Don't lose track of the facts! Read up on the information we added in June.

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This month we added 6,540 new statements, 111 new bills & resolutions, and
tracked elections happening around the country! Want to follow the news
without all the spin? You'll find that here; in our research wrap-up for
the month of June.

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HOT TOPICS

US/Iran Relations

Tensions are high between Iran and the United States. See what your
representatives have been saying about it [4]here and President Trump's
[5]statements on the matter.

2020 Candidates

Climate change has been a hot topic among 2020 presidential candidates this
month. Catch up on what they're saying about it [6]here.

The first 2020 Democratic National debates are underway. Check out the full
transcript for night one [7]here, as well as night two [8]here.

Supreme Court Rulings

The Supreme Court ruled they do not have the constitutional authority to
make decisions regarding gerrymandering. [9]Read what your representatives
think of this decision.

Last week, the Supreme Court ruled on a citizenship question for the 2020
census. Read your representatives' thoughts about the ruling [10]here.

VOTES

Disaster Relief

President Trump signed the disaster relief bill this month, which notably
did not include direct funding for the US/Mexico border wall. See our
coverage of the legislation [11]here.

Immigration

The House voted to pass the [12]American Dream and Promise Act this month,
repealing removal proceedings against certain undocumented immigrants who
entered the United States as minors.

ELECTIONS

New Jersey

Results for the New Jersey State Legislative primary election are in.
[13]See which candidates progressed to the general election.

Virginia

The primary election for Virginia's State Legislative was held on June 11.
View the results [14]here.

Thanks for following along with us this month. We'll be back with more
updates soon.

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