Senate Version of Trump's Policy Bill Would Slash Medicaid Spending Even More  —  Analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found that Republicans' new version of the legislation would make far deeper cuts and lead to more people becoming uninsured than previous proposals.

Intercepted call of Iranian officials downplays damage of U.S. attack  —  The officials were heard saying Trump's strike on Iran proved less devastating than expected.  The administration calls the intelligence insignificant.

Estimated Budgetary Effects of an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute to H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Relative to the Budget Enforcement Baseline for Consideration in the Senate  —  As posted on the website of the Senate Committee on the Budget on June 27, 2025

Sen. Thom Tillis won't run for reelection in 2026  —  Sen. Thom Tillis won't run for re-election in 2026, the North Carolina Republican announced Sunday. … - “It's not a hard choice, and I will not be seeking re-election,” Tillis said in a statement announcing his plans.

Star witness against Kilmar Abrego García was due to be deported.  Now he's being freed.  —  Jose Ramon Hernandez Reyes is a three-time felon who has been released early from federal prison to a halfway house in exchange for his cooperation in the case.

Tim Walz eulogizes slain lawmaker as a historic Minnesotan — and friend  —  Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat in a front pew during Melissa and Mark Hortman's funeral alongside former president Joe Biden and former vice president Kamala Harris.  —  Scores of mourners tearfully bid farewell …

To fight Trump's funding freezes, states try a new gambit: Withholding federal payments  —  The novel and untested approach has been introduced by Democratic lawmakers in at least four states.  —  Democratic legislators mostly in blue states are attempting to fight back against President …

How Zohran Mamdani Brought New Voters to the Polls  —  Mr. Mamdani, the likely winner of the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, drew tens of thousands of new voters to the polls.  Here's how.  —  Upstart challengers in political races often begin with the goal of drawing new or disillusioned voters to their cause.

“When is cancer political?”  Medical researchers, patients decry Trump admin's layoffs, budget cuts  —  They might easily be mistaken for Congressional staffers, reluctant to face the day, but these are among the most accomplished cancer specialists in the country, meeting with Representatives, Senators and staff.

Trump's pro-Bibi pressure campaign … Trump's unprecedented intervention appeared to tie the security of 10 million Israelis to the criminal prosecution of one man.  — Trump's Truth Social post — in which he claimed the “political witch hunt” would interfere with negotiations with Iran and Hamas …

Inside the fallout at Paul, Weiss after the firm's deal with Trump  —  Firm chair Brad Karp said he struck a deal with the White House to save his business.  But in the weeks since, the firm has lost some high-profile talent.  —  Three months ago, Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison was under attack.