Political News For 2026-06-13

US-Iran Deal Would Still Leave Questions, High Gas Prices

Don’t count on filling up for much less on that summer road trip.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - bloomberg.com

It’s Schumer vs. Collins as midterms heat up

The majority leader is no fan of Graham Platner, but he’s more focused than ever on knocking out Susan Collins — and winning back the Senate.

Semafor

Jun 12, 2026 - semafor.com

Healey Throws a Hand Grenade Into Starmer’s Political Future

The defense minister’s resignation could prove a political catastrophe. The post Healey Throws a Hand Grenade Into Starmer’s Political Future appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 12, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Is there a strategy behind Trump's building projects around D.C.?

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Todd Belt of George Washington University about whether there's a strategy behind President Trump's fixation on a UFC fight and building projects across Washington, D.C.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

As John Healey goes, the political vultures circle Starmer. And so continues our history of PM-icide | Simon Jenkins

A small, eccentric electorate gets to oust the UK’s leaders and then chooses largely inadequate replacements. It’s an absurd process and we’re locked into it againOne thing is clear. British politics has yet to rid itself of the torments of the past decade. The resignation of Keir Starmer’s defence ...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to serve as director of national intelligence

President Trump has nominated Jay Clayton, the former chairman of the SEC, to serve as director of national intelligence. It follows a pick for acting director that caused an uproar on Capitol Hill.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

James Talarico hits back at Cruz’s and Paxton’s ‘cheap’ attacks on his masculinity

Talarico told MS NOW’s Jen Psaki he didn’t believe either Republican was in a “position to tell anybody what a real man is.” The post James Talarico hits back at Cruz’s and Paxton’s ‘cheap’ attacks on...

MS NOW

Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now

Trump's GOP allies draw a line in the sand on Iran

Their new deadline for the war: Labor Day.

Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com

Cornyn predicts post-midterms will be ‘most miserable two years’ of Trump’s life

Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) predicted in a new interview that the two years after the November midterm elections will be the “most miserable two years” of President Trump’s life. Cornyn spoke with The New York Times in his first extensive interview following his defeat to Texas Attorney General Ken P...

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

You asked, Joe answered

In today’s newsletter, Joe answers reader questions and catches you up on the best of “Morning Joe” from the week. The post You asked, Joe answered appeared first on MS NOW.

MS NOW

Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now

Door shuts on some immigrant entrepreneurs as U.S. restricts small-business loans

For decades, immigrants who are legal permanent residents in the U.S. could get loans through the Small Business Administration, a core pillar of small-business lending. Not anymore.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

DC primed for shake-up as longtime politicians opt out of reelection: Races to watch

Washington, D.C.‘s 2026 election cycle will feature ranked choice voting and fresh faces, with longtime politicians opting out of reelection.  Alaska and Maine are the only states that use ranked choice voting, which allows voters to choose candidates in order of preference. If a candidate doesn’t r...

Washington Examiner

Jun 13, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

The Supreme Court invented a special legal rule solely to screw Planned Parenthood

Anti-abortion protestors gather outside the U.S. Supreme Court. | Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images About a year ago, the Supreme Court handed down a baffling decision in Medina v. Planned Parenthood (2025). In Medina, South Carolina committed an obvious violation of federal Medicaid law, but the Cour...

Politics | Vox

Jun 12, 2026 - vox.com

"Tell me a bigger sports story": How the UFC conquered Trump's Washington

Dana White likes to say he sells "holy sh*t moments for a living." Sunday night, the UFC CEO will attempt his magnum opus on the biggest stage in combat sports history.Why it matters: The UFC and President Trump have forged one of the most successful cultural alliances in modern politics, carrying m...

Axios

Jun 12, 2026 - axios.com

An Inflation Silver Lining

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 12, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Pratt concedes LA mayor race with scathing video teasing next move, bombshell info he holds: 'Commie animals'

Spencer Pratt claims he has a recording that could force a Los Angeles mayoral candidate to resign, teasing a "Phase III" plan after finishing third.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

'VERY HARD'

Plus: SpaceX's initial public offering, L.A. taking S.F.'s place, matchmaking reinvented, and more...

