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Federal judge temporarily blocks Idaho's transgender bathroom ban

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 2:24 am

A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that Idaho cannot enforce a new law that makes it a crime for transgender individuals to use a bathroom that does not correspond with their sex assigned at birth. U.S. District Judge Amanda Brailsford of the District of Idaho granted a preliminary injunction in response to a case brought...

Pastors for Trump founder advances to runoff in Oklahoma primary for Hern's seat

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 1:53 am

Jackson Lahmeyer, founder of Pastors for Trump, and Oklahoma state Rep. Mark Tedford (R) are projected to advance to a runoff in the GOP primary for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ projected. Neither candidate was projected to clear the 50-percent threshold necessary to clinch the nomination on Tuesday. Ten GOP candidates competed for...

Trump notches primary win with Moore victory in Alabama Republican Senate runoff

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 1:49 am

Rep. Barry Moore (R-Ala.) is projected to win the Republican runoff for Senate in Alabama, notching another win for President Trump this primary cycle, according to Decision Desk HQ. Moore is Trump’s pick to replace Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), who won his own primary to lead the Cotton State as governor last month. The House...

Trump-backed candidate heads to runoff in GOP primary for Oklahoma governor

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 1:32 am

The Republican primary for governor of Oklahoma is heading to a runoff between Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond and President Trump-backed rival Mike Mazzei, according to Decision Desk HQ. Sparse polling ahead of the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) suggested that Drummond might have the edge in the crowded primary field, but Mazzei,...

Judge upholds Wisconsin judge's conviction for helping immigrant evade ICE

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 1:25 am

A federal judge on Tuesday upheld the conviction of a former Wisconsin judge who helped an undocumented man evade Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman declined to reconsider former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan's conviction without rescheduling a sentencing date. Adelman previously postponed Dugan's sentencing on June 3. Dugan's...

Jones loses Georgia GOP governor's runoff to Jackson in major blow to Trump

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 1:05 am

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones (R), backed by both President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp (R), is projected to lose the Republican runoff for Georgia governor to healthcare executive and billionaire Rick Jackson, according to Decision Desk HQ. Jones's loss deals a major blow to the president, adding another statewide loss to his primary scorecard. Jackson will now face Atlanta...

Hern wins GOP primary for Mullin's Senate seat in Oklahoma

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 12:40 am

Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.) is projected to win the Republican primary for Senate in Oklahoma, according to Decision Desk HQ. Hern effectively cleared the field when he entered the race in March, shortly after Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin vacated his Senate seat to join President Trump’s Cabinet. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) appointed Sen. Alan Armstrong...

Trump-endorsed Collins beats Kemp's pick to take on Ossoff for Georgia Senate

By: The Hill

Published on: June 17, 2026, 12:06 am

Rep. Mike Collins (R) is projected to defeat former college football coach Derek Dooley in the Senate Republican runoff to take on Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) in Georgia this fall, according to Decision Desk HQ. Collins's victory is a major win for President Trump, who issued a last-minute endorsement for the staunch ally over the...

Former Greene opponent wins GOP primary runoff for Loudermilk seat

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 11:43 pm

Republican John Cowan is projected to defeat rival Rob Adkerson, the former chief of staff to retiring Rep. Barry Loudermilk (R-Ga.), in the primary runoff to replace the incumbent, according to Decision Desk HQ.  Cowan — a neurosurgeon who ran unsuccessfully for a neighboring House district against former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) in 2020 —...

Protect Our Care highlights adverse effects of GOP cuts on hospitals

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 11:29 pm

Presented by Philip Morris International {beacon} Health Care Health Care PRESENTED BY The Big Story Protect Our Care highlights adverse effects of GOP cuts on hospitals Democratic-aligned advocacy group Protect Our Care says it is tracking 1,000 hospitals, clinics, hospital wards, nursing homes and providers that are closing, cutting services, or are at risk...

Trump accepts Macron's invite to Palace of Versailles dinner to celebrate US 250th birthday

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 11:14 pm

French President Emmanuel Macron will host a dinner with President Trump at Versailles on Wednesday to celebrate the U.S.'s 250th birthday. Macron's office told The Associated Press on Saturday that the dinner will be held at the palace, "a historic symbol of Franco-American friendship." Macron invited Trump to the dinner in April. Trump told reporters about the...

Florida accuses TikTok of violating child safety law

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 10:47 pm

Florida sued TikTok on Monday, alleging that the platform violates the Sunshine State’s child safety law that bans children under 14 years of age from all social media platforms. Parental consent is required for teens aged 15 and 16 to create social media accounts, as outlined under House Bill 3.  The lawsuit led by Florida...

Senate votes to consider bipartisan housing bill after months of GOP infighting

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 10:18 pm

The Senate voted 87-8 on Tuesday to consider a bipartisan housing bill after months of haggling between the House and Senate GOP. The version ultimately agreed to by the House and Senate includes language to limit institutional investors' ability to buy up single-family homes, which House Republicans had fought to include. Sen. Tim Scott (S.C.)...

White House knocks George Conway ad promising impeachment

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 10:14 pm

The White House on Tuesday knocked outspoken Trump critic and New York congressional candidate George Conway (D) for airing a congressional campaign ad where he promises to impeach President Trump. "Lightweight George Conway is a stupid person’s idea of a smart person," White House spokesperson Davis Ingle told The Hill. "His severe and debilitating disease...

Live updates: Georgia GOP runoffs lead primary night; Trump huddles with G7 leaders

By: The Hill

Published on: June 16, 2026, 10:03 pm

Oklahoma, Alabama and the District of Columbia, are hosting primary elections and runoffs Tuesday. All eyes are on Georgia, however, where Sen. Jon Ossoff (D) and Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms, a former Atlanta mayor, will learn their Republican opponents in the toss-up races. Here are the races to watch. President Trump, in France...