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Senate Votes 87-8 to Advance Bipartisan Housing Bill After Months of GOP Infighting

The measure, which would limit institutional investors' purchases of single-family homes, now heads toward a final Senate vote later this week.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 4 min read
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Oklahoma Voters Head to Polls in Primary to Succeed Term-Limited Gov. Stitt

President Trump has endorsed former state senator Mike Mazzei, while Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond also seeks the GOP nomination.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · 3 min read
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Blake Moore Faces Off Against Jared Hudson in Alabama Senate GOP Runoff

The race will determine who becomes the Republican nominee to succeed Sen. Tommy Tuberville, with Trump-backed Moore facing Navy SEAL veteran Hudson.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI's Patel Announces Multiple Arrests Connected to Planned Attacks Targeting White House UFC Show

Five people were taken into custody across Ohio, Missouri and California after authorities say they disrupted a plot involving explosives-laden drones targeting the South Lawn event.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Over 200 State Lawmakers Urge Congress to Oppose AI Preemption in House Proposal

The bipartisan group of lawmakers argues a three-year freeze on state regulations would leave children, workers and artists vulnerable.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 3 min read
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FBI Disrupts Alleged Explosive-Drone Plot Targeting White House UFC Event, Officials Say

Five suspects in custody and 23 people identified as part of potential network; investigation spanned at least 12 FBI field offices.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 16, 2026 · 4 min read
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Battleground Iowa House Race Takes Bizarre Turn With Alleged RFK Jr. Intervention

Libertarian candidate Marco Battaglia claims Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called him to pressure him out of the race, days after Rep. Zach Nunn visited his home.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 15, 2026 · 3 min read
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White House Weighed Suspending Habeas Corpus Rights for Undocumented Immigrants: Book

A memo from White House staff secretary Will Scharf in April 2025 outlined options to pause constitutional protections for immigration detention, according to a new book by New York Times reporters.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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UFC Fighter Josh Hokit Facing Backlash After Michelle Obama Comments at White House Event

The former first lady conspiracy theory comment drew criticism from sports figures, Democrats, and even some Trump allies who called for denouncement.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 15, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ocasio-Cortez Works to Build Multi-Racial Voter Coalition Echoing Obama Era

The New York Democrat is conducting intensive Black voter outreach in Southern states while polling suggests erosion of Trump support among Hispanic voters.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 15, 2026 · 4 min read