Steve Hilton Wins Second Spot in California Governor Race, Beating Tom Steyer
6/9/2026 5:47 PM Open Story
Steve Hilton, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, will face Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, in the general election. Tom Steyer, another Democrat, will not advance.
Sanders-Backed Progressive Advances in California Swing District Against Valadao
6/9/2026 6:02 PM Open Story
Randy Villegas will face the incumbent, David Valadao, a Republican who has survived numerous challenges in a competitive district.
Rep. Kevin Kiley, Independent, to Face Richard Pan in California House Race
6/9/2026 5:04 PM Open Story
Mr. Kiley dropped his Republican affiliation earlier this year. The newly drawn Sixth Congressional District is widely considered to be favorable for Democrats.
Lindsey Graham Wins Republican Senate Primary in South Carolina
6/9/2026 6:46 PM Open Story
Mr. Graham, a four-term incumbent, is the favorite to win the general election in a solidly Republican state.
Navy Admiral Fired by Hegseth Advances to Runoff to Replace Mace
6/9/2026 5:55 PM Open Story
Nancy Lacore would face a tough fall election in a district drawn in 2021 to be more Republican. She is seeking to replace Representative Nancy Mace, who ran unsuccessfully for governor instead of running for re-election.
Pro-Israel Group Pushes for Haley Stevens in Michigan Senate Race
6/9/2026 1:56 PM Open Story
The main super PAC tied to the influential American Israel Public Affairs Committee released its first ads backing Ms. Stevens, a moderate congresswoman locked in a tight three-way primary.
Blanche Was Once Seen as Tempering Trump’s Tactics. Now He’s All In.
6/9/2026 6:32 PM Open Story
The ascendancy of Todd Blanche shows how the practices that were initially deemed out of bounds even in President Trump’s Justice Department seem to be the order of the day.
House Passes G.O.P.’s $70 Billion Immigration Bill
6/9/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
The vote gave final passage to Republicans’ megabill to fund immigration enforcement through the remainder of President Trump’s term, clearing it for his signature.
House defies Johnson and passes Democratic-led labor bill
6/9/2026 4:30 PM Open Story
Twenty G.O.P lawmakers broke with Speaker Mike Johnson and joined Democrats in backing a bill to amend the National Labor Relations Act.
Hannah Neeleman’s Ballerina Farm Store Draws Crowds in Utah
6/9/2026 6:41 PM Open Story
Tourists are flocking to Midway, Utah. The Ballerina Farm Store, from the influencer whose brand revolves around motherhood and farm life, is a reason.
Trump’s Sharp Turn on China: Embracing It as a Peer Power
6/9/2026 7:00 PM Open Story
President Trump’s warming with Xi Jinping of China, a leader he admires, has ignited anxieties in Washington and across Asia.
In the Hybrid A.I.-Human Work Force, Who Will Actually Thrive?
6/9/2026 2:00 AM Open Story
A panel of experts explains how job seekers should prepare for the future of work.
Anthropic Releases ‘Safe’ Version of Its Mythos A.I. Technology
6/9/2026 10:16 AM Open Story
Called Claude Fable 5, it is twice as expensive as the company’s previous flagship system.
Meta A.I. Bug Allowed Hackers to Take Over Instagram Accounts
6/9/2026 4:51 PM Open Story
The flaw, which Meta said it had fixed, allowed anyone to take over accounts using a bug in the company’s new artificial intelligence software.
Meet the NASA Astronauts in the Artemis III 4-Person Crew
6/9/2026 2:24 PM Open Story
NASA’s next mission in its effort to return humans to the moon will be led by an all-male crew. Three of them have extensive experience in space, while the other was a backup on Artemis II.
Can NASA Really Land Astronauts on the Moon by 2028?
6/9/2026 12:35 PM Open Story
Experts have been hopeful, but say the agency’s lunar aspirations are largely at the whims of two billionaires, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos.
She’s Set to Swim the Entire 900-Mile California Coast — Sharks Permitting
6/9/2026 11:39 AM Open Story
Swimming 900 miles won’t be “the worst way to spend four months,” Catherine Breed says — as long as the great whites, jellyfish and elephant seals leave her alone.
Paramount CEO David Ellison Pledges Editorial Independence for ‘60 Minutes’
6/9/2026 12:17 PM Open Story
David Ellison told Ms. Stahl, one of three remaining correspondents for the news program, that he would respect the show’s editorial decisions after a tumultuous stretch.
How Talking to the ‘Chat’ Crossed Over Into Real Life
6/9/2026 2:01 AM Open Story
It’s a word ripped from Twitch streams, but it functions as a Greek chorus for an online, isolated generation.
F.D.A. Clears Sunscreen Ingredient Long Used in Europe and Asia
6/9/2026 1:43 PM Open Story
Dermatologists say bemotrizinol offers advantages over other compounds in sunscreens currently on the market.
Everybody Is a Loser in This Middle East War
6/9/2026 3:39 PM Open Story
None of the participants in the recent wars of the Middle East can claim victory. All are to blame.
The Left’s Reckoning on Gaza, Elites and American Power
6/9/2026 12:42 PM Open Story
Matt Duss, Senator Bernie Sanders’s former foreign policy adviser, argues that Democrats need a foreign policy reckoning.
Air Canada Pilot Accused of Flying for 17 Years Without Proper License
6/9/2026 3:57 PM Open Story
The pilot, who retired last year before the investigation, held some valid flight credentials, officials said, but not the one required to be a captain.