Political News For 2026-06-06

What's in the Trump administration's "tsunami" of gun deregulation

The Trump administration is undertaking the broadest firearm deregulation in years, a sweeping rollback that would let Americans ship handguns in the mail, gut Biden-era background check rules and make it harder to yank a gun dealer's license.Why it matters: The effect critics fear is more guns movi...

Axios

Jun 5, 2026 - axios.com

Ex-counterterrorism official Joe Kent endorses GOP Senate primary challenger as Trump backs Lindsey Graham

Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent endorses Mark Lynch, a candidate challenging Sen. Lindsey Graham in the South Carolina GOP U.S. Senate primary.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

The key strategy red states are using to lower housing costs revealed

Texas, Florida and other red states are winning the migration race by letting builders build, says the National Association of Home Builders CEO.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

The Trump White House keeps losing

Nearly a year and a half into his second term, the Trump White House appears to be losing momentum. | Kent Nishimura/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump’s second term began at a breakneck pace, with a wave of executive orders and other actions imposing tariffs; targeting law firms, univers...

Politics | Vox

Jun 5, 2026 - vox.com

Bessent flips script on shouting Democrat: 'No wonder people are leaving' his blue state

Treasury Secretary Bessent clashed with Rep. Brad Schneider during a heated House Ways and Means hearing over Trump tariffs and Illinois outmigration.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Spencer Pratt loses ground to Democrat while Hilton maintains lead in latest California ballot batch drop

Spencer Pratt's lead over Nithya Raman narrowed in the L.A. mayoral primary after the latest mail-in ballot count yielded minimal votes for him.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump scores victory despite growing GOP divide after Senate passes $70B ICE, Border Patrol funding package

Senate Republicans advanced Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package after a marathon vote-a-rama marked by internal GOP divisions.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Exclusive: Kamala Harris takes the redistricting fight to Louisiana

Former Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to New Orleans later this summer as Democrats confront a Supreme Court ruling that could sharply reduce Black representation in Congress, a person close to her first told Axios.Harris has slammed the court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling as "backdooring ...

Axios

Jun 5, 2026 - axios.com

Senate Republicans pass immigration funding after overnight vote

After a marathon 18-hour vote, the Senate has funded immigration enforcement. The GOP bill funds ICE and the Border Patrol for three years.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

The Supreme Court has left limited alternatives for protecting minority voting rights

After a major Supreme Court ruling, state-level voting rights acts and redistricting strategies in Democratic-led states are among the limited ways left for protecting racial-minority voters' power.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

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Plus: Graham Platner scandal, L.A. can't get all their votes counted, Gowanus rezoned, and more...

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash.

The post These Republican Lawmakers Challenged Abortion Bans. Then They Faced Backlash. appeared first on ProPublica.

ProPublica

Jun 5, 2026 - propublica.org

Strong jobs data complicates Warsh’s path to lower rates

The US added 172,000 jobs in May, blowing past expectations and boosting the odds, in traders’ eyes, of a Fed rate hike.

Semafor

Jun 5, 2026 - semafor.com

Schumer rips Senate Republicans for passing billions in ICE and Border Patrol funding in late-night vote

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., slammed Senate Republicans for passing a measure providing billions in ICE and CBP funding.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

GOP senators torch scandal-plagued Platner while Dems stay silent on candidacy

Republican senators denounce Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner over Nazi tattoo and scandal allegations ahead of Tuesday's primary.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

NJ taxpayers on the hook for $12M more as Dem governor protects illegal aliens battling deportation

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced $20.2 million in funding to provide legal defense for illegal aliens facing deportation amid Newark clashes.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Republicans face ticking midterm clock as Iran fallout keeps pressure on gas prices

GOP strategists say Trump must resolve the Iran conflict soon as gas prices surge 35% and households face $750 in added costs before midterms.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Dem senator bankrolling Platner's campaign ripped for downplaying abuse allegations in bombshell report

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse's Ocean PAC donated $10,000 to controversial Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, calling him "wonderfully appealing."

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 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 5, 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 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Senate advances ICE funding through Trump's second term

Senate Republicans advanced ICE and Border Patrol funding through the end of President Trump's second term, after beating back multiple amendments targeting his priorities during an 18-hour "vote-a-rama."Why it matters: The party-line vote had been deeply in doubt over the past weeks, as senators re...

