Mon, June 9, 2025

by: KCUR

Missouri deal to pay for Chiefs and Royals stadiums fractures far-right Freedom Caucus

Missouri state Sen. Rick Brattin stepped down as chair of the Missouri Freedom Caucus just days after voting in favor of a Kansas City stadium funding deal. The conservative group criticized the plan

by: MSNBC

Gov. Newsom says federal government is moving to 'take over' the California National Guard

The federal government is "moving to take over" the California National Guard and deploy 2,000 soldiers, Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Saturday. "That move is purposefully inflammatory and will only escalate tensions," he said in a statement. NBC's Jacob Soboroff reports the latest.

by: STAT

Metsera's drug shows potential in early clinical trial

And other biotech news stories brought to you by The Readout.

by: PBS

Southern California officials react to immigration demonstrations, federal response

For two perspectives on the anti-ICE protests in California and the federal government's response, Geoff Bennett spoke with Democratic Rep. Norma Torres, who represents part of southern California, and Republican Kathryn Barger, the chairwoman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

by: AFP

LA protests turn spotlight on California's ambitious governor

Immigration protests in Los Angeles are proving a stern test of Gavin Newsom's leadership of California, but the unrest also hands the ambitious governor a unique opportunity, say analysts, as he weighs a presidential run in 2028."Every political crisis is a political opportunity," Jeff Le, a former senior official in California state politics who negotiated with the first Trump administration, told AFP. "In California, where President Trump polls at 30 percent, it's a potential gift for the gov

by: MSNBC

Dr. Annie Andrews: 'People in South Carolina are ready for a leader who will fight for them'

Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician from Charleston, recently launched her South Carolina Senate bid with a viral campaign video hitting against her opponent, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Even though a Democrat has not won a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina in decades, Dr. Andrews says her campaign is "about inspiring hope for the folks of South Carolina who are tired of being left behind."

by: PBS

WGBH News | Politics Of Requiring Vaccines For Public Workers | Season 1 | Episode 101

Democrats v. Republicans On Requiring Vaccines For Public Workers
Tue, June 10, 2025

by: Couriermail

'City of criminals': Trump administration goes nuclear

Welcome back to our live coverage of events in the United States.

by: CNN

Trump's aggressive moves on immigration protests put Democrats in a political bind | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump's deployment of military troops to California is forcing Democrats back onto politically perilous turf.

by: rnz

Pacific news in brief for 11 June

A round-up of news in brief from around the region, including members of Samoa's HRPP forming their own party.

by: Patch

Primary Election Results For NJ-27: See Who Is Leading The Race

The district includes the municipalities of Clifton, Livingston, Millburn, Montclair, Roseland and West Orange.

by: Patch

NJ Assembly Election Results: District 7 Democrats Face Primary Challenge

The polls have closed, and unofficial results are rolling in for the 2025 Primary Election. Follow along for election tallies.

by: CNN

What to watch in Tuesday's primaries for New Jersey governor | CNN Politics

New Jersey voters will select their nominees for governor on Tuesday, testing the direction of the Democratic and Republican parties in a state that shifted towards President Donald Trump in the 2024 election.

by: Patch

NJ Assembly Election Results: District 4 Faces Crowded Field

The polls have closed, and unofficial results are rolling in for the 2025 Primary Election. Follow along for election tallies.

by: Patch

Primary Election Results For NJ-34: See Who Is Leading The Race

The district includes the municipalities of Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Nutley and Orange.

by: Patch

NJ Assembly Election Results: District 6 Democrats Face Primary Challenge

The polls have closed, and unofficial results are rolling in for the 2025 Primary Election. Follow along for election tallies.

by: Patch

Primary Election Results For NJ-28: See Who Is Leading The Race

The district includes the municipalities of Hillside, Irvington, Maplewood, Newark and South Orange.

by: Patch

Marines Arrive In LA After Subdued Night Of Protests

As GOP leaders continue to spar with Newsom online, tensions remain high in Los Angeles as a military presence grows in the city.
Wed, June 11, 2025

by: MSNBC

'This doesn't look like order': The political optics of the protests and the military in L.A.

It seems clear that Donald Trump very much wants the images that we're now seeing on the streets of Los Angeles, but will that gamble actually pay off with voters? And do Democrats risk playing right into Trump's hands? Matthew Dowd joins Stephanie Ruhle on The 11th Hour.

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Parties react to Hamilton by-election result

Reaction from the Hamilton by-election dominates the front pages in Scotland.

by: CNN

Newsom and California confront Trump with a potential blueprint for Democrats | CNN Politics

Democratic politicians have spent the last few months talking about standing up to President Donald Trump in his second term. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is among the first faced with figuring out what standing up actually looks like.

by: ThePrint

11 yrs of Modi govt shining example of 'failures', 'anti-people policies': Cong

New Delhi, Jun 11 (PTI) The Congress on Wednesday said the last 11 years of the Narendra Modi government have been a shining example of "failures" and "anti-people policies" as BJP's politics focussed on creating divisions in society. Addressing a press conference here, Congress general secretary and former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said during [ ]

by: Politico

Justice Department calls Newsom National Guard lawsuit a 'crass political stunt'

In a pointed, 32-page filing replete with political overtones, the administration contended that Trump's decision to deploy the military is entirely within his authority.

by: WSMV

Sen. Blackburn introduces bill to end taxpayer funding of 'politically biased' news agencies

Blackburn's bill is dubbed the Free Americans from Ideological Reporting (FAIR) Act and singles out NPR and PBS as perpetrators.

by: Patch

NJ-34 Primary Election Results: Morales, Venezia Win, AP Says (UPDATED)

