Politics
DC Mayoral Race Heats Up
A new poll shows Democratic socialist City Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George leading the race for DC mayor by double digits. Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader John Thune urges passage of FISA extension amid controversy over Bill Pulte's appointment as acting national intelligence director.
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The Hill
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said conversations are taking place over President Trump's appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director as the GOP leader seeks to rally senators to extend a key spy powers law, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act,
2026-06-08 20:37 UTC
The Hill
Residents in the nation’s capital are leaning toward voting for City Councilmember Janeese Lewis-George, a Democratic socialist, to serve as its new mayor according to a recent polling. Lewis-George has served on the city council for six years and is leading former City Council Member at-Large Keny
2026-06-08 20:47 UTC