Former Trump official Miles Taylor says the president’s agenda may soon push Republican senators too far. Then he predicted what’s coming next GOP unease grows. We Got This Covered · Jun 10
Lindsey Graham says Trump is ‘not far behind God’ after he survived primary challenge ‘You’re the gold standard in the Republican world, the most consequential endorsement, I think, in the history of politics,’ Graham told Trump The Independent UK · Jun 10
Nancy Mace’s favorite congressional target Sarah McBride gloats over her 5th place finish in SC governor primary Mace previously targeted McBride with a resolution seeking to bar transgender people from using bathrooms in the Capitol The Independent UK · Jun 10
Trump continues to hold sway in Republican primaries President Donald Trump got his mojo back with Republican primary voters Tuesday following a setback in Iowa last week when his preferred candidate lost the GOP contest for governor. Trump-backed House candidates notched wins in South Carolina and Nevada. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham overcame a primary challenge from a… Roll Call · Jun 10
Trump slaps farm animal nickname he normally reserves for women on Maine’s Democratic Senate challenger Left-wing Democratic oyster farmer rocked by controversy will challenge the Republican incumbent, Sen. Susan Collins The Independent UK · Jun 10
House panel to seek testimony from Alan Dershowitz about Jeffrey Epstein Republican who chairs House panel says he based decision on testimony of Epstein’s longtime assistant Lesley Groff The Guardian - US · Jun 10
California dreamin', MAGA screamin'- Trump and co see red in PIO Nithya Raman's surge in LA In a stunning turn of events, the Los Angeles mayoral race took a new twist as progressive Nithya Raman eclipsed Republican Spencer Pratt during vote tallying. MAGA supporters quickly raised alarm bells, claiming irregularities in the election process, despite experts pointing to California's notoriously sluggish mail-in ballot counting. The Times of India · Jun 10
James Gallagher sworn in to finish LaMalfa’s term in the House Republican James Gallagher took the oath of office Wednesday, filling the seat of the late Rep. Doug LaMalfa in California’s 1st District and giving House leaders some breathing room in what has been a tumultuous year of deaths and resignations in Congress. A former state Assembly GOP leader, Gallagher ran… Roll Call · Jun 10
6 takeaways halfway through primary season ANALYSIS — Four more states held primaries this week, marking the halfway point of the 2026 primary season. A total of 26 states have conducted regular congressional primaries so far this year, the latest being Maine, Nevada, North Dakota and South Carolina, where voters cast their ballots Tuesday. A handful… Roll Call · Jun 10
Trump’s ex-MTV star Transportation Secretary is ‘exploiting his Cabinet position’ to get son-in-law elected, critics say Some Wisconsin Republicans have raised concerns about credentials of Michael Alfonso, who previously worked in construction and podcasting The Independent UK · Jun 10
Abbott recommends sweeping data center regulation, including eliminating sales tax exemption The recommendations for legislative action amount to a striking call for industry regulation by the Republican governor in a state that has long prided itself on being a favorable environment for business. The Texas Tribune · Jun 10
More fall House matchups set in California For both parties, the bare-knuckle battle for control of the House winds through California. Recent primaries in the Golden State provided an early look at how major themes shaping the midterm elections are playing out: ideological debates roiling the Democratic Party, a redrawn map that threw together two GOP incumbents… Roll Call · Jun 10
Graham Platner Wins Maine Democratic Senate Primary, Sets Up Showdown With Susan Collins Maine voters finalized one of the most closely watched Senate matchups of the 2026 election cycle on Tuesday, with Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Graham Platner winning their respective party nominations and advancing to the general election in November. International Business Times · Jun 10
ActBlue CEO invokes Fifth Amendment to lawmakers ActBlue CEO Regina Wallace-Jones did not answer questions from lawmakers at a House Administration Committee hearing Wednesday, invoking her Fifth Amendment rights against self-incrimination. Wallace-Jones and the Democratic fundraising platform have been under scrutiny for years, as House Administration Chair Bryan Steil, R-Wis., and other Republicans have pressed her on… Roll Call · Jun 10
The Conversation · Jun 10 How money exchanges between House members shape the balance of power in Congress When Americans think about campaign finance, they usually picture wealthy donors, political action committees and super PACs pouring money into elections.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 First Thing: US and Iran exchange fire as Vance says deal could be months away Vice-president says he expects war to end in a week or a few months with ‘a deal that is good for US economically’
The Economic Times · Jun 10 Trump setbacks fuel lame-duck talk as he turns 80 President Trump faces challenges to his political power as his second term progresses, with setbacks in foreign policy and domestic opposition emerging. Despite these hurdles, he retains significant influence over core supporters and continues to pursue ambitious construction projects, all while navigating scrutiny of his health and stamina ahead of…
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Nancy Mace loses GOP primary in South Carolina after blaming lack of Trump support on Epstein Republican rebel fails in campaign for governor’s mansion, with state’s lieutenant-governor and attorney general advancing to November’s run-off election
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 Democrats rally round Platner in Maine as Trump reaffirms grip on GOP after primaries Outcome of polls in four states offers mixed signals about direction of two major parties before November’s midterms
International Business Times UK · Jun 10 House Republicans Immigration Package Clears Congress With $70B for ICE and Border Patrol House Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, overcoming internal divisions. The bill supports ICE and Border Patrol funding, despite opposition and procedural controversies.
The Guardian - US · Jun 10 Who is Steve Hilton, the Briton who could become California’s next governor? Hilton has worn many hats since he arrived in the US 14 years ago, and now faces steep odds of defeating Democratic Xavier Becerra in November
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 Graham Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary Platner, whose campaign was hit by series of negative headlines, to face Susan Collins in key midterm contest
The Guardian - US · Jun 10 Nancy Mace blames Epstein files backlash as she concedes in South Carolina governor’s race Lieutenant governor and attorney general advance but result signals decisive defeat for controversial Nancy Mace
The Economic Times · Jun 10 US House passes $70 billion bill to fund ICE, Border Patrol Congress has approved a 70 billion dollar funding bill for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol. The House passed the measure after the Senate approved it earlier. Republicans used a special process to bypass Democratic opposition in the Senate. Democrats opposed the funding due to concerns over agent actions…