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Keir Starmer is resigning less than two years after Labour’s historic 2024 win, which ended 14 years of Conservative rule. His government struggled with falling poll numbers, anger inside Labour, and the rise of Nigel Farage’s Reform UK.

Kenyan McDuffie has effectively conceded the DC Democratic mayoral primary to Councilmember Janeese Lewis George. In his statement, McDuffie said the final certification process is still ongoing, but it is clear voters chose a different path.

He said he called Lewis George to congratulate her on her victory and wish her success in the general election.

D.C. is on the verge of electing a democratic socialist mayor. Janeese Lewis George is leading the Democratic primary with 53% of the vote.

Lewis George is a two term D.C. Council member, ran on making the city safer and more affordable for working people, including lower utility bills, expanded child care, and housing affordability.

Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton advanced out of the state’s top two primary, where the two highest vote getters move on regardless of party.

Drop Site News reports that Rep. Espaillat received a last minute surge of pro-Israel donor money in the NY-13 primary. On June 4, Espaillat raised nearly $112,000 from 69 wealthy donors, with an average donation of $1,623.

Drop Site also reports that Espaillat has received more than $676,000 in direct AIPAC contributions, plus another $376,398 through Democracy Engine.

Drop Site News reports that Rep. Espaillat received a last minute surge of pro-Israel donor money in the NY-13 primary. On June 4, Espaillat raised nearly $112,000 from 69 wealthy donors, with an average donation of $1,623.

On June 16, 1858, Abraham Lincoln warned that America was becoming a “house divided” over slavery in the new Western territories. Speaking to Illinois Republicans, he argued the nation could not survive half slave and half free. Many of his friends were distressed over Lincoln’s “radical” speech.

Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong finished second place at Wisconsin’s Democratic Convention in a WisPolitics straw poll with 138 votes, or 23.1%. She came in just behind Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez, who led with 164 votes, or 27.5%.

Crews have removed Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on the eve of his 80th birthday. Trump’s birthday is tomorrow, June 14, and he is still acting like a quinceañera with an attitude.

Pakistan’s prime minister says a U.S.-Iran peace deal is closer than ever and could be finalized within 24 hours. He says Pakistan is preparing for an electronic signing, followed by talks next week.

Mr. Schlossberg continues to double down on Americans paying for Israel’s iron dome. Israel’s government officials have multiple arrest warrants for war crimes.

Why should we pay for the defense system that allows them to perpetrate a genocide? Mr. Schlossberg does say he would support banning offensive weapons for Israel.

On this day in 1963, civil rights leader Medgar Evers was assassinated outside his home in Jackson, Mississippi. Evers was a World War II veteran who became the NAACP’s first field secretary in Mississippi.

He fought for voting rights, desegregation, and justice for Black Americans. He also helped investigate Emmett Till’s murder, gather witnesses, and bring national attention to the racist violence Mississippi tried to bury.

Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball moved three GOP-held Senate races toward Democrats. Alaska and Ohio shifted to toss-ups, while North Carolina moved to leans Democratic.

Home of the Brave USA said on social media they are putting up hundreds of billboards across the country featuring Trump’s quote, “I love the inflation,” from June 10, 2026.

Africans online are backing Mexico over South Africa in their World Cup match as a protest against xenophobic attacks on African immigrants in South Africa.

NBC News reports that Florida’s Supreme Court rejected a challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map, allowing it to be used in the 2026 midterms. Voting rights groups say the map violates Florida’s anti-gerrymandering rules.

NBC News reports that Jacob Reses, Vice President JD Vance’s chief of staff, is leaving the Trump administration at the end of the summer. Reses has been with Vance since his 2022 Senate campaign in Ohio and stayed with him through the 2024 Trump-Vance campaign and into the White House.

A new Tulchin Research poll shows Abdul leading Republican Mike Rogers in a hypothetical 2026 Michigan U.S. Senate race. Abdul leads Rogers 46% to 41%, with 13% undecided.