Mich.: El-Sayed narrowly wins Dem. Senate nomination, Trump calls result ‘great news for the Republican Party’
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Abdul El-Sayed has narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens in the Michigan Democrat Senate primary, officially becoming the party’s nominee for the upcoming November election.

Calif.: SoCal Edison found responsible for Eaton Fire after 18-month investigation
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According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), sparks from a dormant transmission tower caused the Eaton canyon fire in Los Angeles that killed 19 people and scorched more than 9,400 homes and businesses last year.

Federal judge dismisses charges against Oath Keepers members involved in Jan. 6 Capitol protest
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A federal judge has granted a request from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to drop criminal charges against eight members of a right-wing anti-government group, the Oath Keepers, who were charged with seditious conspiracy after the January 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol.

Vance urges Congress to codify anti-fraud efforts, citing $56B saved and $230B in fraud identified under new task force
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Hosting a congressional anti-fraud roundtable at the White House, Vice President JD Vance highlighted that while the Trump administration’s task force has identified $230 billion in fraud and blocked $56 billion in illicit payments, safeguards are still needed to ensure that future administrations don’t reverse this progress.

Report: FAA reviewing air-traffic incident involving Marine One
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reportedly reviewing an air-traffic incident involving Marine One and a commercial flight taking off from the nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Collins becomes first GOP senator to oppose confirmation of Blanche’s AG nomination
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Senator Susan Collins has announced her opposition to the confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche as the permanent head of the Department of Justice (DOJ).

Amazon MGM Studios to release Melania Trump docuseries following 2026 feature film
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Amazon MGM Studios is reportedly releasing a docuseries on its streaming platform about First Lady Melania Trump later this year.

Nation’s largest food distributor stops purchasing iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after parasite outbreak leads to deaths in U.S.
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Sysco, the United States’ largest food distributor, has announced it will no longer buy iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms or from Mexico after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) linked Cyclosporiasis to the company’s farms in Mexico.

Newly released video showcases federal push by HHS and USDA to transform hospital meals in ‘favor of fresh, nutrient-dense foods’
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), under the leadership of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has launched a comprehensive federal campaign urging healthcare systems nationwide to overhaul patient menus in favor of fresh, nutrient-dense foods.

Mo. Primary: Ex-‘Squad’ member Cori Bush defeated again by Rep. Wesley Bell
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Former U.S. Representative Cori Bush, a prominent progressive and former “Squad” member, lost her primary rematch to incumbent Democrat Rep. Wesley Bell in Missouri’s 1st Congressional District.

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as new CDC Director
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The United States Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday in a 51–44 vote, ending nearly a year of leadership instability at the nation’s premier public health agency.

WH declassifies 2017 FBI probe targeting Trump after Comey ousting
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In May 2017, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) opened a secret counterintelligence and criminal probe a week after President Donald Trump fired then-FBI Director James Comey, in an effort to determine whether Trump may have been acting as a Russian asset despite there being no evidence of a connection.

N.J.: 2 municipal water systems targeted in cyberattack, manual operations prevent water outages
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According to state officials, two New Jersey municipal water utility systems have been targeted in recent cyberattacks, following similar reports from both Minnesota and Michigan.

Nev.: Trump pitches ‘No Tax on Tips’ and admin’s broader economic agenda during Red Rock Casino speech in Las Vegas
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Speaking before an energetic crowd of supporters in the ballroom of the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa on the western edge of Las Vegas, President Donald Trump delivered an inspiring, wide-ranging speech focused on economic performance, tax relief and federal fiscal policy.

Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress
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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to Dr. Anthony Fauci, former White House chief medical adviser, in contempt of Congress.

Iran and Oman close to deal on Strait of Hormuz if ‘certain parties’ do not interfere
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Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei has said an agreement with Oman addressing the Strait of Hormuz is underway, but warned other countries not to interfere.

Sen. Cruz calls for crackdown on Muslim Brotherhood influence networks
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Senator Ted Cruz has urged Congress to respond to what he described as Muslim Brotherhood-linked influence operations within the United States.

Judge tosses out Murdaugh’s $600,000 lawsuit against former court clerk’s ‘shocking jury interference’
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A United States federal judge has dismissed Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit seeking $600,000 in legal fees from a former court clerk, whose “shocking jury interference” led to his murder convictions being overturned in May 2026.

Trump denies U.S. munitions shortage, vows ‘leakers’ will be ‘hunted down’
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President Donald Trump adamantly denied reports that the United States is facing a munitions shortage amidst the continued conflict in Iran, saying that the “leakers” would be “hunted down.”

Fauci subpoenaed in multi-state AG probe over COVID-19 guidance, self-enrichment claims
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Three conservative state attorneys general have subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci as part of a joint investigation into his handling of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeño peppers, sickening at least 345 people and leading to 36 hospitalizations
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A multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeño peppers has expanded across 27 U.S. states, sickening at least 345 people and leading to 36 hospitalizations, federal health officials reported.