Political News For 2026-06-12

Second Amendment fights grow across several states over 3D-printed gun laws

Lawmakers in a growing number of states are imposing restrictions on 3D-printed firearms, sparking debate over Second Amendment rights and gun control.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

Missouri senator warns Dem immigration policies threaten Western civilization after scoring ICE funding win

Sen. Schmitt warns Democrat immigration policies threaten Western civilization as his $350 million ICE funding provision targets sanctuary cities.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump's push for $350 billion 'arsenal of freedom' hits GOP skepticism

Trump calls on Republicans to pass a third reconciliation bill with $350 billion in defense spending and voter ID legislation, but GOP skepticism grows.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

'Flip flop': Democrat firefighter in tight House race blasts popular Trump policy his national union supports

Democrat Bob Brooks criticized Trump's overtime tax break on a podcast despite his national firefighters union's support, prompting GOP flip flop accusations.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

Senate map tightens as top forecaster moves 3 races toward Democrats

Sabato's Crystal Ball shifts three Senate races toward Democrats, saying they have a clearer path to winning the majority in the midterm elections.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump admin axes ties to dozens of progressive groups in 'direct opposition' to mission: 'Decisive action'

The Interior Department is cutting 43 partnerships and over $4 million in funding for groups tied to DEI, environmental justice and immigration.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

Oil executives warn White House that gas prices will get worse

Grim predictions add to the problems of a president already facing a sharp rise in inflation.

Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

Why Kharg Island is central to Trump's escalating Iran threats

President Trump is once again threatening to seize Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub and a high-value target in the months-long war.The big picture: Attacks on the small island's oil infrastructure — or a full-blown takeover — could choke Iran's revenue, but there's no guarantee the stark esc...

Axios

Jun 11, 2026 - axios.com

Trump's inflation flippancy gifts Dems ready-made midterm ads

President Trump has been on a roll of rhetorical missteps that could come back to bite Republicans in the midterms.Why it matters: Trump has served up a platter of ready-made campaign ads to Democrats, suggesting he's fine with rising prices and unconcerned about Americans' financial struggles.Drivi...

Axios

Jun 11, 2026 - axios.com

Social Security Is Going Bankrupt Because Its Benefits Are Too Generous

Social Security's approaching insolvency is usually talked about as a revenue problem. It's actually a spending problem.

Reason.com

Jun 11, 2026 - reason.com

Biden’s Mexico ambassador was so frustrated, he almost ran for president himself

Ken Salazar detailed his qualms with the Biden administration’s border plan — and how he wants to stop 2028 Democrats from repeating those mistakes.

Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - politico.com

Biden confidant under fire for Nazi tattoo defense in latest Graham Platner fallout: ‘Disgusting’

Ron Klain defends Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo, sparking backlash from Jewish groups and Republican critics on social media.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

ECB's Lagarde Warns of Impact of Prolonged Energy Shock

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde says euro-zone inflation should return to the 2% target by the second half of 2027, warning that a prolonged war in Iran, and subsequent impact on energy prices, would be a drag on growth. She made the comments at a news conference in Frankfurt after...

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump Sees Strength in Primaries. He May Come To Regret It

So far, a clear media narrative has emerged from the 2026 midterm election primaries: Trump's unprecedented reshaping of the Republican Party in his image over the last decade is nearly complete, and his influence remains as strong as ever.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 11, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

European Central Bank raises interest rates ahead of Federal Reserve meeting next week

The European Central Bank (ECB) raised interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday ahead of Kevin Warsh’s first Federal Open Market Committee meeting as chair of the Federal Reserve next week.  “The war in the Middle East is generating inflation pressures and the decision to raise rates is robust ...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

What Platner’s primary win means for Collins, Senate map

Now that Graham Platner has won the Democratic primary in the Maine Senate race, what does the general election match-up with incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R) look like? Plus, the broader Senate map continues to shift in Democrats’ direction as their hopes of taking back the upper chamber grow. Join...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

