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Key takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries: Platner wins, but now faces months of more scrutiny

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Closely watched primaries in four states on Tuesday showed a resounding victory for a Democrat who was facing some controversies but amassed much popular support, the continued strength of President Donald Trump's endorsement, and set up a key governor's race in November.Here... Read More.

Trump administration lambastes lawsuit seeking to stop White House UFC event

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Justice Department on Tuesday urged a federal judge to reject a lawsuit seeking to stop the White House's Ultimate Fighting Championship event scheduled for this weekend, attacking its plaintiffs as "two people who believe they have superior taste and want to... Read More.

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Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter downed by Iranian drone

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. military officials said Tuesday that an unmanned drone boat rescued two crew members aboard a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter that crashed in the waters nears the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump said Iranians shot down.U.S. officials are describing... Read More.

Unmanned drone boat rescues 2 US crew members after helicopter shot down by Iran

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- U.S. military officials said Tuesday that an unmanned drone boat rescued two crew members aboard a U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter that crashed in the waters nears the Strait of Hormuz, which President Donald Trump said Iranians shot down.U.S. officials are describing... Read More.

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Speaker Johnson huddles with Trump to try to finalize FISA deal

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson are meeting at the White House on Tuesday as the deadline nears for Congress to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.Their huddle comes as Trump's choice of Bill Pulte to... Read More.

Graham Platner, amid controversies, looks to advance in Maine Democratic Senate primary

Tuesday, June 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Maine voters will decide on Tuesday whether oyster farmer Graham Platner will be the Democratic Party's nominee to take on longtime Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.Maine Gov. Janet Mills is also on the Democratic Senate primary ballot on Tuesday, as... Read More.

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Trump formally nominates Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Monday formally received President Donald Trump's nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, teeing off what could be a potentially contentious confirmation battle.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All... Read More.

Kamala Harris eyes possible 2028 comeback, but some former allies look to ‘fresh’ faces

Monday, June 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris said she's "thinking about" a 2028 presidential bid, but some previous supporters are unenthusiastic -- despite her national name recognition and experience as second in command.ABC News spoke with more than 15 former donors, fundraisers, campaign aides,... Read More.

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Senate approves $70 billion immigration enforcement bill

Friday, June 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate voted early Friday morning to approve a $70 billion immigration enforcement package that includes nothing to rein in the "anti-weaponization" fund by a vote of 52-47.Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski was the only Republican to join all Democrats in voting against... Read More.

Trump accuses California Democrats, without evidence, of trying to ‘steal’ elections

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump posted to social media late Wednesday night accusing the Democratic Party in California of trying to "steal" the California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primaries, offering no evidence to support the allegation.In his posts, Trump complained about the alleged... Read More.

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Former Trump adviser John Bolton expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents: Sources

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News Thursday.Bolton could not immediately be reached for comment. The Department of Justice is declining to comment.Bolton... Read More.

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as attorney general

Thursday, June 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump, during a dinner Wednesday evening, announced his intent to nominate acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to the post permanently.In a video shared on social media by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, Trump is seen in the... Read More.

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