Political News For 2026-06-05

Inflation, Trump immunity, and Bill Pulte: Takeaways from Scott Bessent’s testimony

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spent the past two days testifying before lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Bessent appeared before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday. It was the first time he addressed the panels since the One Big Beautiful Bill A...

Washington Examiner

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Iowa GOP governor nominee recounts viral clash that put Obama on the spot at 2009 town hall

Iowa GOP gubernatorial nominee Zach Lahn's 2009 question that stumped Obama on Obamacare's public option has gone viral after his primary victory.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Dems face major defeat after party ‘missed the cue’ in top targeted district: candidate

Republican Eric Flores says Democrats have missed the cue with Hispanic voters in Texas District 34, citing faith, family values, and cost of living.

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Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Dozen GOP rebels fail to permanently kill Trump's controversial $2B fund

Senate Republicans voted against permanently killing Trump's $2 billion anti-weaponization fund despite criticism, as Sen. Tillis' amendment failed.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Secret Signal chats reveal how anti-ICE agitators coordinated Newark riots

A network of about 100 groups with $825 million in combined annual revenues allegedly coordinates Newark's Delaney Hall ICE protests using encrypted chats.

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Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Both parties target Trump's $2B fund as ICE funding package enters danger zone

Trump's $70 billion immigration bill faces uncertain fate as Senate vote-a-rama tests GOP unity over the DOJ's anti-weaponization fund amendments.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

California election results still undecided as Los Angeles begins counting ballots

California's primary results remain undecided days after voting, with Steve Hilton leading the gubernatorial race and Spencer Pratt holding second in LA.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

The growing list of controversies threatening Democrat Graham Platner's Maine Senate bid

Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner draws national attention but faces mounting controversies over his personal conduct and social media posts.

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Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Conservatives erupt after Al Green melts down during viral clash: 'Unhinged lunatic'

Rep. Al Green told DHS Secretary Mullin to shut up during a heated Budget hearing exchange over accusations of racism and peaceful protest signs.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Former Biden official Deb Haaland wins New Mexico primary for governor

Haaland could make history as the first female Native American governor if she’s elected.

Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Hilton, Becerra lead in California’s governor primary. 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 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Stocks drive record share of American wealth

Data: Federal Reserve, FactSet; Note: Includes both directly held stocks and shares held indirectly in mutual funds and ETFs, as a share of total assets of U.S. households and non-profits; Chart: Matt Phillips/AxiosAmericans are letting it ride, with a record share of their wealth in the stock marke...

Axios

Jun 4, 2026 - axios.com

Senate to start debate on ICE funding. And, Israel and Lebanon agree to ceasefire

Senate Republicans are moving forward on a bill to fund immigration enforcement through the end of Trump's term. And, Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a ceasefire that could aid in ending the war in Iran.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

National Guard has done little to reduce violent crime in D.C., a new study finds

A new study has found that the National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C. had no effect on violent crime in the city. The Guard has been deployed since last August as part of a federal task force to fight crime, and their numbers are set to double in the coming weeks.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

CA's Latest Election Mess Demands Supreme Court Cleanup

A looming U.S. Supreme Court ruling could end the seemingly endless Election Day of California and other blue and red states.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

A Good Election Night for Progressives

Let's begin with California. Though Republican Steve Hilton is currently leading in the jungle primary for the governor's race, with Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer running second and third, there are still millions of late ballots to be counted. It remains a possibility that the final two in the Nove...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Hilton, Pratt Advancing in California?

Wednesday on the RealClearPolitics podcast, Sean Trende joins Carl Cannon, Tom Bevan, and Andrew Walworth to break down the early results from Tuesday night's primary elections in California, New Jersey, and Iowa, and where both parties are headed going into November. They also look at how the congr...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

D.C.'s Crime Drop Didn't Require a Military Deployment

A new study finds the National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., cost taxpayers over $300 million and failed to return even $1 for every dollar spent.

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.com

Lawsuit Says a Memphis Police Task Force Waged a Harassment Campaign Against People Who Filmed Them

The American Civil Liberties Union is asking a judge to block the Memphis Safe Task Force from retaliating against anyone who exercises their First Amendment right to record the police.

