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Trump Is Losing Ground With White Working-Class Voters on the Economy

13 June 2026 at 10:00
A review of polling data shows an extraordinary swing among white working-class voters on the president’s handling of the economy.

© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times

Among blue-collar white voters, President Trump’s approval rating on the cost of living stood at just 36 percent in a New York Times survey.

Gavin Newsom and Hunter Biden Would Like Your Attention, Please

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.

© Max Whittaker for The New York Times, Valerie Plesch for The New York Times

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

The lieutenant governor and the top elections official, both Republicans, are investigating whether the challenger coordinated with a Democrat to confuse voters.

© Eric Lee for The New York Times, Karen Dillman, via Associated Press

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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