Axios

Jun 5, 2026 - axios.com

Senate passes immigration bill. And, Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign

The Senate passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill after an overnight vote. And, former first lady Jill Biden discusses her husband's 2024 campaign with NPR's Newsmakers.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill

The Senate passed legislation early Friday morning to fund President Trump's immigration enforcement agencies through the end of his term.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund

The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

Graham Platner Controversy Deepens Democratic Unease Before Maine Senate Primary

The party’s politicians, officials and strategists wrestled with how to respond to new reporting about Graham Platner, with worries rising about his vulnerabilities in a general election.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nytimes.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 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Democrats ramp up plans to investigate Trump through corporate America

The party is notably united, and foreign dealmaking won’t be spared. They just have to win the House first.

Semafor

Jun 5, 2026 - semafor.com

172,000 Jobs Added in May as Unemployment Holds Steady

State of the Union: Last month’s job additions exceeded expectations and strengthened predictions of rate hikes by the end of the year. The post 172,000 Jobs Added in May as Unemployment Holds Steady appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

The Wages of Economic Warfare

How to lose friends and influence people. The post The Wages of Economic Warfare appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Little interest in first Trump lease sale in Alaska wildlife refuge, with only two bidders

The Trump administration’s first oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s virtually untouched wildlife refuge secured less than 10 bids from just two companies, indicating that businesses are hesitant to develop resources there. The Interior Department‘s Bureau of Land Management held its first lease sale...

Washington Examiner

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Guy Benson rips NYT over Platner story: Ex’s claims were selectively reported

Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson ripped the New York Times over its Thursday report detailing disturbing accounts from several of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner’s ex-girlfriends. “There is a sense of confusion and betrayal right now about the nature of this report, what was included a...

Washington Examiner

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Burnham says he would seek to enter any Labour leadership contest

The Greater Manchester mayor would need to win the by-election in Makerfield to be a possible candidate.

BBC News

Jun 5, 2026 - bbc.com

How the contest is shaping up two weeks ahead of crucial Makerfield by-election

What stood out from the Question Time exchanges between candidates in the Makerfield by-election?

BBC News

Jun 5, 2026 - bbc.com

Starmer can survive a leadership challenge, says attorney general

The prime minister's future has been called into question following poor election results for Labour.

BBC News

Jun 5, 2026 - bbc.com

Fake videos of actors target Armenia election

Actors have had their voices cloned by an AI fueled disinformation campaign that's targeting Armenia.

BBC News

Jun 5, 2026 - bbc.com

WATCH: AOC leaves door open to 2028 White House bid: 'Maybe, maybe not'

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declines to rule out a 2028 presidential run, saying expanding healthcare matters more than pursuing higher office.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Top Democrats back Platner despite abuse allegations after demanding accountability in Kavanaugh fight

Democrats who demanded scrutiny of Kavanaugh allegations face criticism for silence on abuse claims against Senate candidate Graham Platner.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

As scandals follow Graham Platner, Democrats are losing patience

The Maine race is considered crucial to Democrats’ hopes of flipping the Senate, but Platner’s web of controversies is overshadowing other issues.

Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Senate OKs $70B immigration bill after rejecting efforts to permanently ban Trump's settlement fund

The Senate has passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies, sending it to the House

ABC News: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - abcnews.com

US Accuses UK of Two-Tiered Policing, Deepening Allies’ Rift

The US accused the UK of biased policing, endorsing a prominent hard right criticism of Britain’s law enforcement in an unusual intervention that underscores the growing rift between the two allies.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com

NJ Republican Targeted for Stock Trading During Mystery Leave

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is launching its first general election attack ad against Rep. Tom Kean (R-N.J.) on Friday, targeting him for trading stocks while missing votes in Washington.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com

India, US May Execute Interim Trade Pact by July, Minister Says

India and the US may execute an interim trade deal next month, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said, even as Washington proposed fresh tariffs on imports from major trading partners including the South Asian nation.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Senate passes $70B immigration bill, without limits on ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Senate passed legislation early Friday to fund President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies after intense bipartisan backlash over a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund threatened to derail the bill.

NBC News Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Senate Passes Bill to Fund ICE for Remainder of Trump's Term

President Donald Trump scored a victory on Capitol Hill when Republicans in the Senate narrowly passed a bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol for the remainder of his term. Meanwhile, the president is unveiling a planned pedestrian bridge between the Lincoln Memorial and the Potomac River. NBC’s Garre...

