Election Integrity Clash: Trump cut off NBC’s “Meet the Press” after Welker pressed him on unproven claims that California’s elections are rigged, pointing to the state’s slow but standard mail-ballot counting. Vote-Counting Fallout: California’s primary results remain in motion, with Republicans like Kevin McCarthy and Steve Hilton attacking Newsom’s election-law changes as transparency problems while Democrats push back on conspiracy claims. Governor’s Race Signal: A UC Berkeley IGS poll finds protecting democracy and voting rights is voters’ top priority in the governor’s race, even as the Becerra-Hilton contest tightens in public attention. High-Speed Rail Politics: CA Politics 360 spotlights continued Central Valley construction and new High-Speed Rail Authority leadership moves drawing fresh criticism from lawmakers. Water Contamination Alarm: A new Environmental Working Group analysis says about half of California’s water may be contaminated with PFAS “forever chemicals,” raising health concerns tied to pesticide sources. Courtroom Watch: Jonathan Rinderknecht goes to trial in Los Angeles over allegations he sparked the Palisades Fire, with prosecutors citing fire-setting obsession and alleged fixation on Luigi Mangione. World Cup Tensions: Iran’s squad faces uncertainty over US entry permits for staff as advocates warn the tournament could amplify rights violations around host cities.