Senate Republicans drop plans for $1bn to fund security at Trump’s ballroom Fears that push for ballroom spending could jeopardize $70bn funding for immigration enforcement The Guardian - US · Jun 3
Where’s Trump? President resurfaces after a week with no public events amid health questions and tumbling polls Republican and MAGA standard-bearer is increasingly isolated as the possibility of a midterm defeat for his party looms The Independent UK · Jun 3
Republican Hawks Don't Want an Iran Deal—and Opportunist Democrats Are Helping Them Along Bipartisan pressure is keeping the war alive. Reason · Jun 3
Trump’s intelligence chief pick puts surveillance program renewal in doubt Democrats say appointment of Bill Pulte could doom bipartisan agreement to renew section 702 of Fisa The Guardian - US · Jun 3
Zach Lahn’s win in Iowa is a rare rebuke to Trump, who still has an iron grip on the party While president’s last-minute endorsement of Randy Feenstra failed, he has enjoyed successes in Texas, Indiana and Kentucky The Guardian - US · Jun 3
The GOP push to ‘love thy neighbor’ When Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles posted Tuesday that “homosexuality has no place in America,” it wasn’t the first time he declared a certain group of people didn’t belong in the U.S. The difference this time: His fellow Republicans called him out, publicly. “Saying that homosexuals have no place in America… Roll Call · Jun 3
‘Will abide by the Court’s ruling’: The Trump administration seemingly backs off $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ DOJ fund The fund faced bipartisan backlash. We Got This Covered · Jun 3
Another one bites the dust South Dakota Rep. Dusty Johnson was the early favorite in the state’s gubernatorial race, but in the run-up to Tuesday’s primary, a poll found his edge eroding. The four-term Republican wound up finishing third, behind Gov. Larry Rhoden, who filled the vacancy left by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem,… Roll Call · Jun 3
Consent questions raised at data privacy bill hearing Data privacy legislation put forward by House Republicans is friendly to businesses, Republicans and Democrats agree; whether or not that’s a good thing depends on which side of the aisle members sit on. Republicans say the legislation would provide clarity for businesses and uniform protections for consumers around the country.… Roll Call · Jun 3
Republican candidate Victor Marx refuses to say how many people he has killed IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 3
MAHA candidate beats Trump's choice in Republican primary for Iowa governor Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump AAP · Jun 3
Cornyn’s loss proves election rules still apply ANALYSIS —After Donald Trump’s election in 2016, there was a narrative that the typical rules about elections were extinct. But Texas Sen. John Cornyn’s recent fate has proved that many of the political laws of gravity still apply. Last fall, national Republicans were excited that Cornyn had closed the initial… Roll Call · Jun 3
Trump Suffers First Major 2026 Primary Loss as Conservative Outsider Beats Feenstra in Iowa Trump endorsed Feenstra just four days before the primary, calling the congressman "MAGA all the way" and praising him as a reliable ally Latin Times · Jun 3
Republican candidate for Colorado governor refuses to say how many people he’s killed A Republican candidate for Colorado governor has refused to say how many people he has killed. The Independent UK · Jun 3
Ballotpedia · Jun 3 Texas, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia sue ISS over ESG disclosures Four Republican state attorneys general filed lawsuits on May 20, 2026, against Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS), accusing the proxy advisory firm of violating state consumer protection laws by failing to disclose that its voting recommendations prioritize environmental, social, and governance (ESG) policies over clients' financial interests.
Ballotpedia · Jun 3 Major donors back competing candidates in Wisconsin's 7th District Republican primary Michael Alfonso, Jessi Ebben, Kevin Hermening, Donald Raihala, and Niina Threlfall-Baum are running in the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District on Aug. 11. Alfonso, Ebben, Hermening, and Threlfall-Baum lead in media attention. Incumbent Tom Tiffany (R) is running for governor of Wisconsin.
Roll Call · Jun 3 Congress finds a unifying issue — geothermal energy Republicans and Democrats in Congress seem to have found a unifying issue, and it’s a hot one lurking beneath the earth’s surface: geothermal energy. Without objection and without partisan digs from either side, the House on Tuesday passed by voice vote a package of six bills — three from Republicans…
AAP · Jun 3 Lahn's win in GOP primary for Iowa governor is a setback for Trump that could signal MAHA strength Businessman Zach Lahn's win in Iowa's Republican gubernatorial primary over President Donald Trump's pick is a rare electoral setback for Trump
International Business Times · Jun 3 California, Iowa Primaries Shape Key 2026 Contests As Voters Weigh Cost-Of-Living, National Issues The latest round of state primaries unfolded against a backdrop of international conflicts, economic uncertainty and ongoing debates over trade, immigration and government spending.
Roll Call · Jun 3 Cornyn, Tillis could create ‘wild card situation’ on Judiciary Sen. John Cornyn’s loss to Trump-backed Ken Paxton in a primary last week means the Senate Judiciary Committee will have two Republican members who may feel less obligated to stick with President Donald Trump. Cornyn, R-Texas, joins Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., as Judiciary Committee members no longer facing reelection. Tillis…
The Guardian - US · Jun 3 The Democrats to watch after Tuesday’s primaries: from army doctor to Paralympian Many of the Democrats who won their primaries are new to the national political scene – here are the names to know
The Independent UK · Jun 3 Great American meltdown: Trump’s Freedom 250 concerts are collapsing while the project rakes in taxpayer dough IN FOCUS: The president wants heads to roll after artists dropped out. Now he might headline America’s birthday party, Alex Woodward and Andrew Feinberg report
International Business Times UK · Jun 3 'Does It Matter?': MAGA Candidate Stuns Interviewer With Disturbing Answers About Killing People Colorado Republican governor candidate Victor Marks faces backlash after controversial remarks about killing during a political interview, raising questions about his past and credibility.
The Texas Tribune · Jun 3 National Democrats aim to flip 12 Texas House seats under newly expanded target list Republicans would have just a 76-74 majority in the Texas House if the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee succeeds in flipping its targeted GOP districts.