Political News For 2026-06-07

WATCH: Hawley fumes after 4 GOP senators help sink Trump-backed voter ID law

Sen. Josh Hawley criticizes four Republicans who voted with Democrats to block the SAVE Act voter ID amendment in the Senate reconciliation package.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

Nancy Mace knows her Epstein vote screwed her with Trump. She doesn’t care.

She’s battling several controversies and headwinds — including the president endorsing her opponent.

Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - politico.com

Gold Standard

Plus: Gary Wasserman and cars. The post Gold Standard appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 6, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

How Virginia Democrats are coping with their redistricting defeat

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on February 24, 2026, in Williamsburg, Virginia. | Mike Kropf/Getty Images Virginia’s plan to redraw its congressional maps to create as many as four new Democratic seats is dea...

Politics | Vox

Jun 6, 2026 - vox.com

Trump urges Alabama to back Barry Moore as polls show tight GOP Senate primary

President Donald Trump reiterated his endorsement of Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL) for the Alabama Senate seat on Friday as Moore faces a challenging runoff primary election against former Navy SEAL sniper Jared Hudson this coming Tuesday. The Senate seat is open for the midterm elections as Sen. Tommy Tu...

Washington Examiner

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Platner supporter Khanna calls Senate hopeful's past relationships 'toxic,' but says he deserves 'redemption'

Rep. Ro Khanna calls Graham Platner's past relationships 'toxic and volatile' but says the Senate candidate is taking accountability for his actions.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

GOP victor in CA House primary cites major momentum shift in deep blue state: ‘Californians are tired’

Republican candidate Jenny Rae Le Roux says Californians are tired of one-party rule as she challenges Rep. Dave Min in the 47th District.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 6, 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 6, 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 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Why California is taking so long to count votes in key primary races

The state is an outlier in taking days to count most votes, but supporters of the system say it is designed to enfranchise more people while protecting against fraud.

Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

DOJ office says ‘multiple’ probes of California elections underway after Trump cries foul

A federal prosecutor indicated the investigations are focused on the Los Angeles area following President Donald Trump’s claims, without evidence, of cheating in the primaries.

NBC News Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - nbcnews.com

The Supreme Court races to decide several explosive cases before its recess

The next few weeks will bring decisions in several major Supreme Court cases from birthright citizenship and immigration to the president's power to fire federal officials.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - npr.org

As American elections become more tense, officials are turning to local police

Since the 2020 election, local law enforcement has increasingly been playing a bigger role in helping local officials secure elections.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - npr.org

Instacart Is Suing New York City Over Its $22.13 Minimum Wage for Delivery Drivers

The economic fallout of the law has been significant. Is it even legal?

Reason.com

Jun 6, 2026 - reason.com

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 6, 2026 - nytimes.com

Republicans face high stakes for their crammed summer agenda 

Republicans in Congress are staring down a busy to-do list now that they’re nearing the end of the arduous process to fund immigration enforcement agencies. But they’re keenly aware that time to legislate is quickly running down before the upcoming midterm elections, even as they know that accomplis...

The Hill News

Jun 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Thomas Massie Won’t Back Down

A primary loss to the Israel Lobby seems to have only emboldened the Kentucky congressman. The post Thomas Massie Won’t Back Down appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 6, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

NYT report on Graham Platner is ‘journalistic malfeasance’: Joe Concha

Washington Examiner columnist Joe Concha bashed the New York Times for its report on Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, saying the paper engaged in misconduct.  “You have to go not one, not two, not 10, not 20, 22 paragraphs in before you get to the allegations,” Concha said on Fox News’s Americ...

Washington Examiner

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Top House Democrat says there's 'no way' Platner didn't know tattoo's Nazi origins

Rep. Brad Schneider said Senate candidate Graham Platner's denial of knowing his tattoo's Nazi origins is not credible, joining Democratic criticism.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump moves to slash intelligence office ahead of permanent chief's arrival

Trump says he instructed acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to begin shrinking the office, calling it unnecessary and too big with holdovers from past terms.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

WATCH: Maine voters divided on Platner as scandals shadow Democratic primary

Maine voters are split on whether explosive allegations against Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will affect their vote in Tuesday's primary.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 6, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump pardons former GOP congressman convicted of insider trading

President Donald Trump issued a full pardon for Steve Buyer, a former Indiana Republican congressman who was convicted of insider trading in 2023.

Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Top Trump artificial intelligence adviser to leave the White House

Sriram Krishnan, who has been central to the administration’s AI efforts, will probably continue to play an active role in its approach to the technology.

Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

U.S. attorney’s office in California announces probe into elections

The Los Angeles U.S. attorney's office said it has launched an investigation into election fraud in California's elections.

Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Why a Navy SEAL’s family is angry with Hegseth, Trump’s son over death investigation

Cmdr. Job Price’s death was ruled a suicide. But irregularities raised suspicions among his loved ones and others.

Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Trump acknowledges price pain for farmers as supporters cheer for ending war

Besides higher fertilizer and fuel prices, the president also talked at length about D.C.’s fountains and the Reflecting Pool.

Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Graham Platner says his past has been ‘weaponized’ at rally in Maine

Supporters brush off negative stories about the Democratic Senate candidate and rebut suggestions that he is the wrong person to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.

Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Merz Warns of Far-Right ‘Big Bang’ in Eastern German Elections

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz warned of a major shakeup in two key eastern German state elections in September where the Alternative for Germany leads in the polls, urging the political center to work together to counter the far-right party.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Burnham Looks Toward Starmer Showdown After Reform UK Stumbles

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham was indignant when a broadcaster challenged him this week over his refusal to spell out wider ambitions for higher office beyond winning the special election he’s fighting.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Kosovo to Hold Third Election in 18 Months as Political Divide over EU and NATO Persists

Kosovo will hold its third parliamentary election in 18 months this weekend as frustration grows over a continued political impasse in the small Balkan country that is aspiring to move closer to the European Union and NATO.< The post Kosovo to Hold Third Election in 18 Months as Political Divide ov...

Breitbart News

Jun 6, 2026 - breitbart.com

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, NBC News projects

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Beccera will advance to the general election in the race for governor in California, NBC News projects. NBC News’ Liz Kreutz discuss the latest election results and what impacts the speed of vote counting in the state.

NBC News Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Pope Leo says war with Iran is not a 'just war'

Pope Leo XIV said the war in Iran does not qualify as a "just war" according to Catholic teaching, while answering questions by journalists aboard the papal plane for his six-day visit to Spain.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - npr.org

Week in Politics: Pushback to Trump's agenda on foreign policy, immigration, ballroom

President Trump faced some pushback to his agenda and policies this week from both the courts and Republican lawmakers in Congress.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - npr.org

The Forest Service wants to close research hubs to save money. That could be costly

The Forest Service is trying to shut down research hubs because it says it needs to live within its means. But the agency plans to close facilities that cost less than $1 to rent while keeping open one that costs $1 million.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - npr.org

Bruised Dems Far From United on How To Move Forward

The party may reclaim the US House and even Senate, but primary candidates are far from united on how to move forward

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 6, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Trump Builds the Wall

Trump's striking progress on the U.S.-Mexico border wall is attracting less opposition because of Biden's catastrophic record.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 6, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Blackouts, Hyperinflation, Dissent: Iran Considers Peace

Conditions that led to bloody prewar protests have been made worse, commentators say

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 6, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Autopsy? Unhappy Biden Term Doomed '7th String' Harris

The ongoing furor about the Democratic National Committee's deeply flawed and incomplete autopsy of the 2024 presidential election has been misplaced. Democrats already had an autopsy report - one delivered in pithy if brutal fashion not long after the election.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 6, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Bernie Sanders' Dangerous and Unconstitutional Plan to Expropriate AI Firms

The plan to seize 50% of AI firms' stock violates the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. It would also create dangerous government control over a vital industry, in ways similar to Trump's policies.

Reason.com

Jun 6, 2026 - reason.com

Paxton’s Senate Bid Raises the Stakes in His War on Latino Voting Groups

The Texas attorney general has mounted an all-out effort to prove Democratic Hispanic groups have been corrupting elections. Now he could be the beneficiary of his own attacks.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 6, 2026 - nytimes.com

How doubt became a weapon against constitutional rights

Justice Samuel Alito's legacy may be the weaponization of doubt in constitutional law, which has been used to erode protections for reproductive rights, voting rights and racial equality.

