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June 17, 2026

Trump-Backed Moore Captures Alabama GOP Senate Nomination

Trump-Backed Moore Captures Alabama GOP Senate Nomination

Trump-backed Moore won Alabama’s Republican Senate runoff election, securing the party’s nomination in a race that will help shape the battle for control of the U.S. Senate.

Tags:
Alabama Senate race,
Alabama election,
Republican primary,
Roy Moore,
Tommy Tuberville,
Donald Trump,
Senate runoff,
GOP nomination,
election results,
U.S. Senate
June 10, 2026

House Approves $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill After Months of Republican Delays

House Approves $70 Billion Immigration Enforcement Bill After Months of Republican Delays

The U.S. House narrowly approved a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill funding ICE and Border Patrol through 2029, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump's immigration agenda.

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ICE funding,
Border Patrol,
Donald Trump,
immigration enforcement,
House Republicans,
Congress,
DHS funding,
border security,
immigration policy,
U.S. House
June 19, 2026

Barack Obama Opens Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side

Barack Obama Opens Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side

Former President Barack Obama officially opened the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, unveiling a landmark campus dedicated to civic engagement, community development and preserving his presidential legacy.

Tags:
Barack Obama,
Obama Presidential Center,
Chicago,
Michelle Obama,
Presidential Library,
Jackson Park,
U.S. politics,
civic engagement,
democracy,
South Side Chicago
July 27, 2026

Zohran Mamdani Sparks Controversy with Warning to Wealthy New Yorkers Over Pied à Terre Tax

Zohran Mamdani Sparks Controversy with Warning to Wealthy New Yorkers Over Pied à Terre Tax

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s remarks urging wealthy homeowners to pay a “fair share” in taxes — including on pied à terre properties — have drawn strong criticism and an online backlash from political opponents.

Tags:
Zohran Mamdani,
New York City,
pied a terre tax,
wealth tax,
public backlash,
online controversy
July 15, 2026

UK Lawmakers Debate Donation Limits as Concerns Grow Over Big Money in Politics

UK Lawmakers Debate Donation Limits as Concerns Grow Over Big Money in Politics

British lawmakers are facing renewed pressure to tighten political donation rules after record-breaking contributions from wealthy individuals sparked concerns over transparency and influence in UK politics.

Tags:
UK politics,
political donations,
campaign finance,
Parliament,
democracy,
election reform,
Transparency International,
Labour Party,
Reform UK,
political funding
July 9, 2026

Graham Platner Drops Out of Maine Senate Race After Controversy as Democrats Begin Replacement Process

Graham Platner Drops Out of Maine Senate Race After Controversy as Democrats Begin Replacement Process

Graham Platner has ended his Maine Senate campaign after allegations and controversy disrupted his bid, leaving Democrats racing to select a replacement candidate before the election deadline.

Tags:
Graham Platner,
Maine Senate race,
Democratic Party,
Susan Collins,
2026 elections,
U.S. Senate,
Maine politics
July 1, 2026

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump on Birthright Citizenship, Reaffirms Constitutional Protections

US Supreme Court Rules Against Trump on Birthright Citizenship, Reaffirms Constitutional Protections

The U.S. Supreme Court has rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, reaffirming the 14th Amendment and long-standing precedent granting citizenship to those born on U.S. soil.

Tags:
Supreme Court,
Donald Trump,
birthright citizenship,
immigration,
14th Amendment,
constitutional law,
DOJ,
Washington,
SCOTUS ruling
May 12, 2026

South Carolina Republicans Block Effort to Redraw James Clyburn District

South Carolina Republicans Block Effort to Redraw James Clyburn District

South Carolina Republicans blocked a Trump-backed redistricting proposal targeting Congressman James Clyburn’s district, exposing divisions inside the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Tags:
James Clyburn,
South Carolina,
redistricting,
Donald Trump,
Voting Rights Act,
gerrymandering,
Republican Party,
2026 midterms,
House elections,
voting rights