California’s mail-invoting in spotlight after Trump, GOP criticism of vote-counting

California is facing growing pressure to respond to criticism of the state’s lengthy vote-counting process after this month’s primary fueled fresh backlash and new questions about how long voters should have to wait for election results. The issue drew heightened attention this month as late-counted...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

Midterm pressures threaten GOP unity

The pivot from primary season to the looming general election could put GOP leaders in a bind as Republicans running in battleground districts grow more willing to buck them and President Trump in an effort to appeal to a broad swath of voters. Republicans are seeking to put themselves in the strong...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report

The post Lawmaker Pushes for Ban on Special Treatment for Convicted Drug Traffickers After ProPublica Report appeared first on ProPublica.

ProPublica

Jun 11, 2026 - propublica.org

Does the UK Government Understand How Money Works?

As Margaret Thatcher once said, the problem with socialists is that they always run out of other people’s money. The post Does the UK Government Understand How Money Works? appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 11, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Amodei says Trump-backed Nevada candidate gives Democrats a chance in race to replace him

Rep. Mark Amodei (R-NV) said Thursday that the defeat of his chosen political heir by a Trump-endorsed primary challenger risks imperiling his district’s reliably Republican edge. “Well, here we are,” Amodei mused on X. “While this primary election wasn’t a big turnout, and no Republican in [the sec...

Washington Examiner

Jun 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Facing a seismic by-election, the people of Makerfield tell us what matters to them

In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.

BBC News

Jun 11, 2026 - bbc.com

How do locals feel about the Makerfield by-election?

How do local people feel about the Makerfield by-election?

BBC News

Jun 11, 2026 - bbc.com

Trump pivots on strikes while dangling Iran deal, testing whether Tehran blinks

After months of predicting a nuclear deal with Iran was just around the corner, President Donald Trump appears to be testing whether military pressure can accomplish what diplomacy alone has not.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

House Dems Ilhan Omar and Sarah McBride mock Republican Nancy Mace over gubernatorial primary drubbing

Reps. Ilhan Omar and Sarah McBride mocked Rep. Nancy Mace after she placed fifth in the South Carolina GOP gubernatorial primary contest.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

WATCH: Trump DHS escalates pressure over migrant child warnings it says Biden ignored: ‘Move heaven and hell’

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin accuses the Biden administration of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse reports targeting migrant children.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

SPLC’s tax exempt status under scrutiny as congressman accuses group of 'act of fraud'

Rep. Mark Harris urges Treasury Secretary Bessent to strip the SPLC of its tax-exempt status, alleging the group funded extremist organizations.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump admin yanks funding from LA homeless agency amid explosive fraud probe: 'Necessary step'

The Trump admin suspends federal funding for Los Angeles's primary homelessness support agency, accusing it of fraud and 'wanton mismanagement' of taxpayer dollars.

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Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

Chip Roy fields proposal to block pay and power for longtime lawmakers

Rep. Chip Roy proposes ending pay and power for House and Senate lawmakers who serve 12 or more years in their respective legislative chambers.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 11, 2026 - foxnews.com

How residents in this southern state are getting richer amid its population explosion

Texas economy hits $2.9 trillion in 2025, with per-capita output rising to $91,500 per resident even as the state added nearly 419,000 new people.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 11, 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 11, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

A key congressional race in California will test progressives' appeal

Randy Villegas, a populist insurgent, has won the Democratic primary for a House seat representing California’s Central Valley

ABC News: Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - abcnews.com

World Cup collides with Trump's America First agenda

President Trump touted the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase American exceptionalism and global unity on U.S. soil.But the feel-good vibes surrounding the world's biggest sporting event have been dampened by stories of immigration crackdowns and visa restrictions ...

Axios

Jun 11, 2026 - axios.com

Race-obsessed, untouchable Musk hits escape velocity from CEO rulebook

Elon Musk is on the verge of financial immortality: The world's richest man — and potentially its first trillionaire — has built a sovereign corporate kingdom that is too systemic to fail.And yet, on the eve of SpaceX's monster IPO, its CEO was hunkered down in his digital fiefdom stoking far-right ...

