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North Dakota voters to decide single-subject requirement for future constitutional amendments on June 9

On June 9, North Dakota voters will decide Constitutional Amendment 1, which would, if approved, create a single-subject rule for future constitutional amendments.

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Trump news at a glance: rare rebuke for president as four House Republicans side with Democrats to pass war powers resolution

Vote sends resolution to the US Senate, where the chamber must promptly take up the measure under law – key US politics stories from Wednesday 3 June at a glance

The Guardian - US

US House passes war powers resolution to curb Trump’s authority in Iran

Stunning rebuke to president as lawmakers vote 215-208 for measure forcing him to seek congressional approval

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Trump's New Order Could Make 8,000 Federal Employees Easier To Fire

President Trump's executive order reclassifies 8,000 federal employees, allowing dismissal without cause. Critics warn of impacts on civil service independence and potential legal challenges.

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Man convicted in Jan. 6 riot at US Capitol has a job at the Pentagon

The Trump administration has given a man convicted in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol a job in the Pentagon’s policy office

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Trump Returns With Covered Hand and Weakening Voice, Raises Fresh Doubts Over 'Perfect' Health Report

Donald Trump's health is under scrutiny after a seven-day absence, with visible signs of physical decline raising public and professional concerns ahead of his 80th birthday.

International Business Times UK

Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Lighthiser v. Trump Kids' Climate Suit

Yet another federal court opinion dismissing constitutional climate change claims.

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Louisiana voters will decide on 10 legislatively referred ballot measures in Nov. 2026

The Louisiana State Legislature referred 10 ballot measures to the ballot for voter approval on Nov. 3, 2026. Of these measures — all of which are constitutional amendments — nine were certified in May 2026, and one was certified in June 2025.

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Virginia's new Democratic trifecta approved 49 election-related bills and resolutions during the 2026 legislative session, a 250% increase over previous three-year average with divided government

The Virginia General Assembly adjourned its 2026 regular session on April 22 after sending 51 election-related bills to Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) and adopting three resolutions. Spanberger signed 46 bills and vetoed five.

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Trump signs order to make it easier to fire 8,000 highly paid federal workers

Order strips job protections from workers earning up to about $200,000 a year and deemed to be ‘influencing’ policy

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Chicago US attorney defends his meddling with grand jury process over immigration protest case

The top federal prosecutor in Chicago is defending his appearance before a grand jury last year when it returned an indictment against critics of the Trump administration’s immigration sweeps

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Trump compares White House UFC arena to Eiffel Tower, hints it could stay permanently

In a video posted to his official TikTok account on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump suggested he may never remove the enormous UFC arena being constructed on the White House lawn for his birthday celebrations. He also compared it to Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower, which was initially intended to be…

France 24

'You Just Lied': Rubio Says He's Never Seen Trump Sleep, Ted Lieu Responds With a POTUS Napping Video

A congressional hearing reignited concerns about President Trump's health after a video showed him napping during a meeting, despite White House assurances of his excellent condition.

International Business Times UK

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent refuses to say whether Trump remains exempt from IRS audits

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is refusing to say whether President Donald Trump and his family will still receive immunity from IRS audits after the administration abandoned plans for a $1.776 billion compensation fund

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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

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Pete Hegseth removes all women and some Black service members from navy promotion list

Defense secretary’s latest interposition resulted in all-male, overwhelmingly white picks for promotion to admiralty

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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

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Where Is Trump? Heart Stroke Theory Resurfaces as Neurologist Outlines Chilling Signs of Mental Decline

President Trump's absence from public events since May 2026 raises health concerns. Medical experts question his recent medical assessments, suggesting possible serious health issues.

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Roll Call

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…

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Trump's Immunity Deal Stinks Even More Than His Blatantly Corrupt 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

An addendum to the president's "settlement" of his lawsuit against the IRS shields him and his family from liability for any federal offenses they committed prior to May 19.

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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,…

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Trump administration seeks new path forward with tariffs after first attempt hit legal roadblocks

President Donald Trump is in a hurry to rebuild the tariff wall the Supreme Court tore down less than four months ago

Reason

The Supreme Court For The First Time Refers To Our "Colorblind Constitution"

130 years later, Justice Harlan's Plessy dissent is now the "supreme law of the land."

The Independent UK

Thousands of Americans at risk of losing up to $331 in federal benefits under proposed change

The proposal would dismantle a 2024 expansion that allowed households to qualify for protections if just one member received SNAP benefits

Latin Times

Trump's Approval Rating Falls to New Low as More Independents Turn Against Him, Poll Shows

76% of Americans in the Economist/YouGov poll described the economy as either "fair" or "poor," while 32% said inflation and prices were the country's most important issue

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