June 2026
‘Independent’ Senate Candidates Are Actually Relying on ActBlue, Dem Donations in Key Races
Two independent candidates for U.S. Senate — Seth Bodnar and Dan Osborn — have fundraising profiles on ActBlue, the Democratic Party’s key fundraising platform, raising questions about their true political independence as they look to capture two long-held Republican seats this fall.
U.S. Park Police Are Investigating Giant ‘86 47’ Markings on National Mall Lawn
Large brown markings forming the message “86 47” were discovered on the lawn outside the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
Trump Taps Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton for National Intelligence Director
President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton to be the next director of national intelligence, to replace Tusli Gabbard who stepped down at the end of May following her husband’s cancer diagnosis.
Family of Convicted Killer Karmelo Anthony Pocketed $630k in Donations Before Fundraiser’s Closure
A fundraiser started by the family of Karmelo Anthony was shut down this week after the teen was convicted of murdering a fellow teenage athlete at a track meet last year — but not until after it had raised at least $630,000 to support his legal defense and his family’s personal needs.
Is The U.S. Navy Cleaning House Amid ‘Loss of Confidence’ Firings?
While critics may question whether now is the right time for a leadership change, experts tell NR the shakeup could actually help military readiness.
Texas Teen Karmelo Anthony Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison for Fatal Track Meet Stabbing
A Texas jury sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison on Tuesday after finding him guilty of murdering fellow track competitor Austin Metcalf at a meet last year.
Teachers’ Unions Spent Billions of Dollars in Membership Dues on Exorbitant Employee Salaries
A new watchdog report finds hundreds of teachers’ unions employees have collected six-figure salaries at the expense of due-paying teachers, who often make far less.
Republican Steve Hilton Will Take On Xavier Becerra in California Gubernatorial Race
Former Fox News host Steve Hilton has edged out progressive billionaire Tom Steyer and will advance to the November general election in the California gubernatorial race.
Scandal-Plagued Democrat Graham Platner Wins Maine Senate Primary
Graham Platner, the scandal-plagued progressive veteran, will win the Democratic primary for the Maine Senate race, according to a projection by the Associated Press.
Trump Vows to Respond After Iran Shoots Down U.S. Military Helicopter
President Trump said Tuesday the U.S. will be forced to respond to the recent Iranian attack on a U.S. helicopter near the coast of Oman.