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Received today — 13 June 2026 ⏭

Gavin Newsom and Hunter Biden Would Like Your Attention, Please

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By: Reid J. Epstein
12 June 2026 at 22:18
The two men chatted on Mr. Newsom’s podcast about Democrats, Joe Biden, Graham Platner, phone addiction and other topics.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom of California hosted Hunter Biden on his podcast this week.

Two Dan Sullivans? Alaska Republicans Suggest Kicking One Off the Ballot in Senate Race

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By: Tim Balk and Kellen Browning
12 June 2026 at 21:56
The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.

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Republicans argue that the Senate campaign by Dan J. Sullivan, right, was planned by Democrats to confuse voters and hurt Senator Dan S. Sullivan, left, a second-term lawmaker.
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To Defeat Democrats, Texas Governor Embraces the Hard Right

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By: Lauren McGaughy
12 June 2026 at 21:51
After years of keeping his distance, Gov. Greg Abbott is set to address Texas Republicans’ activist-led convention as hard-line conservatives gain influence within the party.

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Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Republican Party of Texas convention in Houston on Friday.

New York Primary Elections: What to Know and How to Vote

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By: Claire Fahy
12 June 2026 at 08:00
Several closely watched races are taking place in New York City and beyond. Nine days of early voting will precede Primary Day on June 23.

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Among this year’s primary elections are several competitive races between Democrats in New York City.
Received — 11 June 2026 ⏭

After Senate Loss, Cornyn Predicts ‘Miserable’ Final Two Years for Trump

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By: Carl Hulse
11 June 2026 at 17:47
In his first extensive interview since his defeat by a Trump-backed challenger, the Texas Republican said the Senate was in for a “bumpy ride” as he and others flex new political freedom.

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“There’s never going to be good enough for him, other than 100 percent, you know, slavish adherence to whatever he wants,” Senator John Cornyn said of President Trump. “But obviously that’s not what the senator’s role is supposed to be.”

Justice Dept. Pushes Limits of Its Power Over State Elections

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By: Devlin Barrett
11 June 2026 at 20:44
The department once tried to stay out of state elections, urging caution. It is now pressing forward with claims of fraud as President Trump revives his unfounded assertions that elections cannot be trusted.

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Voters casting their ballots in California’s primary races in Los Angeles last week.

Democrats Once Vowed to Stop Oil and Gas. Now They’re Not So Sure.

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By: Lisa Friedman and Brad Plumer
11 June 2026 at 10:00
As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.

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A talk on rising energy costs on Capitol Hill hosted by Democrats, from left, Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island, in March.

These Young Politicians Want to Fix America’s Housing Problems

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By: Kate Zernike
11 June 2026 at 13:47
A cohort of young Millennial and Gen Z politicians have centered their campaigns this year on housing costs, and the divide is more generational than partisan.

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David Morales, 27, a candidate for mayor of Providence, R.I., has made housing central to his pitch for “a city all our neighbors can afford.”

Maine Senate Race Heats Up as Trump Attacks Platner

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By: Lisa Lerer and Bayliss Wagner
10 June 2026 at 22:37
With Graham Platner now the Democratic nominee against Senator Susan Collins, signs of how hostile the race will be have quickly emerged.

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Graham Platner and Senator Susan Collins are beginning what is expected to be a hugely expensive and contentious general election in Maine.

Graham Platner Tucked in His Shirt on Primary Night

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By: Jacob Gallagher
10 June 2026 at 21:38
On election night, the Democratic candidate from Maine wore a button-up, a deviation from the candidate’s unvarnished image.

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Graham Platner, and his tucked-in dress shirt, on Tuesday night.
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