Takeaways from Iowa's primaries. And, DOJ nixes Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund
Jun 3, 2026, 7:54 am By Brittney MeltonPolls have now closed in six states that held primary elections yesterday. Here are the key takeaways. And, the Justice Department has scrapped plans for Trump's "anti-weaponization" fund.President Trump seeks control of science funding
Jun 3, 2026, 7:00 am By Katia RiddleThe White House Office of Management and Budget is moving to take more control of billions of dollars in federal grants. Critics say the proposed change would jeopardize the integrity of U.S. science.The White House's new site about 'aliens' has nothing to do with UFOs
Jun 3, 2026, 5:00 am By Huo JingnanThe site compares undocumented immigrants to extraterrestrials, refers to people as "it," and says "they do not belong here."Secretary of State Marco Rubio faces questions about Iran war on Capitol Hill
Jun 3, 2026, 4:40 am By Michele KelemenSecretary of State Marco Rubio is making the rounds on Capitol Hill for budget hearings, facing questions about how the war in Iran will end and when gas prices for Americans might return to normal.Sen. Warner warns of risks from Pulte's intelligence appointment
Jun 3, 2026, 4:39 am By Steve InskeepNPR's Steve Inskeep asks Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia, the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence committee, about mortgage chief Bill Pulte's move to acting director of national intelligence.California's primary for governor is undecided as candidates vie to be in the top two
Jun 3, 2026, 4:14 am By Marisa LagosRepublicans and Democrats all compete together in the unusual primary to set the one-on-one race in November. Two Democrats and one Republican were in close contention.Iowa voters pick their nominees for competitive general elections
Jun 2, 2026, 11:37 pm By Stephen FowlerDemocratic state Rep. Josh Turek will face Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson in the Senate race. For governor, Democrat state Auditor Rob Sand and Republican businessman Zach Lahn move on to November.The Supreme Court reinstates Republican-favored Alabama congressional districts
Jun 2, 2026, 9:45 pm By Grady MartinThe ruling means that Alabama's 2026 midterm elections will feature six Republican-leaning districts and one Democratic-leaning one.The DOJ won't move ahead with anti-weaponization fund, acting AG Todd Blanche says
Jun 2, 2026, 5:22 pm By Ryan LucasThe Justice Department is no longer moving ahead with its $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. It was a tumultuous couple weeks for a controversial idea that was championed by some MAGA supporters.DOJ is investigating former congressman George Santos for insider trading on Kalshi
Jun 2, 2026, 4:55 pm By Bobby AllynThe disgraced former congressman allegedly bet on whether he would appear at the State of the Union address, prompting federal investigations.- Visit NPR at npr.org
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