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THE TRUTH ABOUT: 12 - The Untold Story

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

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The Guardian - US

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

'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."

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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

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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.

Reason

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

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

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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…

Roll Call

Can Democrats hold California and break through in Iowa? What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries

The governor's office in California typically attracts some of the highest-wattage names in politics, but not this year

The Independent UK

Texas shows the rot is deeper than Trump

Ken Paxton and the Trump administration are throwing the kitchen sink against James Talarico

Salon

What is California’s ‘jungle primary’ – and why are some Democrats calling to change the system?

Practice begun in 2012 under ex-governor Schwarzenegger could see two Republicans advance to general election

The Guardian - US

Trump's Pick for Florida Governor Byron Donalds Breaks With Him on AI as State Sues OpenAI

President Donald Trump's preferred candidate for Florida governor has broken with him on one of the fastest-moving fights in American politics: who gets to regulate artificial intelligence. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Trump-backed Republican running to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026, said Monday that states should be allowed to take…

Latin Times

Californians vote in fiercely contested gubernatorial and congressional primaries

Californians have their final chance to vote Tuesday in a fiercely contested gubernatorial primary ahead of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s mandate coming to an end at the end of the year. The state's open-primary system, which allows the two best-performing candidates to advance regardless of party, has raised fears among…

France 24

Minnesota GOP Faces Backlash After Delegates Hold Moment of Silence for Derek Chauvin

The Minnesota Republican Party is facing intense criticism after delegates at its state convention held a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted in the 2020 murder of George Floyd.

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Republicans press Trump over controversial €1.5bn fund for victims of 'political weaponisation'

US President Donald Trump's Anti-Weaponisation Fund, launched to compensate individuals who believe they were subjected to politically motivated investigations, is being questioned by senators in his own party.

The Guardian - US

Aipac affiliate has funded lavish trips to Israel for dozens of Congress members since 7 October, filings reveal

Revealed: AIEF, a charitable affiliate of pro-Israel lobby Aipac, has spent millions on travel for lawmakers from both parties, even as voters’ support for Israel plummets

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A new congressional map is enacted in Louisiana, blocked in Alabama, and dead in South Carolina

Welcome to the Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Brew.

International Business Times UK

Gay Republican Dave Rubin Forced to Admit Right-Wing Critics Targeted Him Over Having Children

Dave Rubin, a gay conservative commentator, admitted most criticism over having children came from the political right during a heated LGBTQ+ rights debate.

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The Independent UK

Dems battle for shot at missing GOP congressman in crucial NJ showdown

Kean’s last recorded vote was in early March, and his continued absence has intensified the focus on this seat

The Independent UK

Republicans threaten to sink Trump agenda over $1.8B slush fund in latest GOP revolt

This fund was established to compensate Donald Trump’s political allies, a prospect that has ignited a fierce backlash within the GOP

International Business Times UK

Trump Abandons $1.8B Anti Weaponization Fund Following Fierce Republican Revolt Over Capitol Rioter Payouts

Donald Trump's $1.8 billion fund faces legal and political challenges, with the Justice Department halting the initiative amid Republican dissent and accusations of corruption.

Roll Call

Administration sticks with Congress on Medicaid work mandate exemptions

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Monday outlined states’ obligations to implement upcoming Medicaid work requirements, issuing a rule that closely adheres to a list of exemptions already found in federal law. The work requirements, passed as part of the Republican 2025 reconciliation law, are set to take…

Roll Call

At the Races: Going for the Golden State

Welcome to a special edition of At the Races! Throughout the 2026 primary season, watch for these updates from the CQ Roll Call campaign team on what you need to know for Election Day. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. Tuesday brings the busiest primary…

The Economic Times

Trump reconsidering $1.8 billion fund, AP source says, as Justice Department temporarily pauses it

President Donald Trump is rethinking a massive fund for his allies. The Justice Department has paused its implementation following a court order. This move comes amid strong opposition from Republican lawmakers concerned about oversight and potential payouts to participants of the January 6th Capitol riot. The fund was established to…

The Economic Times

Trump's $1.8 billion 'weaponization' fund put on hold after fierce opposition from Congress

President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion fund for alleged government "weaponization" victims has been halted. Republican lawmakers in Congress strongly opposed the plan. This move comes as senators returned after a break and faced an impasse with the president over border funding. The fund faced legal challenges and political uproar. Federal…

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