Your daily briefing on the most important U.S. political stories shaping the nation today.
- 1Senate
Senate Approves War Powers Resolution Over Iran Conflict
In a 50-48 vote, the Senate passed a war powers resolution seeking to block U.S. military action against Iran. The vote marked a stunning rebuke to President Trump, with several Republicans joining Democrats.
- 2Supreme Court
Supreme Court Sides With Trump Administration on Green Card Holders
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold the federal government's authority to alter the immigration status of returning lawful permanent residents accused of criminal activity. The decision allows border officials to place green card holders on immigration parole.
- 3Congress
Congress Passes Largest Housing Affordability Bill in Decades
The House gave final approval to a sweeping bipartisan housing affordability package, sending it to the president's desk. The legislation marks the most expansive federal effort in decades to lower housing costs.
- 4Elections
Mamdani-Backed Candidates Sweep New York Democratic Primaries
Progressive candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani scored major victories in Tuesday's congressional and local primary elections. The results demonstrate the growing political influence of the socialist wing within the state's Democratic party.
- 5White House
Trump Meets With Frustrated GOP Senators at the Capitol
President Trump met with Republican senators at the Capitol amid growing frustrations within his own party over the Iran conflict. The meeting comes as the Pentagon seeks $80 billion in additional military funding.
- 6Immigration
Eight Convicted in Texas Immigration Center Shooting Sentenced to Decades
Eight individuals convicted for their roles in a shooting and protest outside a Texas immigration detention center have been sentenced to decades in prison. The high-profile trial has drawn intense scrutiny and ongoing demonstrations.
My Husband Is Pushing Me to Quit My Job and Be a Stay-at-Home Mom. I’m Afraid of What Will Happen If I Do.
Pulte Trims Spy Agency, but Spares Bulk of Staff for Now
Democratic socialists rack up wins in New York state legislature races
Here are Senate, House incumbents who've lost their primaries
With a Proposed $250 Bill, Trump Reimagines America by Putting Himself on Its Money
Trump cancels signing of bipartisan housing bill, demanding voter-ID provision
Trump ups the stakes for GOP in voter ID law fight

Badenoch will ‘absolutely not’ apologise for PMQs comments about Starmer’s downfall, spokesperson says – as it happened

Babies and mothers died after 'systemic and sustained' failings, largest NHS maternity review finds

Labour MPs criticise language used by Kemi Badenoch in fractious PMQs

Power outages hit France as it records hottest day since measurements began
Washington should spend Iran's frozen billions on satellite internet for its people

I Was Fine to Give the Guy I Was Hooking Up With an Assist the First Few Times. But Three Strikes and You’re Out.
Sharpton: Carlson not 'going over the cliff' with Trump, GOP
Trump cancels plan to sign housing bill until Congress passes election reforms
Trump cancels housing bill signing, calls for SAVE America Act passage - USA Today

IOC announces new grant for all future Olympians
CDC ends US hantavirus response
What to watch in the Supreme Court’s remaining cases: Join the live discussion

As Blockbusters Loom, Monkey Business at the Supreme Court

The World Cup’s Ticketing Nightmare Is Finally Here
As Great American State Fair set to kick off, security fencing goes up - USA Today
President Donald Trump cancels housing bill signing to push SAVE Act - USA Today

Send your Supreme Court questions for Laura Jarrett
Larry David: White House UFC event made him 'embarrassed to be an American'

England's James and Rice to have fitness assessed
Enemies are tracking our troops with commercial smartphone data. Congress can end it.
Trump almost makes this horrible industry sympathetic

Every Time We Drink, My Wife Shares a Deeply Held Fantasy. In the Light of Day, Things Are Very Different.

Slate Pears Game 314: Jun. 24, 2026
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Trump abruptly cancels signing of bipartisan bill on affordable housing

Nicola Jennings on Andy Burnham’s chance to state his case – cartoon
Jeffries brushes off concern that Mamdani wins could hurt Democrats in midterms

Badenoch won't say sorry for language at fiery Commons session
Were key leads in the Nancy Guthrie ransom notes overlooked?
