Politics
Political Commentary on Midterms and Other Political Developments
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stated that high gas prices amid the Iran conflict will not impact the upcoming midterms. Additionally, a divorce trial for Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton has been canceled. Jill Biden believes her husband would have defeated Trump in 2024. Democrats are pushing to subpoena key officials over Epstein files.
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The Hill
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel is expressing concern about the future of late-night TV after CBS canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” a move that fueled speculation about political pressure on outspoken hosts in the Trump era. In a profile published Monday by Vulture, Kimmel said the decisio
2026-06-02 17:05 UTC
The Hill
House Oversight Democrats are pushing to subpoena Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel, noting that former Attorney General Pam Bondi repeatedly cited both of their involvement in decisionmaking about the Epstein files. Ranking member Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) made the ask
2026-06-02 17:10 UTC
The Hill
Jill Biden says that had he stayed in the 2024 White House race, then-President Biden would've defeated President Trump. "I believe he would have beat Donald Trump in that election," the former first lady said of her husband during a Tuesday interview on MS Now's "Morning Joe." Biden dropped out of
2026-06-02 17:19 UTC
The Hill
A divorce trial between Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton and his estranged wife will no longer proceed after a state district judge canceled the public proceedings on Tuesday. Collins County judge Lindsey Wynne canceled the trial following a tumultuous few months between the Texas attor
2026-06-02 17:27 UTC
The Hill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said Tuesday that he did not think recently high gas prices amid the Iran war will have an impact on November's midterms. “I don't think national security decisions should be done based on short-term political considerations," He told CNBC's "Squawk Box," referencing the U.S.
2026-06-02 17:31 UTC