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.com

Defeated GOP incumbents snubbed by Trump may grow more willing to buck him

Republican incumbents who were snubbed by President Trump in midterm primary races are increasingly signaling they will take a more independent approach to his agenda, creating fresh challenges for GOP leaders as they race to notch a series of legislative victories in the weeks ahead. Republicans ar...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Republicans see trouble with independents for Trump

Republican senators are growing increasingly concerned about President Trump’s weak polling numbers with independent voters and warn that the GOP may be headed for a political wipeout in the November election because Trump’s popularity with Republican primary voters isn’t translating across the broa...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

California primary results for key races including governor, LA mayor

The races for governor and Los Angeles mayor are among the most closely watched contests yet to be decided in California's primary elections.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Expanding the Abraham Accords Would Help Netanyahu, Not America

The agreements were flawed from the start. The post Expanding the Abraham Accords Would Help Netanyahu, Not America appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 4, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Trump’s attorney general pick has exactly one qualification

Todd Blanche is President Donald Trump’s nominee for attorney general. He’ll need to be confirmed by the Senate. | Andrew Harnik/Getty Images In May 2025, Newark Mayor Ras Baraka, a Democrat, arrived at an ICE detention facility in his New Jersey city and asked for a tour. Though he was initially ...

Politics | Vox

Jun 4, 2026 - vox.com

Six Senate Republicans support blocking construction of Trump’s ballroom

A half-dozen Republican senators bucked their party Thursday to support a Democratic effort to prohibit the construction of President Donald Trump’s yet-to-be-built East Wing ballroom without congressional approval. Those six members were Sens. Susan Collins (R-ME), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Jerry Mora...

Washington Examiner

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Daily on Energy: Trump boosts coal, DOE partners with Japan on AI, and a ‘Battery Mecca’ in Texas

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Thursday, readers! President Donald Trump is carrying on his efforts to prop up the fossil fuel industry, announcing nearly $700 million in funding via the Defense Production Act and the Energy Department to support and boost coal-fired power plants a...

Washington Examiner

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

By-election win-win for me, Reform candidate says

Robert Kenyon says even if he fails to get elected he would have "given two fingers to the establishment".

BBC News

Jun 4, 2026 - bbc.com

AOC-backed Dem connected to Twin Towers bombing terrorist faces congressional pressure after primary win

Rep. Michael Lawler says he will seek a full investigation of Democratic primary winner Adam Hamawy over his ties to Blind Sheikh Omar Abdel-Rahman.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Jill Biden tells memoir critic, 'Say it to my face, buddy'

Former first lady Jill Biden defended her memoir while discussing former President Joe Joe Biden's disastrous 2024 debate performance and his aging.

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Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Platner’s anti-corporate crusade hits awkward snag as receipts tell another story

Maine Democrat Graham Platner built an anti-corporate brand while cashing checks from lobbyists tied to Big Pharma, defense and tech, documents show.

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Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump says he will nominate acting AG Todd Blanche to permanently lead Justice Department

President Trump announces plans to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to permanently lead the Department of Justice after Pam Bondi's firing.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Tracking who Trump is appointing to fill key administration roles

Follow President Trump’s progress filling over 800 positions, among about 1,300 that require Senate confirmation, in this tracker from The Washington Post and the Partnership for Public Service.

Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

The four Republicans who broke with Trump on Iran and now face his wrath

There are still hurdles before Congress could force the president to end hostilities, but the House resolution reflects lawmakers' growing impatience, including within Trump's own party.

Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

California Democrats play it safe with Becerra, defying national trends

In the complicated governor’s race, voters embraced the former health secretary’s centrist stance over the passionate promises of insurgent candidates.

Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District

Democrat Angela Gonzales-Torres advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 34th Congressional District

ABC News: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - abcnews.com

There are early signs of renewed labor market strength during Iran war

The 1970s oil-shock playbook needs an update: The inflation costs remain, but the employment risks appear far smaller than they did 50 years ago.Why it matters: As the Iran war continues, there are early signs of renewed strength in the labor market.If energy disruptions pose less of a risk to jobs,...

