Policy & Law

ProPublica Analysis Links Texas and Utah Measles Outbreaks Through Viral Genetics

Genomic findings raise questions about whether the United States can maintain its measles-free designation as cases exceed 4,300 since January.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 5 min read
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Congress Faces Crucial Week on Immigration Reconciliation Bill and FISA Renewal

Speaker Johnson can afford to lose only two Republican votes as the $69.5 billion ICE funding package heads to the House floor while FISA Section 702 faces a June 12 expiration deadline.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

House Republicans Plan Third Reconciliation Bill Before August Recess

The effort would give the GOP a final chance to advance Trump priorities with unified control before November elections could shift Congress.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Noncitizens Found on New Jersey Voter Rolls; Some Had Voted in Prior Elections, Documents Show

The NJGOP and RNC obtained records from all 21 counties showing noncitizens seeking naturalization asked to be removed after being unknowingly registered through the DMV.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Britain's Makerfield By-Election Could Reshape Labour Leadership as Andy Burnham Enters Race

The June 18 vote in a single parliamentary district could trigger the ouster of Prime Minister Keir Starmer and redirect Britain's political trajectory.

By Diane Park · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 4 min read
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Five Injured in Stabbing at New York's Penn Station Ahead of Trump Visit for NBA Finals Game

Suspect described as emotionally disturbed was apprehended by Amtrak police following a manhunt, officials said.

By James Callahan · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Florentino Pérez Re-elected Real Madrid President, Paving Way for Mourinho Return

The 79-year-old construction magnate won his seventh club election amid debate over the club's potential shift from its 124-year member ownership model.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, June 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Spencer Pratt's Runoff Hopes Take a Hit as Socialist Rival Surges in LA Mayor Race

Nithya Raman overtakes the Republican candidate after late mail ballot counting, leaving reality TV star behind in third place with 83% of votes tallied.

By Eleanor Cross · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 4 min read
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Second Lady Usha Vance Hosts Second Annual 'Camp VPR' at Naval Observatory for Children

The one-day summer camp, created by the vice president's family, featured activities tied to a reading challenge and drew families from across the Washington area.

By Diane Park · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Policy & Law

Protesters Stage Mock Assassination Reenactment at TPUSA Women's Summit in San Antonio

Demonstrators were heard chanting that the slain conservative activist deserved to die, while Erika Kirk called for compassion during her remarks at the event.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, June 7, 2026 · 3 min read