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Congress June 3, 2026

Republicans defy Johnson to advance Democrat-backed Ukraine aid

House Democrats scored a rare win as lawmakers voted to advance a bipartisan Ukraine aid package with new military assistance and Russia sanctions.

Politics June 3, 2026

Trump suffers rare House defeat as bipartisan vote moves to withdraw troops from Iran conflict

The House voted to curb Trump's war powers in Iran after Democrats and several Republicans bucked the president in a rare bipartisan rebuke of his policy.

Congress June 3, 2026

Reporter's Notebook: Rebels threaten to upend GOP agenda amid growing frustrations with Trump

Republican frustrations with President Trump over war, economy and primaries create a disaffected caucus that could stymie GOP legislation.

Media June 3, 2026

Al Sharpton compares White House UFC fight night to 'fights for the slave masters'

Al Sharpton accuses Trump of trying to return America to a more racist era, tying the White House UFC event to slavery and Andrew Jackson.

VIDEO June 3, 2026

Bessent says Iran inflation may be more than 200%, currency 'collapsed'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday that Iranian inflation may be more than 200% as the Iranian army is having trouble paying half of its army.

VIDEO June 3, 2026

Bessent details 'Operation Economic Fury' targeting Iranian shadow fleets

Secretary Scott Bessent details Treasury's pressure campaign on Iran's economy, highlighting his department's moves to freeze IRGC assets and seize cryptocurrencies during a Wednesday budget hearing.

VIDEO June 3, 2026

Secretary Bessent touts economic growth despite Iran war

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, appearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday, highlighted the American economy's 2.6% growth over the last four quarters despite economic disruptions from the Iran war.

Politics June 3, 2026

GOP leverages ICE funding package to make Trump's controversial $2B fund 'never exist'

Senate Republicans demand more assurances from the Trump administration that the anti-weaponization fund is dead before advancing reconciliation.

Opinion June 3, 2026

The real reason your electric bill is soaring this summer will surprise you

Exelon CEO explains why electric bills rose nearly 30% between 2021 and 2025 and calls for an all-of-the-above energy strategy to boost supply.

Senate June 3, 2026

Booker set to face Navy vet after former local NJ official lost in 2024 Senate race

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker will take on Justin Murphy in November as he attempts to win re-election, after Murphy won New Jersey's GOP primary for U.S. Senate on Tuesday.