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Fox poll shows record-low GOP support for Trump amid inflation pressures
A Fox News poll shows Trump’s approval among Republicans dropping to a record low, with an overall 39% approval (61% disapproval). Among GOP voters, 36% of non-MAGA Republicans approve of his handling of the economy, compared with 74% of MAGA Republicans, while inflation and high gas prices are driving discontent across the party and beyond.
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Capitol Officers sue Trump over $1.8B anti-weaponization fund tied to Jan. 6
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Trump Tightens GOP Grip as Massie Loses Kentucky Primary
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Trump-backed Kentucky primary tests GOP loyalty and mega-donor power
In Kentucky’s 4th District, Thomas Massie faces Ed Gallrein in the costliest U.S. House primary on record, propelled by Donald Trump’s push to punish Massie and backed by a wave of billionaire donors and pro-Israel PACs; more than $30 million has been spent on ads, illustrating Trump’s grip on the MAGA base and the influence of big-money donors as the GOP heads toward the 2026 midterms.
Montgomery Rally Defends Black Voting Rights After Court Ruling
Thousands gathered in Montgomery for the All Roads Lead to the South rally to defend Black voting rights after a Supreme Court ruling that weakened the Voting Rights Act; activists and lawmakers highlighted ongoing redistricting battles in Alabama and other states, linking the historic fight in Selma to a broader push to mobilize voters ahead of elections with satellite events nationwide.
Supreme Court Keeps Mail-Order Abortion Pill Accessible as Case Winds Through Courts
The Supreme Court issued a brief order allowing the abortion pill mifepristone to continue to be prescribed via telehealth and mailed to patients, blocking a Fifth Circuit ruling while litigation continues in lower courts. The decision preserves access for now as Louisiana’s challenge to FDA rules proceeds, with justices Thomas and Alito dissenting; the case centers on whether the FDA’s loosened 2021 regulations were properly grounded amid ongoing safety reviews and regulatory scrutiny.
Democrats press Virginia Republican over cotton-picking remark about Jeffries
Democrats are demanding the resignation of Virginia Republican Rep. Jen Kiggans after she appeared to back a radio host’s racist remark about House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries, saying she did not condone the language and only meant Jeffries should stay out of Virginia politics. The controversy drew swift condemnation from party leaders and underscores ongoing tensions over race in politics as Virginia’s redistricting battles and the GOP’s midterm dynamics shape the race, where Kiggans faces a reelection bid against Democrat Elaine Luria.
SCOTUS green-lights Alabama map likely shrinking Black representation in Congress
The Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, allowed Alabama to use a 2023 congressional map that creates only one majority-Black district, removing a court-imposed second district and potentially giving Republicans six of seven seats. The decision follows a narrowed “opportunity district” standard linked to Louisiana v. Callais, and was met with dissent from Justices Sotomayor and other liberals who warned it undermines the Voting Rights Act. Alabama’s legislature had already passed a law implementing the map, with primaries in affected districts to be rescheduled while unaffected races proceed.
Trump’s energy secretary dodges $5-a-gallon gas-price forecast amid Iran tensions
Energy Secretary Chris Wright refused to rule out gas averaging $5 per gallon amid the Iran-Israel conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions that have driven prices higher, with AAA reporting an average of $4.52 per gallon. JP Morgan warned the threshold could be surpassed later this summer as travel increases. Wright said domestic production could help and that the administration is weighing measures such as pausing the federal gasoline tax to ease costs, while Trump has faced mounting criticism over the economy.
Trump’s Comey indictment push triggers major DOJ staff shake-up in Virginia
President Donald Trump’s bid to indict former FBI Director James Comey has prompted a wave of turnover in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia, with more than six prosecutors demoted or pushed out amid internal turmoil. Notable moves include the firing of Siebert, the ouster of interim U.S. attorney Lindsey Halligan after a judge found her appointment unlawful, and the demotion or firing of Maya Song, Brian Samuels, Robert McBride and Michael Ben’Ary. Comey was indicted again in April on charges including threats to the President. The EDVA handles key national-security cases, and officials say the upheaval has left the office understaffed and illustrates a politicized reliance on prosecuting political foes.
Hochul seals cost-focused NY budget, pursues Trump showdown
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Lutnick to testify behind closed doors on Epstein ties in House probe
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick will testify in a closed-door House Oversight Committee interview about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, including a 2012 trip to Epstein’s private island; he had claimed to sever ties in 2005, but records suggest continued contact as late as 2014. The session was secured after Democrats threatened subpoenas, with Republican support on the panel; a transcript will be released later. The live blog also covers Indiana primaries, Ohio nominations, and other political developments.