Ro Khanna is a U.S. representative from California and a progressive advocate on tech antitrust and economic policy.
Hungary has elected Péter Magyar, ending Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule. The election reflects shifts in Hungary's relationship with the EU, NATO, and global powers. US support for Orbán has diminished, and Magyar's victory signals a move toward rebuilding ties with Western institutions.
California’s billionaire wealth tax is facing a strong challenge as Brin and other tech leaders push back. Brin has funded Building a Better California and moved assets out of state, arguing the tax could devastate the economy. The state’s governor opposes the measure, while donors race to influence November ballots.
Chinese electric vehicles are expanding in North America, with low prices drawing interest in Mexico and among U.S. consumers, even as lawmakers push to maintain barriers. Tariffs, safety rules, and national-security concerns remain the core friction, while local dealers report increasing cross-border activity and consumer interest.
A group of 30 Democratic lawmakers has called on Secretary of State Rubio to disclose what the United States knows about Israel’s nuclear weapons program, including warheads, launchers, enrichment, and nuclear doctrine, amid the Israel–Iran conflict. The letter argues that silence undermines regional nonproliferation policy and raises escalation risks.
Tom Steyer is under renewed pressure over his position on a moratorium for new data centers as voters weigh affordability and climate policy ahead of the June 2 primary. Greenpeace has disputed his current stance after his comments in a campaign survey.
The Democratic National Committee has not released its internal autopsy on the 2024 loss, despite donor and ally pressure. DNC Chair Ken Martin continues to withhold the report, while Kamala Harris faces renewed scrutiny as she eyes a potential 2028 bid. The debate over transparency and accountability intensifies within the party.
Since mid-May 2026, Republican-led Southern legislatures have been moving to redraw U.S. House maps after a Supreme Court ruling weakened parts of the Voting Rights Act. Federal judges in Alabama have blocked a new map, South Carolina lawmakers have stalled a Trump-backed redistricting push, and Tennessee and Louisiana have enacted plans that would dilute Black-majority districts.
Graham Platner has won the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate in Maine despite weeks of damaging reporting about sexually explicit messages, a chest tattoo linked to Nazi imagery and accounts from former partners describing volatile behavior. Platner has held to the campaign, high-profile Democrats have continued to back him, and he will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.
The House Armed Services Committee has defeated an amendment to remove Section 224, but the measure is on track to reach the floor of the House as proponents push to block an executive agent for US-Israel defense cooperation.
President has endorsed both South Carolina runoff candidates in a bid to influence the outcome of the gubernatorial race as polls show a tight contest ahead of the June 23 runoff.
Labour lawmakers have signed a letter urging Britain to end trade with illegal West Bank settlements, arguing that sanctions are needed as the E1 project proceeds and the situation worsens for Palestinians. The move follows a wave of international warnings and UK actions under Prime Minister Starmer.
Graham Platner has won the Maine Democratic Senate primary and will face Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November. Several colleagues hesitate to endorse him, citing his past scandals, while party leaders urge unity to regain Senate control.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has moved toward ending federal monitorship after decades of oversight. Barbara Jones oversees the process with a path to a permanent compliance role; the union has implemented internal controls and vowed tougher discipline. The development follows ongoing mergers of union leadership and the approval of related reforms.
Progressive candidates tied to the Democratic Socialists of America have won pivotal primaries in New York and Colorado, challenging pro-Israel incumbents and the influence of AIPAC. The victories reflect a shift in how the Democratic base views Israel and Gaza, with winners advocating for ceasefire, Palestinian rights, and a pivot away from unconditional military aid.
Democrats have pulled within striking distance in key battlegrounds, while Trump-backed candidates maintain influence in Republican primaries. New polls show close races in several states, with momentum fluctuating as endorsements and candidate quality shape outcomes.
California lawmakers sign a nearly $352 billion budget, with targeted tax measures to raise revenue while delaying some healthcare cuts. Republicans criticize the plan as a backdoor tax hike; Democrats defend it as protecting vulnerable communities and shoring reserves amid national political pressure.
Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner has denied sexual assault allegations while saying he is weighing the campaign’s path forward. Multiple outlets report on a Maine resident’s claim that Platner forced herself on her in 2021. The developing story has prompted party leaders to call for accountability as Platner contemplates his political future.
Graham Platner has paused his Maine Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation. He denies the accusation, saying it is false. The timeline shows the case moving through campaign pause and potential replacement deadlines in Maine law.
Graham Platner, Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee, is facing growing pressure to withdraw after a Politico report details a 2021 sexual assault allegation from Jenny Racicot. Platner denies the accusation, while Democrats including Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand urge him to step aside; the party weighs replacement options ahead of a July 13 deadline.
Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegations that have prompted Democratic leaders to call for his withdrawal from the Maine Senate race. Endorsements have been pulled by multiple groups, and Platner denies the accusations while considering the path forward.