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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
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Maine Senate Race Headlines Tuesday Primaries Across Four States as Voters Weigh Incumbents and Insurgents

Democrats need to flip Republican Susan Collins' seat to boost their chances of controlling the U.S. Senate, while Nevada's GOP governor faces an uncertain November.

By Eleanor Cross · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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Senator Pushed to Cut Firefighting Aircraft Inspections as His Former Company Failed One

Sen. Tim Sheehy proposed eliminating Forest Service inspections the same month inspectors found a crack in a wing of Bridger Aerospace aircraft.

By James Callahan · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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GOP Lawmaker Warns Voters That Platner's 'Extreme' Policies Just as Concerning as His Baggage: 'Stay Away'

Maine Republican Rep. Laurel Libby says the Democratic Senate candidate's support for Green New Deal poses economic threat to families beyond Maine.

By Diane Park · Tuesday, June 9, 2026 · 3 min read