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A string of legislative flips is fueling Democratic optimism heading into November—and pushing the party to test a broader map in 2026.

Bill Gates to Appear Before House Epstein Panel on June 10
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Trump Warns US Stands by Deadline to Wipe Out Iran
President Donald Trump stated Tuesday, “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” in a post on Truth Social. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television.
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Bill Gates to Appear Before House Epstein Panel on June 10
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Pentagon Seeks $2 Billion Boost for Secretive Lockheed Missile
TotalEnergies, Trump Officials Pressed by Democrats on Wind Deal
House Democrats are slamming the Department of Interior’s deal with a French energy giant to stop the firm’s offshore wind projects, calling it “outrageous” and saying it will jack up energy prices.
SEC Signals Deregulatory Shift as States Pitch Capital Edge
Federal regulators are sketching out a lighter-touch approach to capital markets, as Republican-led states push to attract companies and investment with fewer rules and lower costs.
BGOV Hill Watch Live: Fiscal Fights Expand With Trump Requests
Download the slides from Tuesday’s Hill Watch Live covering the fiscal fights in Washington, including the release of the president’s budget request, efforts to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and plans for budget reconciliation.
Trump Says Iran Could ‘Die Tonight’ as Hormuz Deadline Looms
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Maine Supreme Court Rules Against Expanded Ranked-Choice Voting
A proposed law expanding ranked-choice voting into Maine’s state offices would violate the state constitution, the Maine Supreme Court ruled.
Grassley Asks DOJ to Explain Unwanted False Claims Act Suits
Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is concerned that the US Department of Justice is being too aggressive with its authority to seek dismissal of False Claims Act suits it views as meritless or burdensome, according to a recent letter.
Private Equity Control in Law Firms Bill Advances in California
A California bill that prohibits private equity firms, hedge funds, and other corporate investors from directing or influencing the practice of law advanced to the state senate on Monday.
Taxpayer Sues Dubious Tax Credit Promoter Over $1.2 Million Buy
Another taxpayer is suing the distributor of tax credits that the Treasury Department says don’t exist and Senate Finance Committee members say are the subject of a criminal investigation.
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Rahm Emanuel Wants Democrats to Ditch Culture War, Talk Prices
Rahm Emanuel says Democrats ‘lost the American people’ on cultural issues -- but he knows how they can win them back in November.
Rahm Emanuel Wants Democrats to Ditch Culture War, Talk Prices
Rahm Emanuel says Democrats ‘lost the American people’ on cultural issues -- but he knows how they can win them back in November.
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BGOV OnPoint: States Target Taxes, Energy as First Sessions End
State tax frameworks, data centers, and immigration were common themes among the first few states to wrap up their legislative sessions this year.
Trump Budget Boosts Defense and Ships While Other Sectors Slide
Ships are in, electric vehicles are out, and space technology is useful — if it puts astronauts on the moon — according to President Donald Trump’s new budget plan.
BGOV Bill Analysis: Senate-amended H.R. 7147, DHS Funding
The Homeland Security Department would receive roughly $48 billion in baseline discretionary funding for fiscal 2026 under a Senate-amended version of
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NY’s TikTok Case Could Ripple to Other States: States of Play
New York’s lawsuit against TikTok could have a ripple effect on other states looking to hold social media companies accountable for addicting children, if the state is able to convince a Manhattan appellate court it has standing to sue on behalf of its young residents, Beth Wang reports.
SEC Signals Deregulatory Shift as States Pitch Capital Edge
Federal regulators are sketching out a lighter-touch approach to capital markets, as Republican-led states push to attract companies and investment with fewer rules and lower costs.
Italian Groups Seek Return of Columbus Statue in Ohio Capital
Multiple Italian American organizations said in a lawsuit Tuesday that officials in Columbus, Ohio are legally required to restore the statue of its namesake in front of City Hall.
New York Pushes Budget Deadline in Climate Goals, Taxes Spat (1)
New York lawmakers are pushing out their deadline to approve a state budget as they wrangle with Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) about climate goals and insurance cost-cutting measures.
Waymo Starts Autonomous Ride-Hailing Service in Nashville
Waymo has begun offering fully autonomous ride-hailing service to the public in Nashville.
Wisconsin Tests Democrats’ Enthusiasm Edge: Ronald Brownstein
The Wisconsin State Supreme Court election hasn’t attracted much attention. But Tuesday’s vote may still send an important signal about an intensity advantage that’s building for Democrats in the midterm elections.
