US Politics

Core Summary The US Senate voted on June 23 to pass a resolution aimed at limiting the president’s authority to conduct military operations against Iran without explicit congressional authorization. The vote is seen as a rare institutional rebuke of the White House’s Middle East policy and a reassertion of Congress’s constitutional role in war-making decisions. Event Details The vote comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran. In recent weeks, the White House has repeatedly signaled possible preemptive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, triggering bipartisan concern in Congress. The resolution invokes the War Powers Resolution of 1973, requiring the president to obtain explicit congressional authorization within 60 days of deploying forces to hostilities, or withdraw them. ...

Billionaire business leader Rick Jackson defeated Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Georgia Republican gubernatorial primary runoff, marking the second key primary where Trump’s preferred candidate lost.

Barry Moore, a Trump loyalist backed by $12 million from a crypto PAC, won the Alabama Republican Senate primary, marking the largest crypto political spending in this midterm cycle.

California Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed that the US Department of Justice is investigating him and his wife, calling it political retaliation by the Trump administration.

Core Summary Former US Senate Majority Leader and Kentucky Republican Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to hospital on Sunday, June 14. His spokesperson confirmed the news but did not disclose the specific reason. The 84-year-old was previously hospitalized in February 2026 for flu-like symptoms. Details According to Reuters, McConnell was admitted Sunday morning. A spokesperson said he is “receiving excellent care” but provided no further details. This marks his second hospitalization in four months. ...

Core Summary President Trump stated on June 14 that he opposes any renewal of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act that does not include his SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voting. The Senate rejected a short-term extension last Thursday. Details The SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) passed the GOP-led House in February but faces uncertain prospects in the Senate. Trump has tied the voting bill to FISA Section 702 renewal, creating additional pressure on Republican congressional leaders. ...

Core Summary According to Politico and Bloomberg, President Trump has selected James McDonald to serve as the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald previously served as the enforcement chief at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and was recently a member of Trump’s legal defense team. The SDNY is considered the most influential federal prosecutorial office in the United States, overseeing Wall Street financial crimes. Details McDonald’s nomination signals Trump’s approach to Wall Street regulation. As former CFTC enforcement chief, he brings extensive experience in financial regulation, having led major enforcement actions against financial institutions. ...

Core Summary Workers began removing President Trump’s name from the white marble facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 13, after missing a Friday night deadline, according to NPR and The New York Times. A federal judge had ruled that only Congress has the authority to rename the center and ordered the removal to be completed by June 12. Event Details The Kennedy Center was told it had until June 12 to remove the president’s name from the building signs, pamphlets, its website, and anywhere else it appears. After missing the Friday night deadline, crews began work early Saturday, removing letters from the building’s exterior wall. ...

NPR reports that President Trump has nominated former SEC Chairman Jay Clayton to serve as Director of National Intelligence. Clayton brings a long legal resume from Trump’s first term, where he led the Securities and Exchange Commission. The move is seen as the latest personnel shakeup in the intelligence community, following recent controversy over the Pulte nomination. Editor: GoodInfo Global News Team

Core Summary US President Donald Trump abruptly walked out of an interview after being pressed by a journalist about his election fraud claims and questions regarding the use of Department of Justice funds. The incident has reignited debates about political polarization, press freedom, and presidential accountability in the United States. Trump Storms Out of Interview After Being Challenged on Election Fraud Claims and DOJ Funds US President Donald Trump abruptly walked out of an interview after being pressed by a journalist about his election fraud claims and questions regarding the use of Department of Justice funds. The incident has reignited debates about political polarization, press freedom, and presidential accountability in the United States. ...