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Representative Samantha Sencer-Mura leads action after Republican speaker rescinds promise to bring bill to vote

Democratic state representatives in Minnesota staged an overnight sit-in in their house chamber on Thursday after the Republican speaker failed to put a gun violence prevention bill up for a vote.

After Texas Republicans chose the beleaguered attorney general, Ken Paxton, as their party's nominee for US Senate on Tuesday, Democrats are feeling

Voters in Tuesday's primary elections across the US chose candidates who could flip critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, setting

Republican Steve Hilton and Democrat Xavier Becerra lead the field as votes continue to be counted

Read this exciting story from The Guardian June 04, 2026 issue. The key race for California governor was deadlocked as vote counting continued yesterday following primary elections to decide who would run in several critical districts in the US House and Senate in November, in a midterm year that is expected to favour Democrats.

Across the country, in front yards and on main streets, at dairy breakfasts and inside breweries, voters are delivering a similar message to Democratic primary candidates: they're tired of both parties and sick of being ignored.

The party may reclaim the US House and even Senate, but primary candidates are far from united on how to move forward

Critics say president using well-worn playbook – with loyalists in key positions ready to amplify his message

Former SEC chair, who has reportedly socialized and played golf with president, has questioned integrity of US elections