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Calvert Advances to General Election in California’s 40th District

Rep. Ken Calvert placed in the top two in California’s primary for the redrawn 40th Congressional District. He will face Republican Young Kim in November under the state’s top-two primary system.
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Bessent Clarifies IRS Role After Term Expires

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he is performing IRS commissioner duties despite his acting term expiring. He stated the responsibilities flow to him as Treasury head when the commissioner role is vacant.
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Supreme Court Splits Differently in Two Major Rulings

The Supreme Court issued two major rulings with contrasting judicial alignments. In one case, conservatives united to limit racial gerrymandering claims; in another, liberals joined conservatives to strike down Trump-era tariffs.
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Judge Rules Federal Probationary Firings Unlawful

A federal judge ruled the firing of probationary federal employees unlawful after a survey showed widespread mental health impacts. The judge declined to order reinstatement, citing potential Supreme Court intervention.
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Gallup Poll Shows Dip in U.S. Support for Same-Sex Marriage

A May 2026 Gallup poll finds U.S. support for same-sex marriage fell to 65% from 71% in 2022. The decline is driven by Republicans, while Democrats' and independents' views stayed stable.

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Calvert Advances to General Election in California’s 40th District

Rep. Ken Calvert placed in the top two in California’s primary for the redrawn 40th Congressional District. He will face Republican Young Kim in November under the state’s top-two primary system.
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Bessent Clarifies IRS Role After Term Expires

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he is performing IRS commissioner duties despite his acting term expiring. He stated the responsibilities flow to him as Treasury head when the commissioner role is vacant.
us Politics

Supreme Court Splits Differently in Two Major Rulings

The Supreme Court issued two major rulings with contrasting judicial alignments. In one case, conservatives united to limit racial gerrymandering claims; in another, liberals joined conservatives to strike down Trump-era tariffs.
us Politics

Judge Rules Federal Probationary Firings Unlawful

A federal judge ruled the firing of probationary federal employees unlawful after a survey showed widespread mental health impacts. The judge declined to order reinstatement, citing potential Supreme Court intervention.