Axios

Jun 4, 2026 - axios.com

The population crisis hiding in California's suburbs

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 Population Estimates; Chart: Russell Contreras/AxiosCalifornia is losing people from suburbs year after year, revealing a deeper demographic shift reshaping America's most populous state.Why it matters: If California's commuter engines keep shrinking, the state...

Axios

Jun 4, 2026 - axios.com

Pulte pick sparks a Senate GOP rebellion

Just when President Trump removed one thumb from the eye of Senate Republicans — scrapping his $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" — he put another right back in with his choice of Bill Pulte as director of national intelligence.Why it matters: This time, the stakes are even higher: Democrats are...

Axios

Jun 4, 2026 - axios.com

Netanyahu squeezed between Trump and election year politics

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's recent spat with President Trump over Lebanon underscored how his military objectives, and possibly his political survival, are dependent on a U.S. president who doesn't share his appetite for escalation.Why it matters: Trump and Netanyahu have coordinated...

Axios

Jun 4, 2026 - axios.com

Court Blocks Order for US Official to Testify on Tariff Refunds

A federal appeals court has for now suspended a judge’s order to compel Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott to testify about the Trump administration’s efforts to refund $166 billion in tariffs declared unlawful by the US Supreme Court earlier this year.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Colombia’s Cepeda Joins Petro in Dropping Constitution Rewrite

Presidential candidate Iván Cepeda praised a decision to halt efforts to convene a constituent assembly to rewrite Colombia’s constitution, joining President Gustavo Petro in backing away from the unpopular proposal as the left seeks to win over centrist voters ahead of this month’s election runoff....

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump Says He Plans to Nominate Blanche for Attorney General

President Donald Trump announced that he planned to soon make Todd Blanche, who leads the Justice Department on an acting basis, the “permanent attorney general,” a move that would install a fervent loyalist at the top of the nation’s law enforcement apparatus.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Greer Says ‘Deal’s a Deal’ for Those With Capped US Tariffs

President Donald Trump’s trade chief signaled confidence the administration can roll out new tariffs without breaking terms of bilateral agreements, saying “a deal’s a deal” for economies like the European Union and Japan that negotiated caps on the US levies collected on their shipments.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Singapore Denies Forced Labor Claims After Trump Tariff Move

Singapore denied forced labor allegations from the US, responding after President Donald Trump proposed new tariffs linked to the practice in an attempt to rebuild his protectionist wall.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Senate begins voting on Republican bill to fund ICE as GOP is split on Trump’s $1.8B fund

The Senate began voting on a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol as Republicans split on Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund.

NBC News Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - nbcnews.com

New York Democrats take first step toward drawing new congressional lines ahead of 2028

Years after handing redistricting power over to an independent commission, New York Democrats want it back as they join the national map-drawing battle with an eye on the 2028 election

NBC News Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - nbcnews.com

New intel chief is a partisan warrior who has the president’s ear, sources say

Former officers worry Bill Pulte could use intelligence to target political opponents or justify federal oversight of elections.

NBC News Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Are Trump's controversies affecting his agenda?

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Jonah Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Dispatch, about whether President Trump's political controversies are interfering with his legislative agenda.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

Rubio says white South Africans 'assimilate' easier when questioned about program

The Trump Administration stopped admitting refugees and created a new program for white South Africans. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers this week that they "assimilate" more easily.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

In photos: a preview of the Obama Presidential Center

The Obama Presidential Center opens later this month in Chicago. We take a look inside.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

Leon Panetta on Trump's controversial pick for acting national intelligence director

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with former Defense Secretary and CIA Director Leon Panetta about President Trump's controversial appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

Critics say adding Trump's arch to D.C. would take something away: the view

President Trump's proposed arch, planned to sit between the Lincoln Memorial and the home of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee, would block the symbolic view between the two and the message of unity it represents.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

Divisions between GOP and Trump surface over 'anti-weaponization fund' and Iran war

Some Republicans' frustration with President Trump has been on display in Congress this week, first with Trump's "anti-weaponization fund" and then the war with Iran.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

