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A new AP-NORC poll finds that only 39% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump's handling of immigration, with about half saying he has gone too far on deportation and legal immigration restrictions, though Republicans remain broadly supportive. The poll also shows low approval on the economy and a notable rise in Republican approval on health care.
An Alaska judge has ruled that both incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan and a challenger sharing the same name can appear on the midterm primary ballot, overturning a previous decision by election officials. Republicans claim the situation may confuse voters, while the challenger denies allegations of being recruited by Democrats.
President Trump canceled the signing of a bipartisan affordable housing bill to pressure Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, a voter ID measure he calls a national emergency. The move highlights internal GOP fractures and limits on his authority, with some senators viewing it as symbolic. The housing bill had broad support, passing the House 358-32 and Senate 85-5.
A $300 billion Iran reconstruction fund in the US-Iran MoU has sparked political controversy in Washington. Trump and Vance deny US taxpayer funding, but Democrats and some Republicans criticize the plan amid domestic economic concerns. The fund's mechanism remains to be negotiated over 60 days.
Voters in Alabama, California, Georgia, Oklahoma and Washington DC head to the polls Tuesday for primaries that will shape the November midterm elections. The contests serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump, who faces declining approval amid the Iran conflict and cost-of-living concerns. Key races include Senate and gubernatorial primaries in Georgia and Oklahoma, along with special elections in California and Alabama.
President Donald Trump visited Wisconsin on June 6 to reassure farmers suffering from tariffs and the economic impact of the US-Israel war with Iran. He aimed to bolster Republican Representative Derrick Van Orden ahead of the midterm elections, as polls show low approval ratings and farmer discontent over soaring fertilizer and gas prices.
Alabama Republicans have revived efforts to enforce a congressional map rejected in 2023 for racial discrimination, following a US Supreme Court ruling that weakens the Voting Rights Act. The state's GOP leadership filed an emergency petition on May 13 seeking approval before the 2026 midterms, arguing the lower court's earlier ruling is no longer valid. The bid faces continued opposition from civil rights groups, who accuse Alabama of a brazen attempt to suppress Black voter influence.
A federal panel blocked Alabama Republicans from enacting a new congressional map that would have eliminated a majority-Black district, while South Carolina lawmakers rejected a map targeting a veteran Black Democrat. The setbacks hit President Donald Trump's push to redraw maps ahead of the midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court struck down a Democratic-drawn electoral map designed to pick up U.S. House seats, ruling the legislature violated procedural rules. The decision, along with a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act, bolsters Republican gerrymandering advantages ahead of the November midterm elections. Republicans could gain up to 10 House seats nationwide if the Virginia map remains void.
