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Former GOP congressman reported to Justice Department in insider trading probe

Federal prosecutors are investigating former U.S. Representative George Santos on suspicion of insider trading, according to reports of the matter being referred to the Justice Department.The case ...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump Team Slow-walks Tariff Refunds, Raises New Barriers

The Trump administration is beginning to distribute refunds for tariffs but is erecting obstacles that could prevent many businesses from recovering what they claim they are owed. While some repaym...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump officials send Ebola patients abroad as home quarantine plan stalls

Hundreds of Americans working across the Democratic Republic of Congo face an uncertain safety net as the region battles what could become the worst Ebola outbreak on record. The group includes fed...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Ex-Judges Turn on Trump with Fury, Drawing Criticism for Breaking Tradition

A group of retired judges has mounted an aggressive campaign against Donald Trump, sparking debate over whether former jurists should leverage their former office to wage political battles. The jud...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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Death Row Defendant Left Unrepresented in Court: Legal Experts Alarmed

A courtroom scene in a capital murder case has ignited concerns among death penalty attorneys about fundamental due process protections, after a judge allowed proceedings to continue while a defend...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Smoke Jumper's Upset Win Revives Democratic Hopes in Red Montana

Sam Forstag, a former smoke jumper, claimed victory in Montana's Democratic House primary, setting up a test of whether progressive candidates can crack Republican strongholds that have long resist...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Primary Shake-up Leaves Big Questions for Fall Showdown

Tuesday's primaries across California, Iowa and beyond delivered unexpected results that scrambled calculations for November and raised urgent questions about the shape of the race ahead. Californi...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Supreme Court ruling reshapes House map, delivers Republicans up to 16 new seats

The redistricting landscape has shifted decisively in Republicans' favor over the past six weeks, with the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act opening the door for GOP-led states to di...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Santos Bet Against His Own Attendance at State of the Union, Feds Told

Federal authorities are investigating whether former Rep. George Santos placed bets against his own attendance at President Trump's State of the Union address in February, according to sources fami...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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ICE Scales Back Training Cuts as Enforcement Surge Winds Down

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is restoring training standards that were reduced during an aggressive enforcement campaign, according to statements from congressional leadership. The agen...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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House must finally vote on Iran war powers, no more delays possible

The House has exhausted its options for postponing a showdown over presidential authority to wage war against Iran. A measure requiring the president to cease U.S. military engagement in the countr...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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CBS News Chief Breaks Silence on Pelley's Ouster: Trust Was Shattered

Bari Weiss, CBS News editor in chief, has spoken publicly for the first time about Scott Pelley's departure from the network, characterizing the split as a matter of broken trust within the newsroo...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Trump floats dream ticket: Vance and Rubio in 2028

Donald Trump has suggested that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio should run together in the 2028 presidential race, though he stopped short of specifying which man should ...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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GOP Rep. Ogles nukes homophobic post, pins blame on staffer

Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee deleted a caustic social media post targeting the LGBTQ community Tuesday after facing blowback from lawmakers in both parties, attributing the message to a communicati...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump's Intel Pick Draws Fire: Housing Official Lacks Spy Experience

Donald Trump's decision to nominate a housing official to lead the nation's intelligence community is triggering sharp criticism from lawmakers and national security experts who question whether th...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 8 min read

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Reality Star Spencer Pratt Eyes LA Mayor's Office

Spencer Pratt, best known for his appearance on MTV's "The Hills," is positioning himself as a mayoral candidate capable of governing Los Angeles for all residents, even as election officials conti...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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California Gubernatorial Race Takes Shape as Candidates Court Voters

California's race for governor is heating up as candidates began addressing supporters following primary voting, with the state's unique top-two primary system creating an intense scramble for posi...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Trump's Montana Pick Crushes GOP Primary as Independent Challenger Emerges

Kurt Alme, the Trump-endorsed former U.S. Attorney, won Montana's Republican Senate primary, positioning himself as the heavy favorite in a state that has drifted sharply rightward. Alme's path to ...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Republican Advances Alongside Democrat in San Diego House Race

Marni von Wilpert secured her spot in November's general election after winning Tuesday's open primary in California's 48th Congressional District, a result that stopped Democrats from their worst-...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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California governor's race hangs in balance as votes still being tallied

California's gubernatorial contest remains in flux with Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra trading leads as election night results continue to roll in. The race has shown no clear ...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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GOP backing for same-sex marriage plummets in just two years

Republican support for same-sex marriage has dropped sharply, declining 18 percentage points since 2022 in a dramatic reversal that reflects shifting attitudes within the party. The shift represent...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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California Democrats Play It Safe in Chaotic Governor's Race

Democratic voters in California made a calculated choice in a governor's race that offered no clear frontrunner, prioritizing party viability over ideological preference.The absence of a dominant c...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Supreme Court Green-Lights Alabama Map That Wipes Out Black District

The Supreme Court cleared the way Tuesday for Alabama to deploy a congressional map that eliminates one of the state's two majority-Black districts, handing a major victory to Republicans seeking t...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Bass advances to LA mayoral runoff as Pratt and Raman chase upset

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will compete in a November runoff for her second term after failing to secure an outright majority in the crowded primary race. The two-person matchup that follows will...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Wiener and Chan Battle for Pelosi's San Francisco Seat

Two San Francisco Democrats will square off in a runoff to fill the House seat vacated by Nancy Pelosi. State Sen. Scott Wiener and Supervisor Connie Chan emerged as the top finishers in the primar...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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California Primary Drags On: Hilton Leads Crowded Gov Race, House Seats Still Up for Grabs

