Massachusetts voters are casting ballots in a primary led by the Democratic Senate race between Ed Markey and Seth Moulton. Competitive House, governor and district attorney races are also on the ballot.
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An anonymous federal official alleges the Postal Service’s new mail ballot screening portal was rushed, insufficiently tested and could delay large batches of ballots if courts allow it to take effect. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has asked Postmaster General David Steiner for answers about the system and its legal status.
The Trump administration says a new Venezuela oil deal will give the Pentagon a 35% stake in North American Blue Energy Partners and grant the company 100-year drilling rights in fields holding about 65 billion barrels. Analysts and political opponents have questioned how quickly the agreement could affect prices and whether it is legally justified.
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is resigning after months of reported tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure follows other high-level Pentagon exits, including Navy Secretary John Phelan and Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George.
Gen. Dan Caine told Sen. Elissa Slotkin that the military has no plans to send troops to polling places or seize election materials during the 2026 midterms. The letter responds to Democratic concerns about potential military involvement in elections.
The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that construction can continue on President Donald Trump’s new White House ballroom while litigation proceeds. The court said the National Trust for Historic Preservation likely lacks standing but did not decide whether the project is lawful.
Trump urged U.S. communities to accept data centers, saying opponents risk becoming “backwards and poor.” The projects face bipartisan pushback over power use, water consumption, utility costs and noise.
Trump says a new oil agreement with Venezuela will lower gas prices, but analysts say any effect would likely take years. The deal faces questions over its structure, investment risks, field development timelines and Venezuela’s political and legal environment.