Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton was recently observed vacationing in Iceland with Tracy Duhon, a woman with whom he has been accused of having an affair. This trip occurred while Paxton campaigns on “Christian values” and follows previous allegations of infidelity, including one during his impeachment proceedings. The revelation of this second alleged affair, with Duhon, a married mother of seven and Christian influencer, has been seen as establishing a pattern of behavior. Paxton, who has built a political career on attacking LGBTQ+ rights, traveled with Duhon shortly before suing the city of Denton over transgender-inclusive changing facilities.
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In a significant primary upset, democratic socialist Melat Kiros has defeated 15-term incumbent Diana DeGette for Colorado’s 1st Congressional District. As a 29-year-old Ph.D. student and lawyer, Kiros is poised to become the first Gen Z woman in Congress, representing a shift towards younger, left-leaning candidates within the Democratic party. Her platform includes policies such as universal healthcare and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, reflecting a broader movement of progressive challengers rejecting traditional political norms. This victory follows recent successes for the Democratic Socialists of America in other primary races, indicating a growing influence of this political ideology.
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A federal judge has permanently blocked the Trump administration from revoking permits for protesters displaying “8647” flags and signs near the National Mall. The administration had argued the numerical slogan constituted an incitement to violence, but the court found it was a protected form of political speech calling for the President’s impeachment. The judge also ruled that other signs addressing alleged sexual misconduct were not obscene and were likewise protected under the First Amendment. This ruling upholds the protesters’ right to engage in core political speech in a public forum.
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New York City’s latest budget allocates $53 million to expand the NYC Kids RISE program, establishing $1,000 college savings accounts for every public school kindergartner. This significant investment, the largest of its kind in the United States, aims to promote wealth building, increase higher education access, and boost future earning potential for students. Funds can be utilized for four-year college, community college, or vocational school enrollment, with families, businesses, and organizations also able to contribute. The program’s expansion is hailed as a historic step towards addressing income inequality and ensuring that a child’s future is not predetermined by their zip code.
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In a concurring opinion, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson sharply criticized Justice Clarence Thomas and the Trump administration’s interpretation of the 14th Amendment’s Citizenship Clause. Jackson deemed their arguments “ahistorical” and a misinterpretation of the amendment’s universalist vision of equality. She contended that their approach incorrectly pitted Black Americans against immigrants, contrary to the amendment’s intent to prevent caste and subjugation. The Supreme Court ultimately upheld birthright citizenship, rejecting the administration’s attempt to limit it based on parental “domicile” and allegiance.
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The article details allegations made by Jane Doe 4, who claims she was abused by Jeffrey Epstein and sexually assaulted by Donald Trump during her adolescence. She reported these incidents to the FBI in 2019, but evidence suggests the bureau did not follow up on her claims. The woman ultimately ceased contact with the FBI, citing concerns for her safety due to perceived surveillance.
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An emergency dispatch recording from June 14, 2026, obtained by a Twitter user, purportedly details a call requesting an Advanced Life Support response for Senator Mitch McConnell after he was reported unconscious. While the audio has not been independently verified and McConnell’s office has declined to comment on specific health matters, his staff has indicated he is recovering and working on Senate business. This incident marks the second hospitalization for the 82-year-old senator this year, following a previous eight-day stay in February, and comes amid concerns about his declining health over the past three years.
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On Monday, the Supreme Court delivered significant setbacks to Donald Trump by rejecting his appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case, blocking his attempt to fire a Federal Reserve official, and crucially, upholding the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. This last ruling thwarts a key strategy of the Trump-GOP to invalidate votes and potentially rig elections. Despite these losses, Trump secured a victory, gaining the power to dismiss independent regulators. Discussions with former Senate Judiciary Committee counsel Lisa Graves delve into the implications of these rulings, particularly how they impact election integrity and empower the court and Trump at Congress’s expense, while also exploring potential countermeasures for a future Democratic Congress.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was reportedly seen boarding a flight to Iceland with a woman alleged to be his mistress of two years, Christian influencer Tracy Duhon. This trip follows news that Paxton’s wife, State Sen. Angela Paxton, filed for divorce on “biblical grounds” amidst reports of the affair. Paxton is currently running for the U.S. Senate, a campaign marked by various scandals and an ongoing FBI investigation.
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