The Supreme Court will let Trump deport Haitians and Syrians. The House Freedom Caucus halts business to force through the SAVE America Act. and Ron DeSantis closes Alligator Alcatraz, citing costs.
Trump refuses to sign a bipartisan housing bill unless Congress passes voting restrictions, the head of the Postal Service says a new proposal could prevent the delivery of some absentee ballots and election workers face high turnover and burnout.
Senate Democrats honor 4th anniversary of the Dobbs decision. Abortion may be a key issue in the Maine Senate race and NY sues the Trump Administration over the right to enact immigration legislation.
Iran and the U.S. give conflicting statements on latest talks. Algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool creates a political firestorm and a judge rules that removed displays from National Parks and Monuments must be restored by July 4th.
Senate Republicans grapple with the SAVE Act as Democrats resist. A GOP-linked group funds Super PAC efforts in Democratic primary races, and U.S. – Iran ceasefire remains in flux.
Trump admin defends Iran deal, as GOP and Dems push back. Record numbers of women run for governorships and California voters put a billionaire tax on the midterm ballot.
Trump-backed candidates have a mixed primary night, FBI election raids spark backlash and the Administration touts the draft Iran deal amid extensive questions.
Minority Leader Schumer says Americans need more information about Trump's Iran deal. Michigan voters want new limits on corporate political spending and the Senate starts the confirmation process for Jay Clayton as intelligence director.
California Governor Newsom says his family's being investigated by the Justice Department, the U.S. and Iran move towards ending the months-long war, and lawmakers demand answers about an FBI raid on an Ohio voter registration group.
President Donald Trump touts a new deal with Iran. Americans are increasingly frustrated about the affordability crisis and the future of the economy and Orlando honors the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub shooting.
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