NBC News Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - today.com

Democrats navigate a new Graham Platner controversy in Maine’s battleground Senate race

For the Democratic Party, the road to Maine’s Senate primary is paved in dread.

NBC News Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Anti-Trump ex-Republicans are running in Democratic primaries. They’re off to a rocky start.

Some anti-Trump Republicans have taken their political journey one step further: running for office as full-fledged Democrats. But so far in 2026, their new party’s primary voters haven’t shown much appetite for their candidacies.

NBC News Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nbcnews.com

How Senate Republicans in their final months in office could affect Trump's agenda?

NPR's Michel Martin asks former Republican National Committee communications director Doug Heye how votes by outgoing Senate Republicans are likely to affect President Trump's agenda.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

Trump's choices tests the limits of Republican lawmakers' support

President Trump continues to pursue very personal agenda items that are testing the limits of support from Republican members of Congress.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

Republican pollster shares how voters view Trump's agenda

NPR's Michel Martin asks Republican pollster Jim Hobart how voters view President Trump's agenda – the Iran war, the "anti-weaponization" fund, the ballroom – and what informs their midterm choices.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

U.S. Should Not Have a Third World Election System

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 5, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

The Truth About Slavery and America

Slavery was neither central to America's founding nor the primary source of the country's subsequent prosperity. Yet both ideas have gained currency in recent years, making it likely that the nation's slaveholding past will figure prominently in commemorations of the 250th anniversary of American in...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 5, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Trump Admin's Latest Looney Tariff Justification

The administration says tariffs are needed to combat forced labor. Yet it has gutted efforts to fight slavery and human trafficking.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 5, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Newsom's Gerrymander Power Play Fizzles

When Republicans moved to redraw congressional maps in Texas to maximize their advantage in the House, California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded with a counterpunch: Proposition 50, a California redistricting measure explicitly designed to eliminate up to five Republican congressional seats and offset ...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 5, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Glacial Vote Counting Undermines Faith in Elections

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 5, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

The Trump Administration Is Still Fighting To Keep Billions in Illegal Tariff Revenue

The administration has paid $20 billion in refunds. Now, it is asking a federal appeals court to limit which businesses will get the rest.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer

[This essay is co-authored with Professor Arthur Hellman and Gabe Roth, Executive Director of Fix the Court. Their biographies are… The post Congress Needs To Investigate Judge Who Lied About Having Sex With Police Officer appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

Youth Climate Plaintiffs Challenge Endangerment Repeal on Religious Liberty Grounds

Constitutional climate litigation seems to know no bounds.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

More Than 1,000 University of California Professors Want Standardized Tests Back

The letter, penned by U.C. Berkeley professors, claims STEM students are arriving to college severely underprepared.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

Plaintiffs Lack Standing to Sue over Notre Dame Law Clinic's Filing Amicus Brief Condemning China's Actions Towards Uyghurs

The plaintiffs had asked for (among other things) "$1.00 as an apology to every Chinese people live in mainland China, total $1.41 billion."

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

California Conservatives Champion 'Local Control' Until They Dislike the Results

Conservatives want local control over housing policy, but they're happy to let the state restrict when local governments can raise taxes.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

Most Civil Forfeiture Victims Never See the Inside of a Courtroom

Modest reforms have helped, but civil forfeiture remains legalized theft by government agencies.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

Review: Drunk History and the American Revolution

Hamilton, Jefferson, Franklin, and others appear in the irreverent TV series.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

In Trump’s second term, financial gain has become a defining feature

The Trump family’s wealth has surged over the 19 months since Donald Trump’s election. The circumstances are revealing how, on personal-finance matters, a president might be constrained less by laws than by norms that are vulnerable to testing.

The Christian Science Monitor | Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - csmonitor.com

Chuck Schumer Privately Backs Haley Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary

Chuck Schumer, the Democratic minority leader, has remained officially neutral on the race, but in conversations with donors, he has been clear about which candidate he supports.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nytimes.com

Casting Her 10,000th Vote in a Row, Collins Sets a Senate Record

The Maine Republican, who is in the middle of a tumultuous re-election race, became the first senator in history to reach the threshold without missing a vote.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nytimes.com

California Is Giving Election Deniers a Ready Excuse

The slow counting of the state’s votes could be expedited with some simple reforms.

The Dispatch

Jun 5, 2026 - thedispatch.com

The most important election Washington isn’t talking about

Armenia's parliamentary election on June 7 will test whether the small democracy can chart its own future and how much the United States is willing to help it do so, as it attempts to loosen its dependence on Russia and reorient itself toward the West.

