The mid-decade redistricting war is taking shape as states lock in their maps for the midterms. Where do things stand state-by-state and court-by-court? Join Legal Affairs Reporter Zach Schonfeld and Morning Report author Jared Gans for a discussion on all of that and more. A note for The Gavel Live Briefing participants: The Gavel is…

The U.S. military launched a new round of what it described as “self-defensive” strikes against multiple spots in Iran, the U.S. Central Command said late Wednesday afternoon. Earlier in the day, President Trump warned Iran that it will not get away with attacks on U.S. allies and it was taking too long to negotiate. “They’ve…

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke Rollins will testified Wednesday before the Senate Agriculture Committee on oversight of the agency and President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request. The hearing came as the Trump administration is facing a resurgence of the screwworm, a parasitic fly that had been eliminated in the U.S. since the 1960s. Rollins has…

Energy Secretary Chris Wright will face questions from the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology on Wednesday morning about President Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request and priorities for the department. The hearing also comes as tensions with Iran and in the Strait of Hormuz escalate. The effective closure of the waterway, a key transporter…

Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano will testify Wednesday morning before the House Ways and Means Committee on oversight of the agency. The hearing comes a day after the SSA released an annual report showing its Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund will be able to pay 100 percent of its total scheduled…

President Trump on Wednesday morning will sign the Secure America Act, a GOP-led bill that funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol through 2029. House Republicans passed the reconciliation package, a major victory for the Trump administration, on Tuesday. The nearly $70 billion bill, which advanced in the Senate on Friday after…

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham is facing a tough Tuesday primary battle in South Carolina as he seeks a fourth term in office. He’s running against Mark Lynch in the GOP primary and could head to a runoff. He is still heavily favored to ultimately win the Republican nod. On the other side of the aisle,…

Rep. Julie Fedorchak (R) is slated to easily advance from a Tuesday primary in North Dakota. Democrat Trygve Hammer, a teacher, faces no challengers and is the presumptive nominee on the other side of the aisle in the ruby red state. Polls close at 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live…

Voters at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on South Carolina’s House primary elections. There are two open seats this cycle, with Reps. Nancy Mace of the 1st Congressional District and Ralph Norman of the 5th Congressional district both opting to run for governor. Polls close at 7 p.m. EDT. Follow Decision Desk HQ’s live…

Republicans have the upper hand in the battle for an open House seat in Maine as voters head to the polls Tuesday. Rep. Jared Golden (D) is leaving his seat in the Pine Tree State’s 2nd Congressional District, and Democrats are duking it out for a spot on the November ballot. Cook Political Report rates…

The contest to replace South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster is underway. A handful of candidates are jockeying for the GOP nod in a Tuesday primary, including Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, Reps. Nancy Mace and Ralph Norman, and state Attorney General Alan Wilson. State Rep. Jermaine Johnson leads the field on the other side of the…

Voters are weighing in on Tuesday primaries in the race to replace Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D). It’s a wide open race on both sides of the aisle, with several candidates jockeying for both parties’ nods. Democratic voters are deciding between Former Maine House Speaker Hannah Pingree, businessman Angus King III, Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, former…

Voters in the Silver State are weighing in on a slate of House primary elections Tuesday. Republican Rep. Mark Amodei is retiring from his seat in the 2nd Congressional District, setting off a crowded GOP primary in Nevada. Financial advisor David Flippo secured President Trump’s endorsement, while James Settlemeyer is backed by the incumbent and…

The heated Senate race in Maine will come to a head Tuesday, with voters heading to the polls for primary elections. Sen. Susan Collins (Maine) is the presumptive nominee on the Republican ballot, while progressive oyster farmer Graham Platner leads the other side of the aisle despite his scandal-plagued campaign. Outgoing Gov. Janet Mills (D),…

The Hill presents two hours of live, real-time primary night coverage, diving deep into the 2026 primaries in Maine, South Carolina, Nevada and North Dakota on Tuesday June 9th, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. EDT to 10 p.m. EDT. The Hill’s coverage will be anchored by Sunrise on The Hill’s Cory Smith, joined by The Hill’s Political Editor…

House Democratic leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as their GOP counterparts are seeking to pass an extension of the nation’s warrantless spying powers ahead of a June 12 deadline. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said Monday he will not vote to renew Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) unless acting Director…

First lady Melania Trump on Tuesday morning will unveil the winners of the Trump administration’s first artificial intelligence (AI) competition for students at a White House ceremony. The challenge was first announced last August, when the first lady urged kids across the country to “unleash their imagination and showcase the spirit of American innovation” through the…

The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Tuesday morning on the Southern Poverty Law Center, months after the Trump administration accused the civil rights group of funneling money to extremist groups. The SPLC announced in April that it was under investigation by the Justice Department and in May pleaded not guilty to using a…

As 2028 Democratic hopefuls emerge, is the party developing a message beyond opposing President Trump? Meanwhile, Maine voters head to the polls Tuesday for a primary election as the controversial Graham Platner seeks to oust incumbent Sen. Susan Collins (R). Join The Hill’s Amie Parnes, Ian Swanson and special guest Democratic strategist Joel Payne for…

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and GOP leaders will speak with reporters Tuesday morning as time ticks down for Congress to pass its legislative priorities, including passing a long-term extension of the government’s warrantless spying powers and a spending bill to fund immigration enforcement. The House is set to take up a $69.5 billion budget reconciliation…