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Democrats gain midterm edge, NPR poll shows. And, U.S. pauses 'Project Freedom'

vote for if congressional elections took place today, Democrats led by 10 points. ![A gas pump stands at a station in Manhattan on April 21 in New York City. Most Americans say that high

4 states head to the polls. And, global conflicts are on the rise, new report says

start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Israel and Iran committed yesterday to stop attacking each other,** just hours after exchanging missile fire and heightening tensions across the Middle East. Even with this pledge, both

Maine voters head to polls on Tuesday for closely watched primary election

primary result will likely set up a months-long run-up between Platner, an [oysterman](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/aug/24/graham-platner-maine-senate-oysterman) and marine veteran with a groundswell of popularity and a mounting list of scandals, and Susan Collins

Trump says U.S. will 'guide' stranded ships through the Strait. And, key Senate races to watch

started there this past weekend. - 🎧 **Aubri Juhasz of NPR network station WWNO visited a polling site** on the first day of early voting in Louisiana. She said many voters were unsure what to do because

Is he Bernie Sanders or Donald Trump? Protest vote complicates Graham Platner’s victory

early in his marriage and accusations from a former girlfriend that he was physically intimidating. The controversies have caused an existential crisis for the [Democratic](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/democrats) party of 2026, raising a series

DOJ will pause $1.8 billion fund, per court order. And, key primaries to watch today

start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The Justice Department says it will** [**abide by a federal court order**](https://www.npr.org/2026/06/01/g-s1-125268/justice-department-trump-anti-weaponization-fund-pause) that puts funds for the Trump administration's nearly $1.8 billion anti-weaponization

SCOTUS temporarily restores mifepristone access. And, Indiana, Ohio vote in primaries

start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The U.S. military said it shot down incoming drones and missiles and sank six Iranian small boats yesterday** as it launched an operation to reopen the Strait

Campaigns are embracing influencers, but internet stardom doesn't always win votes

start to see sometimes the juice isn't worth the squeeze," he added. "Now, all things being equal, I'd rather have that person on my side than not." ### A big audience. Worth the risk

Sen. Bill Cassidy loses primary. And, WHO declares Ebola outbreak a global emergency

voted to convict Trump will no longer be in office. Cassidy's defeat could further [discourage Republican senators from breaking away](https://one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5825144:x) from Trump, Gringlas says. - ➡️ **Tomorrow's primary in Georgia will showcase

GOP races to fund immigration enforcement. And, U.S. indicts former Cuban president

start your day.* ### Today's top stories **Republicans in Congress are racing to approve $72 billion in funding for** Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Patrol through the rest of President Trump

SCOTUS weighs Temporary Protected Status cases. And, jury indicts James Comey again

start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The Department of Justice has secured a two-count indictment against former FBI Director James Comey.** The DOJ is accusing him of threatening President Trump in an Instagram

U.S. and Iran exchange strikes. And, House passes ICE and Border Patrol funding

Starting at 5 p.m., the U.S. strikes targeted "Iranian air defense, ground control stations, and surveillance radar sites near the Strait of Hormuz," the U.S. Central Command said. CENTCOM described the action as a "[proportional