Reason.com

Jun 12, 2026 - reason.com

Appeals court rules Trump’s 10 percent global tariff can stay, for now 

On Thursday, federal appeals court ruled that President Trump’s 10 percent global tariff is likely legal, deciding it can remain in place until the court delivers its final word.  Trump imposed the new levy after the Supreme Court invalidated his previous emergency tariffs as exceeding his authority...

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

Brickbat: Volunteer Medicine

In Georgia, a new interpretation of state law could force many health clinics run by nurse practitioners to close. Under… The post Brickbat: Volunteer Medicine appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason.com

Jun 12, 2026 - reason.com

Workers with disabilities deserve better than subminimum wages  

The large-scale job losses opponents have predicted for decades did not appear in any state we studied.

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

Middle class vs. inflation: Where are people surviving?

Rising prices since 2020 have made it a tough period for middle-class families.

NewsNation

Jun 12, 2026 - newsnationnow.com

The Hidden Costs of Fast-Tracked Deportations

The debate over President Trump's immigration policy has focused primarily on a surge in at-large deportations, which have mostly affected people with little or no criminal history. The sweeping campaign has tripped up construction workers, housekeepers, and even toddlers. Indeed, a new analysis sho...

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 12, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

Inflation and interest rates tracker: see how your country compares

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

US

Jun 12, 2026 - ft.com

Hispanic Caucus spending "heavily" to save its chair from Mamdani-backed challenger

The political arm of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is quietly putting massive sums into helping the group's chair, Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.), win his primary, Axios has learned.Why it matters: The spending signals how much peril Espaillat's allies think he is facing from democratic sociali...

Axios

Jun 11, 2026 - axios.com

Hunter Biden says he’s ‘99.9% certain’ Platner isn’t a Nazi, addresses controversial pardon on Newsom podcast

Former first son Hunter Biden on Friday defended Graham Platner, the embattled progressive candidate running for U.S. Senate in Maine, urging voters to give him a break during an appearance on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-CA) podcast. Platner, a Marine veteran and oyster farmer, has faced mounting scrutin...

Washington Examiner

Jun 12, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Can Europe Tighten Up on Asylum?

There’s legitimate debate as to whether the rules—which the European Commission approved in 2024 after years of negotiation among the EU’s 26 member states—have real teeth and will work as intended. And time to limit the political destabilization mass migration has wrought across Europe may indeed b...

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Jun 12, 2026 - aei.org

Senate GOP balks at Trump demand to boost defense funding in third reconciliation bill

Senate Republicans say they are in no mood to back President Trump’s demand that Congress use the budget reconciliation process a third time to provide another $350 billion to the Pentagon. The GOP senators, who just slogged through an overnight 18-hour series of votes last week to pass a $70 billio...

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

Trump's DOJ can't get names and medical files of trans youth in California, for now

Trump's Department of Justice is seeking patient files that include the names of young people who have been treated in transgender clinics, as well as hospital staff who have provided care.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

DOJ sues over Virginia mask ban for federal agents

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Virginia on Thursday over its new requirements, including a mask ban, for federal agents operating in the commonwealth, alleging the laws are an “unconstitutional attempt to regulate” federal law enforcement operations.  “Law enforcement officers risk their lives...

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

UFC ‘spectacle’ is about a show, not winning votes

Trump's Sunday affair speaks to his affection for ambitious construction and affinity for sports — but isn’t designed to help Republicans.

Semafor

Jun 12, 2026 - semafor.com

Trump’s Haphazard Midterm Leadership Puts Republicans in a Bind

The president and his party have had a rough start to June, after a spring full of MAGA primary victories and redistricting gains.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - nytimes.com

Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race

The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.

NYT > U.S. > Politics

Jun 13, 2026 - nytimes.com

Trump, Not Netanyahu, Has the Cards. He Should Play Them

Upcoming Israeli elections give the U.S. president leverage he can use. The post Trump, Not Netanyahu, Has the Cards. He Should Play Them appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 12, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

Ant Middleton backs Reform UK’s Robert Kenyon in Makerfield byelection

Endorsement by former soldier, despite party’s apparent efforts to distance itself from him, is likely bid to attract Restore Britain votersReform UK’s candidate in the Makerfield byelection has been criticised for welcoming an endorsement by Ant Middleton, the former soldier and TV presenter who th...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com

Sen. Chris Coons talks about Trump's new nominee for national intelligence director

NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Chris Coons of Delaware about President Trump's new nominee to oversee the U.S. intelligence community.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

California accused of blocking federal voter roll audit as DOJ escalates probe of election fraud claims

The DOJ accuses California of blocking a federal audit of voter rolls as the dispute over registration records intensifies in the Ninth Circuit.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Assessing Non-Packing Rationales For Increasing the Size of the Supreme Court

These arguments are relatively weak. And to the extent they are valid, they can be addressed without changing the Court's ideological balance.

