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Thune: White House Weighing Long-Term Pick to Replace Pulte as Director of National Intelligence

Move could break Democratic blockade on extending Section 702 surveillance authority, which is set to expire Friday.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Congress Farm Bill Debate Revives Horse Slaughter Legalization Concerns

The Save Our Bacon Act provision could override state bans on horse slaughter enacted across Texas, California, New York and six other states.

By Eleanor Cross · Wednesday, June 10, 2026 · 4 min read
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Democrats Await Ranked Choice Vote in Maine to Decide Key House Nominee

Three Democrats remain locked in a tight race as the district that backed Trump twice prepares for its most competitive election in years.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Kiley, Republican-Turned-Independent, Set for November Showdown Against Democrat Pan in California House Race

Decision Desk HQ projects Kiley at 24.5 percent and Pan at 23.2 percent as both advance from primary to face off in California's newly redrawn 6th Congressional District.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Valadao Faces Progressive Challenger Villegas In California House Battleground

The toss-up race in California's 22nd Congressional District features a GOP incumbent who voted to impeach Trump against an educator endorsed by the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Faster Labor Contracts Act Passes House After GOP Rebels Join Democrats

The bill passed 230-193 with 20 Republicans crossing party lines to back the legislation over leadership objections.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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House Republicans Face FISA Vote, Reconciliation Deadline as Johnson Presses Priorities

The $69.5 billion immigration funding package cleared the Senate on Friday and now faces a House vote where Speaker Johnson needs near-unanimous Republican support.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 3 min read
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Indicted SPLC Chief Faces House Grilling Over Alleged Secret Payments to KKK Members

Bryan Fair testified before the House Judiciary Committee as federal prosecutors allege the civil rights nonprofit concealed $4 million in payments to extremist groups.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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GOP Senators Rally Around New DHS Proposal Targeting Sanctuary Cities, But Some Want More Details

The plan would pull Customs and Border Protection officers from major airports in jurisdictions that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 4 min read
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Maine Democrats Decide Fate of Senate Candidate Dogged by Explosive Allegations

Graham Platner, a combat veteran and oyster farmer backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders, faces primary voters Tuesday amid mounting controversies including online comments and unverified allegations from ex-girlfriends.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 4 min read