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House Floor Erupts After GOP Lawmaker Accuses Tlaib of Hezbollah Ties

Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, was barred from speaking for the rest of Wednesday after his remarks about Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., were struck from the record.

By Diane Park · Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Trump Administration Launches Aliens.gov Immigration Enforcement Dashboard Featuring UFO-Style Language

New website displays real-time data on arrests, migrant encounters and immigration operations nationwide in space-themed format.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Fetterman Reverses Position on Filibuster, Says Eliminating It Would Be Dangerous

The Pennsylvania Democrat admits he was wrong to push for filibuster elimination in 2022 and now argues the procedure protects minority rights in the Senate.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Solis, Casas Advance to November General Election for Open California House Seat

Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda Solis (D) earned 44.4 percent in the jungle primary while psychologist Pedro Casas (R) secured second place with 40.1 percent.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democrats Pick Challenger for GOP Congressman Kean as Health Mystery Continues

Former Navy helicopter pilot Rebecca Bennett won the Democratic primary to face Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-N.J., who has not appeared in public since early March.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Paralympic Gold Medalist Josh Turek Wins Iowa Senate Democratic Primary

Turek defeated state Sen. Zach Wahls in a race where outside groups spent more than $10 million on his behalf, setting up a general election clash with Rep. Ashley Hinson.

By James Callahan · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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Pelosi-Backed House Candidate Says She's Ready to Be the 'next Phase for San Francisco's Future'

The candidate, backed by the former House speaker, seeks to represent San Francisco in Congress as the city faces ongoing debates about crime, homelessness, and progressive leadership.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Amid Controversial Senate Campaigns, Paxton and Platner Visit Washington to Shore Up Support

Both candidates face party concerns about their viability in November races critical to control of the Senate during Trump's final two years.

By Diane Park · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
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LA Voters Split on Spencer Pratt Mayoral Bid as Homelessness Dominates Election Day

Reality TV star running against incumbent Karen Bass and socialist councilmember Nithya Raman in nonpartisan mayoral primary that will determine top two candidates for November.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read
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Los Angeles Officials Warn Against Election Interference After Ballots Burned, Voter Center Vandalized

Election officials say the incidents appear isolated as California voters prepare to cast ballots in gubernatorial and mayoral races Tuesday.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 3 min read