Reason.com

Jun 12, 2026 - reason.com

US killed Tren de Aragua leader in coordination with Venezuela, Trump says

President Donald Trump announced that the head of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Héctor Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, also known as Nino Guerrero, was killed in a U.S. airstrike, in coordination with the Venezuelan government. “At my direction, the United States Southern Command delivered a swif...

Washington Examiner

Jun 13, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Bosnia beat Italy. Utica never recovered.

A refugee community in upstate New York gets ready to root for the home team.

Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com

Tariff-jumping doesn’t prove that tariffs work 

Relocation, by itself, is not evidence of success.

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

After a Shocking Crime in Belfast, Ireland Wakes Up

The liberal bureaucrats who embraced mass immigration have a big problem on their hands. The post After a Shocking Crime in Belfast, Ireland Wakes Up appeared first on The American Conservative.

The American Conservative

Jun 12, 2026 - theamericanconservative.com

‘Knife’s edge’: US-Mexico relationship teeters as World Cup begins

As the World Cup kicks off, cracks are emerging in Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s carefully tended relationship with President Donald Trump — over trade, cartels and a brewing extradition standoff.

Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com

Judge orders Trump administration to reinstall slavery and climate change exhibits

A Biden-appointed judge ordered the Trump administration to reinstall scrapped exhibits about slavery and climate change that had been removed from parks and monuments across the country. U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley issued a preliminary injunction upon the request of a group arguing the Interio...

Washington Examiner

Jun 13, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

EXCLUSIVE: ICE nabs multiple convicted killers in single day amid nationwide immigration sweep

ICE arrested multiple killers, rapists and drug traffickers Thursday, with DHS saying nearly 70% of arrests involve aliens convicted of crimes.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

A Trump push to cut 'statistical noise' could mean less data from the Census Bureau

New public data for redistricting and other uses may be reduced as Trump officials limit the ways the Census Bureau can protect people's privacy when it releases statistics.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

Asylum seekers removed from Essex hotel targeted by far right as Home Office ends contract

Bell hotel in Epping was scene of violent protests after asylum seeker living there sexually assaulted girl and womanAsylum seekers have been removed from the Epping hotel that became a flashpoint for anti-immigration protests across England last summer as the Home Office terminates its contract wit...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com

Middle class vs. inflation: Where are people surviving?

In some states, average wages have outpaced inflation. Not everyone has been so lucky.

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

Pro-Palestine activists believe ‘sea change’ coming in Labour’s approach to Middle East

Green surge in local elections and recent polling of Labour members may cause government to toughen stance on IsraelMiddle East crisis – live updatesPro-Palestine activists believe there could be a “sea change” in the Labour party’s approach to the crisis in the Middle East which could result in the...

Politics | The Guardian

Jun 12, 2026 - theguardian.com

Unearthed DOJ emails expose turmoil over Biden-era memo urging crackdown on parents

Internal DOJ emails reveal officials allegedly called Garland's 2021 school board memo "stupid" and warned it would look like an "Anti-MAGA Task Force."

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump’s prediction-market regulator to the Supreme Court: Bring it on

CFTC Chair Mike Selig told Semafor he's weighing more lawsuits against states that try to regulate those markets.

Semafor

Jun 12, 2026 - semafor.com

Lawmakers ramp up scrutiny of political fundraising platforms

Lawmakers are ratcheting up pressure on major political fundraising platforms ActBlue and WinRed as both parties intensify scrutiny of online campaign donations ahead of this fall’s high-stakes midterm elections. Republicans, including top Trump officials, have long alleged that ActBlue, the dominan...