Axios

Jun 11, 2026 - axios.com

Trump Taps Wall Street Top Cop Clayton as Intelligence Chief

President Donald Trump said he is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, following backlash over his selection of housing regulator Bill Pulte to serve in the role on an acting basis.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Midterm Ad Buys to Beat 2024, Hit Record $11.6 Billion

Total spending on advertising in this year’s midterm elections is on track to hit $11.6 billion, shattering the record set by the 2024 presidential election cycle, according to a new estimate by analytics firm AdImpact.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Cepeda Seeks Criminal Charges For Rival in Colombia Election

Colombian presidential candidate Iván Cepeda said he will seek criminal charges against his opponent Abelardo de la Espriella over allegations he received funds from illegal armed groups.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump Administration Is Appealing Ruling on $100,000 H-1B Fee

The Trump administration will appeal a federal judge’s order striking down a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa applications.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Trump, Modi Look to Patch Up Ties in Shadow of New US Strikes

A possible meeting next week between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump offers a chance to reset ties following a year of strained relations over tariffs, Pakistan, and now, the Iran war.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to new GOP-drawn congressional maps

Florida’s newly drawn congressional lines will be used during the 2026 midterm elections, after the state Supreme Court rejected an attempt by outside groups to block the new Republican-drawn plan

NBC News Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Trump's pick for intel chief could imperil a key U.S. spy tool. Who is Bill Pulte?

Pulte's appointment has scrambled talks to renew a spy tool known as FISA 702, as lawmakers in both parties have been vocal about his lack of national security experience and role as a Trump loyalist.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - npr.org

Real Victims of Gerrymandering: Independent Voters

The political parties are currently at war over redistricting. Red states are shaping district maps to become redder. Blue states are entrenching themselves more deeply blue. Legislators, party operatives, and lawyers are battling over the lines. The conversation largely revolves around control of C...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 11, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

ACLU Sues After Facial Recognition Falsely Identifies Florida Man as a Child Abductor

Police arrested and charged Robert Dillon with a heinous crime based on nothing more than a faulty image search.

Reason.com

Jun 11, 2026 - reason.com

The Economist Who Wants To Make the World Poorer

Thomas Piketty's plan is a comprehensive program for global managed decline dressed up in the language of climate justice and equality.

Reason.com

Jun 11, 2026 - reason.com

Blockbuster NYT Reveal About Judge Ross Scandal

The Times spoke to three of Judge Ross's clerks and obtained the "offensively vague" apology letter.

Reason.com

Jun 11, 2026 - reason.com

'Find Some Kids': How Health Officials Drummed Up Fake Support for Tobacco Bans in Massachusetts Towns

State health officials scouted towns, scripted hearings, recruited teen witnesses, and celebrated each ban as a "win."

Reason.com

Jun 11, 2026 - reason.com

Gordon Wood's Enduring Defense of the American Revolution

Plus: When tattoos meet copyright law

Reason.com

Jun 11, 2026 - reason.com

Brickbat: 'Less Serious' Theft

Former San Luis Obispo County, California, probation officer Fallyn Rollins was sentenced to 270 days in county jail after she… The post Brickbat: 'Less Serious' Theft appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason.com

Jun 11, 2026 - reason.com

Trump Administration Pushes Limits of Election Investigations

The Justice Department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - nytimes.com

Medicare Advantage Plans Often Deny Seniors Access to Rehab Care, Analysis Shows

Two reports by U.S. investigators reveal how Medicare Advantage is quick to reject requests for short-term nursing home or inpatient services.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 11, 2026 - nytimes.com

Republicans ask FEC to probe Sullivan challenger with same name in Alaska

The Senate GOP campaign arm on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Federal Election Commission (FEC), asking it to probe an Alaskan Senate candidate who shares a name with Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan (R). The complaint from the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC) alleges that Daniel J. Sul...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump writes blank check to ICE — where’s the oversight? 

