Politics
Challengers Lead in California Primaries as City Attorney Lags Behind
Election Night Developments in Los Angeles Los Angeles City Attorney Hydee Feldstein Soto faced stiff competition from two financially backed challengers, lagging behind them in the early tallies. In contrast, City Controller Kenneth Mejia maintained
President Trump Appoints Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence
President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, currently leading the Federal Housing Finance Agency, to the position of acting director of national intelligence. This unexpected decision places a real estate leader without evident national security
Homeland Security Secretary Criticizes Federal Judges at Senate Hearing
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin appeared at a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing, where he accused certain federal judges of letting politics influence their decisions. During the hearing, focused on the Department of Homeland Security’s operations,
Josh Turek Wins Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate in Iowa
Josh Turek, a Paralympic gold medalist and state legislator, emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate in Iowa, according to The Associated Press. Turek defeated Zach Wahls, a progressive rival, to secure
Sanders and Others Defend Graham Platner Amid Controversy
Senator Bernie Sanders from Vermont has spoken up in defense of Senate candidate Graham Platner. This comes after reports emerged that Platner, the Democratic nominee in Maine, exchanged sexually explicit texts with women early in
Moment of Silence Sparks Debate at Minnesota GOP Convention
Delegates at the Minnesota Republican Party’s convention held a moment of silent prayer for Derek Chauvin over the weekend. Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer, was convicted of murdering George Floyd six years ago, an
Discussing Recent Political Developments with Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright
On June 1, 2026, NPR’s Tamara Keith and Jasmine Wright from NOTUS joined Geoff Bennett for a discussion on the current political landscape. Key topics included President Trump’s influence over congressional Republicans, the effects of
U.S. Postal Service Proposes New Rules for Mail-In Voting
The U.S. Postal Service has proposed new regulations requiring states to provide information on voters who receive mail-in ballots for federal elections. This move follows changes made by President Trump aimed at enhancing the security
Maine Senate Candidate Faces Scrutiny Over Explicit Texts
In Maine, Graham Platner, the Democrat running for a U.S. Senate seat, is facing challenges related to personal scandals. Recent revelations have surfaced regarding sexually explicit texts sent by Platner at the beginning of his
Mills Suggests She Remains an Option Amid Platner Controversy
Governor Janet Mills of Maine, who stepped away from the state’s Senate race last month, has indicated she might still be a choice for Democratic voters. This follows revelations surrounding Graham Platner, the presumed Democratic