Ohio GOP misses deadline to replace Rep. Max Miller on ballot
Rep. Max Miller will stay on the Ohio ballot after Republicans missed their last chance to replace him, AP News reports. Here is what is at stake and what comes next.
Cassidy support signals likely confirmation for Blanche
Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, CBS News reports, a key move that makes Blanche’s confirmation likely.
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary as Fauci faces contempt vote
NPR says Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary as Anthony Fauci faces a contempt vote in Congress, setting up a pivotal political clash.
Trump turns toddler stumble in Vegas into Biden stage joke
Trump stopped a toddler from wandering off a Las Vegas stage and quipped about Biden falling, Fox News reports. Here is what happened and why it matters now.
After Michigan primary loss, AIPAC eyes another El-Sayed fight
After Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, AIPAC is considering another attempt to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in the general election. Here’s what is at stake.
Progressive vs establishment fight defines Michigan Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens face off in a pivotal Michigan Democratic Senate primary, a progressive vs establishment test with national implications.
Trump’s latest tariffs challenged by 25 Democrat-led states
President Trump’s latest tariffs face a new challenge from 25 Democrat-led states, Fox Business reports, setting up a fresh fight over trade policy and executive power.
White House wavering on A.I. rules rattles Silicon Valley
The New York Times reports the Trump administration is split over how to regulate open‑source A.I. models favored by Chinese companies. Here is what is at stake and why it matters now.
Trump convenes Camp David cabinet talks as Iran war drags on
Donald Trump is summoning his cabinet to Camp David as the Iran war drags on and gasoline prices rise before key midterm elections, shaping the stakes for US politics.
Fauci faces contempt push as Trump team unveils new asylum rule
Anthony Fauci faces a contempt push and the Trump team rolls out a new asylum rule, NPR reports, with Medicare drug plans also in focus. Here is what’s at stake now.
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy seek leverage after new Trump talks
Netanyahu and Zelenskyy met with Donald Trump as reported by PBS, each seeking new leverage in Washington. Here is what is at stake and what to watch next.
Senate approves Jay Clayton as new U.S. intelligence chief
Jay Clayton has been confirmed by the Senate as director of national intelligence, NBC News reports. Here is what his appointment could mean for U.S. security.
South Carolina faces fast decisions after Lindsey Graham’s death
South Carolina’s next steps after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death could reshape a once-safe Republican seat. Here’s who decides what happens and why it matters.
Graham Platner halts Maine Senate bid after rape claim
Graham Platner has suspended his Maine Senate campaign after a rape allegation, leaving Democrats racing a replacement deadline and raising stakes in the primary.
Kentucky governor presses for clarity on McConnell’s health
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pressing for more details on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health as the GOP leader remains hospitalized and improving, USA Today reports.
Rep. Madeleine Dean says Graham Platner ‘disqualified himself’ from Maine Senate bid
Rep. Madeleine Dean says Graham Platner “disqualified himself” from the Maine Senate race against Susan Collins after a rape allegation, raising stakes for Democrats.
Trump’s Georgia move fuels new fight over election trust
Trump’s Georgia focus, reported by The New York Times, mixes F.B.I. deployments with renewed 2020 fraud claims. Critics warn it erodes faith in elections.
Trump set to speak at Mount Rushmore as symbolism looms large
Donald Trump’s planned Mount Rushmore speech highlights his long fixation with presidential legacy and the limits of how far his allies can reshape it. See what is at stake.
Court ruling on trans athletes hands GOP a political edge
A new ruling on transgender athletes, reported by The New York Times, is giving Republicans a clear win while most Democrats stay quiet. Here is what is at stake and what to watch next.
Paramedics called to Mitch McConnell home for reported cardiac arrest
NBC News says paramedics answered a cardiac arrest call for an unconscious person at Mitch McConnell’s home the day he was hospitalized. Here’s what we know so far.
EMS call to Mitch McConnell’s home raises new health questions
CBS News reports EMS was called to Mitch McConnell’s home for an “unconscious” patient the morning he was hospitalized, raising fresh questions about his health and Capitol Hill leadership.
Supreme Court set to rule on birthright citizenship today
The Supreme Court weighs birthright citizenship as Iran-US contacts and near-record-low U.S. murder rates frame a pivotal moment for U.S. law and security policy.
Trump uses America 250 kickoff to fuel campaign-style energy
Trump opens the America 250 festivities with a campaign-style rally, AP News reports, framing a national anniversary as a fresh pitch for himself.
House approves sweeping housing bill to tackle high costs
PBS says the House has given final approval to a landmark housing bill to boost housing supply and lower costs. Here is what is at stake and what comes next.