Whether someone supports or opposes immigration enforcement isn't really the point. The point is that when government power expands, oversight should certainly expand with it.

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

Mace vows to be ‘more of a menace than ever’ following election loss

Outgoing Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) vowed Thursday to be “more of a menace than ever” as her term winds down.  Responding to comedian Rob Schneider praising her as the “champion we didn’t deserve,” Mace wrote on social platform X, “Never thought I’d get my Congressional send-off from Deuce Bigalow.”  ...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

Election handicapper moves 3 Senate races toward Democrats

A top election handicapper shifted a trio of Senate races toward Democrats, as the minority party looks to regain control of the upper chamber this November.  Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball at the University of Virginia Center for Politics shifted the Alaska race from leans Republican to toss-up, the N...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

Greene: Trump’s ‘I love the inflation’ remark going to ‘bite him’ 

Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) responded to President Trump’s “shocking” remark on Wednesday about rising inflation rates amid the Iran war.  “It’s pretty hard to take from a billionaire president when he says he loves inflation brought on the American people because of a war that he dec...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

Weaponization fund controversy ends in a blurry trade-off

The Senate passed a $70 billion reconciliation bill for immigration enforcement, which included a controversial $1.776 billion "Anti-weaponization Fund" for victims of federal prosecutions, but the fund was ultimately eliminated due to Republican opposition, while the second part of the settlement, ...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

Watch live: Blanche, Mullin give remarks on Trump’s immigration efforts

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin will speak with reporters Thursday morning about the Trump administration’s efforts to protect unaccompanied migrant children. The joint press conference comes as the administration has faced scrutiny...

The Hill News

Jun 11, 2026 - thehill.com

California Continues to Lead the Nation in Welfare Checks Paid to Illegal Alien-Headed Households

A new US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) report shows California continues to lead the nation in paying welfare checks under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to households headed by illegal aliens. The post California Continues to Lead the Nation in Welfare C...

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Jun 11, 2026 - aei.org

World Bank expects Iran war to slow global growth

The group predicts GDP growth will fall to 2.5%, with the steepest toll paid by developing countries.

Semafor

Jun 11, 2026 - semafor.com

Republicans ask FEC to probe the other Dan Sullivan

The Dan Sullivan wars are entering a new phase.

Semafor

Jun 11, 2026 - semafor.com

AFL-CIO skeptical of government AI stake

“We think that our plan forward is actually a more responsible way to use technology to benefit the people,” AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler said.

Semafor

Jun 11, 2026 - semafor.com

Wholesale Inflation Reaches Highest Level Since 2022

State of the Union: The rise in costs was driven by the Iran War’s energy shock. The post Wholesale Inflation Reaches Highest Level Since 2022 appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 11, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Percent

State of the Union: The ECB becomes the first major central bank to raise rates to combat inflation. The post European Central Bank Raises Interest Rates by 0.25 Percent appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 11, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

You Can’t Blame Netanyahu for Israel’s Militarism

The prime minister is, in an important sense, a man of the people. The post You Can’t Blame Netanyahu for Israel’s Militarism appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 11, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Burnham’s momentum builds in Makerfield as byelection nears

Hundreds of Labour activists and MPs have ‘made the pilgrimage’ to the seat, where they are pounding the streetsFor a few short weeks, the centre of political gravity in Britain has shifted from the Palace of Westminster to the bar of a former Labour club in Wigan.In London, even as Keir Starmer ins...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com

The UK defence minister's shock resignation is a warning for all of Europe | Paul Taylor

John Healey is right about the risk of wars. But it has become politically treacherous for Nato leaders to borrow for defenceSince the historic Nato summit in The Hague one year ago this month, European leaders have pledged massive increases in defence spending in the face of increasingly acute thre...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 11, 2026 - theguardian.com

‘Millions of dollars of waste’ at Camp East Montana ICE facility: Federal report

A federal watchdog criticized the Trump administration for how it managed an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas, after longstanding humanitarian concerns about its operations. The Government Accountability Office released a report on Camp East Montana that indicated multiple manag...

