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Politics

Federal, state, and local politics; elections; policy

Washington Examiner

Federal Judge Blocks Ken Paxton's Lawsuit Against ActBlue

A federal judge has ruled against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, blocking his lawsuit against ActBlue, which he claimed was allowing fraudulent donations. The judge stated that the lawsuit appeared to be a retaliatory measure against Paxton's political rival, James Talarico, amid ongoing scrutiny of ActBlue's donor-vetting processes.

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The Hill

Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Resume Asylum Processing

U.S. District Judge John McConnell has ordered the Trump administration to resume processing immigration applications that were paused after a shooting incident involving National Guard officers. The judge found that the Department of Homeland Security acted unlawfully in pausing these processes.

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The Hill

Concerns Raised Over Immigration Policies Affecting 2026 World Cup Hosting

The United States, which is hosting the 2026 World Cup, is facing scrutiny over its immigration policies. Concerns have been raised that the obligations outlined in the host agreements with FIFA are not being uniformly applied, potentially affecting participants based on their nationality and religion.

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Axios

White House Releases UFO Records and Videos

On June 12, 2026, the Trump administration released a series of records and videos related to unidentified flying objects (UFOs) as part of an initiative to increase transparency about U.S. government investigations into unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP). The materials include videos of orbs and memos from government agents, but do not draw conclusions about the existence of alien life or national security threats.

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The Hill

FISA Section 702 set to expire as House rejects extension

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is scheduled to expire on Friday following the House's rejection of an extension. The failure to renew the act was attributed to bipartisan opposition to President Trump's nominee for director of national intelligence.

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Deutsche Welle

Military Rulers in Sahel Countries Increase Restrictions on Freedoms

Military leaders in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are tightening their grip on press freedom and freedom of expression. Many journalists, bloggers, and activists have reportedly fled the region as a result of these increasing restrictions.

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The Hill

Tucker Carlson Critiques Trump's Messaging on Iran Military Operation

Tucker Carlson has expressed criticism of President Trump's messaging regarding the military operation in the Middle East, highlighting changes in control over the Strait of Hormuz. Carlson noted that Iran now controls the strait, which was not the case at the beginning of the conflict.

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Fox News — Politics

Justice Department and California Officials Dispute Over Voter Roll Access

The Justice Department is in a legal dispute with California over access to voter rolls, accusing the state of obstructing a federal audit. California officials argue that the request threatens voter privacy and exceeds federal authority. The case is currently in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals after a previous dismissal by a U.S. District Judge.

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Fox News — Latest

Justice Department Accuses California of Blocking Federal Voter Roll Audit

The Justice Department is accusing California of obstructing a federal audit of voter rolls, citing concerns over transparency and public trust in elections. California officials counter that the request violates privacy protections and exceeds federal authority. A previous ruling dismissed the DOJ's lawsuit, and the matter is now under review by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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The Hill

Trump calls for Raskin's expulsion, cites Biden pardon

President Trump has called for the expulsion of Representative Jamie Raskin, claiming he would be incarcerated if not for a pardon from President Biden. Trump's remarks were made on Truth Social in response to a post by commentator Mark Levin.

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New York Times — Politics

China Arrests U.S. Scholar on Spying Charge

U.S. scholar U Min Zin was arrested in China on espionage charges. His arrest followed a meeting between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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Washington Examiner

Rubio and Newsom to Attend US-Paraguay World Cup Game Together

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and California Governor Gavin Newsom will meet at the 2026 World Cup game in California on Friday, where they will watch the U.S. play Paraguay. Their attendance at the event may hint at future political interactions, as both are seen as potential candidates for the 2028 presidential election. The World Cup is being co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada from June 11 to July 19.

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Fox News — Latest

University of California to Review Standardized Testing Policy Following Faculty Concerns

The University of California is reviewing its standardized testing policy due to concerns from over 1,400 faculty members about incoming students' math preparedness. The review will assess whether to reinstate SAT/ACT requirements, following a significant increase in underprepared students since the policy change in 2020. An initial update on the findings is anticipated in July.

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