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New York Post

Poll shows Spencer Pratt and Karen Bass tied in Los Angeles mayoral race

A California Post poll shows that Spencer Pratt and Karen Bass are tied in the Los Angeles mayoral race. The poll also highlights that a significant majority of voters, 62%, feel the city is heading in the wrong direction, citing homelessness, housing costs, and public safety as major issues.

Guardian — US

Trump Signs Executive Order on Childhood Vaccine Recommendations

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on May 29, 2026, acknowledging a Department of Health and Human Services assessment on childhood vaccines. The order directs the CDC and ACIP to review this assessment and clinical data to update the vaccination schedule for children and adolescents.

The Hill

Poll Shows Talarico Leading Paxton by 3 Points in Texas Senate Race

A poll conducted by Texas Public Opinion Research reveals that James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the Texas Senate, leads Republican candidate Ken Paxton by 3 percentage points. Talarico has the support of 47% of likely voters, compared to Paxton's 44%.

PBS NewsHour

Discussion on Talarico's Prospects Against Paxton in Texas

Jonathan Capehart and Matthew Continetti discussed political developments, including President Trump's influence in the GOP and James Talarico's chances against Ken Paxton in Texas. They also addressed Jill Biden's remarks on the former president's health.

PBS NewsHour

Father of Israeli embassy worker discusses antisemitism after attack

Daniel Lischinsky, father of Yaron Lischinsky, spoke about the fight against antisemitism and preserving his son's legacy during an interview with Nick Schifrin. This comes one year after Yaron and Sarah Milrim were killed in a shooting at a diplomatic event in Washington, D.C.

Washington Examiner

Governor Sherrill Establishes Protest Zone Outside Newark Immigration Detention Center

Governor Mikie Sherrill has ordered the establishment of a protest zone outside Delaney Hall in Newark to prevent violent clashes between anti-ICE protesters and federal officers. This decision follows a week of escalating protests related to detainee conditions. The Department of Homeland Security has expressed support for Sherrill's actions, while tensions remain high as further protests are anticipated.

Washington Examiner

Graham Platner's Past Comments on Armenian Genocide Resurface

Graham Platner, a Senate candidate from Maine, is under scrutiny for past comments questioning the classification of the Armenian mass killings as genocide. His remarks, made in a now-deleted Reddit post, have resurfaced amid broader concerns about his social media history. The Turkish government's stance on the events contradicts Platner's views, while he faces challenges in his campaign against incumbent Senator Susan Collins.

sec.gov

SEC Proposes to Rescind Climate-Related Disclosure Rules

The SEC has proposed rescinding climate-related disclosure rules, citing concerns over their alignment with statutory authority and materiality. This follows previous amendments and legal challenges regarding the rules, which required detailed disclosures from public companies. A 60-day public comment period will follow the proposal's publication.