Washington Examiner

Jun 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Mamdani’s temporary, partial surrender on gender transitions for children

Globally, the tide has turned against sex changes for children, with multiple countries rolling back such policies. Even New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani can’t bring himself to transition children at his new taxpayer-funded gender clinic. City health officials under Mamdani are planning to open a “gend...

Washington Examiner

Jun 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Trump names Jay Clayton as next intelligence chief amid FISA gridlock

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he has chosen Jay Clayton, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, to succeed Tulsi Gabbard as the next director of national intelligence. “I am pleased to announce the Nomination of very Highly Respected Jay Clayton, former Chairman ...

Washington Examiner

Jun 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Senate Democrats push USDA to boost efforts targeting ‘evolving’ screwworm outbreak

Nearly two dozen Democratic senators on Thursday urged the Agriculture Department to expand its war against the New World screwworm, warning that new tactics are needed after the parasitic fly recently crossed the U.S. border.  Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI),...

Washington Examiner

Jun 11, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Inflation Reaches 4.2% as Prices Outpace Paychecks

The Iran war and Trump's tariffs are pushing prices higher, and neither will be easy to undo.

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

New poll results show the UK political drama is a warning sign for Trump

New research from London-based Public First suggests many of the grievances that fueled the widespread anti-incumbent backlash in 2024 remain entrenched.

Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - politico.com

Why Democrats rejected ‘class traitor’ Steyer in California

As Steyer grew more ambitious, the donor-doer billionaire came to embody the Democratic Party’s problems.

Semafor

Jun 10, 2026 - semafor.com

U.S. Inflation Soars to Highest Level Since April 2023

State of the Union: A third consecutive increase in consumer price inflation was driven primarily by rising energy prices. The post U.S. Inflation Soars to Highest Level Since April 2023 appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 10, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Democrats show energy as key primary races take shape

In a handful of primaries on Tuesday, Democrats showed strong voter enthusiasm even in states where they hold little political power. Several key races now shift toward November.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - npr.org

Why Are Republicans and Democrats Abandoning Economic Freedom?

"It's really important that people step back, look at economic history," says economist Donald Boudreaux. "They'll see that we prosper more the more economically free we are."

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

Should ICE Deport All Illegal Aliens?

Simon Hankinson and Bryan Caplan debate immigration enforcement.

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

My New Lawfare Article on "Why Callais Doesn't Justify Court-Packing"

Court-packing would cause great harm, including by boosting power-grabbing presidents like Trump. Callais's flaws are better addressed by other means.

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

Some Senate Dems still won’t commit to Graham Platner

Even as progressives and party leaders rally around the Maine Democrat, senators like Catherine Cortez Masto and Mark Kelly are wary.

Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - politico.com

Schumer: ‘Trumpflation is getting worse and worse’ 

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) slammed the Trump administration over rising inflation rates, following new data released by the Labor Department.  The Department reported on Wednesday that the consumer price index (CPI) has increased by 4.2 percent over the last year and by 0.5 percen...

The Hill News

Jun 10, 2026 - thehill.com

Inflation hits back hard at Trump, who spins heads with comments 

A new report on Wednesday showed inflation rising 4.2 percent in May, marking its highest level in three years and underlining how hard the Iran war is hitting consumers. The Labor Department report is unwelcome news for President Trump and the GOP in an election year where affordability is the domi...

The Hill News

Jun 10, 2026 - thehill.com

Tim Tebow joins Hawley in push against child exploitation

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow joined forces to push for a provision to combat child exploitation that became law as part of the immigration enforcement reconciliation package. President Trump on Wednesday signed the nearly $70 billion measure into law, fully funding I...

