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Bennett will face Kean in high-profile matchup in New Jersey

Democrat Rebecca Bennett will face New Jersey Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. this fall in a closely watched battleground race that could help determine which party wins control of the House. Bennett won the Democratic primary for the 7th District on Tuesday, securing 47.8 percent of the vote when The…

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Midterm primaries 2026: results and reaction as six states including California and Iowa cast ballots – as it happened

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‘Election lies’ could take hold if results in California take weeks, officials warn

Governor expresses worry as deluge of last-minute ballots and slow system could delay results in tightest races

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Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson stepping down

Nelson’s office oversees elections. Abbott appointed her to the role in 2023 after she became the longest-serving Republican woman in Texas Senate history.

The Texas Tribune

Dems Slam Trump's Surprise Choice for Acting Intelligence Head: 'By Any Objective Assessment, This Appointment Makes No Sense'

"Americans need intelligence leadership dedicated to protecting our nation, not political loyalists pursuing Trump's revenge tour," said Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

Latin Times

Trump Jr Wife Bettina Trump Desires First Lady Title; Life Goal Exposed after Bahamas Wedding

Bettina Trump, newly married to Donald Trump Jr, updates her Instagram to 'Married. Not domesticated,' sparking online discussions about her ambitions and potential First Lady aspirations.

International Business Times UK

Screwworms are closer than ever to Texas, but not 1 mile away as lawmaker claims

On Monday, state Rep. Don McLaughlin said the parasitic fly that threatens the state’s cattle industry was 1 mile away. U.S. officials said that was not yet true.

The Texas Tribune

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'Crazy': Trump-Netanyahu relationship under growing strain

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - They went to war together against Iran, but Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu's relationship is under strain after the US president reportedly called the Israeli premier "crazy."

Bangkok Post

Trump 7 Day Absence From Public View Raises Alarms After Expert Claims Medical Report Looks Almost 'Too Good to Be True'

President Trump's recent medical report has been criticised by experts for lacking detail, raising concerns about his health as he remains absent from public events for over a week.

International Business Times UK

The show will go on: White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled for July, with Trump attending

The White House Correspondents Association dinner has been rescheduled for July 24

AAP

Donald Trump is way less popular than American-born Pope Leo, poll reveals

President Donald Trump’s net favorability was 54 points behind the American-born Pope

The Independent UK

Trump endorses New Jersey Republican not seen since March

Tom Kean has been out with health issue since March. Democrats are sharpening their knives for general election

The Guardian - US

Trump Said He Would Purge Hundreds of Citizens but the Courts Are Not Playing Along

Trump's second-term plan to revoke citizenship from foreign-born Americans faces significant legal challenges, with only 35 cases filed despite ambitious targets. Legal protections for naturalised citizens pose hurdles.

International Business Times UK

Could the New $6,000 Senior Bonus Tax Deduction Hurt Social Security?

Analysis shows that a new tax break designed to help older adults could weaken what is now a key safety net for millions of retirees.

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Reason

Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Protecting Group Flying "8647" Flag

The flag, in context, likely doesn't fit within the First Amendment exception for true threats of illegal conduct or incitement of illegal conduct. [UPDATE: I had originally called this a preliminary injunction, but it is technically a temporary restraining order.]

The Guardian - US

White House correspondents’ dinner rescheduled for July after shooting

Trump, who was swiftly evacuated from April gala after incident, confirmed his attendance at summer event

The Times of India

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “You can’t let your failures define you – you have to let them…”

This line, attributed to Barack Obama, frequently appears in leadership write-ups, interviews, and motivational pieces, typically in contexts where people discuss setbacks and recovery. It is not framed as something dramatic or abstract. It reads more like something said from experience, where failure is treated as something that simply happens…

The Guardian - US

‘Americans will be less safe’: alarm as Trump picks loyalist as intelligence chief

Bill Pulte, who does not have any national intelligence experience, is nicknamed ‘Little Trump’ among some

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He hasn’t been seen in months. The Congressional Record disagrees

It’s been nearly three months since he last cast a vote on the House floor, but Rep. Thomas H. Kean Jr. has been keeping busy — or at least trying to look like he is. In the New Jersey Republican’s absence, five speeches under his name have appeared in the…

The Independent UK

Trump adjusts tariffs on steel, aluminum and copper imports

The changes go into effect Monday

The Times of India

'Dumocracy' in America: When the President becomes a punchline

TOI correspondent from Washington: Historians may someday conclude that US President Donald Trump's greatest contribution to American political discourse was not immigration enforcement or peace treaty, or even a trade war. It may have been a painstaking seminar on how he coined the word "Dumocrats."

International Business Times UK

Judge Says Evidence Falls Short in '8647' Flag Threat Claims Against Protesters

A federal judge ruled that the '8647' protest flag does not constitute a threat to President Trump, emphasising First Amendment protections

International Business Times

Democratic Primaries 2026: California Governor Race and House Battles Put Party Future on the Line

Tuesday's elections in California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota will determine nominees in several battleground races.

Latin Times

Trump Celebrates Release of Cuban Immigrant From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Central to His Immigration Crackdown

Justo Betancourt was released from custody on May 14 after a federal judge ruled he could not continue to be detained indefinitely while deportation efforts remained stalled

International Business Times UK

The Trans Military Ban Chaos: How an Appeals Court Just Upended Trump's Executive Order

A federal appeals court has ruled Trump's ban on transgender military service unconstitutional, challenging the executive order and maintaining an injunction against removing transgender troops.

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