Washington Today (6/2/26): Bill Pulte Faces Capitol Hill Scrutiny, Rubio Testifies & C-SPAN2 is 40!

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President Trump's decision to name Bill Pulte as acting Director of National Intelligence draws mixed reactions on Capitol Hill, with Democrats sharply criticizing the move and some Republicans expressing caution.

We hear from lawmakers weighing in on the appointment.



Also, Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict with Iran, while acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faces questions on Capitol Hill about the administration's proposed $1.8 billion IRS compensation fund.



Plus, primary voters head to the polls in six states, including closely watched races in California and Iowa.



And C-SPAN marks a milestone: 40 years of live Senate coverage on C-SPAN2.

We look back at the launch of Senate television and hear what lawmakers are saying about four decades of cameras in the chamber.

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