Rep. Katherine Clark on the House passing war powers resolution to end Iran war

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks Democratic Whip Katherine Clark of Massachusetts about House approval of a war powers resolution directing President Trump to pull U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

Trump signs executive order that makes it easier to fire federal employees

President Trump signed an executive order reclassifying 8,000 high-ranking civil servants into at-will employees who can be fired without due process.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

Questions the Primaries Didn't Answer

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

The Urgent Need To Secure American Elections

If there is a single idea that President Donald Trump holds with conviction, it is that the 2020 election was stolen. Millions of Americans agree with him. How it was stolen, and by whom, is still being investigated six years later. That is a problem, because another national election arrives this f...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Gun Safety: Violent Crime Drops as More Americans Pack Heat

Alessandra Coote was walking on a trail with her 4-year-old daughter and dog two-and-a-half years ago when a man began yelling at her and threatened to kill her dog. When the petite single mom made it

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 4, 2026 - realclearinvestigations.com

Commonsense Bill Takes Aim at Organized Retail Crime

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 4, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

The Government Wants a Monopoly on Conservation

The Department of the Interior embraces its inner statism by banning conservation groups from leasing public land.

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.com

How Do You Define 'Ceasefire'?

Plus: lunchtime bullying, the decline of H-1B visas, orgy mating, and more...

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.com

If Judge Ross's "Improper Sexual Activity" "Greatly Damage[s] [Her] Credibility as a Judge," Does That Satisfy the Standard for Impeachment?

Another guest post from Professor Arthur Hellman.

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.com

Trump's Dubious New Section 301 Tariffs

They appear to be yet another illegal power grab, one that should be challenged in court.

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.com

Republicans Defeat Move to Bar Trump From Creating Compensation Fund

Senator Chuck Schumer, Democrat of New York, introduced the motion, which would have sent the G.O.P. immigration bill back to committee. Three Republicans up for re-election voted for it, but it still fell short.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - nytimes.com

In Alabama Ruling, Supreme Court Signals Limited Role for Federal Courts in Redistricting Fights

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.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - nytimes.com

Live updates: Senate downs effort to kill Trump’s fund amid vote-a-rama

The Senate launched a voting blitz on Thursday as it moves toward passing a $70 billion budget reconciliation package that would fund immigration enforcement agencies. Among the amendments up for a vote, Senate Republicans defeated 49-50 one sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.)...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

South Carolina draws attention with competitive GOP primary for governor

ATLANTA — The Republican primary for governor in South Carolina has emerged as a closely watched contest to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster (R). The open race in the reliably conservative state has drawn a crowded field of high-profile GOP candidates, including Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Rep. ...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

House Democrats’ campaign arm adds 4 candidates to program for top challengers

The House Democrats’ campaign arm on Thursday announced four new names for its program dedicated to supporting challengers who could flip key GOP-held districts in the midterms.  Three of the new candidates on the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee’s (DCCC)  “Red to Blue” list are coming of...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump under no pressure to change ahead of midterms: Marc Short

Former White House staffer Marc Short on Wednesday said President Trump is under no pressure to change his agenda before the midterm elections.   “I think he still has that control of the Republican Party, and I don’t think he really cares what the Senate does,” Short, who previously served as forme...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump goes after California, claiming election being stolen as results trickle in

President Trump claimed Democrats are “trying to steal” the elections in California, as the results from races that were expected to take days or even weeks to be decided continue to trickle in. California tends to not be able to finalize the results of elections for some time after election day bec...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

LA-area city sees first voter-approved measure to ban data centers

Voters in a city near Los Angeles appear to be the first in the nation to approve an all-out ban on data centers. About 86 percent of voters in Monterey Park, Calif., voted in favor of the measure in Tuesday’s elections, according to election results from the county clerk. The measure declares a pro...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Watch live: Bessent testifies before House on Treasury Department priorities, budget

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will testify before the House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday morning about President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request and priorities for the department as affordability and inflation concerns rise amid the ongoing Iran war. The hearing comes a day after Besse...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Good riddance to the SEC’s climate disclosure requirement

