experience. The post The Diversity We Forgot to Value appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Jun 1, 2026 - aei.org

What Iran Is Really Asking of Trump

It's a multiple-choice question, but peace isn't one of the answers.View Post

Commentary Magazine

Jun 1, 2026 - commentary.org

The Easiest Test You’ve Ever Failed

Graham Platner has lowered the bar for America.View Post

Commentary Magazine

Jun 1, 2026 - commentary.org

Maine Squeeze

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Commentary Magazine

Jun 1, 2026 - commentary.org

Contests for California governor and LA mayor head toward primary election with no clear leaders

“We can't give up on LA,” former reality TV star and mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt told supporters.

NewsNation

Jun 1, 2026 - newsnationnow.com

WATCH LIVE: Mullin testifies on DHS budget before Senate Appropriations subcommittee

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin is slated to appear Tuesday in the Senate to answer questions about the agency's budget, at a time of intense scrutiny about how the Trump administration is carrying out immigration enforcement and preparing for the World Cup.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 1, 2026 - pbs.org

South African households grapple with water shortages

The water crisis is likely to hand the country’s main opposition parties leverage ahead of local elections later this year.

Semafor

Jun 1, 2026 - semafor.com