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Avila Chevalier Wins NY-13 Primary

Darializa Avila Chevalier won the Democratic primary in New York's 13th Congressional District on Tuesday night, defeating five-term incumbent Adriano Espaillat. The victory marks a significant shift in the district's political landscape and highlights Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s influence as well as the

Jun 24, 12:13 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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PoliticsElections

McAdams Wins Utah Democratic Primary in New District

Former Rep. Ben McAdams, a moderate Democrat, won the competitive Democratic primary in Utah's newly drawn 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, according to projections from CBS News and HuffPost. The district, which encompasses Salt Lake City and its suburbs, is considered a safe pickup for Dem

Jun 24, 12:13 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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PoliticsImmigration

Judge Blocks Trump ICE Courthouse Arrest Policies

A federal judge has vacated Trump administration policies that expanded Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) ability to conduct arrests at immigration courthouses and extend detention periods. According to HuffPost , District Judge P. Casey Pitts ruled the policies 'arbitrary and capricious'

Jun 24, 12:13 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary

Cait Conley , a former national cybersecurity expert and Army veteran, has won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District. According to projections from CBS News and reporting from HuffPost and Fox News , Conley will now face Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in what is expected to

Jun 24, 12:13 AM ET·2 min read

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Immigration

Appeals Court Allows Trump's Fast-Track Deportation Expansion

A federal appeals court ruled that President Trump's administration can expand its fast-track deportation process nationwide, allowing for expedited removal of immigrants who cannot prove they have lived in the US for two years. The ruling overturns a lower court decision from August 2025 that had b

Jun 23, 8:30 PM ET·3 min read

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Immigration

Appeals Court Allows Trump's Expanded Speedy Deportations

A federal appeals court on Tuesday allowed the Trump administration to resume carrying out speedy deportations of undocumented migrants throughout the United States, not just near the border. A divided three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit threw out a lo

Jun 23, 8:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Alan Wilson Wins GOP Nomination for South Carolina Governor

State Attorney General Alan Wilson won the Republican runoff for South Carolina governor on Tuesday night, defeating Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette and securing his place as the GOP nominee in November's general election against Democratic state Rep. Jermaine Johnson. The contest went to a runoff after no c

Jun 23, 8:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Tucker Carlson Leaves GOP Over Iran War Stance

Tucker Carlson, former Fox News host and longtime conservative commentator, has officially declared his departure from the Republican Party. In a recent podcast appearance, he expressed deep disillusionment with the GOP's stance on foreign policy, particularly its involvement in the Iran war. Carlso

Jun 23, 2:29 PM ET·2 min read

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Elections

Mamdani's Wins Highlight Israel as Key Democratic Issue

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsed candidates won their primary races, marking a significant shift in Democratic Party politics and highlighting Israel as a key issue. The victories were described by some observers as 'a political earthquake' for Democrats, with all three winning candidat

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·3 min read

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HumanRights

Churchill Famine Artwork Removed After Outcry

An artwork at the National Portrait Gallery that suggested Winston Churchill deliberately allowed Indians to starve during the 1943 Bengal Famine has been removed following public outcry and a letter signed by over 50 peers, including Churchill’s grandson Sir Nicholas Soames. The video installation,

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Supreme Court Rules Exxon Can Sue Cuba Over Seized Property

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that ExxonMobil can sue Cuban state-owned companies in American courts over property seized after Fidel Castro took power. The 6-3 decision , issued on Tuesday, is the second in as many months favoring U.S. owners of Cuban property confiscated by the Communist government

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Khanna Challenges Musk to Debate Over DOGE Impact

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) has publicly challenged Elon Musk to a televised debate regarding the impact of cuts made during Musk's tenure as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The challenge came after an intense online exchange where Musk threatened legal action against Khanna fo

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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HumanRights

Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Inmate in Religious Rights Case

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Tuesday that Damon Landor, a former Louisiana inmate and devout Rastafarian, cannot sue state prison officials who shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs. The high court upheld lower courts' decisions dismissing Landor's lawsuit under the Reli

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson blocked the Trump administration's efforts to allow five states to restrict Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using benefits to buy soda and candy. The ruling states that the Agriculture Department lacked authority to approve such

Jun 23, 12:23 PM ET·2 min read

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DiplomacyMIXED REPORTS

Rubio Reassures Gulf Allies on Iran Deal

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his Middle East tour in Bahrain on Thursday, following visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait. His mission aimed to address Gulf allies' concerns over President Donald Trump's recent Iran deal, which seeks to end hostilities, reopen the Stra

Jun 23, 10:24 AM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani demonstrated significant political clout on June 23, 2026, as all three of his endorsed candidates won their respective Democratic congressional primaries. This sweeping victory marks a notable moment for the progressive movement in New York and potentially nationw