The Hill News

Jun 5, 2026 - thehill.com

A bipartisan summit is the best way to address debt, make Social Security solvent

The federal budget deficit is projected to reach 120 percent of GDP by 2036, and 175 percent by 2046, due to a combination of tax cuts and increased spending, requiring both tax increases and benefit reductions to address the issue.

The Hill News

Jun 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Jobs report sparks inflation fears; Trump responds

President Trump on Friday pushed back on inflation concerns driven by a strong jobs report, arguing robust growth should be viewed as a positive for markets. “With a great Jobs Report, like just announced, stocks should go up, not down,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “That’s the way it was for 200 ye...

The Hill News

Jun 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Live updates: Senate funds immigration enforcement through 2029; judge delivers blow to Trump migration policy

The Senate pulled an all-nighter Thursday, voting just before dawn to pass the $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package that funds immigration enforcement operations through 2029. The night was not without GOP defections on various amendments, from trying to prohibit President Trump’s “anti-weapo...

The Hill News

Jun 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Senate passes immigration enforcement funding after clashes over ballroom, ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

The Senate voted early Friday morning to pass a $69.5 billion budget reconciliation package to fund immigration enforcement operations through 2029, overcoming the concerns of several Republicans who were upset the bill did not include language barring the Trump administration from creating a $1.8 b...

The Hill News

Jun 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Becerra advances in California governor’s race

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) on Thursday advanced to November’s general election in the race to become California’s next governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Trump-backed Fox News commentator Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently bat...

The Hill News

Jun 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Platner says ‘not once’ has he considered dropping Maine Senate primary bid 

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner said on Thursday that “not once” has he considered dropping his Maine Senate primary bid after new allegations about his past behavior surfaced earlier that day.  “No, not once,” Platner told MS NOW’s Chris Hayes, when asked in an interview if he had consider...

The Hill News

Jun 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Live updates: Vulnerable Republicans break with party during amendment vote marathon

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 5, 2026 - thehill.com

Hilton, Becerra lead California governor's race as Steyer faces narrowing path

Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerged as the leading contenders to advance to November's general election as vote counting continues.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Pratt's lead over Raman narrows in LA mayor's race

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 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Senate passes bill to fund ICE for 3 years, without DOJ fund ban

Senate Republicans passed funding for the Department of Homeland Security's immigration enforcement agencies following a "vote-a-rama." The measure didn't ban the administration's "anti-weaponization" fund.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Why the Hormuz Crisis Could Be the Last of Its Kind

The world is already adjusting to blunt any future Iranian threat.View Post

Commentary Magazine

Jun 5, 2026 - commentary.org

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Commentary Magazine

Jun 5, 2026 - commentary.org

Trump’s Push to Make Daylight Saving Time Permanent

Legislative efforts to make daylight saving time permanent year round got a boost with support from President Donald Trump, who criticized the twice-yearly clock switching as cost-prohibitive. But there is no strong evidence that Trump's solution -- switching permanently to daylight saving time -- w...

FactCheck.org

Jun 5, 2026 - factcheck.org

U.S. job market is strong, but many Americans still frustrated by prospects and rising prices

With just five months to go before consequential midterm elections in the U.S., Americans have grown increasingly frustrated by rising costs, and it's unclear if the strong job numbers this year will change their gloomy view of the economy.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - pbs.org

How one Tennessee student started a red-state anti-Pride push

The movement to counter June’s role as a celebration of LGBTQ rights is catching on with Republicans.

Semafor

Jun 5, 2026 - semafor.com

Pretoria sends envoys across Africa over migrant attacks

Mozambique said five of its citizens were killed across South Africa, while Kenya, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe have issued security advisories to their nationals.

Semafor

Jun 5, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump pitches farmers in Wisconsin

The president last appeared in Wisconsin during the 2024 campaign.

Semafor

Jun 5, 2026 - semafor.com

Mobile Phone Unlocking: An Obvious Affordability Win for the FCC

Increasing carrier competition helps consumers and the industry. The post Mobile Phone Unlocking: An Obvious Affordability Win for the FCC appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

The Nowak Murder Makes British Police Dysfunction Impossible to Ignore

Two-tier justice is being tested to the breaking point. The post The Nowak Murder Makes British Police Dysfunction Impossible to Ignore appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

California Democrats Avoided the Worst-Case Scenario

But their dysfunctional governor’s primary does not bode well.

