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CDC, public health preparedness nominees advance in Senate

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to serve as a key assistant secretary, two leadership roles that the administration has struggled to fill. The committee voted 12-11 along party lines to…

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Senate Panel Votes Thursday on a CDC Director Who Would Inherit the Worst Measles Year Since 1991

The Senate HELP Committee votes Thursday on Erica Schwartz for CDC director. She would inherit record measles cases and a nine-state outbreak.

Medical Daily

‘I don’t believe in nepotism:’ Republicans revolt against Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham for late brother’s seat

ANALYSIS: Trump’s decision to endorse Darline Graham has, if anything, spurred other South Carolina Republicans to run, Eric Garcia writes

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Republican senator breaks ranks with Trump over controversial nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Another GOP senator breaks with president on the Middle East as war with Iran divides his party

The Independent UK

RFK Jr’s team quietly updates CDC website to say science doesn’t know if vaccines cause autism

Changes appear to have been made to secure Senate confirmation vote for Trump’s pick to lead public health agency

The Independent UK

GOP Senator Slams Trump Media's $100K Wall Street Deal as 'Buying Access'

Trump Media faces backlash for offering Wall Street firms early access to presidential social media posts, raising ethical concerns about market fairness and preferential treatment for wealthy investors.

International Business Times UK

Todd Blanche’s Senate testimony proved one thing — that the Trump weaponization slush fund still isn’t dead

ANALYSIS: Blanche’s admission to John Cornyn proves that Donald Trump can’t get out of his own way when it comes to the Senate, writes John Bowden

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CDC nominee walks tightrope on vaccines, service under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday attempted to demonstrate that she can restore trust in the agency, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing. The issue of vaccines took center stage during the hearing for Erica Schwartz, who sought…

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Bipartisan bill to eliminate hepatitis C unveiled in House

A bipartisan pair of House members is introducing legislation aimed at treating millions of Americans of a deadly-but-curable liver disease, the culmination of a yearslong push from public health advocates. The bill, sponsored by Reps. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa and Diana DeGette, D-Colo., would create a national hepatitis C elimination program to expand…

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A Rare Bipartisan Push to Fix Social Security Emerges in the Senate as 2032 Funding Deadline and $500 Cut Threat Loom

A bipartisan group of senators introduced the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone (PROMISE) Act on Tuesday, seeking to establish a legislative process for Congress to consider long-term Social Security reforms before the program’s projected funding shortfall.

Benzinga

Trump’s hot streak appears over as a slew of election picks fail him

ANALYSIS: Trump still has a tight grip on Republicans and an endorsement against them can spell death. But, Eric Garcia notes, he’s whiffed

The Independent UK

At the Races: Red, white and blues

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari and Andrew Menezes At 250, America is a nation unsettled. “American Pride Falls to 25-Year Record Low“…

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Julia Letlow (R) defeated John Fleming (R) in the Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana

Julia Letlow (R) defeated John Fleming (R) to win a June 27 Republican primary runoff for U.S. Senate in Louisiana. Incumbent Bill Cassidy (R) did not advance from the primary after finishing third with 24% of the vote.

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Social Security 2032 Crisis Hits Five States Hardest as Average US Benefit Faces $500 Monthly Cut

The 2026 Trustees Report pulls Social Security insolvency to late 2032 as Connecticut, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Delaware and Maryland retirees face the steepest monthly cuts.

International Business Times UK

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Trump news at a glance: Biden says Trump has ‘diminished’ US standing in the world as he attacks his successor

Former president calls Trump ‘a loser’ and criticizes his attempted makeover of Washington. Key US politics stories from Sunday 28 June at a glance

The Independent UK

Outgoing Republican senator burned by Trump unloads on RFK Jr for lying to him during nomination

Bill Cassidy accuses Kennedy of pursuing anti-vaccine agenda despite commitments he made during confirmation

The Guardian - US

Bill Cassidy accuses Trump of treating Congress as ‘merely an appendage’

Out-going Louisiana senator’s rebuke over Iran war is rare instance of a Republican politician standing up to Trump

International Business Times UK

What Happened to Julia Letlow's Late Husband, Luke Letlow, and Who Is Her Fiancé Kevin Ainsworth?

Julia Letlow wins Louisiana's Republican primary runoff for the US Senate, marking a significant milestone in her political career shaped by personal tragedy and resilience.

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Trump-backed Julia Letlow wins GOP Senate runoff in Louisiana

Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow locked up the Republican nomination on Saturday, defeating state treasurer and former Rep. John Fleming in a primary runoff and putting herself on a path to becoming the first GOP woman to represent the state in the chamber. Letlow, who had President Donald Trump’s endorsement, was leading Fleming…

The Independent UK

‘Not the right place to go’: Republicans plot to stop RFK Jr. from taking over special education

The U.S. Department of Education plans to transfer an office that helps people with disabilities find work to be controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services

Roll Call

At the Races: Runoff, Set, Geaux!

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Daniela Altimari Louisiana Republicans…

International Business Times UK

'Mad as a Murder Hornet': Trump Explodes in 'Blind Rage' Shouting Match With GOP Senators Over Midterm Fears

Donald Trump's furious 'mad as a murder hornet' clash with Republican senators over the Save America Act exposes his growing panic about the US midterm elections and his party's prospects.

Salon

The "Weekend at Bernie's" presidency

Trump fever is finally breaking on Capitol Hill, this time for real. What in God’s name happens now?

International Business Times

Trump, Republicans, Reportedly Clash On Housing Bill, SAVE Act Amid Lawmakers' Defiance

President Trump is refusing to sign a bill designed to lower housing costs for Americans unless Congress passes the SAVE Act which critics say will disenfranchise millions of voters.

The Independent UK

Trump shows Congress who’s the boss as he beats back rebellion and holds the Hill hostage

ANALYSIS: Trump faced down a rebellious GOP Senate caucus on Wednesday and pushed them back into line before they left town, writes John Bowden. But will his voter ID push prevail?

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