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Nancy Lacore and Mac Deford advanced to the June 23 Democratic primary runoff for South Carolina's First Congressional District after Nancy Mace vacated the seat to run for governor. Lacore was previously fired by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth following 35 years of Navy service. The district was redrawn in 2021 to favor Republicans.

Maine voters participate in primary elections on Tuesday for U.S. Senate, House, and governor positions, alongside contests in South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota. Graham Platner leads the Democratic U.S. Senate primary field, while Susan Collins seeks a sixth term as the Republican incumbent. Multiple sources report allegations concerning Platner's personal history, though verification levels vary across claims.

On April 30, Congress passed a 45-day extension of Section 702 of FISA, moving the reauthorization deadline to June 12. This marks the second short-term extension in ten days. President Trump also named housing official Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence.

Democratic voters selected Aaron Ford as the party's nominee for Nevada governor after he defeated five opponents in the primary. Republican voters selected Joe Lombardo as their nominee after he defeated six challengers. The Cook Political Report rates the general election contest a toss-up.

The House approved the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which sets shorter timelines for initial contract negotiations between newly certified unions and employers. The measure advanced despite opposition from House Republican leadership and is described as pro-union legislation. Reports differ on the number of Republicans who supported the bill.

Krishnan, a top Trump administration AI adviser, is leaving the White House according to multiple reports. The departure has been described as abrupt by one outlet, while separate unverified claims reference legislation aimed at repealing a White House AI moratorium. Available sourcing is limited to two outlets representing one bias category.

Incumbent Doris Matsui, 81, and Sacramento City Council member Mai Vang, 41, took the top two spots in the nonpartisan primary for California's congressional district covering Sacramento. Zachariah Wooden, a Republican college student, finished third. The results were reported by the Associated Press.