Politics

New Mexico Senate Primaries: Live Results

Senator Ben Ray Luján is running for re-election in the New Mexico primaries, facing one primary challenger and a GOP write-in candidate. Polls will close at 9 p.m.

South Dakota House Primary Elections Underway

South Dakota voters are casting ballots in primary elections for the House seat previously held by Dusty Johnson, who is now running for governor. Marty Jackley is the leading candidate for the Republicans, with Nikki Gronli representing the Democrats.

New Mexico House primary elections results

The primary elections for the New Mexico House are taking place, with all three Democratic representatives seeking reelection. Voters will select Republican candidates to face them in the upcoming November elections, with polls closing at 9 p.m.

Iowa House Primary Elections Results

The Iowa House primary elections feature two contested seats, with GOP Reps. Ashley Hinson and Randy Feenstra running for higher positions. The 2nd and 4th Congressional Districts are solidly Republican, while the 1st and 3rd Districts are viewed as competitive races.

Acting Attorney General Announces Cancellation of Trump's $1.8 Billion Fund

The federal government has decided to cancel a proposed $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating Donald Trump's allies. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the IRS will still be prohibited from auditing Trump and his family.

Federal Government Abandons $1.8 Billion Fund Associated with Trump

The federal government has announced the cancellation of a $1.8 billion fund aimed at compensating Donald Trump's allies, as stated by acting attorney general Todd Blanche. The IRS will continue to be prohibited from auditing Trump and his family.

DOJ Acting Attorney General Confirms Halt of $1.776 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed that the Trump administration will not move forward with its $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund. This decision aligns with a recent statement from the Justice Department regarding compliance with a court ruling.

DOJ Investigates George Santos for Alleged Insider Trading on Kalshi

The U.S. Department of Justice is conducting an investigation into former congressman George Santos for potential insider trading related to his activities on the prediction market site Kalshi. The inquiry is linked to bets he allegedly made regarding his attendance at the State of the Union address.

Acting Attorney General Blanche states White House will not pursue anti-weaponization fund

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the White House will not move forward with the proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization compensation fund due to strong opposition. This statement was made during a House panel discussion on June 2, 2026.

DOJ Will Not Proceed with Anti-Weaponization Fund, Says Acting Attorney General

Jill Biden's Memoir Discusses Political Decisions and Family Matters

Jill Biden's memoir includes her defense of President Biden's 2024 election decisions and discusses various family matters, including Hunter Biden's trial and Barron Trump. The memoir also highlights her personal interests.

Senate Campaigns: Paxton and Platner Visit Washington for Support

Senate candidates Paxton and Platner traveled to Washington to gather support as both parties focus on the upcoming elections, where control of the Senate is a significant concern.

Dr. Oz Addresses Healthcare Agenda at White House Press Briefing

Dr. Mehmet Oz led a White House press briefing on June 2, 2026, focusing on President Trump's healthcare agenda. He discussed the significance of Medicaid and Medicare and addressed various healthcare-related questions from the press. Oz also expressed confidence in the president's decision regarding the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.

Rubio Announces U.S. Re-engagement with Gavi Vaccine Program

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on June 2, 2026, that the U.S. will re-engage with the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (Gavi). This decision follows remarks made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Rubio Announces U.S. Re-engagement with Gavi Vaccine Program

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on June 2, 2026, that the U.S. State Department will re-engage with the Gavi vaccine program. This decision follows a hearing where the topic was discussed.

Bill Pulte appointed as acting Director of National Intelligence

Bill Pulte has been appointed as the acting Director of National Intelligence, succeeding the previous director. Pulte, who leads the Federal Housing Finance Agency, has a history of advocating for legal actions against Trump's opponents.

Kathy Griffin Accuses LAPD of White Nationalism; Mayor Karen Bass Remains Silent

Kathy Griffin accused the LAPD of being linked to White nationalism during an Instagram Live event, but Mayor Karen Bass did not respond to the claim. Bass emphasized her limited authority over local issues and has previously called for police reform while supporting LAPD recruitment.

Jeffries criticizes Pulte's appointment as acting DNI, citing security concerns

Hakeem Jeffries, the House Minority Leader, criticized the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting DNI, citing his lack of security experience. Jeffries warned that this could threaten bipartisan negotiations for the reauthorization of government surveillance powers.

Rep. Andy Ogles' Comments on Homosexuality Prompt Response from Colleagues

Rep. Andy Ogles made a controversial statement regarding homosexuality at the start of Pride month, claiming it has no place in America. His comments were met with swift criticism from fellow Republicans, including openly gay former Rep. George Santos.

Pentagon hires former Capitol rioter for counterterrorism position

Elias Irizarry, a former participant in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been appointed to a counterterrorism position at the Pentagon. The appointment has caused concern among some members of the Defense Department.