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

Cornyn predicts Trump midterm 'disaster,' then 'the most miserable two years of his life'

Outgoing Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas predicted that President Donald Trump will experience "disaster" in the 2026 midterm elections.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Romanian Premier Nominee’s Prospects Dim After Second Party Snub

Romanian prime minister nominee Eugen Tomac failed to secure the endorsement of a second pro-European party, clouding his election prospects in the country’s fractious parliament.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Principles, Power and the Platner Problem

The first time I remember being told that our two major parties had "few major differences," I was seated next to Ralph Nader on a plane for a story I was doing on him just ahead of the 2000 presidential election. He was the Green Party alternative to Al Gore and George W. Bush that year.

RealClearPolitics - Homepage

Jun 12, 2026 - realclearpolitics.com

"Eight Conspirators … Threatened University of Michigan Officials, Businesses, and the Jewish Federation"

From a Justice Department press release Wednesday: "… In the dead of night, masked and hooded defendants allegedly threw noxious… The post "Eight Conspirators … Threatened University of Michigan Officials, Businesses, and the Jewish Federation" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason.com

Jun 12, 2026 - reason.com

Paxton-backed Texas GOP chairman ousted by vice chairwoman

Abraham George, chairman of the Republican Party of Texas, was ousted by Vice Chairwoman D’rinda Randall at the state’s GOP convention on Friday. The leadership change dealt a blow to Republicans allied with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who won the Republican primary runoff for the Senate last...

Washington Examiner

Jun 12, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

PR fail: Mamdani’s Boricua bungle

Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - politico.com

From 1976 to 2026: Two dramatic megatrends shaping America’s future

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the nation faces two megatrends - a rapidly increasing national debt and unprecedented population shifts - which could have serious consequences for the future of the country.

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

California Dems accused of putting sanctuary law over migrant child welfare checks: 'Real children'

El Cajon sues California AG Rob Bonta, claiming sanctuary laws prevent local police from checking on unaccompanied migrant children's safety.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Runoffs provide Trump’s next big GOP tests: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, we look ahead to what’s at stake for President Donald Trump in a handful of upcoming Republican primary runoffs.

NBC News Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - nbcnews.com

A key U.S. spy tool is set to lapse on Friday — now what?

The government says more than 60% of the president's daily intelligence briefing relies on information collected under a tool known as FISA Section 702. But Congress has struggled to renew it.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

White House UFC event comes as Trump faces political headwinds

The upcoming UFC event at the White House comes as President Trump has been politically on rocky ground.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

The next AI safety fight may actually be about DNA

AI company CEOs Sam Altman (OpenAI), Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), and Dario Amodei (Anthropic) disagree on a lot, like how fast the technology should develop, the best way to regulate it, and how to prepare society for smarter-than-human AI, among other things.  That makes it all the more rema...

Politics | Vox

Jun 12, 2026 - vox.com

Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff sees presidential chatter grow among Democrats

Ask Democrats what they think about Sen. Jon Ossoff’s (D-Ga.) political future these days and they’ll likely give the same answer: He needs to win reelection in November first.  But as the party searches for younger leaders and a wide-open race for the Democratic nomination begins to take shape, the...

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

A Perfect French Debt Storm

Ahead of next May’s French presidential election, France, the Eurozone’s second largest economy, appears to be heading towards a sovereign debt crisis. At a time when its public debt is already on a clearly unsustainable path, the French economy is being hit by an Iran-induced energy price shock, ri...

American Enterprise Institute – AEI

Jun 12, 2026 - aei.org

Controversy swirls around the UFC event on the White House lawn this weekend

President Trump is hosting a UFC fight on the White House lawn on his birthday.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

Ice skating glides from Milan Olympics success toward reelecting its president Kim

Ice skating’s governing body is gliding into a presidential election Friday free of the turmoil that just gripped its Olympic sibling skiing

ABC News: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - abcnews.com

'Deranged message' on National Mall sparks police probe as Trump security fears mount

A giant "8647" message was found etched into grass on the National Mall, prompting a U.S. Park Police investigation amid threats against Trump.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Trump's pending Iran deal is bitter pill for Netanyahu

On Thursday evening, President Trump called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with news he did not want to hear: He expected to sign a deal with Iran within days."This is the deal. It's a great deal, and it's time to end this war," Trump told Netanyahu, according to a senior U.S. official.Wh...

Axios

Jun 12, 2026 - axios.com

Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang

South Korea's ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol and his former defense minister were sentenced to 30 years in prison Friday in a case alleging Yoon ordered drone flights over Pyongyang in 2024 to heighten tensions with North Korea and justify declaring martial law at home.

