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Republican Ken Paxton admits forces in DC control his Texas Senate campaign
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Trump’s chosen Republican Senate candidate, privately acknowledged limited control over his campaign due to outside influence from Washington, according to an audio recording.
Republicans criticize Steve Hilton for ‘creepy’ innuendo-filled campaign ad
Republican Steve Hilton faces backlash from party members over a sexually suggestive campaign advertisement released last week as he trails in the California gubernatorial race against Xavier Becerra.
Medicare for All remains key pressure point for Democrats before midterms
Medicare for All has emerged as a key dividing point within the Democratic Party ahead of midterm elections, with progressive candidates championing the proposal while centrists argue for incremental healthcare reforms.
White House defends new press aide who posed with rifle in ‘Fuck Joe Biden’ shirt
The White House defended a newly hired press aide after a 2021 photograph surfaced showing her in anti-Biden clothing holding a rifle, amid questions about press office impartiality.
Trump sets off on midterm blitz – are his trademark rallies a liability for Republicans?
Trump launches a 32-day campaign blitz to boost Republicans ahead of next month’s midterms, but some party members worry his signature rallies may be harming rather than helping candidates amid low approval ratings.
JD Vance flexing Maha connections as he eyes 2028 election
Vice President JD Vance aligned himself with the Make America Healthy Again movement at a summit in Washington DC, positioning himself as a potential 2028 Republican frontrunner while critics argue the movement is shifting toward corporate interests.
After a deadly paper mill explosion, a community in Washington state looks to a key House race
An industrial explosion at a Washington state paper mill killed 11 workers in May, with the tragedy now shaping a closely watched House race between Democratic incumbent Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican John Braun.
US sanctions three individuals and two charities over alleged Hamas financing
The Trump administration announced sanctions against three individuals and two France-based charities for allegedly financing Hamas, while six people were arrested in connection with a network that moved over $2 million to the militant group.
Conservative US supreme court justice Samuel Alito hints at retirement in interview
Conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito, 76, indicated in a CBS News interview that he contemplates retirement annually but believes he can still contribute meaningfully to the bench.
Trump’s authoritarian mindset can’t handle dissent from his appointees
The Supreme Court and Federal Reserve have rejected Trump administration priorities, frustrating a president who expects appointees to automatically comply with his directives.
Trump administration sued over threat to deploy federal law enforcement at voting sites
Civil rights groups sued the Trump administration Friday, alleging threats to deploy federal law enforcement at polling sites violate the Voting Rights Act’s voter intimidation prohibitions ahead of November midterm elections.
RFK Jr promises anti-vaxxers a ‘friend at the White House’ amid deadly measles outbreak
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now serving as Health and Human Services secretary, addressed an anti-vaccine conference, pledging support for vaccine skeptics as a deadly measles outbreak continues to spread across the country.
Trump officials move to dismantle key protection for US endangered species
The Trump administration reinterpreted the Endangered Species Act to exclude unintentional harm from endangered species protections, potentially affecting over 1,600 species.
Trump officials sending undocumented children to Texas sparks fears of mass deportation
The Trump administration is directing most undocumented children in immigration proceedings to Texas facilities with minimal legal representation, sparking concerns from advocates about potential mass deportations.
Trump threatens EU with tariffs over membership offer to Canada | First Thing
Trump threatened the EU with “serious tariffs” after European Commission President von der Leyen invited Canada to become an associate member, calling the idea “laughable.”
FBI warned ICE agents could be targeted by fake ‘tradwife’ dating profiles, memo reveals
The FBI warned law enforcement that women were creating fake dating profiles with “tradwife” aesthetics to lure immigration agents and publicly expose their identities online.
Trump arch could have ‘adverse effects’ on nearby monuments but will proceed, report says
A planned 250-foot triumphal arch in Washington DC will likely harm nearby historic sites, according to the National Park Service, but construction is expected to proceed despite concerns from preservationists and veterans.
House Republican releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policies
A Republican congresswoman from Florida released a campaign ad criticizing Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts, citing data showing many detainees lack criminal records as the midterm elections approach.
Jon Kyl, former Republican US senator who served three terms, dies aged 84
Jon Kyl, a former Republican US senator from Arizona who served three terms and helped shepherd Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court confirmation, has died at age 84.
White House withdraws nomination of ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer to head ICE
The White House has withdrawn its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with no ICE experience, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement less than three months after announcing the position.
Judge orders Trump administration to give 30 days’ notice before moving to demolish Kennedy Center
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide 30 days’ notice before any demolition of the Kennedy Center, following the president’s comments about the building being “ripped down.”
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