It is no secret that the climate crisis narrative and the policies attendant upon it are facing political headwinds. After decades of climate alarmism about horrors that always are a mere decade or so away there is now substantial evidence that the American public places a much higher priority on su...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Republicans rocked by Trump’s midterm approach 

Republicans hoping to keep control of Congress in a tough election year have been thrown off-balance by President Trump’s focus on foreign policy, pet projects, and statements dismissing the importance of the midterms and cost-of-living issues. To be sure, Trump’s team is putting its shoulder into t...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Remote work may be locking younger workers out of labor force: NY Fed

Rising youth unemployment rates since the 2020 pandemic may be tied to a trend in remote work, the New York Federal Reserve Bank said in an analysis published on Monday.  In the report, the regional Fed bank cited census data showing a 20 percent increase in the jobless rate among college graduates ...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Altman distances himself from campaign lobbying efforts in Capitol Hill visit

OpenAI CEO and co-founder Sam Altman tried to distance himself from the artificial intelligence industry’s massive lobbying efforts this cycle as scrutiny mounts over the millions of dollars the sector is throwing into the midterms. Shortly after meeting with lawmakers on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, ...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Fighting in Somalia’s capital as anger over election delay erupts

Residents flee from their homes due to fighting between two warring political factions.

Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera

Jun 4, 2026 - aljazeera.com

Pratt, Raman locked in battle for Los Angeles mayoral runoff spot

CBS News projects that incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November election, while her opponents, Councilmember Nithya Raman and political newcomer Spencer Pratt, compete for the final spot.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

The Threat of Jean-Luc Melenchon

The leader of the French left seems to want war with Israel.View Post

Commentary Magazine

Jun 4, 2026 - commentary.org

America is Great, Actually

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Commentary Magazine

Jun 4, 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 4, 2026 - ft.com

WATCH LIVE: Senate holds ICE funding vote-a-rama

The Republican-led Senate is moving forward with legislation to fund immigration enforcement agencies after forcing the Trump administration to say it will drop its settlement fund for political allies and stripping a separate proposal for White House security from the bill.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - pbs.org

A soccer team bet against itself. This is the (good) future of prediction markets.

Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket are beginning to outgrow their YOLO beginnings and could one day underpin big parts of traditional finance.

Semafor

Jun 4, 2026 - semafor.com

GOP pushes back on Trump, votes to stop Iran war

A vote seeking to block further strikes was the latest sign of widening intra-party rifts over Trump's war.

Semafor

Jun 4, 2026 - semafor.com

Ceasefire Day 58: Hezbollah Rejects Trump-Backed Ceasefire in Lebanon

State of the Union: Iran says the truce is a condition for a peace deal with the U.S. The post Ceasefire Day 58: Hezbollah Rejects Trump-Backed Ceasefire in Lebanon appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 4, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

The Democrats’ Bottomless Weaponization Fund

Republicans have finally drawn the line at the worst possible time. The post The Democrats’ Bottomless Weaponization Fund appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 4, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Why is Andy Burnham talking about fixing England’s social care system?

Prospective MP and potential Labour leader has said tackling the issue is a priority. But why is the system in crisis and what can be done about it?‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general electionAndy Burnham has signalled he would overhaul Englan...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

On the byelection campaign trail with Andy Burnham – podcast

With three weeks to go until the Makerfield byelection, where an Andy Burnham victory could change the direction of the Labour party, Pippa Crerar joins him on the campaign trail in Wigan and Leigh, speaking to voters on their doorsteps Continue reading...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

‘I wouldn’t flinch’: Burnham on social care, markets, Brexit – and the prospect of a general election

Exclusive: Greater Manchester mayor sets out his priorities before Makerfield byelection – and what might happen after the voteAndy Burnham has signalled he would begin transforming England’s broken social care system this year if he became prime minister, accusing Westminster of “flinching away” fr...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

Zombie Blairites still have British politics in their grip – it’s time to break free | Aditya Chakrabortty

Tony Blair’s departure as PM should have prompted a fresh start for Labour. But Starmer’s sad, backward-looking government remains in his thrall Now half term is over, let’s have a quick quiz. Reading these lines, can you spot the common theme? Westminster has been mesmerised this week by the messag...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 4, 2026 - theguardian.com

Honoring 250 years of America: Interior Department hits the road for Great American Expedition

In honor of America’s 250th birthday, the Department of the Interior is documenting a journey across the United States with the Great American Expedition.  Officials from the department will visit national parks, wildlife refuges, and monuments, among other places, all with a commemorative flag in t...