The Hill News

Jun 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Platner says ‘Maine has my back’ as Collins calls latest allegations ‘troubling’

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner is remaining defiant in the face of mounting scrutiny over his past, as Maine voters prepare to cast ballots in the upcoming Senate primaries and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) labels the latest allegations against her presumptive Democratic rival “troubling.” ...

The Hill News

Jun 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Abdul El-Sayed scores key endorsement in Michigan Senate race

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has picked up a key endorsement from the United Auto Workers (UAW), adding labor firepower to a crowded primary field. El-Sayed is competing against Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and state Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D) for the Senate seat being vacated ...

The Hill News

Jun 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump declares US economy booming despite affordability concerns: ‘IT’S RAINING JOBS’

President Trump highlighted the stronger-than-expected jobs report as a sign the U.S. economy is booming, declaring that it’s “raining jobs.” The U.S. economy added 172,000 jobs in May, handily beating economists’ expectations. The unemployment rate also held steady at 4.3 percent, according to data...

The Hill News

Jun 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Cornyn signals Trump highway bill may not be priority after primary loss

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) is backing off a push to dedicate a Texas highway after President Trump, signaling that it may no longer be high on his priority list following his defeat in last month’s GOP Senate primary runoff. Cornyn introduced legislation in May to rename U.S. Highway 287 as Intersta...

The Hill News

Jun 6, 2026 - thehill.com

DOGE plan would have marked 2.7M living people as dead: Whistleblower

A plan to mark 2.7M living people as dead was part of an immigration enforcement push, a whistleblower alleges.

The Hill News

Jun 6, 2026 - thehill.com

Why are Armenia’s elections being so keenly watched abroad?

Russia, the United States and European Union all have interests as geopolitics take centre-stage.

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

Jun 6, 2026 - aljazeera.com

Republicans face high stakes for their crammed summer agenda 

Republicans in Congress are staring down a busy to-do list now that they’re nearing the end of the arduous process to fund immigration enforcement agencies. But they’re keenly aware that time to legislate is quickly running down before the upcoming midterm elections, even as they know that accomplis...

NewsNation

Jun 6, 2026 - newsnationnow.com

The field is broken: Why American politics feels unwinnable

Americans increasingly vote like hostages negotiating with fate. Every election is sold as the most important of our lifetime. Every cycle becomes a final battle for the soul of the country. Then Tuesday becomes Wednesday, the sun rises, and people are left wondering why so little actually feels fix...

Washington Examiner

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Democrats think Platner can ‘say he’s sorry and move past this’: Byron York

Washington Examiner chief political correspondent Byron York slammed Democrats for their continued support of Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner after a New York Times report detailed disturbing accounts from several of Platner’s ex-girlfriends.  “I think the Democrats, and Platner, are trying to...

Washington Examiner

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Hegseth says ‘European beaches are stormed’ by mass immigration in Normandy D-Day speech

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth linked the Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II to modern immigration challenges facing Europe in a speech Saturday marking the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. “Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different, dangerous ideologies,” Hegseth said ...

Washington Examiner

Jun 6, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

California election limbo fueled by 4 pressure points dragging out vote count, expert says

Election law expert Hans von Spakovsky says California's slow vote counting stems from mass mail voting, a seven-day ballot window, and cure periods.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Knicks fever hits the pols

Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com

Kalshi asks paid influencers to delete posts sowing doubts over LA mayoral election

Kalshi and Polymarket have enlisted hundreds of paid influencers to spur interest in everything from sporting events to political races.