Politics | The Atlantic

Jun 5, 2026 - theatlantic.com

Thames Water should be nationalised, says Andy Burnham

Exclusive: Labour’s Makerfield byelection candidate advocates public ownership of water companies as he prepares for potential leadership bidThames Water should be nationalised, Andy Burnham has said, revealing public ownership of water companies would “absolutely be an option” under his potential l...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com

Burnham pledges to review NICs increase and cut business rates for pubs

Labour candidate in Makerfield byelection says party has ‘got it wrong on small businesses’Andy Burnham has said he would consider cutting some employers’ national insurance contributions, and proposed a cut to business rates for pubs and small, family-run enterprises, in his first significant polic...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com

Britain is a swamp of lies and disinformation – and we got here on the Brexit bus | Jonathan Freedland

Ten years after the vote, our economy is battered – and our national conversation darkens by the day. Still, there is reason for hopeWhen the anniversary comes, later this month, few will be in the mood to look back. All the political talk will be of the Makerfield byelection, of the future of this ...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com

It’s a washout: fighters pull their punches in Question Time’s Makerfield match-off | John Crace

Andy Burnham takes round one of the big byelection bout while Reform’s Rob Kenyon takes aim at himselfSeconds out … Round one. In the left corner we have the middleweight King of the North … Andy Burnham. In the far-right corner we have the total lightweight … Rob “The Plumber” Kenyon. On the underc...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 5, 2026 - theguardian.com

Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, ANWR auction fizzles, and a nuclear milestone

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY: Good afternoon and happy Friday, readers! The Trump administration held its first lease sale in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska today in its efforts to boost oil and gas drilling in the region. 🏔️🛢️ Read on to see the results, as the auction may not have garnere...

Washington Examiner

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

The clock is ticking on Janet Mills’s shadow campaign

Gov. Janet Mills (D-ME) is reminding Maine voters she remains on the ballot as pressure mounts for Democratic front-runner Graham Platner to drop out as each successive scandal jeopardizes Democrats’ chances of flipping a crucial Senate race.  Mills, who suspended her campaign in April, is flirting ...

Washington Examiner

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Judge rolls back Trump asylum and immigration policies enacted after National Guard shooting

The Trump administration suffered a major setback Friday after a federal judge in Rhode Island struck down a series of immigration restrictions imposed following last year’s deadly National Guard shooting, ordering the government to resume processing immigration applications that had been frozen for...

Washington Examiner

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

What Bari Weiss ‘murdered’ at CBS News

60 Minutes viewership rebounded after Bari Weiss began her tenure at CBS, despite Scott Pelley’s claim that the Free Press co-founder is “killing” the program, television viewership data show. CBS News fired Pelley on Tuesday after the former 60 Minutes correspondent questioned the qualifications of...

Washington Examiner

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Four Senate Republicans again unite with Dems to block Trump's SAVE America Act

Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to kill the SAVE Act voter ID amendment for a second time, blocking it from the budget reconciliation package.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

What to know as California continues to count primary votes

Mail-in ballots and security measures contribute to counting delays in California's close contests, an election expert says, and last-minute voters in the governor's race may slow things down further.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Scandal-plagued Dem becomes Trump’s measuring stick for Hunter Biden’s 2028 odds

Trump says Hunter Biden could win the presidency, comparing him to scandal-plagued Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's continued popularity.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

Days after the state’s primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor

ABC News: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - abcnews.com

Todd Blanche Hates 'Weaponization' of Government Unless It Benefits His Boss

Blanche is happy to pervert justice in service of the president's personal agenda. No wonder Trump wants to keep him as attorney general.

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.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

Democrats are furious after latest Platner revelations

A New York Times report with new allegations about the Democrat’s Nazi symbol tattoo and conduct with women has the party freaking out over its Maine Senate chances.

Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - politico.com

California's slow ballot count makes it a target for critics. It doesn't mean elections are rigged

Days after the state's primary, California voters are in a familiar position -- waiting to find out which candidates will go on to the general election in their most high-profile races, for governor and Los Angeles mayor.

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - pbs.org

Labour failing to learn from Tories over leadership change calls, says Kyle

Some Labour MPs want Sir Keir Starmer to step down following last month's poor election results.

