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Senate Confirms Katie Lane as Federal Judge Despite 'Not Qualified' Rating

The Senate confirmed Katie Lane as a federal judge in Montana despite her 'not qualified' rating from the American Bar Association, which cited her insufficient legal experience. The confirmation vote was split along party lines, with Republicans supporting Lane and Democrats expressing concerns about her qualifications.

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Ken Calvert and Young Kim Advance to Runoff for California's 40th Congressional District

Republican Reps. Ken Calvert and Young Kim are advancing to a runoff election for California’s 40th congressional district after the primary election results showed Calvert leading with 36.2% of the vote. Both candidates have heavily campaigned against each other, with significant fundraising and attack ads highlighting their respective criticisms.

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Trump Signs Executive Order Moving Federal Employees to Schedule Policy/Career

President Trump signed an executive order on June 3, 2026, converting nearly 10,000 federal employees to the Schedule Policy/Career category, making them at-will employees. This move removes civil service protections and allows for easier termination of employees in policy-related roles. The policy is facing legal challenges from federal employee unions.

The Hill

Sen. Bill Cassidy Calls for President Trump to Address Medical Debt

Senator Bill Cassidy called on President Trump to address the issue of medical debt during a Senate speech. He noted that a significant portion of personal bankruptcies is linked to medical expenses and pointed to rising costs following the expiration of ObamaCare subsidies.

Washington Examiner

Amazon Ranks First on Fortune 500, Surpassing Walmart

Amazon has overtaken Walmart to become the top company on the Fortune 500 list, reporting over $700 billion in revenue for the previous year. The list also highlights Alphabet as the most profitable company and notes a record number of women leading Fortune 500 companies.

PBS NewsHour

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass advances to November runoff for second term

Karen Bass, the Mayor of Los Angeles, is moving forward to a runoff election in November as she aims for a second term. Spencer Pratt, a Republican and former reality TV star, is currently in second place and has voiced concerns regarding Bass's management of wildfires and homelessness.

PBS NewsHour

Trump comments on White House UFC cage structure

Former President Donald Trump commented on a new structure being built in front of the White House, calling it attractive. He compared it to the Eiffel Tower and indicated that it might not be removed in the future.

Washington Examiner

Alaska Senate Candidates Named Dan Sullivan Identified by Middle Initials on Ballot

Two candidates named Dan Sullivan are running for Alaska's U.S. Senate seat, leading to a requirement for their middle initials to be included on the ballot. Incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan faces a challenge from Dan J. Sullivan, with accusations of voter manipulation arising from the entry of the latter. The primary election is set for August 18, 2026.

New York Times — US

Bessent Discusses Previous Disagreement with Pulte

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that he had a prior argument with housing finance director Bill Pulte. However, he now supports Pulte's role as acting director of national intelligence.

apnews.com

District Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Georgia Law on Nonpartisan Elections

DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston has filed a lawsuit against a new Georgia law that mandates nonpartisan elections for local officials in five populous counties. Boston argues that the law violates constitutional provisions and unfairly targets Democratic strongholds. The state plans to defend the law, which is set to take effect in 2028.

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Concerns Raised Over Potential Staff Departures at '60 Minutes'

Dylan Byers from Puck reported that '60 Minutes' may face a complete staff turnover in the near future following the firing of Scott Pelley. The situation has raised concerns about the show's future direction under new leadership, as several correspondents have already left.

Guardian — US

Senate Republicans Withdraw $1 Billion Proposal for Trump's Ballroom Security

Senate Republicans have dropped plans to allocate $1 billion for security at Donald Trump's White House ballroom due to concerns over potential impacts on $70 billion earmarked for immigration enforcement. The Senate Judiciary Committee had initially included this funding in a broader spending measure but has since revised the proposal.

Washington Examiner

Former Judge Hannah Dugan Requests Reconsideration of Conviction in Immigration Case

Hannah Dugan, a former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge, has filed a motion to dismiss her conviction for obstruction related to aiding an illegal immigrant. The request follows a recent ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, which Dugan's lawyers argue should influence her case. Dugan's sentencing has been postponed while the motion is considered.