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GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan draws an unusual opponent in Alaska’s primary — and he’s not happy about it

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is running for reelection in Alaska and faces a field of 15 competitors. One of them is Dan Sullivan. The senator told reporters in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday that he thinks the appearance on the state's ...
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Acting AG Blanche says Trump administration is nixing ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

(WASHINGTON) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche confirmed during testimony before a House subcommittee on Tuesday that the Trump administration is backing down from establishing a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to benefit allies of President Donald Trump following heavy pressure from Republican congressional leadership.This ...
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White House correspondents’ dinner rescheduled for July 24

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House correspondents' dinner has been rescheduled for July 24, after a shooting forced the cancellation of the annual event in April, White House Correspondents' Association president Weijia Jiang said."Rescheduling was not automatic. It was a choice that the WHCA board ...
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The Latest: Polls open for races across the US as a busy primary election day gets underway

For a state that's home to Hollywood, there isn't much star power in California's gubernatorial race. It's a somewhat different story in Los Angeles, where a reality television personality is running for mayor as the city prepares to host the Olympics. More primaries are being ...
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Hegseth blocks promotion of several Navy officers to 1-star rank

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked the promotions to one-star admirals of several senior Navy officers who had already been selected for promotion by a board of senior Navy admirals, three sources familiar with the move told ABC News.Secretaries of Defense have the ...
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As crowded California gubernatorial race comes to a head, Republicans could advance

(LOS ANGELES) -- During Tuesday's midterm primary election in California, all eyes are on the crowded field of gubernatorial candidates looking to succeed current Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has termed out, in what has become the most expensive governor's race on record.California hosts "jungle" ...
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Trump taps housing finance director Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that he's appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte as the acting director of national intelligence, with Tulsi Gabbard set to leave her post on June 30.This is a developing story. Please check back for ...
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Iowa Democrats to settle a tense Senate primary as the party looks to flip GOP seats this fall

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - Iowa Democrats on Tuesday will settle one of the party's last competitive U.S. Senate primaries, choosing between two state lawmakers who each say he is better poised to flip a retiring Republican's seat. Either Josh Turek or Zach Wahls will ...
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What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Democrats try to defend California and make inroads in Iowa

WASHINGTON (AP) - For a state that's home to Hollywood, there isn't much star power in California's governor race. It's a somewhat different story in Los Angeles, where a reality television personality is running for mayor as the city prepares to host the Olympics. ...
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New Jersey Democrats pick opponent in district where US Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Democrats will choose their U.S. House nominee on Tuesday in a New Jersey battleground district represented by Republican incumbent Tom Kean Jr., who's been absent from Congress for months as he deals with an unspecified medical issue. New Jersey's 7th ...
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LA Mayor Karen Bass, acknowledging mistakes, angles for second term in struggling city

LOS ANGELES (AP) - After a shaky first term framed by a devastating wildfire and an ongoing struggle with widespread homelessness, Democratic Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is looking for a return trip to city hall Tuesday while facing challenges from both ends of ...
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US lawmakers to grill Rubio, as Iran war enters fourth month

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, June 2 (Reuters) - Members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives get a rare chance this week to question Secretary of State Marco Rubio in public about President Donald Trump's foreign policy, as his fellow Republicans have been showing ...
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