California's gubernatorial primary remained deadlocked Wednesday morning with half the votes counted, leaving the state's political future uncertain as ballots continued to trickle in across multip...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Wiener Clinches Spot in San Francisco House Race

State Senator Scott Wiener has secured a slot in the November general election for San Francisco's U.S. House seat, which will be left vacant when Nancy Pelosi steps down. Wiener will face one othe...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Bass secures spot in L.A. mayoral runoff

Los Angeles voters are heading toward a decisive mayoral showdown after Karen Bass qualified for the runoff round, according to NBC News projections. The outcome narrows a crowded field and sets th...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Iowa Candidate Rejects Donor Class Control Over State's Direction

Zach Lahn is pushing back against what he characterizes as outsized influence from wealthy donors in Iowa politics, positioning himself as a champion of grassroots determination over big-money inte...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 3 min read

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California's vote counting nightmare returns for primary night

California voters head to the polls today for major contests up and down the ballot, but anyone expecting quick answers should steel themselves for a wait that could stretch weeks. The state's prim...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Republican Gallagher Seizes California House Seat, But Democrats Have a Plan to Take It Back

James Gallagher's path to Congress came swiftly on Tuesday, when California voters elected the Republican state representative to fill the U.S. House seat left vacant by Doug LaMalfa's death earlie...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump's Iowa Bet Backfires as Favored Governor Candidate Crashes in Primary

Donald Trump's endorsement proved worthless in Iowa's governor's race, where his chosen candidate failed to advance past the primary. The loss marks a rare stumble for the former president's track ...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Bass Clears Primary Hurdle, Sets Up November Showdown for L.A. Mayor

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has secured enough votes to advance to the general election this November, clearing the initial hurdle in her bid to remain in office. Bass's path to the general ballot...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Doeden Wins GOP Primary Spot in South Dakota Governor Runoff

Toby Doeden, a Republican businessman, has secured a spot in the runoff for South Dakota's governor's office, according to NBC News projections. Doeden's advancement means he will face off against ...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Hinson credits Trump momentum in Iowa GOP Senate primary win

Rep. Ashley Hinson secured victory in Iowa's Republican Senate primary and made clear where she believes the credit belongs. The congresswoman thanked Donald Trump for his backing as she claimed th...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Trump's Hand Rules the Primaries as Loyalists Win Across the Map

Donald Trump's grip on the Republican Party tightened Tuesday night as his endorsed candidates swept through primaries across multiple states, delivering a stark message about who controls the GOP'...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Feds probe Santos over betting scheme on his own appearance

Federal authorities are investigating former congressman George Santos over wagers he placed on his own attendance at a State of the Union address, according to a person with knowledge of the matte...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Sherman Advances to November Showdown with GOP Film Producer

Representative Brad Sherman secured his spot in the November general election after winning a nonpartisan primary in his Southern California district, setting up a general election battle against R...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Platner's Capitol Hill Blitz: Dems Hold Firm Despite Sexting Scandal

Graham Platner swept through Washington on Tuesday for a series of meetings with Senate Democrats, testing whether fresh allegations of sexually explicit messaging would crack party support for Mai...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 9 min read

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Trump's Iowa Endorsement Falls Short as Businessman Lahn Wins GOP Governor Primary

Rep. Randy Feenstra conceded Tuesday night in Iowa's Republican primary for governor, marking the first time a Trump-backed candidate has lost a presidential endorsement race during this election c...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Historic Becerra Bid Leaves Some Latino Voters Cold

Xavier Becerra could make history as California's first Latino governor in nearly 150 years if he wins the primary, a milestone that carries real appeal for parts of the Latino electorate. Yet the ...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Former Rio Rancho Mayor Wins GOP Nod for New Mexico Governor

Gregg Hull, who previously served as mayor of Rio Rancho, will carry the Republican Party's banner into New Mexico's gubernatorial race, seeking to dislodge Democratic control of the southwestern s...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Turek Claims Iowa Democratic Senate Primary in bid to flip seat

Josh Turek won the Democratic primary for Iowa's U.S. Senate seat, clearing the field in a race that could reshape the state's political balance. The victory positions him as his party's standard-b...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 5 min read

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Montana House Primary Shows Tight Race as Numbers Shift

A competitive Montana House primary is drawing closer scrutiny as vote tallies reveal a tighter-than-expected contest between candidates vying for the nomination. Election analyst Steve Kornacki br...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 4 min read

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Pacific Palisades Voters Head to Polls While Waiting for Homes to Rise Again

Voters in Pacific Palisades cast ballots on Tuesday against the backdrop of ongoing recovery from a devastating fire that left many neighborhoods in ruins and residents displaced. The Los Angeles c...

Sarah Mitchell June 3, 2026 0 comments 7 min read

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Kornacki maps the primary winners reshaping Republican and Democratic fields

Steve Kornacki walked through the results of several high-stakes primary contests, breaking down how victories and defeats are reshaping both parties' rosters heading into the general election. The...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Turek Wins Iowa Democratic Primary, Sets Up General Election Showdown with Hinson

Josh Turek, a 47-year-old state representative and former Paralympic basketball gold medalist, has secured the Democratic nomination for Iowa's open U.S. Senate seat, defeating state Sen. Zach Wahl...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 6 min read

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Trump-Backed Hinson Eyes Senate Seat in Iowa

Ashley Hinson, a former journalist turned congresswoman, secured the Republican nomination for Iowa's U.S. Senate race with backing from former President Donald Trump. The move positions her as the...

Sarah Mitchell June 2, 2026 0 comments 3 min read