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POLITICSGOP Sen. Tillis slams Trump intelligence pick Pulte: 'Don't think he has a prayer'Pulte is widely viewed as a Trump loyalist who has targeted the president's political foes during his tenure leading the housing regulatory agency.CNBC·3w ago
POLITICSHilton, Becerra lead in tight primary race for California governor; Bass ahead in LA mayoral raceRepublican television commentator Steve Hilton and Democratic former cabinet secretary Xavier Becerra took the early lead in the open primary race for governor.CNBC·3w ago
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POLITICSHundreds of thousands of Centrelink payments cancelled illegally, Albanese government admits<p>Senate estimates hearing told issues caused by a glitch in the automated system that runs the controversial mutual obligations scheme</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/03/politics-live-australia-aukus-submarines-pauline-hanson-anthony-albanese-angus-tThe Guardian·June 3, 2026
POLITICSWhere the devil is Mary? Search under way after Tasmanian marsupial escapes Gold Coast wildlife park<p>CCTV cameras caught the carnivorous marsupial skulking around deserted grounds at 4am Tuesday morning</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/03/politics-live-australia-aukus-submarines-pauline-hanson-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-question-time-senate-estimThe Guardian·June 3, 2026
POLITICSJosh Turek wins Iowa Democratic Senate primary that could shape Democrats' path to Senate majorityIowa's Senate primary between state Rep. Josh Turek and state Sen. Zach Wahls could be critical as Democrats look to take back power in Congress.CNBC·June 3, 2026
POLITICSEl Niño expected to develop in coming months, bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia<p>BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/03/politics-live-australia-aukus-submarines-pauline-hanson-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-question-time-senate-estiThe Guardian·June 3, 2026
