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Election & Politics Markets
Live · PolymarketDemocratic Presidential Nominee 2028
- Gavin Newsom24%
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez9%
- Jon Ossoff8%
- Kamala Harris8%
- Josh Shapiro6%
Republican Presidential Nominee 2028
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.49%
- J.D. Vance34%
- Marco Rubio26%
- Tucker Carlson6%
- Ron DeSantis3%
Presidential Election Winner 2028
- Marco Rubio16%
- JD Vance15%
- Gavin Newsom15%
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez5%
- Kamala Harris5%
US x Iran permanent peace deal by...?
- US x Iran permanent peace deal by December 31, 2026?69%
- US x Iran permanent peace deal by October 31, 2026?57%
- US x Iran permanent peace deal by August 31, 2026?43%
- US x Iran permanent peace deal by July 31, 2026?33%
- US x Iran permanent peace deal by June 30, 2026?19%
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Congress
More →House Passes G.O.P.’s $70 Billion Immigration Bill
The vote gave final passage to Republicans’ megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term, clearing it for his signature.
In Maine, a Senate race provokes complex emotions for voters.
South Carolina Voters Are Choosing Nominees to Fill an Open Seat in Congress
Representative Nancy Mace’s run for governor created the opening in the coastal First Congressional District. Republicans are expected to hold it, but one Democrat has proved to be a prolific…
Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race
The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary.
Sports Belong on Free Channels, Broadcast Group to Tell Congress
Sports games ought to be primarily shown on free, over-the-air TV channels rather than on subscription-based streaming platforms, the head of the National Association of Broadcasters plans to tell…
White House
More →House passes bill to fund ICE for rest of Trump's term after monthslong impasse
The House passed Republicans' $70 billion bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies for the rest of the Trump administration.
Republican-led House narrowly passes Trump’s $70bn bill to fund DHS and ICE – live
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House passes bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the remainder of Trump's term
The bill provides roughly $70 billion for immigration enforcement and highlights a GOP caucus continuing to endorse Trump's immigration agenda as Democrats warn Congress has ceded its oversight role.
Republicans pass bill to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of Trump’s term
After weeks of setbacks and delays, Republicans narrowly passed a roughly $70 billion package to fund ICE and Border Patrol through the end of President Donald Trump’s term.
Trump Blames Iran for Downing of U.S. Helicopter and Vows to Retaliate
The threat of further U.S. attacks on Iran came as Israeli forces pounded southern Lebanon while targeting Hezbollah.
Supreme Court
More →How a coming Supreme Court decision on mail-in ballots could impact California
The Supreme Court is set to decide as soon as this week whether states can accept mail-in ballots that arrive after election day in a case that could invalidate the so-called grace period in places…
Supreme Court awaiting Trump appeals in ballroom battle, CNN defamation lawsuit
The Supreme Court is awaiting appeals from President Trump in two separate cases.
Bovino not ruling out White House bid
Former U.S. Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino on Monday said he is not ruling out a bid for the White House in 2028. Bovino responded to reporting from NewsNation, The Hill’s cable…
The Supreme Court’s neutering of the First Step Act
NCAA appeals court ruling overturning Texas Tech QB’s gambling ban
The NCAA is filing an appeal to challenge a Monday ruling that granted Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against the association after it banned him for…
Elections
More →Maine’s Primary Ballot Is Crowded With Members of Political Dynasties
Among other candidates with ties to prominent officials, a senator’s son and a Bush scion are running for governor.
Live results: Graham poised for victory in South Carolina Senate primary
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is expected to comfortably advance from Tuesday’s primaries in South Carolina as he seeks a fourth term in office. He’s running agains Mark Lynch in the GOP…
Live results: North Dakota holds House primary election
Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) is slated to easily advance from a Tuesday primary in North Dakota. Democrat Trygve Hammer, a teacher, faces no challengers and is the presumptive nominee on the other side…
Live results: South Carolina House primary elections underway
Voters at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on South Carolina’s House primary elections. There are two open seats this cycle, with Reps. Nancy Mace of the 1st Congressional District and Ralph…
Live results: Democrats duke it out in key Maine primary race for battleground House seat
Republicans have the upper hand in the battle for an open House seat in Maine as voters head to the polls Tuesday. Rep. Jared Golden (D) is leaving his seat in the Pine Tree State’s 2nd…
State & Local
More →The Ex-Mayor of Arcadia, Her Boyfriend and the Chinese Government
Eileen Wang pleaded guilty to acting as a foreign agent. But what could Beijing want from the mayor of a small California city known as the “Chinese Beverly Hills”?
Outrage as Spencer Pratt is dumped from LA mayor’s race: ‘City is lost’
Spencer Pratt has not made any public comments since losing his bid for Los Angeles mayor.
California’s Chinese spy mayor throws fiancé under the bus as she faces 10 years in prison
The former Arcadia mayor accused of acting as a spy for the Chinese government is using her fiancé as a shield against the allegations.
Progressive Nithya Raman advances to November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
Progressive city council member Nithya Raman has advanced to a November runoff against Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, setting up an unexpected matchup between two Democrats and former political allies…
Graham Platner and big races for governor: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries
Four states vote Tuesday, with Maine’s key Senate race capturing the most national attention and Trump picking sides in South Carolina’s race for governor.
Policy
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World
More →US launches strikes on Iran after downing of American helicopter
Washington says attack is ‘proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression’
US launches ‘proportional’ attacks against Iran in payback for ‘unjustified’ downing of Army helicopter
”The mission is a proportional response to unjustified Iranian aggression.”
U.S. military launches strikes in retaliation for Iran downing helicopter: Pentagon
The latest clash with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz came as President Donald Trump repeated that a deal with Tehran could be reached within days.
US Launches Strikes Against Iran After Helicopter Shot Down
The US military launched fresh airstrikes against Iran hours after President Donald Trump vowed to retaliate for the shooting down of a US Army helicopter.
Oil slides as US official says Hormuz transits are ‘meaningfully’ climbing
Energy secretary Chris Wright cautions that flows through the strait will take months to fully recover