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Mayor Zohran Mamdani downplayed his international affairs commissioner's thwarted meeting with Iran's ambassador, facing criticism from GOP lawmakers. The commissioner's scheduled meeting with Amir-Saeid Iravani, the Iranian ambassador, was prevented.

Democrats are adopting a strategy similar to the GOP's 'Project 2029' to create a policy agenda that would be ready for implementation if they regain the White House. The initiative aims to provide a governing blueprint for potential Democratic leadership.

President Trump allowed a bipartisan housing bill to become law without signing it, protesting the Senate's failure to pass his voter ID legislation. The housing bill aims to address housing affordability, but Trump criticized it as unimportant compared to his voting law priorities.

President Donald Trump refused to sign a housing affordability bill, allowing it to become law without his signature as a protest against Congress not passing a strict voter ID bill. He also removed members from a bipartisan federal election commission opposing his citizenship documentation requirement for voters.

Three GOP candidates are competing in the primary for the State Senate District 20 seat in West Oʻahu. The race focuses on issues like firebreaks and landfills.

Victor Marx has secured the Colorado gubernatorial nomination but faces challenges uniting the GOP as questions about his background overshadow his policy proposals. His primary competitors have not endorsed him.

Democrats’ chances of taking control of the Senate have weakened due to recent developments in Maine and Michigan. The collapse of Graham Platner’s campaign in Maine has left Democrats without a clear opponent to challenge GOP incumbent Sen. Susan Collins ahead of the election.

Maine Democrats are seeking a new Senate candidate after Graham Platner withdrew from the race following new sexual assault allegations. The party has 18 days to select a replacement to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins.

Oakland University Political Science Professor Nicole Mathew provided her reaction to a Republican Gubernatorial Debate featuring John James, Perry Johnson, and Mike Cox. The debate focused on the gubernatorial race among the three candidates.

Graham Platner suspended his Senate campaign following a sexual assault allegation, prompting Democrats in Maine to seek replacements to challenge GOP Sen. Susan Collins.

GOP political insiders indicate Mayor Mamdani will be a primary target in Republican attacks moving forward, considering him a key focus after Congressional primaries.

Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner has suspended his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins following a sexual assault allegation. A woman accused him of the assault five years ago.

Republican megadonor Ken Griffin expressed support for Marco Rubio over JD Vance in a hypothetical 2028 GOP presidential primary. Griffin, a major donor to Rubio in 2016, aligns with establishment Republicans favoring Rubio, while anti-establishment factions prefer Vance. Griffin previously supported Nikki Haley over Trump in 2024 and has recently engaged with Trump-aligned circles.

President Trump’s push to pass a new law to restrict birthright citizenship is creating challenges for Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson as they navigate GOP divisions. Trump cited the Supreme Court’s decision against his previous executive efforts to limit birthright citizenship.

GOP redistricting has sparked increased voter outreach efforts in majority-Black Memphis, with organizers citing church rallies and voter drives as key components of the response. A Memphis organizer described the mobilization as 'awakening a sleeping giant.'

The View star Sunny Hostin expresses intense dislike for the GOP and states she would support a Democratic Senate candidate despite allegations of rape against them. Her statement highlights a prioritization of political party alignment over the candidate's legal accusations.

Sen. Mitch McConnell called GOP allies from the hospital to dispel rumors he is 'brain dead' after being rushed unconscious from his home. The 84-year-old senator has been in contact with Republican allies to address the internet chatter.

Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized for over three weeks with undisclosed health issues, prompting speculation about his ability to return to the Senate. Republican leaders John Thune and John Barrasso have spoken with McConnell, discussing Senate matters and upcoming elections. Aides have not disclosed his condition, and McConnell is retiring in January.

Governor Kathy Hochul criticized Republican rival Bruce Blakeman, suggesting Elise Stefanik would have been a more formidable opponent in the general election. A GOP figure compared Hochul to a Disney villain, but the summary focuses on the political rivalry and strategic remarks.

Trump lifts defense sanctions on Turkey, allowing potential sale of F-35 fighter jets. The move faces opposition from the GOP and Israel.