The district includes the municipalities of Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Nutley and Orange.

by: Patch

Final Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate On Thursday: What To Know

The debate will air at 7 p.m. on Spectrum News NY1.

by: CNN

Professor of government has theory why Musk expressed 'regret' | CNN Business

Elon Musk said Wednesday that he regrets some of his recent social media posts about President Donald Trump. Professor of government at the University of Essex Natasha Lindstaedt joins CNN Early Start to weigh in.

by: Patch

NJ-27 Primary Election Results: Bagolie, Collazos-Gill Win Democrat Race, AP Says

The district includes the municipalities of Clifton, Livingston, Millburn, Montclair, Roseland and West Orange.

by: Patch

Incumbents Lead Contested Democratic Primary For NJ Assembly In District 6

The Democratic officeholders led their primary challengers as of 10:30 p.m. Tuesday.

by: Patch

Carol Murphy Wins, Tight Race For 2nd In District 7 Assembly Race

Fewer than 1,000 votes separated the candidates for the second spot in the Democratic primary as of 11 p.m. Tuesday.

by: Patch

GOP Ticket Wins, Incumbents Lead Democratic Primary For Assembly In District 4

Democrats have held all of the district's State Legislature seats for more than a decade.

by: Patch

NJ Governor Primary Election: See Results For Democrat, Republican Races

The Associated Press has called a victory for Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill. See the uncertified results from the 2025 election here.

by: Patch

NJ-34 Primary Election Results: See Who Is Leading The Race (UPDATED)

The district includes the municipalities of Belleville, Bloomfield, East Orange, Glen Ridge, Nutley and Orange.

by: Patch

NJ-28 Primary Election Results: Tucker, Onyema Win Democrat Race, AP Says (UPDATED)

The district includes the municipalities of Hillside, Irvington, Maplewood, Newark and South Orange.

by: Patch

Curfew, Aggressive LAPD Tactics Thin Crowd Of Downtown Protesters

As GOP leaders spar with Newsom, tensions remain high in Los Angeles, and a military presence grows in the city at a cost of $134 million.
Thu, June 12, 2025

by: CNN

US citizens and legal immigrants would be swept up in GOP drive to keep 'illegal aliens' from getting government benefits

House Republicans are touting that their sweeping tax and spending cuts package would kick many "illegal immigrants" off federal assistance, fulling one of President Donald Trump's top priorities.

by: WBRC

When the federal government took control: The last time troops were deployed without a state's request

In 1965, the federal government made a rare and decisive move. It sent National Guard troops into Alabama not by invitation, but by federal order.

by: Insider

A group of Tesla investors has 4 big requests for Elon Musk as he steps back from politics

A group of Tesla shareholders said they feared Elon Musk's car maker was being impacted by "long-term damage."

by: BBC

Scotland's papers: Spending Review reaction and Mone court battle

The chancellor's spending plans and a court case about a PPE firm linked to Baroness Mone make the front pages.

by: OPB

'The Evergreen': OPB journalists help us make sense of federal government changes

We take a tour of OPB's newsroom and hear from reporters covering politics, climate, health, business and more about what federal policy changes mean for people in the Northwest.

by: CoinTelegraph

Crypto ownership isn't just lambos and bros anymore

The NCA's 2025 report shatters stereotypes, showing 55 million Americans using crypto in daily life, far from a tech-bro exclusive club.

by: Newsweek

LA's only elected Republican reacts to National Guard troops, ICE raids

Kathryn Barger, a Los Angeles County Supervisor, is the sole GOP representative at the local government level.

by: MSNBC

'Made for TV conflict': Trump and Newsom spar over L.A. immigration raids

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ordered a curfew for downtown L.A., as protests over ICE raids continue in the city. And frustration over Trump's deportation agenda spreads to other cities across the country. Jeff Mason, Dave Weigel and Angelo Carusone join.

by: NPR

Immigration protests mark a make-or-break political moment for Newsom

After months of trying to balance confrontation and collaboration, California Gov. Gavin Newsom seized a volatile moment on Tuesday to speak not just to California but to the nation.
Fri, June 13, 2025

by: Politico

Capitol agenda: Crucial megabill changes could come Friday

The Senate Homeland Security and Judiciary committees released their portions of the megabill late Thursday. Finance could be next.
Sat, June 14, 2025

by: HuffPost

The Board Of A Prestigious Program Resigns After Accusing Trump Of Political Interference

The Fulbright program board members stated that the Trump administration had illegally canceled scholarships for nearly 200 professors and researchers.

by: Newsweek

Was Elon Musk's Foray Into Politics a Success? Experts Weigh In

a project the billionaire had pitched on the campaign trail to cut federal spending and reduce the size of the government. The tech mogul entered politics last year with the explicit purpose of ...

by: CNN

GOP Sen. John Kennedy reacts to Musk bashing bill | CNN Politics

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Dr. Annie Andrews: 'People in South Carolina are ready for a leader who will fight for them'

Dr. Annie Andrews, a pediatrician from Charleston, recently launched her South Carolina Senate bid with a viral campaign video hitting against her opponent, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). Even though a Democrat has not won a U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina in decades, Dr. Andrews says her campaign is "about inspiring hope for the folks of South Carolina who are tired of being left behind."

Dr. Annie Andrews, a candidate for the U.S. Senate from South Carolina, expressed in an interview on MSNBC that the people of her state are eager for a leader who will actively fight for their interests. She highlighted the need for a representative who will address the real issues affecting South Carolinians, emphasizing her commitment to advocating for the state's residents and bringing about meaningful change.

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