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President Trump raised claims that the country's voting systems are vulnerable to being "rigged and stolen," without providing new evidence of a single fraudulent vote cast in any election.

New Pew Research Center data on partisan affiliation: "Democrats have a narrow advantage over Republicans among U.S. adults: 47% identify with or lean toward the Democratic Party, and 43% identify with or lean toward the Republican Party."

From @gelliottmorris.com: "The Democratic advantage for the midterms is not built on voters who like the Democratic Party, but on those who call themselves independents and can’t stand either one."

Americans no longer appear to share a broad faith in core civic, social and government institutions; instead, their confidence varies with who holds political power.

Graham Platner generated enthusiasm in Maine with his progressive policies. Now he's out of the race, and his supporters have to decide what's next, as Maine Democrats prepare to choose a nominee. n.pr/3T26dj9

A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and nausea has been detected in 31 states, according to federal health authorities, but the source is still under investigation. n.pr/4guWrQn

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham died Saturday evening after a "brief and sudden illness. n.pr/4wCsmD4

The story of Motown Records is quintessentially American. It’s about the American Dream, civil rights and entrepreneurship. But that story has a special significance in the place where it all got started.

Echelon Insights’ 2026 Political Tribes explores the beliefs, coalitions, and tensions shaping the American electorate. Discover eight distinct political tribes, see how voters align across the defining dimensions of American politics, and track shifts in public opinion from 2021 to 2026.

Graham Platner's exit from the race comes just days before a statutory deadline allowing the Maine Democratic Party to replace him by July 27. So far, party leaders aren't saying how that process is going to work. Via @stevemistler.bsky.social

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Happy Fourth from the four(!) Fowlers

As America turns 250, voters from our Swing Shift project talk about the state of the country. Their views ranged from "uncertain" and "concerned" to "excited" and "cautiously optimistic." n.pr/4ymdsCX

Like seven inches from the midday sun?

Cape Verde didn't win a match at the World Cup, and somehow, that didn't seem to matter. The African team's debut on this stage was unforgettable. n.pr/4p28mY1

Highly recommend documenting the first days with a new little sibling using a toddler-friendly camera. She’s really cooking with some of these.

Tired: 2026 midterm coverage Wired (and also tired): 2026 newborn coverage Inspired: Taking *some* of my parental leave between now + Labor Day to hang out with this cool little dude, his excited big sister and my awesome wife. See you on the radio and the campaign trail…. much later!

Generally speaking, polls have shown the Democratic Party's problem is not being seen as too woke, but weak and ineffective. Judging by tonight's primary results, Democratic Primary voters are intent on fixing this www.gelliottmorris.com/p/new-poll-d...

All three progressive candidates backed by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani — including two who took on Democratic incumbents — won their primaries in safe seats almost guaranteeing their election in November. n.pr/4ahbysP

In the 2018 midterms, the average Trump endorsement in a primary came about seven weeks before that election. In 2026, that number is closer to seven months.

NPR's analysis finds Trump has shifted his endorsement strategy in a way that effectively clears the field for his chosen candidates: announcing his support earlier than ever and backing more incumbents in safe seats who sail to victory.

An NPR analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in safer races. n.pr/4eW6GMe

My last byline for a while: An @npr.org analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in much safer races.

My last byline for a while: An @npr.org analysis of more than a thousand Trump endorsements in House, Senate and governor races over the last decade finds the president now picks candidates earlier — and in much safer races.

In 2028, President Trump will not be on the ballot, leaving Republicans to decide the future of the party. Utah — which has a complicated relationship with the president — could be a starting point. n.pr/43RLnVS

This week’s @npr.org Politics newsletter: Trump’s Economic Summer Bummer and more view.nl.npr.org?vawpToken=R7...

Notably 22% of Republicans say they disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy. The share of Republicans who say they strongly approve of Trump's job performance dropped to 53% in June from 61% in April.

