Trump picks mortgage chief Bill Pulte to lead on national intelligence - The Washington Post
Trump picks mortgage chief Bill Pulte to lead on national intelligence  The Washington PostPulte appointment as spy chief would give Trump attack dog access to the 'crown jewels'  CNBCWho Is Bill Pulte, Trump’s New Acting Director of National Intelligence?  Time MagazineWhy the Worst Get on Top  The AtlanticHousing official who targeted Trump’s enemies is named director of intelligence  NBC News

California prepares for life after Newsom - Politico
California prepares for life after Newsom  PoliticoElection day 2026: California governor, L.A. mayor and more key races  Los Angeles TimesCalifornia holds crowded primary in race to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom  KMPHWho will be California's next governor?  NBC Los AngelesPolls in California Show a Crowded Governor’s Race With a Clear Top 3  The New York Times

Trump signs AI safety order seeking voluntary review of new models - NPR
Trump signs AI safety order seeking voluntary review of new models  NPRTrump Signs Executive Order Seeking Oversight of A.I. Models  The New York TimesTrump’s AI order seeks security safeguards without slowing race with China  South China Morning PostWhy Trump Is Asking Labs to Share Their AI Models With the U.S. Government Before They're Released  inc.comThe Trump Administration Is at War With Itself Over AI Regulation  WIRED

Rubio details U.S. demands as Iran peace talks falter - The Washington Post
Rubio details U.S. demands as Iran peace talks falter  The Washington PostKey Trump administration Cabinet members face hearings on Capitol Hill  CNNLive updates: Rubio testifies on Capitol Hill for the second time today  AP NewsRubio to Testify on Budget Before Senate at Tense Moment  The New York TimesWATCH: Shaheen blasts Rubio for ignoring Senate requests for information on Ukraine, Iran and more  PBS

Five things to watch in Tuesday’s primaries - Politico
Five things to watch in Tuesday’s primaries  PoliticoRepublicans chase breakthroughs in multiple state primary elections  Fox NewsWhat to know about Tuesday’s primaries in California, New Jersey, Montana  Al JazeeraDemocratic battles and incumbents on defense: What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries  NBC NewsTuesday’s wild races for California governor and Los Angeles mayor, and other elections to watch  CNN