Strained Senate control in the Trump era six months of turmoil
A broad view of June shows President Trump’s clash with protests and pandemic fears shaping perceptions of his leadership. Republican strategists warn that his volatile tone could complicate efforts to defend Senate majorities as Democrats target battlegrounds and GOP incumbents across states face fundraising and polling challenges.
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Susan Collins
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Joni Ernst
Iowa
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Montana
Author sues to block removal of disputed Kentucky mural
Kentucky author Wendell Berry and his wife filed a lawsuit against the University of Kentucky to stop the removal of a 1930s mural by Ann Rice O'Hanlon that depicts Black and Native American subjects in Lexington. A separate Black artist, Karyn Olivier, objects to the removal as her installation engages with the mural. The suit seeks an injunction to halt removal while the case proceeds and relies on federal rights to the artwork. The university says removal is needed for community healing and context, while preserving history through dialogue.
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Jerusalem as grim annexation model for future
The piece analyzes how east Jerusalem could forecast West Bank changes if annexation proceeds. It notes Palestinians face discrimination, many lack citizenship, and the Absentee Property Law enables seizure of property tied to owners in enemy states. The Samarin family fights a 30 year battle over a Silwan home, with a court ordering eviction by mid August. Rights groups warn annexation could breach private land protections and accelerate settler expansion.
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