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Trump reconsiders $1.8 billion ally compensation fund amid Republican backlash

US President Donald Trump was said to be reconsidering a controversial $1.8 billion compensation fund on Monday, created as part of a settlement with the IRS, amid legal challenges and growing opposition from Republicans. The Justice Department has paused implementation following a court order, raising doubts about the fund's future.

France 24

Iowa's 2026 legislative primaries feature the most contested incumbents since 2012

There are 100 incumbents running for re-election in the primaries for Iowa's state Legislature on June 2. Fifteen of those incumbents (15%) are contested, the most since 2012, when there were 16. There are a total of 125 seats up for election this year, including all 100 seats in the…

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Partisan balance at stake in June 2 Orange County, California Board of Supervisors primaries

Eleven candidates are running for three seats on the Orange County Board of Supervisors on June 2. Two incumbents are running for re-election, and the other seat is open.

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Utah's Senate President and House Speaker issue dueling endorsements in 2nd District Republican primary

Incumbent Blake Moore (R) and Karianne Lisonbee (R) are running in the Republican primary for Utah's 2nd Congressional District on June 23, 2026.

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Trump summons Mike Johnson to White House as reviled $1.8B DOJ ‘slush fund’ hangs in the balance

Republicans including Mitch McConnell have indicated their fierce opposition to what they have called a ‘slush fund’ on the Hill

The Independent UK

Jay-Z slams Nicki Minaj over MAGA ties during rare solo performance

‘A rapper can’t be my opp, I got MAGA Republicans,’ he rapped

The Independent UK

Minnesota Republicans rebuked for Derek Chauvin moment of silence

Attorney general Keith Ellison says gesture at convention was an ‘act of profound cruelty’ to George Floyd’s family

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'Sit back and relax': Can Trump afford to go back to war with Iran?

US President Trump's cautious optimism regarding Iran negotiations has been shattered as Tehran suspends talks, citing Israeli actions in Lebanon. This escalation threatens the Strait of Hormuz, reignites military exchanges, and jeopardizes Trump's political standing and economic stability ahead of crucial midterm elections.

The Economic Times

After the Anti-weaponization fund and other Trump actions, Democratic Senator is expecting increased GOP opposition

"This president is giving us a master class in our own democracy by tearing it down."

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Republicans tried to mock a Texas Democrat with a nickname. Then he put it on a t-shirt and started selling it

“When you go home tonight, make sure you grab one.”

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Trump’s Truth Social post fuels speculation over pardon for insider-trading Republican

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The Independent UK

Trump mulls pardon for disgraced lawmaker jailed for insider trading – amid uproar over president’s own share buys

President Donald Trump posts letter appealing for forgiveness on behalf of ex-Indiana Republican congressman Steve Buyer, who served 22 months behind bars but maintains his innocence

The Independent UK

Dems to launch ‘coordinated attack’ on Trump’s $1.8 billion fund as GOP revolt erupts

Democrats have branded the fund a "slush fund" and are vowing to block its implementation, further complicating efforts to pass vital Homeland Security spending legislation

The Independent UK

This week: Reconciliation round two?

After a weeklong recess, Senate Republicans return Monday with their focus set on ways to move their budget reconciliation package, which hit several hurdles before the Memorial Day break. The House, which has been on standby while Senate leadership works out how much of the White House wishlist they can…

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‘Where are the jobs?’: as US autoworkers face offshoring, Democrats vie to win votes

Workers who voted for Trump and Republicans in recent elections are now being hit with offshoring and the impacts of tariffs – but can Democrats sway them?

Salon

Why MAGA buys Trump's perfect health lie

Cultish devotion leads Republicans to see Trump as more god-like than human

The Guardian - US

‘Our democracy is run by two private clubs’: can a pro-hunting Democrat lead a blue wave in Iowa?

As Trump’s approval ratings dip and gas prices rise, Democrats see an opening with Rob Sand

The Conversation

Turkish democracy on trial: how Erdoğan’s rule has undermined justice and weakened his rivals

There has been unrest across Turkey after an appeals court annulled the results of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) 2023 leadership election, deposing the popular winner Özgür Özel.

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The Independent UK

‘The Hills’ star Spencer Pratt tells supporters ‘We can’t give up on LA’ as he surges in mayoral race

Pratt, known for his role on "The Hills" alongside his wife Heidi Montag, has been a long-time registered Republican

The Independent UK

Double vision: Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan faces a challenge from a familiar-sounding rival – Dan Sullivan

The National Republican Senatorial Committee accused Democrats of planting a candidate with the same name to throw off voters

International Business Times UK

Who Is Keith Kidwell? The NC Republican Who Introduced a Bill Critics Warn Could Make It Legal to K*ll Women for Having Abortions

A North Carolina bill proposes classifying abortion as first-degree murder, allowing deadly force to prevent it. Critics argue it could justify violence against women and medical professionals involved in abortions.

The Guardian - US

The fall of John Cornyn mirrors the fall of the Republican party

The Texas senator was emblematic of the era between Reagan and Trump, as Republicans shifted from the party of business to a cult of personality

International Business Times UK

'A Rapper Can't Be My Opp, I Got Maga Republicans': Jay-Z Fires Shots at Nicki Minaj in Fiery Onstage Comeback

Jay-Z's return to the stage has brought back speculations about his long-standing feud with Nicki Minaj with lines about his 'opps' being 'MAGA.'

The Economic Times

How the Supreme Court is reshaping the US midterm elections

The US Supreme Court is set to decide two crucial election law cases. One case challenges rules on counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day. The other case questions limits on money spent by political parties in coordination with candidates. These rulings could significantly shape upcoming elections and the balance…

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Here are the top candidates for California governor in Tuesday's primary

California voters face a crowded ballot with 61 names during Tuesday's primary to replace outgoing Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom

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