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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

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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.

International Business Times

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…

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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 Guardian - US

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

The Independent UK

'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.

International Business Times UK

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.

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Mitch McConnell statement suggests he considers Bill Pulte unfit for national intelligence director role –as it happened

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The Guardian - US

California governor’s race deadlocked with nearly 60% of the votes counted

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the field with slow process of vote counting still underway

The Guardian - US

South Dakota to hold its first primary runoff since adopting the system in 1985

Welcome to the Thursday, June 4, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia

Trump takes a hit in nationwide primaries as voters shake up the map

Contests, spanning California, Iowa, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Dakota, provided crucial takeaways for both major parties

The Independent UK

Black voting power takes a hit as Supreme Court revives Alabama’s contested map

The justices granted the state’s emergency appeal, allowing the use of a map adopted three years ago that features a majority-Black population in only one of its seven congressional districts. The three liberal justices on the bench dissented from the decision

The Independent UK

California primary election results: Hilton narrowly leads as governor’s race remains too close to call

Early results show Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer emerging in front, with many ballots to be counted

The Guardian - US

In Iowa Senate race, Hinson-Turek matchup set for November

Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist who bills himself as a “commonsense prairie populist,” won the Democratic nomination for the state’s open Senate seat Tuesday. Turek beat state Sen. Zach Wahls in a contest that symbolized some of the party’s ideological divisions. Wahls ran as an…

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Trump-backed candidate loses in Iowa governor’s race as Democrats look to flip Senate seat

Establishment Democrat beats Zach Wahls in primary as party eyes success in Republican-dominated state

The Guardian - US

Supreme court approves Alabama map that erases majority-Black district

Court decision that represents win for Republicans comes after lengthy battle over state’s congressional map

The Economic Times

Trump administration drops $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund after Republican backlash

The Trump administration has dropped its $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government abuse. This decision followed strong opposition from Republican senators. However, an agreement preventing future audits of Donald Trump's past tax records will continue. The fund originated from a legal settlement concerning Trump's lawsuit against the…

The Independent UK

Republicans balk at Trump’s attempt to appoint a MAGA enforcer to lead National Intelligence

ANALYSIS: Trump’s cold reception comes after the GOP killed his ‘slush fund’ and angered plenty in the Senate Republican conference, Eric Garcia writes

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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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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.

Bangkok Post

'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."

The Independent UK

Acting AG Todd Blanche says Trump ‘absolutely’ would have gone to prison if he lost the 2024 election

Blanche’s DOJ is currently leading an investigation seeking to prove a ‘grand conspiracy’ to damage Donald Trump over the last decade

Reason

Trump Is Reportedly Reconsidering His Politically and Legally Contentious 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'

The Justice Department signals a retreat from defending the blatantly corrupt scheme, which provoked vigorous objections from Republican lawmakers.

The Guardian - US

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 Independent UK

‘Stuck in quicksand’: How the Iran war has stalled the Trump agenda and frustrated the White House

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