Trump officials testify; Key midterm races remain in limbo

It’s Wednesday. We are in such a good stretch of sports. The French Open is happening, the World Cup starts next week (!) and Wimbledon is coming up. Plus, we get to see Serena Williams’s return to professional tennis. (Editor’s note: the NBA and NHL finals are happening too.)

Mullin, Rubio, Bessent testify

Mullin, Rubio, Bessent testify

Mullin says he’s reviewing Noem’s contracts

Mullin says he’s reviewing Noem’s contracts

Key California races remain in limbo

Key California races remain in limbo

Trump’s first big 2026 midterm loss

Trump’s first big 2026 midterm loss

Strict new Medicaid eligibility requirements unveiled

Strict new Medicaid eligibility requirements unveiled

CBS fires Scott Pelley after clash

CBS fires Scott Pelley after clash

Pick your favorite Cabinet secretary:

It’s a busy day of hearings on Capitol Hill. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are all testifying.

Let’s run through the news from this tour de hearings:

Mullin is double-checking Kristi Noem’s work: Mullin says he’s reviewing some of the contracts from his predecessor. Remember, some of them may have had ties to her allies. He also promised to hand over a list of any contracts that were nixed as a part of this review.

Bessent says the Trump ballroom funding is for national security: Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) questioned Bessent on the funding requested for the new White House ballroom. Bessent argued the $1 billion funding would go towards “national security matters.” Hasan shot back: “That’s ridiculous and I think you know it.” 🎥 Watch the clip

Rubio says he has never seen Trump fall asleep: “On the contrary,” Rubio told Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.), “the guy doesn’t sleep, which is a big problem because he calls me at two in the morning and he calls me at 5 in the morning and you know, I like to sleep a little bit.” 🎥 Watch the clip

💻 Watch Mullin testify before the House Homeland Security Committee

💻 Watch Bessent testify before the Senate Finance Committee

💻 Watch Rubio testify before the House Foreign Affairs Committee

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ALSO HAPPENING TODAY:

Former University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban and others are testifying about college sports. 💻 Livestream

And OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will meet with lawmakers and White House officials today.

THE $1.8 BILLION FUND CAN’T COME TO THE PHONE RIGHT NOW. WHY? BECAUSE IT’S DEAD:

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche told lawmakers on Tuesday the Trump administration will no longer move forward with its “anti-weaponization fund” for MAGA allies.

TRUMP IS TAKING A BREATHER FROM PUBLIC APPEARANCES:

Trump has not held a public event in a week. He has been spotted playing golf and taped interviews. His last public event was his Cabinet meeting last Wednesday.

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