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Platner denies New York Times reporting on claims of bad behavior from past partners

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 1:54 am

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner on Thursday denied parts of a New York Times report on new claims from past girlfriends, suggesting political motivation behind at least one woman who recounted that he could be physically rough. “There are some allegations in this piece that, I just want to be kind of unequivocal about,...

Trump looms large in New York House debate

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 1:39 am

President Trump's name loomed large during Thursday's debate among candidates vying to represent New York’s 12th Congressional District and replace Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). The president frequently came up as lawyer George Conway (D), former President Kennedy's grandson Jack Schlossberg (D), New York State Assemblymembers Alex Bores (D) and Micah Lasher (D) sparred on P1X11, the...

Becerra advances in California governor’s race

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 1:32 am

Former Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra (D) on Thursday advanced to November's general election in the race to become California's next governor, Decision Desk HQ projects. Trump-backed Fox News commentator Steve Hilton (R) and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) are currently battling for the second spot in November's election, when Golden State voters...

Platner says ‘not once’ has he considered dropping Maine Senate primary bid 

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 1:32 am

Progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner said on Thursday that “not once” has he considered dropping his Maine Senate primary bid after new allegations about his past behavior surfaced earlier that day. “No, not once,” Platner told MS NOW’s Chris Hayes, when asked in an interview if he had considered dropping out in the past week.  “Amy...

Collins casts 10,000th consecutive Senate vote

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 1:18 am

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) cast her 10,000th consecutive Senate vote on Thursday night, voting for a Democratic motion to commit the $70 billion budget reconciliation package back to the Judiciary Committee. Collins stood at her desk wearing a red dress underneath a blue blazer with bright brass buttons and announced “aye” when the clerk...

FCC reviewing school internet subsidies amid kids’ screen time concerns

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 1:04 am

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is reviewing a $3 billion annual program that subsidizes internet access for schools and libraries, citing concerns over excessive screen time among children and its impact on their health. FCC Chair Brendan Carr announced on Wednesday that the commission will conduct a complete review of the E-Rate program and release...

Live updates: Vulnerable Republicans break with party during amendment vote marathon

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 1:00 am

The Senate launched a voting blitz on Thursday as it moves toward passing a $70 billion budget reconciliation package that would fund immigration enforcement agencies. Among the amendments up for a vote, Senate Republicans defeated 49-50 one sponsored by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) to prohibit the Department of Justice from establishing a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization”...

House passes new Ukraine aid package, with 18 Republicans bucking Trump

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 12:20 am

The GOP-controlled House on Thursday passed legislation authorizing funding for military aid to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, a largely symbolic move that nonetheless demonstrates some Republicans’ willingness to buck President Trump on foreign policy. Eighteen Republicans and Independent Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) joined Democrats to pass the measure, which was brought to the floor...

Trump announces DC rally to celebrate America’s 250th birthday

By: The Hill

Published on: June 5, 2026, 12:06 am

President Trump on Thursday announced a rally in Washington to commemorate America’s 250th birthday after several artists dropped out of previous plans to perform at the upcoming “Great American State Fair” on the National Mall. “We don’t want singers with no talent, but big fees to put you to sleep, we’ve told them all to...

Anti-abortion group turns up the heat on defunding Planned Parenthood

By: The Hill

Published on: June 4, 2026, 11:28 pm

Presented by Planned Parenthood {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Anti-abortion group turns up the heat on defunding Planned Parenthood A leading anti-abortion group is threatening to give lawmakers a failing grade on its annual report card if Republicans don’t extend a provision defunding Planned Parenthood that was included in last summer’s megabill. © AP Photo/Jeff Roberson Students for...

Almost 7 in 10 Americans want Iran war done ASAP: Poll

By: The Hill

Published on: June 4, 2026, 11:14 pm

Nearly seven in 10 Americans want the Iran war to be done “as quickly as possible,” according to a new poll. In The Economist/YouGov poll, 68 percent of respondents said they believe the U.S. “should make a deal to end the war in Iran as quickly as possible,” while 11 percent disagreed. Twenty-one percent were...

Trump gives coal hundreds of millions

By: The Hill

Published on: June 4, 2026, 11:08 pm

{beacon} View Online Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Trump gives coal hundreds of millions The Trump administration is putting hundreds of millions of federal dollars toward coal, one of the president’s favorite energy sources. © Associated Press President Trump announced the move during Thursday remarks in the Oval Office, saying...

Three GOP senators vote to bar Pulte from serving as temporary director of national intelligence

By: The Hill

Published on: June 4, 2026, 10:54 pm

Three Republican senators — Sens. Bill Cassidy (La.), Susan Collins (Maine) and Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) — voted for a Democratic amendment Thursday to bar William Pulte from serving as temporary director of national intelligence while he also serves as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA). The three GOP senators voted for an amendment...

Trump talks of possibility of meeting Iran’s supreme leader

By: The Hill

Published on: June 4, 2026, 10:46 pm

President Trump on Thursday said he would be “honored” to meet with Iran’s supreme leader if a deal is made to end the war. “I don’t want to meet, but if I did meet, I’d be honored to meet him,” Trump said in the Oval Office. “I’d like to see if we make a deal,...

Feds indict Ohio state employees in alleged $50M fraud scheme

By: The Hill

Published on: June 4, 2026, 10:37 pm

The Justice Department on Thursday announced a statewide crackdown on fraud in Ohio and unsealed indictments against 14 people accused of stealing more than $50 million in government funds. The charges were unveiled by acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in a news conference at the Defense Supply Center Columbus alongside FBI Director Kash Patel and...