Eric Swalwell suspended his campaign for governor but managed to secure over 18,000 votes from voters in California. This occurred despite his withdrawal from the race.
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.
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.
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.
In a congressional hearing, Rep. Ted Lieu and Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed President Trump's public appearances, focusing on instances where he seemed to fall asleep. Lieu showed Rubio videos related to the topic during their exchange.
An Arizona Democrat running for Congress has stated her support for decriminalizing prostitution to aid transgender people. This position is part of a campaign against incumbent Rep. Juan Ciscomani in a competitive electoral race.
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.
Walmart has recalled 165,000 children's dressers due to safety concerns. The recall is aimed at preventing potential injuries or fatalities associated with the product.
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.
Attorneys for George Floyd's family are demanding an apology from the Minnesota GOP after the party held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, who was convicted of Floyd's murder. The moment occurred at a state party convention in Duluth, Minnesota.
Jewish professors at Columbia University have filed an antisemitism claim with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. They allege that the university has taken sides in the Israel-Hamas conflict and punished them for their support of protests for Palestinians in Gaza.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged a past argument with housing finance director Bill Pulte but has since voiced his support for Pulte's new role as acting director of national intelligence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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