California Gov. Gavin Newsom stated that President Donald Trump has directed the Department of Justice to conduct an investigation of him and his wife.

“Today, my wife & I joined Donald Trump’s hit list,” Newsom said Monday in a post on X. “He has directed his Department of Justice to investigate us. They have not found a crime – they are simply trying to find one.”

The governor added that his history of publishing inflammatory social media posts against Trump prompted the president to launch the investigation.

“He hates that I consistently call him out,” Newsom wrote. “He is simply the most corrupt President in American history.”

Reporters have noted that the investigation into Newsom is regarding his taxes and his chief of staff.

“We have nothing to hide,” Newsom wrote, before inviting the president to continue investigating him. “Mr. President, come after me. I am not going anywhere. The country is watching.”

Throughout a video statement accompanying the post, Newsom denied any wrongdoing, and added that the president is trying to prevent the governor from launching a future presidential bid.

Newsom said the president is disrespecting established court procedures with the investigation. He added the probe is “digging into” a long list of old documents to find a crime that would damage his candidacy.

Newsom said the president is repeatedly using his office for personal gain, including financial gain.

However, since Newsom began his political career in 2002, his net worth jumped from $7 million to nearly $30 million, according to The Hill.

The DOJ has not responded to the Daily Signal’s request for comment. The White House has declined to answer.

This story is developing and may be updated.

While campaigning in New Hampshire for U.S. Senate candidate John Sununu, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said he expects another federal government shutdown in September, in order to give Democrats an advantage in the November midterm elections.

Kennedy told reporters that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., could use the approaching expiration of the Consolidated Appropriations Act on Sept. 30 as an opportunity to “create more chaos” ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

“I think he is going to shut the government down in September because that would create more chaos,” Kennedy said of Schumer. “I wish I didn’t have to say that, but I think it’s a reality.”

If Kennedy’s prediction proves accurate, it would mark the third federal government shutdown this year.

In October, the federal government shut down for 43 days. In February, the Department of Homeland Security experienced a 76-day shutdown after Congress failed to reach an agreement on funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection, amid disputes tied to President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.

Kennedy did not offer specific details about why he believes Schumer would pursue a shutdown or which funding provisions could be targeted.

Recent election trends have raised questions about whether shutdown-related political dynamics could benefit Democrats, particularly as Republicans control all three branches of the federal government. However, a direct correlation between shutdowns and electoral outcomes remains speculative.

In 2026, Democrat primary turnout has outpaced Republican turnout in several states. In North Carolina, more voters participated in the Democrat statewide primary than in the Republican contest. Mississippi saw nearly an 80% increase in Democrat primary turnout compared to its last Senate primary in 2018.

In Texas, a record 2.3 million votes were cast in the Democrat primary last month. According to The Downballot, Democrats have also improved on their 2024 presidential election margins by an average of 11% in special elections in 2026 and roughly 13% since the start of 2025.

Monday on ABC's "The View," co-host Sunny Hostin said President Donald Trump's reaction to comments about former first lady Michelle Obama during Sunday night's White House UFC fights was "beneath the dignity of the office of the president."

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Democrat George Conway is threatening to put President Donald Trump "away for good" if he wins his bid for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York’s 12th Congressional District.

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'WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED'

White House officials said the U.S. signed an Iran MOU reopening Hormuz and lifting the blockade, but sanctions relief and frozen assets will be tied to Iran’s performance.

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Pennsylvania Republican Attorney General Dave Sunday approved a legal settlement clearing the way for about $1.1 million in taxpayer payments to contractors who installed security upgrades at Democrat Gov. Josh Shapiro's private home after an arson attack on the governor's residence.

Georgia voters head to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots for critical federal, state, and legislative offices prior to the general election on Nov. 3. 

A runoff follows a primary election when no candidate successfully secures the 50% threshold required to win. 

This year is unique because top officeholders across the state are either term-limited or pursuing other offices. Gov. Brian Kemp’s term is expiring shortly, while Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones are seeking other offices.

While all the races are important, the race for U.S. Senate is especially critical for Republicans who want to hold their Senate majority and replace Democrat Sen. Jon Ossoff.

Other key races to watch include the races for governor, lieutenant governor, and secretary of state.  

US Senate

In the race for Senate, Rep. Mike Collins, congressman for Georgia’s 10th Congressional District, and Derek Dooley, former college football coach, will go head-to-head in the primary runoff.

According to a poll conducted by JMC Analytics from May 26-27, Collins held a 10-point lead against Dooley. However, an Insider Advantage poll conducted June 13-14 has Collins up only two points, 48%-46%.

In a Truth Social post from June 14, President Donald Trump endorsed Collins, touting his dedication to the America First movement. Dooley, on the other hand, was endorsed by Kemp, who stated that an outsider like Dooley would fare well for the state.

The winner of the primary runoff will go head-to-head against Sen. Jon Ossoff, the Democratic incumbent for the race. 

It is no surprise that Collins, an incumbent, leads in many of the polls. Colleagues have nicknamed him the “conservative workhorse,” and, prior to holding office, he held successful positions in various industries including trucking.

