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Inflation Wipes Out Real Wage Growth, Threatening Trump's Economic Message

A stretch of wage growth that had helped offset rising prices has largely disappeared as inflation accelerated sharply in recent months.

International Business Times

A powerful US surveillance law is set to expire – what happens now?

Congress has failed to reauthorize section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act amid questions over its future

The Guardian - US

Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White House fighting cage captures Trump era rot

The 154ft-tall structure for the UFC Freedom 250 gives Trump a chance to to put the government out to the highest bidder

The Guardian - US

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Trump keeps insulting female journalists. It’s time for the press to stop tolerating it

‘Piggy’, ‘corrupt’, ‘stupid’: the president keeps lashing out. Here’s how journalists can stand up to him

The Guardian - US

Texas takes over voter registration in Val Verde County amid struggles

The secretary of state is using a law that was originally written to focus on problems in Harris County.

The Texas Tribune

Ohio voters to decide voter ID amendment in November, one of five voter ID ballot measures in 2026

Ohio voters will decide on a constitutional amendment related to voter identification requirements, including photo ID requirements for in-person voting, on Nov. 3, 2026.

Ballotpedia

North Carolina General Assembly overrides Governor's veto of bill opting state into federal education tax credit scholarship program

On June 3, 2026, the North Carolina General Assembly overrode Gov. Josh Stein's (D) veto of HB 87, titled the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), opting the state into the federal education tax credit scholarship program.

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California voters set to decide third ballot measure since 2012 to maintain top marginal tax on high incomes to fund public education

The California Secretary of State announced that a ballot initiative to make permanent the state’s top marginal tax rates on higher incomes, which are set to expire in 2031, has qualified for the November ballot. This will be the third ballot initiative related to this income tax, which was enacted…

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Campaign behind Montana ballot initiative to add nonpartisan judicial elections to the state constitution submits signatures for November

Montanans for Nonpartisan Courts filed signatures for a ballot initiative that would add a section to the Montana Constitution stating that “Judicial elections shall remain nonpartisan.” Montana has used nonpartisan judicial elections since 1936. If the amendment is approved by voters in November, making judicial elections partisan would require another…

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Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump -- a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president's 80th birthday.

Bangkok Post

Federal Circuit Stays Enforcement of Ruling Against Trump's Section 122 Tariffs

The ruling is flawed on both substantive and procedural grounds.

Reason

Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with cage fight on White House lawn

US President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with a characteristically unique event: a $60 million UFC match will see bare-knuckle fighters battle it out in a mesh-framed cage on the White House's famed South Lawn. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the event as "a gift…

France 24

Trump appeals ruling to strip name from Kennedy Center

Donald Trump's plan to renovate the Kennedy Center is part of a broader push by the Republican leader to reshape Washington's monumental core.

AAP

Iowa enacts five election bills in 2026, including prohibition on foreign donations in ballot measure elections

The Iowa General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on May 3 after passing five election-related bills. Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed each of the bills by June 2.

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Kansas could become the first state to change its supreme court selection method since 2021

On August 4, as Kansans vote in primaries for offices including governor and U.S. Senate, a constitutional amendment to change how the state’s supreme court justices are selected will be on the ballot.

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What to know about how states count absentee/mail-in ballots

In the midst of primary season, voters may wonder about the laws that govern how and when states count absentee/mail-in ballots.

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Iowa becomes the 25th state to ban foreign contributions to ballot measure committees

On June 2, Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) signed legislation, HF 2601, which prohibits foreign contributions in ballot measure elections.

The Guardian - US

Jay Clayton: Trump pick has long legal résumé but few intelligence credentials

Former SEC chair, who has reportedly socialized and played golf with president, has questioned integrity of US elections

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The Independent UK

Nearly 5,000 ‘Americans’ renounced their citizenship last year – the highest mark in years

More people renounced their ties to the US in 2025 – many for tax reasons but some for personal and political reasons

The Independent UK

The Hills star Spencer Pratt issues five-word clap back after apparent LA mayoral defeat

Pratt’s post comes two days after he shared a cryptic photo on X

International Business Times UK

Donald Trump Medical Secrets: Why 22 Specialists Examined Almost 80-Year-Old POTUS

Donald Trump underwent a record-setting medical exam at Walter Reed, with 22 specialists assessing the 79-year-old president as concerns grow over his health and age.

The Guardian - US

Democrats to call on Vance to testify to House committee over Epstein files

Plan comes after major New York Times report alleges files became source of crisis within Trump administration

Roll Call

Senate plans fast action on Trump’s DNI pick

Senate Majority Leader John Thune told reporters Thursday he will try to get President Donald Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence confirmed “as quickly as possible.” “I don’t know what realistic is, but we’re gonna probe the limits of it,” the South Dakota Republican said. Trump on Thursday afternoon…

The Guardian - US

US authorities investigate huge etching of ‘8647’ on National Mall grounds

Live webcam footage from atop the Washington Monument shows a highly visible ‘8’, while the others appears fainter

The Guardian - US

Republicans split on following Trump’s demands for restrictive voting bill

US president urges congressional Republicans to use budget reconciliation procedure to enact his priorities

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