Jun 23, 6:22 AM ET·3 min read

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Media

Czech Public Media Staff Strike Over Funding Changes

Thousands of employees at Czech Television (CT) and Czech Radio (CRo) went on a 24-hour strike in protest against the government's plans to change how public broadcasters are funded. The legislation, approved by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's cabinet last week, would replace license fees with annual

Jun 22, 9:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the nation's affordable housing crisis, sending it to President Donald Trump for his expected signature. The legislation, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , received overwhelming support in both

Jun 22, 9:26 PM ET·2 min read

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Legislation

Judge Blocks Trump Subpoenas of Walz as Unconstitutional

A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling that the subpoenas were unconstitutional and intended to retaliate against them for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts. According to

Jun 22, 7:10 PM ET·3 min read

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Elections

Judge Blocks Trump's Revamped Voter Database

A federal judge on Monday ruled that a revamped version of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, central to President Donald Trump's election integrity strategy, is unlawful and can no longer be used. U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy gro

Jun 22, 5:25 PM ET·3 min read

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Media

ABC Urges Viewers to Back Network in FCC Investigations

ABC has initiated an on-air campaign encouraging viewers to support the network as it faces two simultaneous investigations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC ordered early license reviews for eight ABC-owned television stations and is investigating whether 'The View' complies w

Jun 22, 3:36 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

China Restricts Exports to U.S. Defense Firms

China announced Monday that it is adding 10 U.S. defense companies to its export control list, restricting business with those firms. The move prohibits Chinese companies from exporting certain dual-use items used for defense and national security capabilities, including drones, robotic hardware, so

Jun 22, 1:28 PM ET·3 min read

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Scandal

Donaldson Convicted of Child Sex Offenses

Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, was convicted Monday of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls decades ago. According to multiple reports from AP News , The Guardian , and Reuters , Donaldson, 63, was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of one

Jun 22, 11:07 AM ET·3 min read

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Government

Chicago to Create Gun Violence Prevention Department

Chicago city leaders are set to announce their support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention following a violent weekend that saw eight people killed and at least 38 wounded in shootings, according to multiple reports. The proposed department aims to address the surge in violence thr

Jun 22, 11:07 AM ET·3 min read

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Politics

Avila Chevalier Wins NY-13 Primary

McAdams Wins Utah Democratic Primary in New District

Judge Blocks Trump ICE Courthouse Arrest Policies

Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary

Appeals Court Allows Trump's Fast-Track Deportation Expansion

Appeals Court Allows Trump's Expanded Speedy Deportations

Alan Wilson Wins GOP Nomination for South Carolina Governor

Tucker Carlson Leaves GOP Over Iran War Stance

Mamdani's Wins Highlight Israel as Key Democratic Issue

Churchill Famine Artwork Removed After Outcry

Supreme Court Rules Exxon Can Sue Cuba Over Seized Property

Khanna Challenges Musk to Debate Over DOGE Impact

Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Inmate in Religious Rights Case

Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy

Rubio Reassures Gulf Allies on Iran Deal

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries

Czech Public Media Staff Strike Over Funding Changes

House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill

Judge Blocks Trump Subpoenas of Walz as Unconstitutional

Judge Blocks Trump's Revamped Voter Database

ABC Urges Viewers to Back Network in FCC Investigations

China Restricts Exports to U.S. Defense Firms

Donaldson Convicted of Child Sex Offenses

Chicago to Create Gun Violence Prevention Department

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Avila Chevalier Wins NY-13 Primary

McAdams Wins Utah Democratic Primary in New District

Judge Blocks Trump ICE Courthouse Arrest Policies

Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary

Appeals Court Allows Trump's Fast-Track Deportation Expansion

Appeals Court Allows Trump's Expanded Speedy Deportations

Alan Wilson Wins GOP Nomination for South Carolina Governor

Tucker Carlson Leaves GOP Over Iran War Stance

Mamdani's Wins Highlight Israel as Key Democratic Issue

Churchill Famine Artwork Removed After Outcry

Supreme Court Rules Exxon Can Sue Cuba Over Seized Property

Khanna Challenges Musk to Debate Over DOGE Impact

Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Inmate in Religious Rights Case

Judge Blocks SNAP Restrictions on Soda, Candy

Rubio Reassures Gulf Allies on Iran Deal

Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep NYC Primaries

Czech Public Media Staff Strike Over Funding Changes

House Passes Bipartisan Housing Bill

Judge Blocks Trump Subpoenas of Walz as Unconstitutional

Judge Blocks Trump's Revamped Voter Database

ABC Urges Viewers to Back Network in FCC Investigations

China Restricts Exports to U.S. Defense Firms

Donaldson Convicted of Child Sex Offenses

Chicago to Create Gun Violence Prevention Department

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