Collins is also well known for his introduction of the Laken Riley Act following the murder of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley by an illegal immigrant. Following its enactment, Collins has continued to fight for the safety and well-being of all Americans.

Ossoff, the current senator, is polling well, with as much as a 9-point lead versus his Republican challengers.

Ossoff has attempted to appeal to both sides of the political aisle by claiming to be a moderate Democrat. However, his rivals in the race say his claims are far from true. During their most recent debate, Collins and Dooley both pointed to Ossoff’s votes to suggest he’s a far-left politician.

Governor’s Race

Health care executive Rick Jackson and Jones, the lieutenant governor, will face off in Georgia’s hotly contested governor’s race.

The two candidates are running a neck-and-neck race, with a 1% margin difference, according to JMC Analytics. The newer InsiderAdvantage poll conducted over the weekend has Jackson leading 49%-46%.

What differs for the candidates, however, is the endorsements they have received. Jones received Trump’s endorsement in August 2025. On Sunday, Kemp also endorsed the lieutenant governor for the office.

The winner of Tuesday’s runoff will face Democrat candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms, the former Atlanta mayor, in the general election.

Lieutenant Governor

In Georgia, as in many states, the lieutenant governor serves as the leader of the state Senate, tasked with delegating bills to various committees and directing members to vote on legislation

Running on the Republican ticket are Georgia state Sen. Greg Dolezal and John F. Kennedy, the former president pro tempore of the state Senate. In 2019, Dolezal assumed the title of chief deputy majority whip in the Georgia Senate, while Kennedy’s resume includes his law degree and experience as a lawyer.

On the Democratic Party ticket is Josh McLaurin, a current state senator, and Nabilah Parkes, a former member of the state Senate. Parkes is also the founder and owner of NAI Consulting, while McLaurin earned a law degree from Yale.

The winner of each party’s primary runoff will go head-to-head for the general election on Nov. 3.  

Secretary of State

The secretary of state plays an important role in the Peach State, with responsibilities ranging from ensuring election integrity to the oversight and maintenance of public records.

This year, the Republican ticket includes Tim Fleming, a current member of the Georgia House of Representatives, and Vernon Jones, a former state representative. Jones, who recently turned Republican, worked as the chief executive officer of DeKalb County, while Fleming served as the chief of staff during Kemp’s tenure.

For the Democrat ticket, Dana Barrett, a representative of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners, is up against Penny Brown Reynolds, a former judge.

The candidate with the most votes from each party will run against each other in the general election.

ÉVIAN-LES-BAINS, France—President Donald Trump told reporters on Monday that the Strait of Hormuz will be fully reopened on Friday as the demining process is underway, and that Vice President JD Vance will attend the formal signing ceremony of the deal between the United States and Iran. 

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A new op-ed from the Wall Street Journal has argued that bisexual/sexually fluid men has become a favored star for popular shows. 

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A longtime aide to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein told congressional investigators that she believes Epstein may have secured special treatment while serving jail time in Florida by providing cash and gifts to a sheriff's deputy.

Afghan media revealed this weekend that the Taliban terrorist organization has received an invitation from the European Union (EU) to visit.

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BELLEVUE, WA – A ruling by the Appellate Court of Maryland in the case of a man who was stopped by police initially for carrying a gun in public because the gun was allegedly “printing,” is being cited by the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms as another step toward placing more limits on government’s ability to interfere with the right to bear arms protected by the Second Amendment.

The case involved a man named Steven Hicks, who was stopped by a Baltimore police detective who claimed he saw Hicks’ gun “physically printing” through Hicks’ shirt. What followed was a search of Hicks which, the court ruled, violated his Fourth Amendment Rights. Hicks was licensed to carry with no restrictions.

“The Hicks ruling is a wake-up call to Maryland police they can no longer treat a constitutional right like a regulated privilege,” said CCRKBA Chairman Alan Gottlieb. “As the court opinion noted, the subsequent search of Hicks and a satchel he was carrying was unconstitutional.”

As noted by the Appeals Court, “The case was presented…as a stop justified solely on the possession of a gun, and it was presented in the briefs on appeal the same way. That is the argument that we have addressed, and it is the basis for our conclusion that the stop was unconstitutional.”

“The police must have reasonable suspicion that the person is possessing the gun illegally or otherwise engaged in criminal activity,” wrote Judge Kathryn Grill Graeff. “Because the officers here stopped appellant based solely on his possession of a gun, without reasonable suspicion that he was possessing the gun illegally or otherwise involved in criminal activity, they did not have reasonable suspicion to stop him. The stop, therefore, violated appellant’s Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable seizures.”

“The Supreme Court’s Bruen ruling in 2022 has shifted the dynamic for police in states where statutes presumed people carrying firearms were up to no good,” Gottlieb observed. “That’s changed, and law enforcement, along with local prosecutors, need to get up to speed on this issue. Hicks could not be searched merely because he had a firearm, for which he was licensed. That’s a step too far, which the court recognized. Armed citizens do not give up their