Semafor

Jun 5, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump expands TrumpRx prescription drug discount program to more than 800 medications

Trump announces TrumpRx.gov expansion to over 800 discounted prescription drugs, claiming the program has saved Americans over $400 million.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Reporter's Notebook: GOP bets on fraud crackdown as economic woes surge ahead of midterms

House Republicans push anti-fraud bills as a midterm campaign strategy, but only pass one of three measures this week amid Democratic opposition.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

This Attempt by the Trump Administration To Cripple Legal Immigration Is Illegal, Judge Rules

The government had imposed an indefinite pause on adjudicating asylum petitions and applications for green cards, work permits, and citizenship for legal immigrants from certain countries.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Bleak House, wellness checks, and forfeiture interrogatories.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

Ohio Senate Candidates Spar Over Donations Tied, Loosely or Not, to Epstein

Ohio voters are witnessing a battle of campaign television ads as each Senate candidate tries to tie the other to Jeffrey Epstein -- by way of donations from those with some link to the late convicted sex offender. The post Ohio Senate Candidates Spar Over Donations Tied, Loosely or Not, to Epstein ...

FactCheck.org

Jun 5, 2026 - factcheck.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

Former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra advances to California governor general election, AP projects

The Associated Press projected former HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra will advance to California's general election for governor after calling the race Friday.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

5 takeaways from the grueling Senate funding battle that just ended

What happened during the 18-hour vote-a-rama on the immigration enforcement package?

Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Ex-Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino spoke at an international far-right conference

Former Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino recently spoke at an international far-right gathering alongside white supremacists and neo-Nazis.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

‘This just isn’t good’: Democrats hold their breath on Platner

Some are praying that a significant protest vote emerges in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Maine Senate seat.

Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com

DOJ prosecutor in California opens ‘multiple election fraud’ probes

A federal prosecutor in California has opened probes into alleged voter fraud in the state after President Trump accused Democrats of “cheating” in the primary elections this week. Bill Essayli, the first assistant U.S. attorney for the Central District of California, announced Friday that his offic...

The Hill News

Jun 5, 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 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

The Bottomless Pit of Progressive Primaries

Meet the anti-Semite who leaves Mamdani in her dust.View Post

Commentary Magazine

Jun 5, 2026 - commentary.org

172,000 U.S. Jobs Added in May as White House Hails Hot Performance

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 U.S. Jobs Added in May as White House Hails Hot Performance appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.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

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

Graham Platner blasts new allegations as 'false accusations': 'Maine, you have my back'

Democrat Graham Platner calls allegations against him "politically motivated" as he rallies supporters in Bar Harbor amid multiple controversies.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump green lights new DNI Pulte to 'start the process' on mass intelligence firings

Trump tells Wall Street Journal he gave Bill Pulte the green light to fire intelligence community officials and reduce the size of 18 agencies.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 5, 2026 - foxnews.com

Hegseth takes six of his children to France on official trip

The Pentagon says he is covering his family’s travel expenses, but bringing them along could strain his security team during a time of increased threats, officials warned.

Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - washingtonpost.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

Anwar’s Battle Against Allies Shapes Up as Key Malaysian States Call Polls

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s grip on power is set to be tested as he prepares to face off against his erstwhile allies, with his party’s urban base in play in two upcoming state elections.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Boushey Discusses Jobs Report, Wages and Inflation

Heather Boushey, Former White House Council of Economic Advisers Member, says the 172,000 jobs added in the month of May is good sign for the US economy, but warns that 'we're not out of the woods yet.' She also discusses the effect of stagnant wages and rising prices on the US consumer and says 'fa...

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump Pledges ‘Good Things’ for Farmers Without Giving Details

Donald Trump said that farmers would see “good things” happen in the coming months, as the president sought to bolster his relationship an agriculture industry who have been battered by his tariffs as well as high fuel and fertilizer costs triggered by his war with Iran.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Democrat Xavier Becerra advances to general election in California governor’s race

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has advanced to the general election in the California governor’s race, NBC News projects

NBC News Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nbcnews.com

FBI warns drone operators to stay away from World Cup matches

Security for the FIFA World Cup is expanding skyward, with law enforcement agencies preparing for drone activity that could range from a nuisance to a serious threat as the United States hosts the tournament starting next week.

NBC News Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Democrat Xavier Becerra wins the top spot in November's race for California governor

Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has clinched the top spot on California's ballot for governor. With millions of ballots still to be counted, his November challenger is unknown.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

After D.C.'s Reflecting Pool gets repainted, visitors ask: What changed?

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is refilling after President Trump had it painted "American flag blue." Some visitors say the results of the project — which reportedly cost millions — are subtle.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

Could Trump become an early lame duck?