Washington Examiner

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Arizona attorney general relaunches 2020 election case against Trump allies

Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is planning to secure a new indictment against several allies of President Donald Trump accused of participating in efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results, reviving a high-profile case that had been dismissed on procedural grounds.  The new indictme...

Washington Examiner

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump urges Congress to ‘save college sports’

President Donald Trump implored congressional lawmakers on social media to pass the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act before the end of the summer to “save college sports.” “College Sports, a Great American Institution that produces our many Athletes, Leaders, and Olympic Dominance, is a total ‘...

Washington Examiner

Jun 4, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

What just happened in California?

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt arrives at his election night party with wife Heidi Montag at Don Antonio's Mexican restaurant on June 2, 2026, in Los Angeles. | Ronaldo Bolaños/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Millions of ballots are still being counted in California, where the prim...

Politics | Vox

Jun 3, 2026 - vox.com

Trump says anti-fraud efforts are uncovering billions in waste, claims savings could balance budget

Trump claims Republicans are uncovering enough government fraud to balance the federal budget, while accusing Democrats of being "in on the act."

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

Fox News Poll: Democratic unity, Republican crossovers shape Ohio Senate race

A Fox News poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Republican Jon Husted by 8 points in Ohio's Senate race as Trump's approval drops sharply.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

CBP Agents Violently Arrested This Chicago Woman. Now She's Seeking $10 Million in Damages.

Debbie Brockman, a U.S. citizen, was held in federal custody for seven hours and released with no charges after her arrest by immigration agents last October.

Reason.com

Jun 3, 2026 - reason.com

New forecasts lay out 2 rocky paths for global economy

The Iran war has divided the global outlook into two tracks:A modest slowdown if the conflict ends soon or a severe hit, with some economies near recession, if it drags on and the disruption deepens.Why it matters: Either path leaves the global economy worse off than before the war, with slower grow...

Axios

Jun 3, 2026 - axios.com

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump Kids' Climate Suit

Yet another federal court opinion dismissing constitutional climate change claims.

Reason.com

Jun 3, 2026 - reason.com

The Supreme Court For The First Time Refers To Our "Colorblind Constitution"

130 years later, Justice Harlan's Plessy dissent is now the "supreme law of the land."

Reason.com

Jun 3, 2026 - reason.com

Georgia Republicans want to avoid what happened to Randy Feenstra

They know President Donald Trump’s endorsement will carry weight with runoff voters. But only if his preferred candidate has enough time to show it off.

Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - politico.com

California awaits official primary results

As the votes are still coming in for California's primaries, it seems voters will likely send two Republican political newcomers to the November elections. Meanwhile, CBS News projects current Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will advance to a runoff this fall. Matt Gutman has more details.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 3, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Dissecting what the latest primary races mean for November elections

Half a dozen states held their primary elections Tuesday giving a clearer picture of how some of the nation's high-profile midterms races will shape up this fall. In California, ballots are still being counted in several key races chief among them the race for governor. Nathan Gonzales, editor and p...

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org

Gov. Mikie Sherrill accuses ICE of denying her access to Newark detention facility Delaney Hall

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill accuses ICE of denying her access to Delaney Hall detention facility amid allegations of unsafe conditions inside.

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Jun 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

Rep. Al Green tells Homeland Security Sec. Mullin to 'shut up' after calling him a racist at hearing

Rep. Al Green called Homeland Security Sec. Markwayne Mullin a racist during a House committee meeting on funding and repeatedly told him to shut up.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 3, 2026 - foxnews.com

What to know about Trump’s immunity deal with the IRS

It’s “a legal absurdity,” said one expert.

Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Rep. Ogles deletes homophobic tweet, blames staff amid rare GOP pushback

A post on Ogles’s official X account Tuesday stated: “Homosexuality has no place in America. Happy Nuclear Family Month.”

Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Voters are sending a message to L.A.’s Democratic mayor

No incumbent mayor of the country's second-largest city has faced a runoff in more than two decades.

Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

House Democrats' old guard strikes back in California

The California primaries were supposed to be the first major triumph of younger Democrats' campaign to oust aging House incumbents. That's not how it's shaking out.Why it matters: The old guard is proving they still have some fight, defying a "generational change" year for the party grassroots.Rep. ...

Axios

Jun 3, 2026 - axios.com

US Judge Warns DOJ Appeal Could Upend Trump Tariff Refunds

A US trade judge took the unusual step of personally responding to the Trump administration’s appeal of his order to refund $166 billion in tariffs the Supreme Court declared unlawful, calling the government’s filings “colorful” and questioning its legal stance.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Florida lawmaker criticized for running in district long represented by Black Democrats

Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz faces pushback from Black Democrats after she decided to run in a newly redrawn district that has a plurality of Black voters and a crowded primary field.

NBC News Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - nbcnews.com

New Study Finds Average College Professor 'Only Slightly Less Left' Than Bernie Sanders

FIRE's data suggest that the range of opinions at American universities is far too narrow.

Reason.com

Jun 3, 2026 - reason.com

Sam Forstag projected to win Democratic primary in Montana's 1st District

Democrats are hoping to pick up the open seat. GOP Rep. Ryan Zinke is retiring at the end of his term.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 3, 2026 - cbsnews.com

California governor's race narrows as Hilton, Becerra take early lead

Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer have emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election, according to early counts.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 3, 2026 - cbsnews.com

U.S. Military ‘Aid’ to Israel Is Over. Will Anyone Notice?

Both Trump and Netanyahu had good reason to do this now.View Post

Commentary Magazine

Jun 3, 2026 - commentary.org

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Commentary Magazine

Jun 3, 2026 - commentary.org

Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr.'s absence raises broader questions about Congress

Primary voters in New Jersey on Tuesday finalized the race for one of the nation's most competitive seats, and one of the most unusual, because the incumbent Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not been seen on the campaign trail or Capitol Hill for months. His absence brings broader questions for Cong...

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org

Republicans won the redistricting battle. Now voters will decide whether they win Congress

Republicans have won a partisan redistricting battle for Congress. The GOP could gain about 10 U.S. House seats in the upcoming November elections if the new voting districts perform as intended.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org

Colombian presidential candidate de la Espriella thanks Trump for endorsing his campaign

Writing on the Truth Social platform, Trump offered his "complete and total endorsement" for de la Espriella, calling him an "intelligent, strong and tough leader" who will take on a "radical leftist Marxist," referring to progressive Iván Cepeda, in the June 21 runoff election.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org

California governor's primary pitted experience against promises of change

California's crowded primary for governor remained unresolved early Wednesday after three leading candidates tested voters' appetites for an experienced politician or promises of sweeping change.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org

MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor

The narrow upset Tuesday revealed cracks in President Donald Trump's coalition in the deep-red state, encouraging Democrats who are hopeful they can flip control of the governor's office this year.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 3, 2026 - pbs.org

AI lobbying intensifies around unlikely deal

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman hit Capitol Hill for high-profile bipartisan meetings amid House movement, but legislation’s odds remain long.

Semafor

Jun 3, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump makes new play for tariffs

The Trump administration is floating tariffs of up to 12.5% on some 60 countries and the EU.

Semafor

Jun 3, 2026 - semafor.com

Platner asks for the Biden treatment from skeptical Democrats

Both Jill Biden and Graham Platner have highly scrutinized marriages (and families) that have made them political celebrities, and both argue that the public interest in their past missteps is a waste of time.

Semafor

Jun 3, 2026 - semafor.com

How Trump is justifying new tariffs

Donald Trump speaks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on June 3, 2026. | Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe he...

Politics | Vox

Jun 3, 2026 - vox.com