Jun 18 Janeese Lewis George wins the Democratic primary for mayor of Washington, D.C. By Gary Fields, Matt Brown, Associated Press In an overwhelmingly Democratic city, Lewis George is likely to take the top spot in November's general election, replacing moderate Muriel Bowser, who decided not to run again after three terms. Continue reading
Jun 18 Arizona prosecutors dismissing fake elector case but vow to seek new indictment By Jacques Billeaud, Associated Press The decision announced Thursday marks the third such fake elector case filed by states to be dismissed, though the Democratic attorney general is vowing to bring it back to a grand jury in hopes of securing another indictment. Continue reading
Jun 18 U.S. lifts blockade of Iran and Iranian supreme leader endorses direct talks with American officials By Will Weissert, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press The U.S. on Thursday lifted its blockade of Iran, and oil tankers began freely moving through the Strait of Hormuz after months of being unable to use the critical channel, as the tentative agreement to end the war took effect. Continue reading
Jun 18 U.S. gas prices just fell below $4 for 1st time since March. They're still 25% higher than last year By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press Prices fell overnight after President Donald Trump signed an agreement with Iran that calls for Tehran to dilute its stockpile of highly enriched uranium and waives U.S.-backed sanctions on the country. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Vance holds White House briefing after Trump signs Iran war agreement By Associated Press Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the U.S. Navy has, as part of the agreement to end the war, lifted its blockade on Iranian ports by allowing more than a dozen ships to pass through. Continue reading
Jun 18 Supreme Court sides with Texas marijuana user who says it's not a crime to have a gun By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press The justices sided with Ali Danial Hemani, who argued that a law barring guns from anyone who uses drugs illegally violates the Second Amendment. Hemani wasn’t charged with any other crimes or accused of using the weapon under the influence. Continue reading
Jun 18 WATCH: Barack and Michelle Obama open Obama Presidential Center with Springsteen, Stevie Wonder By Scott Bauer, Associated Press Former President Barack Obama, joined by three former presidents, celebrated the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago in an extraordinary event Thursday that brought together politicians, A-list celebrities, athletes and other internationally known figures. Continue reading
Jun 18 Trump's economic approval rating hits new low, poll finds By Hannah Grabenstein Some voting groups that Trump handily won aren’t happy with his economic approach, including more thanhalf of white voters without a college degree. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 4:57 Trump wants 'control of everything,' GOP strategist says as Congress faces pressure By Amna Nawaz, Jonah Anderson For an insider’s perspective on the tensions between President Trump and Republicans in Congress, Amna Nawaz spoke with GOP strategist Doug Heye. Continue watching
Jun 17 Georgia Republican legislative leaders reject governor's call for 2028 redistricting By Bill Barrow, Associated Press Georgia’s Republican legislative leaders on Wednesday rejected Gov. Brian Kemp’s call to redraw congressional and legislative districts during a special session, citing concerns about moving too quickly after a U.S. Supreme Court decision weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for… Continue reading