The Hill News

Jun 10, 2026 - thehill.com

Democrats weigh whether a Senate majority is possible without Platner

An expanding map and his recent stumbles are nudging some in the party to look beyond Maine.

Semafor

Jun 10, 2026 - semafor.com

House Dem lashes out at GOP efforts to probe foreign donations with stunning claim on motive

Rep. Terri Sewell claims the GOP probe into ActBlue and CEO Regina Wallace-Jones is part of a pattern of Trump DOJ harassment of Black women in power.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 10, 2026 - foxnews.com

Vulnerable House Dem's 'reckless spending' on office furniture emerges as midterms heat up

Rep. Don Davis, D-N.C., expensed over $40,000 in taxpayer-funded payments to a furniture company for refurbishing his district office in 2023.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 10, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump sees 22 medical specialists, appearing to set new bar for presidents

Trump saw about a dozen specialists for prior check-ups, per past statements. The White House has declined to identify which specialists assessed the president.

Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - washingtonpost.com

China-based operatives used ChatGPT to shape AI data centers and tariff debates

OpenAI has banned China-linked accounts that used ChatGPT to draft social media influence campaigns targeting U.S. debates over tariffs and AI data centers, the company said Wednesday.Why it matters: The campaigns don't appear to have been effective, but they show how pro-China actors are testing AI...

Axios

Jun 10, 2026 - axios.com

Anthropic CEO says government should block dangerous AI

The government should legally be able to block or deter dangerous AI deployments, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei wrote in an essay Wednesday.Why it matters: Anthropic's ideas for tech regulation and economic disruption from AI go far beyond anything currently under serious consideration in Washington.Th...

Axios

Jun 10, 2026 - axios.com

Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott: Border Wall System Will be Complete 'Ahead of Schedule and Below Budget'

The Department of Homeland Security is "ahead of schedule and... below budget on building the border wall" from California's beaches to the Texas coast, says Rodney Scott, the nation's top border patrol leader. The post Border Patrol Chief Rodney Scott: Border Wall System Will be Complete ‘Ahead of ...

Breitbart News

Jun 10, 2026 - breitbart.com

Peter Schweizer: Is It Still Election Fraud When It's Legal?

California’s glacial counting of primary election votes is a feature, not a bug. The state’s election laws are deliberately designed to make elections as untraceable and lengthy as possible. As author and investigative journalist Peter Schweizer asks, “If you make election fraud legal, is it still f...

Breitbart News

Jun 10, 2026 - breitbart.com

Trump says ‘I love the inflation’ as annual rate jumps to a 3-year high

The president suggested the recent numbers mean there will be a bigger decline in inflation once the war in Iran is over.

NBC News Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - nbcnews.com

Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard tonight' and later take over its oil and gas sectors

The latest threat comes after a second day of intensified strikes between the U.S and Iran, pushing the Middle East closer to the resumption of a full-scale war.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - npr.org

Union organizing, midterms take center stage at AFL-CIO convention in Minneapolis

With the AFL-CIO convention in the rearview and the UAW convention ahead, the future of union participation in politics is far from settled, especially as membership gets more politically diverse.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - npr.org

Veterans and relatives see no place for Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery

Three Vietnam War veterans are suing to stop President Trump from building an arch just steps from Arlington National Cemetery, where 400,000 service members, veterans and their relatives are buried.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - npr.org

Google Isn't a Common Carrier, Ohio Court of Appeals Rules

From State ex rel. Yost v. Google, LLC, decided Monday by the Ohio Court of Appeals (Judge Andrew J. King,… The post Google Isn't a Common Carrier, Ohio Court of Appeals Rules appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

Graham Platner Wins, Backrooms, and Church and State

Politics, religion, movies, and generational gripes collide in a wide-ranging conversation that ends with Robby Soave preparing for his trip to Ukraine.

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

The Smartphone Theory of Birth Rate Decline Still Doesn't Hold Up

A new NBER study suffers from the same flaws plaguing previous research on phones and fertility rates.

