Policy & Law

Kornacki: Graham Platner's Primary Win Margins 'A Sign of Strength' Amid Controversies

NBC political analyst Steve Kornacki examines the Maine Democrat's primary results as party members weigh concerns about past scandals.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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James Gallagher Sworn Into Congress, Expanding GOP House Majority

The California Republican fills the seat left vacant by Rep. Doug LaMalfa's death in January, bringing the GOP majority to 218 votes.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Nevada Governor's Race Set as Lombardo Seeks Second Term Against Ford

The matchup between Nevada's Republican incumbent and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford is expected to be among the most competitive gubernatorial contests in the country this fall.

By Diane Park · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Nevada Governor's Race Set as One of Nation's Most Competitive Contests This Fall

Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo faces Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford in November, with both parties expecting Democrats to perform well nationwide.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Scott Jennings Says Universal Mail-In Voting Is Eroding Trust in U.S. Elections After LA Mayoral Race Reversal

Conservative commentator argues that widespread mail-in balloting, as practiced in California and a few other states, raises legitimate questions about ballot integrity.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Brad Lander Faces Trial in New York Over September Arrest at ICE Facility

The former NYC comptroller, now a congressional candidate, is fighting misdemeanor charges stemming from his protest arrest at an immigration holding facility.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Hegseth Tells Troops at Guantanamo Bay US Will Be Prepared for Any Contingency in Cuba

The Defense Secretary's visit follows a fuel blockade, Raúl Castro's indictment on murder charges, and Trump's suggestions of a possible military invasion.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Drug Pricing Cases, Leaving Medicare Negotiation Authority Intact

Six pharmaceutical manufacturers exhausted their legal options after courts across jurisdictions rejected their challenges to the 2022 law allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices.

By Eleanor Cross · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Section 702 Surveillance Authority Faces Deadlock as Senate Bill Fails to Advance

The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act provision is set to expire this week without congressional action, with both partisan disputes and bipartisan reform demands complicating renewal efforts.

By James Callahan · Thursday, June 11, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

ActBlue CEO Faces House Panel as Donor Fraud Probe Intensifies

Regina Wallace-Jones testifies Wednesday amid Republican claims the fundraising platform may have misled Congress about fraud screening practices for overseas donors.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · 4 min read