Jun 09 Vance demands DOJ probe of Minnesota officials as White House presses 'war on fraud' By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Vice President JD Vance is pressing federal prosecutors to investigate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison over allegations they failed to stop widespread social services fraud. Continue reading
Jun 09 Platner seeks the Democratic Senate nomination to set up critical Maine race with Collins By Patrick Whittle, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press Graham Platner is seeking to make a Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate official in advance of one of the most anticipated contests of the year. Continue reading
Jun 09 Trump booed by NBA Finals crowd prior to Game 3 By Stephen Whyno, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The president was unfazed. “It was, I think, mostly cheers,” he told reporters after the game before boarding Air Force One to return to Washington. “It was loud, and it was very enthusiastic.”… Continue reading
Jun 09 Listen Again: Michael Harriot on this moment for Black history By Geoff Bennett We’re revisiting our episode with award-winning journalist and writer Michael Harriot, who spoke with Geoff Bennett about his best-selling book, “Black AF History,” and what we can learn from Black history today. Continue reading
Jun 09 Who is Lesley Groff, Jeffrey Epstein's former assistant interviewed in House probe? By Maria Ramirez Uribe Lesley Groff, longtime assistant to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, is scheduled to sit for a closed-door transcribed interview on Tuesday before the House Oversight Committee. Continue reading
Jun 09 WATCH LIVE: House passes reconciliation bill funding Trump's immigration enforcement agenda By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press A final vote on the measure is expected later in the day, but Speaker Mike Johnson will need near perfect attendance and unity on his side to complete weeks of action. Continue reading
Jun 09 Only half of U.S. adults trust the CDC's public health recommendations, poll finds By Hannah Grabenstein The only group for whom trust in the CDC has increased over the past year are Republican voters — 67% this year, slightly up from 63% when the poll was conducted in April 2025… Continue reading
Jun 08 Watch 7:05 Former election official fact-checks Trump's claims of election fraud in California By Lisa Desjardins, Doug Adams Ripple effects and strong opinions are still flowing out of Trump’s interview on NBC’s Meet the Press over the weekend. Among the points of contention are Trump’s baseless claims about the 2020 election results and the security of current elections. Continue watching
Jun 08 Watch 9:34 Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on Trump's walkout from NBC interview By Amna Nawaz, Kyle Midura NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Trump walking out under tough questioning on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Democrats facing character questions ahead… Continue watching
Jun 08 Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for high-skilled workers By Michael Casey, Associated Press The ruling contradicts an earlier federal court decision in Washington, D.C. that denied the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's request to strike down the visa fee. Continue reading