Politics · June 2026

Vice President Vance said the US will continue to seek a deal with Iran regardless of Israel's position, as Trump separately vowed a response after Iran reportedly shot down a US helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also said talks with Iran remain ongoing and a deal could be reached in two or three days. The helicopter claim has not been independently confirmed. (ongoing coverage) Trump stepped up attacks on California's election system, claiming fraud as the state's primary results shifted from an initial Republican lead to a typical Democratic outcome. A federal judge struck down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for skilled workers, blocking the rule. (ongoing coverage) Indian-American Nithya Raman clinched a place in the run-off election for Los Angeles mayor. Maine voters backed Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner in the primary despite a series of scandals, as he seeks to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.