Pratt's Lead Over Raman Evaporates, Karmelo Anthony Defense Begins, Golden Tempo Wins: AM Update 6/8

In a stunning political reversal, former reality star Spencer Pratt's once-commanding lead in the Los Angeles mayoral race has vanished as mail-in ballots continue to shift the standings, with city councilwoman Nithya Rahman now officially surpassing him for second place. The slow, weeks-long vote count—driven by California’s expansive mail-in voting system—has ignited a national debate over election integrity, with Republican strategist Mike Murphy warning that the prolonged process risks eroding public trust and fueling conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, President Trump’s tense interview with NBC’s Kristen Welker ended abruptly after he accused the press of being 'crooked' and 'one-sided,' escalating a confrontation over Iran policy, farm economics, and the delayed vote count. In Texas, the trial of 19-year-old Carmelo Anthony, accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalfe at a track meet, delivered harrowing medical testimony describing a two-inch wound that pierced the heart—proof of the lethal force used. On the racetrack, Golden Tempo made history again by winning the Belmont Stakes in a dramatic come-from-behind victory, becoming the first horse in two years to win both the Kentucky Derby and Belmont without running in the Preakness, and making trainer Cherie DeVoe the first woman to win multiple Triple Crown races.