BBC News

Jun 4, 2026 - bbc.com

AOC dodges questions on abuse allegations, Nazi tattoo claims rocking Platner's campaign

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said she needs time to review new allegations of aggressive behavior against Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner reported by the New York Times

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

18 House Republicans defy Trump to pass Ukraine aid package headed for veto fight

The Republican-led House passed a sweeping Ukraine security package with military aid and Russia sanctions, rebuking the White House, which vowed a veto.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

‘He hated women’: Explosive abuse, new Nazi tattoo allegations from exes rock Platner's campaign

Graham Platner's ex-girlfriends allege rape fantasies, violent episodes and heavy drinking in new report as Maine Democrat faces mounting scandals.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 4, 2026 - foxnews.com

Hunter Biden could mount a successful White House bid given recent Democrat picks: Trump

Trump says Hunter Biden could mount a successful 2028 presidential bid, comparing his chances to controversial Democratic candidates from Maine and Texas.

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

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

Some Republicans cast votes against Trump priorities as Senate takes up ICE and Border Patrol bill

Some Republicans want to amend the bill to prohibit the Trump administration from setting up the “anti-weaponization” fund that could pay Jan. 6 rioters.

NBC News Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - nbcnews.com

I wrote about George Santos. Then he made a violent threat and lied about it

NPR reported on new federal investigations examining the former Congressman's bets on the prediction market site Kalshi. Then he threatened the NPR reporter who broke the story.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

Republicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate

The SAVE America Act, a far-reaching Republican election overhaul that President Trump said should be his congressional allies' top priority, has failed in the Senate.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - npr.org

California Elections, Graham Platner, Recalling COVID Insanity

Robby Soave and Christian Britschgi are hoping socialism doesn’t make the leap from New York City to Los Angeles to D.C.

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.com

The Feds Wasted $186 Billion on 'Improper Payments' Last Year

That total is a low-ball estimate because some federal agencies didn't report their totals to the Government Accountability Office.

Reason.com

Jun 4, 2026 - reason.com

Trump’s Fraud Claims in California Could Undermine Confidence in November Result

The president is claiming without evidence that the lengthy counting process in California, which could help determine control of Congress, means Democrats are stealing the election.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 4, 2026 - nytimes.com

Arizona AG will seek to revive 2020 ‘fake elector’ case

The Arizona attorney general’s office said on Thursday that it will seek fresh indictments against a group of so-called fake electors after the state’s highest court refused to revive the 2020 election subversion case. “The Arizona Attorney General’s Office will return this case to the grand jury,” ...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Rove: Democrats’ polling advantage might not result in blue wave in midterms

Republican strategist Karl Rove on Thursday said polls showing Democrats with the advantage in midterm elections might not result in a blue wave. During an appearance on Fox News, Rove discussed a new poll from Marquette that found Democrats had a 1-point advantage over Republicans heading into midt...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump says he did not notice cognitive decline in Biden during transfer of power

President Trump told reporters on Thursday that he did not notice cognitive decline in former President Biden when they met in November 2024 after Trump won the election.  “No, not really. He was the same guy I’ve been watching for a long time,” Trump said when asked if he could detect any cognitive...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump stresses Pulte ‘not going to be permanent’ intelligence chief

President Trump said Thursday that his choice to serve as director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte, would only be a temporary selection amid bipartisan controversy over the pick. Trump said Pulte, who’s currently the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is “very smart” and has “high inte...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump delivers boost to coal worth hundreds of millions, including wartime authority funds

The Trump administration is putting hundreds of millions of federal dollars toward coal, one of the president’s favorite energy sources. President Trump announced the move during Thursday remarks in the Oval Office, saying his administration is “taking historic action to bring down the price of ener...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Bannon: GOP ‘going to lose the Senate’ in midterms 

Former Trump White House adviser Steve Bannon predicted this week that the Republican Party will lose its majority in the Senate in the midterm elections this fall.  In a Thursday episode of his “War Room” podcast, the conservative commentator said he has witnessed a deflation in excitement from GOP...

The Hill News

Jun 4, 2026 - thehill.com

Concerns over Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general

President Trump wants his former criminal defense lawyer to be the next U.S. attorney general, overseeing the Justice Department and serving as America's chief law enforcement officer. Todd Blanche is already the acting attorney general. Nancy Cordes has more details.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 4, 2026 - cbsnews.com

J Street Vindicates Its Critics Once Again

The group doesn't even try to be pro-Israel. So why does it claim to be?View Post

Commentary Magazine

Jun 4, 2026 - commentary.org

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

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

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