HISTORICAL FACTS: 18 | History Defined

Trump’s DOJ ‘quietly assuring allies’ to expect slush fund payouts

Justice Department insists the fund is ‘not moving forward’ but officials are reportedly telling allies another story

The Independent UK · Jun 11

At the Races: Eyes on the ball and the ballot

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Call it a sports week. New Yorkers are ecstatic after the Knicks went…

Roll Call · Jun 11

Invade baby, invade: Trump eyes Kharg Island, Iran's energy spigot

President Trump is openly threatening to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as a drastic measure to force Tehran into a deal. This marks a significant shift from his previous anti-interventionist stance, raising concerns about escalation and the potential for a costly, open-ended deployment.

The Times of India · Jun 11

Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman lose bids for governor in South Carolina

Spurned by President Donald Trump, Republican Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman both fell short Tuesday in their bids to become South Carolina’s next governor.  With no candidate taking a majority of the vote, the GOP primary to succeed term-limited Gov. Henry McMaster is heading for a June 23 runoff…

Roll Call · Jun 9

Trump favorites face do-or-die moment at the ballot box in South Carolina

Republican contenders have trumpeted their loyalty to President Donald Trump, who has remained popular in the state despite some nationwide wavering as the war with Iran continues

The Independent UK · Jun 9

At the Races: Maine’s moment

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. By Mary Ellen McIntire and…

Roll Call · Jun 9

Trump’s ‘slush fund’ is dead. Still, Jan 6 rioters are trying to get taxpayer cash — and DOJ could help

The administration is already sitting on a virtually endless pile of cash to pay settlements in cases against the government

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Four Senate Republicans Block SAVE Act in Latest Split With Trump as Fellow GOP Senator Says They 'Betrayed Their Constituents'

Sens. Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell and Thom Tillis voted with Democrats to prevent it from being attached to the immigration enforcement funding package

Latin Times · Jun 5

In LA mayor’s race, Nithya Raman makes up ground on Spencer Pratt in contest to face Karen Bass – as it happened

LA city council member pulled closer to reality TV villain in ballots counted Friday, now trailing by just 20,672 votes. This blog is now closed.

The Guardian - US · Jun 5

Any deal with Iran that restricts Israel's ability...would be unwise: US Senator Graham draws red line

Senator Lindsey Graham issued a stern warning against any Middle East diplomatic deal that would impede Israel's military actions against Hamas and Hezbollah. He emphasized that Israel must be allowed to neutralize threats from Hezbollah, stating that any ceasefire would enable rearmament. Graham also expressed confidence that President Trump would…

The Economic Times · May 31