Regina Kulenga, a 36-year-old Trump voter in Georgia, told NPR that she wasn't sure if she would vote in the midterm elections, and called Trump's actions since returning to office a "slap in the face."

Regina Kulenga, a 36-year-old Trump voter in Georgia, told NPR that she wasn't sure if she would vote in the midterm elections, and called Trump's actions since returning to office a "slap in the face."

Just 36% say they approve of Trump's overall job performance, while 59% say they disapprove, which is the widest gap Trump has faced during either term in office.

NPR/PBS News/Marist poll: Only a third of Americans say they approve of how Trump is handling the economy — three points lower than the worst marks given to former President Joe Biden during his term.

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll finds a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and his handling of the economy heading into the summer before a key midterm election. n.pr/4vdcBCk

NPR/PBS News/Marist poll: Only a third of Americans say they approve of how Trump is handling the economy — three points lower than the worst marks given to former President Joe Biden during his term.

NEW ON @npr.org: As concern over gas prices remains high, President Trump's approval ratings continue falling to record lows, especially over his handling of the economy, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

NEW ON @npr.org: As concern over gas prices remains high, President Trump's approval ratings continue falling to record lows, especially over his handling of the economy, according to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist poll.

Today's @npr.org Politics Pod is all Georgia. It's got everything! A Trump-endorsed candidate winning! A Trump-endorsed candidate losing! A special session to address a past law that made voting machines illegal in the future! Redistricting -- or not! Give it a listen:

The Republican leaders of the Georgia House of Representatives said Wednesday that they will not redraw Georgia’s political maps during the special legislative session that started on Wednesday.

NEW ON @npr.org ATLANTA — President Trump suffered a rare primary endorsement defeat Tuesday as Georgia Republicans narrowly voted for billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson to be the party's nominee for governor.

Trump's had a rough few weeks in GOP governor primaries: IAGOV - Feenstra lost after last-minute endorsement GAGOV - Jones loses after earning endorsement last year SCGOV - Evette faces a tough road in a runoff after a last minute endorsement

NEW ON @npr.org ATLANTA — President Trump suffered a rare primary endorsement defeat Tuesday as Georgia Republicans narrowly voted for billionaire healthcare executive Rick Jackson to be the party's nominee for governor.

If you're following the advanced election tracking of prediction markets like Kalshi, the market for Georgia GOP governor nominee flipped to Rick Jackson based on the elite knowledge of... reading public election results that showed him with more votes.

ATLANTA — Republican Rep. Mike Collins has won a primary election runoff and will challenge incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November, according to a race call by The Associated Press. #gapol #gasen

“It has been so bad that it has made me question a lot of the coverage I’ve done of states that I don’t live in,” @rtraister.bsky.social said of much national coverage of the Maine Senate Democratic primary. (Another point for political reporters outside DC, too)

Another Tuesday brings another set of primary elections, highlighted by runoffs for U.S. Senate and Georgia's gubernatorial race. And what a pair of high-powered, last minute endorsements by President Trump and Gov. Brian Kemp does/doesn’t mean…

It's becoming common for campaigns to seek out viral moments and the support of internet stars to reach new voters. But the strategy, albeit flashy, has yielded mixed results in key races this year. www.npr.org/2026/06/15/n...

Three judges are facing misconduct allegations in three different states, putting pressure on the federal judiciary's system for policing bad behavior in its own ranks.

In a previously unpublicized letter to Congress, the newly-departed head of ICE said the agency collects data on people suspected of potentially unlawful activity, which could include protesters. n.pr/4vGiqbn

Polymarket & Kalshi are both now cracking down on paid partnership posts that use betting odds to allege election fraud, after a surge of unsubstantiated claims about the LA mayoral race circulated on X, @bobbyallyn.bsky.social and @jjoffeblock.bsky.social report www.npr.org/2026/06/07/n...

Republican incumbents are facing tough challenges in Maine and Nevada. In South Carolina, a crowded field of MAGA-devoted Republicans are facing off to be the next governor. n.pr/43k3OSW