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Kiley, a Republican-turned-independent, set to fight for political life in California House race

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:42 am

Rep. Kevin Kiley (I-Calif.), a former Republican, is set for a showdown in November against a Democratic challenger, Decision Desk HQ has projected. Shortly before 8 p.m. EDT, Kiley had garnered 24.53 percent of the vote, while Democrat Richard Pan, a doctor and small business owner, had garnered 23.21 percent, per DDHQ. Pan and Kiley...

Navy admiral fired by Hegseth advances to runoff in Democratic primary for Mace seat

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:37 am

Nancy Lacore, a three-star admiral that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired last year, is projected head to a runoff against veteran Mac Deford in the Democratic primary for South Carolina’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lacore and Deford defeated a group of Democrats in the district, which stretches along the southeast coast of...

Evette, Wilson head to runoff in heated South Carolina GOP governor's race

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:29 am

The GOP primary race for governor of South Carolina is projected to head to a runoff between Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette (R) and state Attorney General Alan Wilson (R), according to Decision Desk HQ. Evette, who is backed by President Trump, and Wilson were the top two vote-getters, but neither snagged the majority of support...

Trump says Pulte will take over as acting DNI sooner than expected 

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:25 am

President Trump announced on Tuesday that Bill Pulte will assume the role of the U.S.’s intelligence chief earlier than anticipated, despite the threat that this controversial nomination poses to renewing America’s warrantless spy powers. The president shared in a Truth Social post that Pulte will take over as acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on...

Graham wins South Carolina GOP Senate primary

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Published on: June 10, 2026, 12:12 am

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) is projected to win South Carolina’s GOP Senate primary, avoiding a runoff in a crowded field of candidates, according to Decision Desk HQ. The victory marks a win for President Trump, who endorsed Graham and joined a tele-rally with the four-term senator Monday evening. Graham defeated Republican challenger Mark Lynch, an...

Democrats need to revamp message following Trump foreign policy moves: Think tank

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 11:53 pm

A think tank has recommended that Democratic messaging on foreign policy needs to be revamped following drastic moves by the Trump administration. “Voters are increasingly uncomfortable with Republicans’ chaos and escalation, but many remain unconvinced that Democrats project enough strength and decisiveness on foreign policy,” the think tank Third Way wrote in a memo published...

Georgia Democrat renews push for federal red flag law

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 11:49 pm

Rep. Lucy McBath (D-Ga.) on Tuesday renewed her push for legislation expanding red flag laws to address gun violence. At a press conference on Capitol Hill, McBath touted her Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order (FERPO) Act as a measure that will “save lives.” McBath’s son, Jordan Davis, was fatally shot at a Florida gas station...

Faster Labor Contracts Act passes House after GOP rebels join Democrats

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 11:20 pm

The House on Tuesday passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a bill that seeks to impose shorter timelines for first-contract negotiations for new unions, in a major win for labor groups and populists and blow to Republican leadership. The bill came up for a vote over the objections of House Republican leadership after seven moderate...

Meta accuses Israeli spyware firm of again targeting WhatsApp users 

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 10:24 pm

Meta accused an Israeli spyware firm on Monday of violating a court order restricting phishing attempts on WhatsApp, a social messaging platform owned by the technology company. In an online statement, Meta announced it has asked a federal court to hold NSO Group in contempt for alleged ties to hacking attempts targeting WhatsApp users.  The...

DOJ finds EEOC guidelines on workplace discrimination unconstitutional

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 10:09 pm

The Justice Department on Tuesday found the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission’s (EEOC) hiring guidelines unconstitutional, finding they pressure employers to take race into consideration. The opinion from the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) is not a court opinion but could nonetheless make it more difficult for employees to bring discrimination claims against their...

Live updates: Consequential primaries in Maine, South Carolina; House passes reconciliation bill

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 10:00 pm

The Maine Senate race, roiled by controversy last week, will be formalized Tuesday, with primaries set to lock in progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner's bid to unseat Sen. Susan Collins (R). Platner has faced a growing heap of controversies that threaten to derail his bid for a must-win seat in the Democratic fight for Senate control this...

Trump warns hundreds of hospitals of fines over missing price information

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 9:55 pm

The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals nationwide that they are failing to comply with federal price transparency requirements by failing to disclose costs of medical services, arguing that it drives up health care costs higher than necessary. The Associated Press obtained a list of hundreds of hospitals that were issued warning letters...

Wright predicts more oil will move through Hormuz

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 9:47 pm

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Wright: Oil through Hormuz will 'continue to rise' Energy Secretary Chris Wright predicted Tuesday that the amount oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz will “continue to rise” as the U.S. and Iran work to end the 100-plus day conflict. © AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File During...

US launches strikes on Iran in retaliation for downed helicopter

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 9:39 pm

The U.S. military on Tuesday launched strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tehran shooting down an American Apache helicopter overnight, a response that President Trump hinted at earlier in the day. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) forces “began launching self-defense strikes against Iran at 5 p.m. ET today at the Commander in Chief’s direction, in response to yesterday’s downing of...

Trump faces tough choice: Save spy powers or stick with Pulte

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Published on: June 9, 2026, 9:36 pm

Pressure is growing on President Trump to back down from his controversial move to appoint Bill Pulte to lead the intelligence community in order to safeguard another priority— renewing America’s warrantless spy powers. A growing number of Democrats have threatened to not renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) — even on...