President Trump needs Congress to help him pass his agenda, but some of his more controversial moves may be getting in the way of his relationship with Republicans on Capitol Hill.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

Graham Platner isn't going anywhere in Maine Senate race after latest controversy

Graham Platner is denying accusations of being physically rough with former girlfriends saying that report in The New York Times and other controversies are a sign his campaign is gaining momentum.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - npr.org

The Surgeon General's Screen Warning Is Not Science

The screen time advisory reveals why we don’t need a surgeon general.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.com

Trump's Failed Kennedy Center Takeover Shows Why Art and Government Don't Mix

The president's remedy for a "woke" Kennedy Center was to replace one alleged strain of ideological capture with another.

Reason.com

Jun 5, 2026 - reason.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

Patel Said to Have Fired Five F.B.I. Analysts Over Memo on Catholic Extremists

It is the administration’s latest effort to force out law enforcement personnel it accuses of “weaponizing” the government against President Trump and his supporters.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - nytimes.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

Sen. Brian Schatz offers first show of support for scandal-ridden Graham Platner

He hasn’t formally endorsed yet, but he is scheduled to appear at a virtual donor event Sunday.

Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - politico.com

Live updates: Trump heads to Wisconsin; Senate funds immigration enforcement through 2029

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

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

Graham Platner faces another controversy days ahead of Maine Senate primary

This week, the New York Times reported allegations of Platner's "unsettling" behavior toward women he dated, including one claim that he was physically abusive, which Platner denies.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Becerra advances in California governor's race, CBS News projects

Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the November election in the California governor's race, CBS News projects. A second candidate in the race has not yet been projected to advance.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election

Colombian President Gustavo Petro argues the U.S. has chosen to align against his government and back forces he identifies as complicit in the drug trade.

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

Becerra overtakes Hilton in California governor's race as Steyer faces narrowing path

Xavier Becerra, Steve Hilton 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

Despite positive jobs report, rising costs leave many U.S. farmers struggling

U.S. employers added 172,000 jobs in May, according to the Labor Department, a better-than-expected jobs report. But in the heart of Wisconsin's farm country, many farmers are facing a different reality as they struggle with tariffs and rising fuel and fertilizer costs amid the Iran war. Nikole Kill...

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Controversy swirls around Graham Platner ahead of Maine Senate primary

Just days to go before the Senate primary in Maine, Democratic candidate Graham Platner insists he won't drop out of the race despite a new report from The New York Times in which three women who dated Platner detailed behavior they found "unsettling." It's the latest issue facing the fledgling poli...

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

6/5: The Takeout with Major Garrett

The U.S. added 172,000 jobs in May and the unemployment rate stayed at 4.3%; Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has mounting controversies.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 5, 2026 - cbsnews.com

FIFA World Cup 2026: The Geopolitical Tensions at Play Off the Pitch

The Iran war, immigration enforcement, and the Trump administration’s travel bans have raised the stakes of this summer’s tournament.

Council on Foreign Relations

Jun 5, 2026 - cfr.org

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

Pu Pu Platner

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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

News Wrap: Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill

In our news wrap Friday, Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement, Trump said he wants his new acting director of national intelligence to slash the agency's staffing, a federal judge struck down the Trump administration's immigration processing freeze for 39 coun...

PBS NewsHour - Politics

Jun 5, 2026 - pbs.org

Trump's deportation agenda is about to get a $70B infusion from Congress

For those aligned with Trump's campaign promise for the largest mass deportation operation in U.S. history, it all but guarantees an uninterrupted flow of money to carry out the administration's immigration enforcement operations — and comes on top of some $170 billion Congress already approved for ...

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

Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Price Since Trump’s 2024 Victory

State of the Union: The cryptocurrency has taken a hit amid institutional investors selling their holdings and a positive jobs report. The post Bitcoin Falls to Lowest Price Since Trump’s 2024 Victory appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Ceasefire Day 59: Iran Says ‘Warning Missiles’ Fired at U.S. Ships

State of the Union: U.S. Central Command denied Tehran’s claims. The post Ceasefire Day 59: Iran Says ‘Warning Missiles’ Fired at U.S. Ships appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 5, 2026 - theamericanconservative.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