Alan Wilson, the South Carolina Attorney General, won the GOP runoff election on June 23, 2026. He defeated a candidate who had received the endorsement of former President Donald Trump.
Wes Moore, the Democratic Governor of Maryland, has won the party's nomination for re-election. He and Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller will face the winners of the Republican primary. Despite speculation about a future presidential run, Moore has reaffirmed his commitment to his current campaign.
President Trump has indicated that a new agreement with Iran is promoting peace talks, though critics argue it offers Iran major concessions. Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is also under scrutiny due to resurfaced comments on various social issues.
Dr. Johnny Cole, principal of Diamond Middle School in Massachusetts, apologized to students after some felt excluded during a Holocaust lesson. Critics argue that Holocaust education should not be tailored to students' feelings. The incident follows a previous controversy regarding a student's anti-Nazi sweatshirt.
On June 23, 2026, the House approved a bipartisan bill aimed at reducing housing costs with a vote of 358-32. The bill, which passed the Senate 85-5, is expected to be signed into law by President Donald Trump on June 24, 2026.
Eight people received a total of 450 years in prison for their involvement in a riot against ICE in Texas, during which an officer was shot. Prosecutors linked the individuals to a group they described as 'Antifa Cell operatives.'
A Florida man has been arrested following an incident where a teenage girl was found trapped in a clothing dryer after calling 911. The investigation is ongoing.
President Trump announced that Iran had consented to the highest level of inspections concerning its nuclear program. This claim contrasts with an Iranian official's statement indicating that no detailed discussions had taken place on the nuclear issue, revealing a divergence in narratives from both sides.
The Bay Area hospitality group has announced the closure of all its restaurants, resulting in 365 employees losing their jobs. CEO Alistair Levine cited rising food costs and failed financing as reasons for this decision.
A federal judge has ruled that ICE agents are barred from making arrests in immigration courts. This ruling comes after a specific incident involving the detention of a Guatemalan immigrant outside a court hearing in July 2025.
During a Pennsylvania event, President Donald Trump indicated that his administration is working on national right-to-carry legislation, which would expand firearm carry rights across the U.S. This follows the introduction of the National Constitutional Carry Act by Senator Mike Lee, aimed at eliminating permit requirements for concealed carry nationwide.
A federal judge has dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit aimed at acquiring detailed voter data from Maryland. This ruling represents a continued legal challenge to the Trump administration's attempts to gather state-level voter information.
The U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence has reportedly seen several staff firings following the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director. The dismissals include political appointees linked to former director Tulsi Gabbard, with significant cuts anticipated at the National Terrorism Center.
Following the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting director of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, several staff members have been fired. Reports indicate that those dismissed were politically appointed individuals linked to former director Tulsi Gabbard, with expected significant cuts at the National Terrorism Center.
Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott are set to meet with President Trump and Senate Republicans to discuss the SAVE America Act, which includes voter ID requirements and restrictions on mail-in voting. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has expressed doubts about the bill's chances of passing, citing insufficient votes. Frustration is growing among some Republicans regarding the push for the legislation.
On June 23, 2026, four former IRS and DOJ officials filed an amicus brief requesting that the court evaluate the legality of President Trump's audit immunity deal. The officials involved include John Koskinen, Kathryn Keneally, and Nina Olson.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has minimized the impact of New York's congressional primaries on the Democratic Party's direction. He is navigating a balance between party factions while supporting incumbents in key races, including those involving Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates.
The House of Representatives passed the Road to Housing Act on June 23, 2026, with bipartisan support, aiming to address the shortage of affordable homes in the U.S. The bill includes measures to relax local regulations and limit private equity firms' ability to purchase single-family homes. However, it does not tackle high mortgage rates or rising home prices, which remain significant challenges in the housing market.
Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and Attorney General Alan Wilson are in a runoff for the Republican nomination for governor in South Carolina. President Trump is backing both candidates.
Alan Wilson, the South Carolina Attorney General, has won the Republican primary for governor, defeating Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette with 65.8% of the votes. He will face Democratic state Representative Jermaine Johnson in the general election on November 3.
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