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

No Pseudonymity for Accountant Challenging Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Disciplinary Proceedings

From yesterday's D.C. Circuit decision in Doe v. Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (Judges Karen LeCraft Henderson, Justin Walker, and… The post No Pseudonymity for Accountant Challenging Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Disciplinary Proceedings appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

The Next AI Success Story Might Be Nepal

A market-friendly ruling party, abundant energy, and ample talent could jumpstart a new tech hub in the Himalayas.

Reason.com

Jun 10, 2026 - reason.com

Democrats Try to Move Past ‘Cultural Pandering’ to Latinos for Midterm Elections

The party is trying desperately to win back some voters in the key swing group.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - nytimes.com

Trump-Backed Air Force Veteran Wins Republican House Primary in Nevada

David Flippo won his party’s nomination for a safely Republican open seat, defeating a candidate backed by the G.O.P. governor.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - nytimes.com

Albany Democrats poised for biggest leadership shake-up in years

Politics

Jun 10, 2026 - politico.com

Groupthink in Tinseltown 

SoCal right-wingers and Spencer Pratt’s election loss.

The Dispatch

Jun 10, 2026 - thedispatch.com

Johnson defends Trump inflation comment: ‘Totally out of context’

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) on Wednesday defended President Trump’s “I love the inflation” comment amid concerns about skyrocketing energy costs resulting from the Iran war. “It was totally out of context. You know what he was talking about,” the GOP leader told CNN’s Manu Raju at the Capitol...

The Hill News

Jun 10, 2026 - thehill.com

The Memo: Trump faces slippage back toward war in Iran

President Trump is grappling with new volatility over Iran, which threatens to complicate the political landscape at home as the midterm elections loom less than five months away. The U.S. and the Islamic Republic have gotten into a fresh spate of attacks and counterattacks that could collapse a fra...

The Hill News

Jun 10, 2026 - thehill.com

California Republican James Gallagher sworn in to Congress, fills LaMalfa seat

Rep. James Gallagher (R-Calif.) was officially sworn into Congress on Wednesday afternoon, slightly broadening the GOP’s slim majority in the House.  Gallagher won the special election on June 2 for the seat for California’s 1st Congressional District, following Rep. Doug LaMalfa’s (R) death in Janu...

The Hill News

Jun 10, 2026 - thehill.com

ActBlue CEO pleads the Fifth in House hearing on alleged foreign donations

ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones on Wednesday refused to answer questions during her testimony before the House Administration Committee regarding allegations of the organization funneling foreign campaign donations to Democratic candidates in federal elections, asserting her Fifth Amendment right. ...

The Hill News

Jun 10, 2026 - thehill.com

6/10: CBS Evening News

U.S. military announces new strikes against Iran; inflation hits 3-year high in May.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 10, 2026 - cbsnews.com

Trump says "I love the inflation" because U.S. is "taking out" Iranian oil

President Trump said the U.S. has taken out "millions" of barrels of Iranian oil in the dead of night, and said inflation will come down when the war ends.

Politics - CBSNews.com

Jun 10, 2026 - cbsnews.com

The Big Cases Remaining on the Supreme Court’s Docket

Executive power, transgender sports, and birthright citizenship lead a docket crowded with immigration, gun rights, and election law cases — and much more.

National Review

Jun 10, 2026 - nationalreview.com

Violence tests European leaders

The burst of violence is roiling the UK and France.

Semafor

Jun 10, 2026 - semafor.com

$35 insulin deal has 60 votes in Senate

A bipartisan insulin pricing deal in the Senate now has enough votes to clear a filibuster.

Semafor

Jun 10, 2026 - semafor.com

Farage suddenly returns to political stage – but dodges questions about £5m gift

Reform UK leader has been unusually quiet in recent weeks – at great cost to the party during a crucial byelectionFake images of Nigel Farage have been ubiquitous online lately – but the real politician has proved far more elusive since it was revealed seven weeks ago that he took a £5m personal gif...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 10, 2026 - theguardian.com