Policy & Law

Republican Lawmakers Who Challenged Abortion Bans Face Primary Backlash from Own Party

At least four Republican state legislators who sought to modify strict abortion restrictions have lost party support and face contested primaries, per a ProPublica investigation.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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Graham Platner Denies Ex-Girlfriend's Allegations of Physical Abuse as Maine Senate Primary Nears

The Democratic candidate acknowledges a troubled past with PTSD and alcohol but denies twisting his ex-girlfriend's arm and holding her in a room.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

Anti-Trump Former Republicans Face Challenges in Democratic Primaries

Former GOP officials including former Georgia Lt. Gov Geoff Duncan and Marine veteran Ryan Crosswell have struggled to gain traction with Democratic primary voters despite their anti-Trump credentials.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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Graham Platner to Hold Maine Rally With Rep. Ro Khanna Amid Resurfaced Controversies

The Democratic Senate candidate faces renewed scrutiny over past behavior as he seeks nomination against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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Nevada Republicans to Decide Between Trump-Backed Candidate and Experienced Legislator in Open House Seat Race

The Tuesday primary in Nevada's 2nd District will test the former president's continued influence over Republican voters as Mark Amodei's seat opens for the first time in 15 years.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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Democrats Spar Over Big Tech During Debate for Coveted Congressional District in Manhattan

The race to replace retiring Rep. Jerry Nadler has attracted intense spending from AI companies, with candidates trading accusations over tech industry influence.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker to Suspend Data Center Tax Breaks Amid Consumer, Environmental Concerns

The governor will pause processing applications starting July 1 after lawmakers declined to act on his request for a two-year suspension.

By Diane Park · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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Some Republican Governors Are Rebranding June With Conservative Family-Focused Alternatives to Pride Month

Governors in Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Utah and Arkansas have issued proclamations declaring June as Nuclear Family Month, Strong Families Month or Fidelity Month.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Policy & Law

SAVE America Act Fails in Senate as Republicans' Election Overhaul Falls Short

The legislation would have required U.S. citizenship documentation to vote and was President Trump's self-described top legislative priority.

By James Callahan · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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Rioting, Assault, Violating Curfew: The Charges ICE Protesters Face

More than 80 people have been arrested during two weeks of demonstrations outside the Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 3 min read