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The House pushes back on the president's war powers, while primary voters head to the polls.

Morning Edition: June 4, 2026 · Morning Edition
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  1. 1
    Congress

    House Passes Resolution to Halt Military Action Against Iran

    In a rare bipartisan rebuke, the House voted 215 to 208 to end U.S. military action against Iran. Four Republicans joined Democrats to pass the war powers resolution amid growing opposition to the three-month conflict.

  2. 2
    Foreign Affairs

    Iran Strikes Kuwait Airport Amid US Conflict

    An Iranian missile and drone attack hit Kuwait's international airport, killing one person. The strike was claimed as retaliation for U.S. military airstrikes, further straining fragile ceasefire negotiations in the region.

  3. 3
    White House

    Trump Reclassifies Federal Workers with New Executive Order

    President Trump signed an executive order to reclassify senior federal workers in policy-related roles as at-will employees. The move revokes previous Biden administration protections, allowing for swifter dismissal of civil servants.

  4. 4
    Trade Policy

    DOJ Appeals Court Order to Refund $166 Billion in Tariffs

    The Justice Department has formally appealed a U.S. Court of International Trade order requiring Customs and Border Protection to refund $166 billion in tariffs. The tariffs were previously struck down as unlawful by the Supreme Court.

  5. 5
    Elections

    Federal Judge Hears Arguments Against Voter List Executive Order

    Voting rights groups and two dozen states urged a federal judge in Boston to halt President Trump's executive order on elections. The plaintiffs argue the order, which seeks to create a federal voter list and limit mail ballots, is unconstitutional.

  6. 6
    Campaign 2026

    California Primary Field Narrows in Key Gubernatorial Race

    Results from Tuesday's primary elections are coming in, with several prominent candidates acknowledging defeat. In California's closely watched gubernatorial race, Steve Hilton, Xavier Becerra, and Tom Steyer are currently leading the pack.

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