Why It Matters: Refugees

“Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims he has met the signature requirement to qualify for the ballot in New York, another key campaign advancement in a blue stronghold that could prove pivotal in the battle for the House,” The Hill reports.

The effort to coax retiring Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) into running for West Virginia governor is “more than just a rumor,” WVRC reports. Manchin attended an event at the Greenbrier Resort last week where the lobbying for him to run intensified… The effort is led by moderate Republicans who are reluctant to support their party’s nominee, state Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R).

Donald Trump promised a roomful of wealthy donors that he would crush pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses. Said Trump: “Well, if you get me elected, and you should really be doing this, if you get me reelected, we’re going to set that movement back 25 or 30 years.” .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{ -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent); } Join now to continue reading. Members get exclusive analysis, bonus features and no advertising.

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon on Tuesday rejected special counsel Jack Smith’s request for a gag order against Donald Trump in the classified documents case, saying that prosecutors’ request was “wholly lacking in substance and professional courtesy,” CNN reports.

“Donald Trump has endorsed the Republican opponent of a Virginia congressman who chairs a group of House conservatives called the House Freedom Caucus in what could be a defining moment in the GOP primary set for June 18,” the AP reports. “The endorsement of John McGuire, a state senator, provides a jolt of momentum for the challenger and could be difficult for the incumbent, two-term Rep.

“Consumer confidence in the U. S. rose in May after three straight months of declines, though Americans are still anxious about inflation and interest rates,” the AP reports.