United States Politics and Government Apr 20, 2026 Trump Seeks More Time in Lawsuit Against IRS Over His Tax Returns The Justice Department has not responded to the president’s suit, which has created a conflict of interest for the government’s lawyers. Trump Seeks More Time in Lawsuit Against IRS Over His Tax Returns The Justice Department has not responded to the president’s suit, which has created a conflict of interest for the government’s lawyers. See more
South Carolina Jun 9, 2026 Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran... Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran... Share
South Carolina Jun 9, 2026 Lindsey Graham Wins G.O.P. Primary in South Carolina, Avoiding Runoff Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent senator, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state. Lindsey Graham Wins G.O.P. Primary in South Carolina, Avoiding Runoff Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent senator, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state. Share
California Jun 9, 2026 Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district. Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district. Share
South Carolina Jun 9, 2026 Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette had gotten an endorsement from President Trump, but it was not enough to help her clinch a victory outright. She now faces Alan Wilson... Evette and Wilson Advance to Runoff in South Carolina Republican Primary for Governor Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette had gotten an endorsement from President Trump, but it was not enough to help her clinch a victory outright. She now faces Alan Wilson... Share
Elections Jun 9, 2026 Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins,... Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary After a Turbulent Stretch of His Bid Graham Platner has faced new scrutiny over his personal history, but his Democratic primary victory sets up a high-stakes race against Senator Susan Collins,... Share
California Jun 9, 2026 Republican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November electionRepublican Steve Hilton, the former UK poli... Republican Steve Hilton advances in tight California governor’s race Former UK political operative endorsed by Trump will face off against Democrat Xavier Becerra in November electionRepublican Steve Hilton, the former UK poli... Share
Seattle Jun 9, 2026 Seattle enacts year-long ban on new AI datacenters Home city of Amazon and Microsoft passes moratorium as backlash against energy-guzzling AI infrastructure growsSeattle has passed a year-long moratorium on t... Seattle enacts year-long ban on new AI datacenters Home city of Amazon and Microsoft passes moratorium as backlash against energy-guzzling AI infrastructure growsSeattle has passed a year-long moratorium on t... Share
Western Australia Jun 9, 2026 Prisoners in Western Australia are living in ‘cruel, inhuman or degrading’ conditions, report warns Inspector of custodial services says inmates are sleeping on the floor and denied basic entitlements due to ‘a systemic failure across multiple prisons’Follo... Prisoners in Western Australia are living in ‘cruel, inhuman or degrading’ conditions, report warns Inspector of custodial services says inmates are sleeping on the floor and denied basic entitlements due to ‘a systemic failure across multiple prisons’Follo... Share
Prediction Markets Jun 9, 2026 Kalshi Will Ask Users to Share Employer Information for Some Trades The new policy is aimed at limiting insider trading as scrutiny of prediction markets grows. Kalshi Will Ask Users to Share Employer Information for Some Trades The new policy is aimed at limiting insider trading as scrutiny of prediction markets grows. Share
City Councils Jun 9, 2026 Dallas Judge Blocks City Council Vote on Future of City Hall The ruling gives officials more time to weigh competing plans for the future of Dallas’s aging City Hall building and the land it occupies. Dallas Judge Blocks City Council Vote on Future of City Hall The ruling gives officials more time to weigh competing plans for the future of Dallas’s aging City Hall building and the land it occupies. Share
Midterm Elections (2026) Jun 9, 2026 Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats. Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats. Share
Southern Baptist Convention Jun 9, 2026 Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice, Pastor Favored by Right-Wing Faction, as President A contingent seeking to push the denomination to the right secured its first major victory through the election of Willy Rice, a Florida pastor who wants to... Southern Baptists Elect Willy Rice, Pastor Favored by Right-Wing Faction, as President A contingent seeking to push the denomination to the right secured its first major victory through the election of Willy Rice, a Florida pastor who wants to... Share