NPR Topics: Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - npr.org

Abbott spotlights no-show Talarico, launching Texas-sized crime crackdown

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott proposes statewide prosecutor, bail reforms and measures to remove rogue DAs as crime dominates the political debate in Texas.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Judge orders restoration of National Parks displays removed under Trump executive order

A federal judge in Massachusetts has ordered the Trump administration to reinstall displays it removed from National Parks sites over the past year as part of a crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) content and climate change information. A group of park advocacy organizations sued the ...

The Hill News

Jun 13, 2026 - thehill.com

Report says UAE released billions of dollars to Iran but foreign ministry denies transfer

The United Arab Emirates released billions of dollars in frozen Iranian assets as an olive branch to ward off further attacks, according to a report. Four sources told Reuters that the UAE agreed to release $10 to $20 billion in frozen Iranian assets, $3 billion of which has been released, in exchan...

Washington Examiner

Jun 12, 2026 - washingtonexaminer.com

Federal Circuit Stays Enforcement of Ruling Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The ruling is flawed on both substantive and procedural grounds.

Reason.com

Jun 12, 2026 - reason.com

Maryland Court Rules Against Unconstitutional Stop-and-Frisk in Victory for State's Gun Owners

In a unanimous opinion, the court ruled that it is unconstitutional for officers to stop and frisk someone based solely on suspicion that the person is carrying a gun.

Reason.com

Jun 12, 2026 - reason.com

Progressive Talarico knifes Biden's open border, tries moderating stance on key issues in Texas Senate race

Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico flip-flopped on border security, gun control, and transgender issues during a podcast interview this week.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Democrats seek next ObamaCare ahead of midterms amid rising health costs

There is growing momentum within the Democratic Party to find its next ObamaCare heading into the midterms, as healthcare costs become more untenable and American anger over affordability persists.  Healthcare has consistently ranked as a top issue for voters heading into this year’s midterm electio...

The Hill News

Jun 12, 2026 - thehill.com

Review: The Lesser-Known Texts That Shaped the American Revolution

The Ideological Origins of the American Revolution draws upon writings and speeches you might not have heard of.

Reason.com

Jun 12, 2026 - reason.com

Trump says US military eliminated 'infamous' Tren de Aragua leader in lethal strike

President Donald Trump announced a U.S. military strike that killed Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero, calling it retribution for victims of violent crime.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Starmer Vows to Fight On After Defense Chief’s Resignation

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged not to step down over a dispute with of his former defense chief, signaling that he would try to hold onto the job through a key election next week.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Chile Seeks Venezuela Diplomatic Reset to Advance Migration Plans

Chile’s foreign affairs minister is eager to resume full diplomatic relations with Venezuela before the government’s term ends in 2030 to facilitate the return of tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants. The ball is now in Venezuela’s court, he said.

Bloomberg Politics

Jun 12, 2026 - bloomberg.com

Former Biden ambassador considered running against him over border mess, bashes Kamala in new book

Ken Salazar, former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, reveals he considered running for president against Biden after the 2024 debate, per a new book excerpt.

Latest Political News on Fox News

Jun 12, 2026 - foxnews.com

Graham Platner Signals a Problem for Democrats, and the Rest of Us

Platner is too typical of a wave of radical and unprepared Democrats who seem poised to take power.

Reason.com

Jun 12, 2026 - reason.com

Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayoral race with combative message

Pratt’s concession comes days after the AP projected Councilmember Nithya Raman and incumbent Mayor Karen Bass will advance to the November general election. The post Spencer Pratt concedes LA mayoral...

MS NOW

Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now

Albanian PM dismisses concerns over Kushner-linked resort: ‘It’s not your fight’

In an interview with MS NOW, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama defended plans for a luxury coastal resort linked to Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner. The post Albanian PM dismisses concerns over Kushner-...

MS NOW

Jun 12, 2026 - ms.now

America approaches 250 with its best days in doubt

Most Americans say the country's best days are behind it as the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, even as they're personally hopeful about the future.Why it matters: A new Pew Research Center analysis reveals national pessimism, fueled by political polarization and institutional distrust. But the ...

Axios

Jun 12, 2026 - axios.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 12, 2026 - washingtonpost.com