North Carolina's GOP state budget, passed after significant delays, provides modest raises to public servants but fails to address fiscal challenges, instead prioritizing tax cuts for corporations and wealthy individuals. The budget includes a $5 million appropriation for the School of Civic Life and Leadership at UNC Chapel Hill, criticized as a far-right propaganda effort.

Catawba College political scientist Michael Bitzer discusses a pattern where the president's party typically loses support in off-year elections, noting a decline in backing for GOP candidates like Trump and Michael Whatley in North Carolina. The article also mentions a poll assessing North Carolinians' views on the nation's founding document and its principles as the U.S. approaches its 250th anniversary.

North Carolina Black Alliance Director Marcus Bass discusses recent partisan election changes pushed by GOP leaders in the North Carolina General Assembly, including laws that make voting more difficult and election oversight more partisan. A new omnibus bill reinforces these efforts, which Bass argues are not about promoting election integrity but have other objectives.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood resumes as a GOP-imposed ban expires, leading to clinic closures and Republican efforts to reinstate the prohibition. Planned Parenthood reported losing nearly 30 clinics and facing challenges in sustaining care for Medicaid patients, while GOP lawmakers aim to extend the ban through new legislation.

Neal Milner's analysis highlights that moderate Republicans in Hawaiʻi often vote for Democrats due to the lack of viable GOP candidates or their perceived extremity. The article notes that moderate Republicans have limited influence in a politically solid-blue state.

Millions attended events marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence despite a heat dome forcing scaled-back festivities in Washington, D.C. The GOP shifted focus back to Trump’s agenda following the commemorations.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming after a GOP-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with Republicans seeking to reinstate the prohibition permanently. States will now determine whether Medicaid enrollees can access routine healthcare services at remaining clinics.

President Trump earned over $2 billion in 2025, including $1.2 billion in cryptocurrency income, according to financial disclosures. Democrats are using this to contrast his economic experiences with current issues like rising prices and a weak jobs environment.

Planned Parenthood will regain federal funding on Saturday following the expiration of a GOP-imposed ban that cut its clinics from Medicaid. Last year, Republicans used a party-line bill to defund Planned Parenthood, but the funding restriction is now set to end.

Louisiana's attorney general was indicted by a grand jury in New Orleans on criminal charges. She is accused of attempting to intimidate local officials who opposed a law to overhaul local courts, by warning them they could face removal from their jobs.

A grand jury has indicted Louisiana Attorney General Murrill on intimidation charges. Governor Landry has pledged to pardon him immediately.

Tucker Carlson, who broke with Trump, plans to help build a third party. The conservative commentator's relationship with the president and the GOP fractured over the war with Iran. Now, he says he is charting a new course.

Mamdani implemented a 78-degree AC policy during a heat wave, prompting Republican criticism labeled as a socialist 'sauna'. The policy and GOP response are central to the article.

President Donald Trump and Republicans are labeling Democrats as communists ahead of midterms, conflating democratic socialism with communism. Democratic socialists recently won several congressional primaries, prompting GOP leaders to criticize 'extreme liberals' and shift focus to contrast 'common sense and crazy.'

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming as a Republican-imposed one-year ban expires. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates warning of reduced access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans are attempting to extend the prohibition, viewing clinic closures as a policy victory.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming as a GOP-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates reporting reduced access to services like cancer screenings. Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition in future legislation, citing opposition to federal funding for organizations providing abortions.

Republicans express frustration over internal conflicts that have stalled House operations, leading Speaker Mike Johnson to dismiss lawmakers for two consecutive weeks. Discontent centers on a voter ID bill and perceived broken promises from leadership.

Tucker Carlson, a former Trump ally, broke with the G.O.P. over the war with Iran and plans to help build a third party.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood is resuming after a GOP-imposed ban ends, though Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition. The one-year ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, limiting access to services like cancer screenings for tens of thousands of patients.

Medicaid coverage for non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood has resumed as a Republican-imposed one-year ban expires on July 4. The ban led to the closure of nearly 30 Planned Parenthood clinics, with advocates reporting tens of thousands of patients denied basic care. Republicans aim to reinstate the prohibition permanently, citing opposition to healthcare organizations that provide abortions.