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Packwood, former senator who resigned amid sex scandal, dead at 93

Former Sen. Bob Packwood, whose immense political influence was marred by a major sexual misconduct scandal, died Saturday at the age of 93. The Oregon Republican served nearly 27 years in the Senate, but resigned in 1995 after the Senate Ethics Committee voted to recommend expelling him for sexual misconduct,…

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Trump revives election fraud claims after another rough night for Republicans

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The Independent UK

Bitter rivalry? At the Congressional Baseball Game, sort of

Democrats are looking to break a five-year losing streak at Wednesday night’s Congressional Baseball Game, hoping a revamped roster will be enough to beat Republicans. But partisan rivalry aside, research suggests the game may boost legislative collaboration. Playing baseball gives legislators the chance to forge bonds outside the halls of…

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Even purple Colorado's GOP has gone nuts

The lead in the GOP governor’s primary claims he’s an expert at “Cajun Karate” — the other two aren’t much better

Salon

Trump declares California mayoral election ‘crooked’ as his pick Spencer Pratt faces defeat

President Donald Trump warns of ‘great trouble and consternation’ to come as he again alleges fraud to deprive Republican candidates of victory without providing evicence

The Independent UK

Judgment day for under-fire Democrat Graham Platner in Maine primary

All eyes on US Senate race as Platner, mired in controversy, is set to advance to take on incumbent Susan Collins

The Guardian - US

North Dakota could become the 17th state to have a single-subject rule for ballot initiatives

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Anti-abortion groups target Republicans

Multiple Republicans lose primaries after key party allies backed their challengers instead

Salon

Former Republican Senator who resigned after sexual harassment scandal dies at 93

Before the #MeToo era, Packwood stood out as an example of private behavior undermining a man’s public image

The Independent UK

Ro Khanna says he supports Graham Platner’s Senate bid despite ‘shameful’ actions

Democratic congressman issues qualified defense of Maine candidate in his bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins

The Guardian - US

LDS groups and Utah Republicans rage as military no longer counts church as Christian under Hegseth religion list shake-up

Defense Department cut roughly 180 religion codes from previous list, with mostly Christian denominations remaining

The Independent UK

South Park Creators Admit They've Been Hated By Both Political Parties At Different Times

Republicans and liberals have South Park hate in common.

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Trump just pardoned a convicted insider trader, just as insider-trading stories swirl around him

“Luck alone cannot explain those numbers.”

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Republican support for marriage equality, LGBTQ+ rights sinks: poll

Just some four years ago, more than half of Republicans backed same-sex marriage.

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How the Talarico-Paxton race could play out

Talarico links the affordability crisis with corruption, while Paxton frames the Democrat as out of touch.

Salon

Texas Dem's win backed by crypto bros

Christian Menefee, 38, unseated Al Green, 78, after Texas Republicans combined their districts into one

The Economic Times

Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build

Republican lawmakers are increasingly breaking with President Trump, rebuking his policies on Iran, funding, and domestic spying. Despite Democratic skepticism, a growing coalition of Republicans, including those Trump has opposed, are showing a willingness to defy him, potentially threatening his agenda before Election Day.

The Guardian - US

How Xavier Becerra turned around his campaign to be California’s governor

In late March, his polling hovered near 3%, but in a stunning reversal Becerra has advanced to the general election

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Trump pardons former Republican congressman convicted of insider trading

Donald Trump pardoned Stephen Buyer of Indiana, who served nearly two years in prison after conviction

Salon

June is now "Nuclear Family Month"

Republican state officials recast June as just for traditional families, challenging local Pride Month celebrations

The Times of India

'Donald, Donald Trump': US president posts self-praise anthem claiming world can't stop loving him

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video on Truth Social, celebrating his global admiration. The song, by Republican candidate Anthony Constantino, features exaggerated visuals of Trump in fantastical scenarios. Constantino expressed pride in Trump's endorsement of the track, which has garnered attention for its unique content and repetitive…

The Independent UK

Gwyneth Paltrow clarifies political views after her husband believed her to be a Republican

The ‘Marty Supreme’ star said her husband is ‘so progressive’

The Independent UK

Trump issues pardon to former Rep. Stephen Buyer who was convicted of insider trading

A letter signed by more than 40 Republicans in Congress claimed Buyer was ‘targeted by the deep state’ due to his involvement in Clinton’s trial

The Economic Times

Who is Stephen Buyer - pardoned by Donald Trump and why was Indiana Republican Congressman convicted?

Stephen Buyer was found guilty in March of 2023 on four counts of securities fraud, and was sentenced in September of that year to 22 months in prison.

The Times of India

'Why would any American kid go into engineering if he thinks....': Fox News' Laura Ingraham asks Republican leader on his anti-H-1B bill

As conservative news host and Fox journalist Laura Ingraham interviewed Republican Congressman Chip Roy on his new proposed legislation against the H-1B visa program, Ingraham told Roy that Congressmen from both parties are "culpable" for the abuse of the visa program because a lot of big donors kept the wages…

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