Newsweek is reporting that Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is resigning from her position to care for her husband, who has been diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer. Separately, Kevin Warsh was sworn in as the new chair of the Federal Reserve, with President Donald Trump emphasizing the central bank's independence.
The Democratic Party has released its 192-page 2024 election autopsy, which offers a broad critique of the party's messaging, organizing and long-term strategy. Newsweek's editors analyzed the document, highlighting what the hired diagnostician concluded and what the party did not endorse.
In Kentucky, Ed Gallrein won the Republican primary challenge in the 4th Congressional District, defeating incumbent Thomas Massie. Newsweek said this victory indicates President Trump's strong influence on Republican voters, even in districts with independent leanings. The publication also noted that May 19 election results exposed coalition problems for both major parties, with Republicans punishing conservative independence and Democratic messaging on affordability clashing with their tax-and-spend policies.
The U.S. has indicted Cuba's Raúl Castro. Additionally, the Department of Justice announced a $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund, which is facing challenges from lawmakers concerned about its legality and constitutionality.
Democrats are debating their strategy for the 2026 midterms, with discussions centering on whether to focus on opposition to President Trump, including calls for impeachment, or to present a broader, policy-focused vision. Newsweek also highlighted that Democratic primaries are testing the influence of progressive figures like Senator Bernie Sanders and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who have endorsed a slate of progressive candidates for the 2026 midterm elections.
A poll cited by Newsweek indicates that President Trump's Republican base is fracturing over issues such as gas prices and Iran. The publication also reported that TrumpRx has added 600 generic drugs. A reader survey found that 84 percent of respondents believe Americans are becoming emotionally overwhelmed by politics, with some readers attributing this to daily feelings of unease rather than social media.