South Carolina held a special primary election to choose a new Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate after Senator Lindsey Graham passed away. His sister, Darline Graham, who was temporarily appointed to finish his term, is among the candidates competing in the crowded race.
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Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina died in July.
A special primary election was held to select the Republican nominee for the Senate seat in November.
Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was appointed to fill the rest of his Senate term.
Darline Graham is running to be the official Republican nominee.
There are many candidates competing to replace Lindsey Graham on the ballot.
The winner of this primary will run in the general election in November.
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Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Representative Angie Craig are competing in the Democratic primary for a U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota. The current Senator, Tina Smith, is retiring, opening the race for new candidates.
Key Facts
Tina Smith, the sitting U.S. Senator from Minnesota, has decided not to run for re-election.
Peggy Flanagan is the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota and identifies as a progressive.
Flanagan has received the official endorsement of the Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party.
Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have publicly supported Flanagan.
Angie Craig is a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Craig is supported by the House Minority Leader.
The primary election is taking place on a Tuesday.
The winner will represent the Democratic Party in the general election for the Minnesota Senate seat.
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Vermont voters are casting their ballots in the primary election for governor. The current governor, Republican Phil Scott, who has held the position for nearly ten years, is running for reelection.
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Vermont has not voted for a Republican president since 1988.
Senator Bernie Sanders, known for progressive views, represents Vermont.
Phil Scott, a Republican, has been Vermont’s governor for almost ten years.
Phil Scott is running again to be governor.
The election is part of Vermont’s gubernatorial primary process.
Voters are currently going to the polls to choose their preferred candidates.
Vermont is sometimes called the Green Mountain State.
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Vermont held primary elections to choose candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives from the state. Incumbent Representative Becca Balint is running for a third term and has no challengers within the Democratic Party.
Key Facts
Vermont has one at-large congressional seat for the U.S. House of Representatives.
The primary election took place on a Tuesday.
Becca Balint is the current representative and a member of the Democratic Party.
She is running for her third term in Congress.
Balint faces no competition for the Democratic nomination.
The Republican candidates competing for their party’s nomination include former statewide officeholders.
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Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is running for a third term and is expected to win the Democratic primary against state representative Josh Elliott. On the Republican side, Ryan Fazio has already been chosen as the candidate for the upcoming election.
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Ned Lamont is the current governor of Connecticut.
Lamont is seeking a third term in office.
Josh Elliott, a state representative, is Lamont’s Democratic primary opponent.
The Democratic primary voting ends at 8 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
Ryan Fazio won the Republican nomination earlier this year.
The contest will decide who competes in the general gubernatorial election.
Results are being updated live by election trackers.
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Minnesota voters are participating in primary elections to choose candidates for governor. Senator Amy Klobuchar leads the Democratic primary to replace Governor Tim Walz, while on the Republican side, President Donald Trump supports Mike Lindell, the CEO of MyPillow.
Key Facts
Minnesota is holding primary elections to select gubernatorial candidates.
Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, is not running for re-election.
Senator Amy Klobuchar leads the Democratic primary race for governor.
President Donald Trump endorses Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO, in the Republican primary.
Voters are casting their ballots on Tuesday, with polls closing later in the day.
The primaries will decide the candidates for the general election for governor in Minnesota.
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Connecticut’s five House members are all running for reelection. Only Democratic Representative John Larson has a primary challenger, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, along with two other candidates, competing for the Democratic nomination.
Key Facts
All five Connecticut House members are seeking reelection.
John Larson, a Democrat, is the only one facing a primary challenge.
Larson’s challengers include former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and two others.
Larson has the support of Connecticut Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Coons.
The primary election is taking place on Tuesday.
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Voters in Wisconsin are participating in primary elections for several U.S. House seats. The 3rd Congressional District race is closely watched as Democrat Rebecca Cooke competes to become the candidate against Republican Representative Derrick van Orden.
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Wisconsin is holding primary elections for its U.S. House seats.
The 3rd Congressional District is considered a competitive or "toss-up" seat.
Democrat Rebecca Cooke is running for her party’s nomination in this district.
Cooke aims to challenge the current Republican Representative, Derrick van Orden.
Cooke faces a challenger from within the Democratic Party.
The primary elections will decide who represents each party in the general election.
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Severe storms hit Columbus, Ohio, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, and damage. A vehicle was overturned by the storm, one death was reported, and no injuries occurred from the flipped vehicle. Ohio’s Governor Mike DeWine has activated the National Guard and warned people to prepare for more storms.
Key Facts
A powerful storm hit Columbus, Ohio, causing severe weather conditions.
The storm included strong winds, heavy rain, and flooding.
A vehicle was flipped over by the wind; no injuries were reported from this incident.
At least one person died due to the storm.
There was widespread damage across central Ohio.
Governor Mike DeWine has activated the Ohio National Guard to help.
Residents have been urged to prepare for more severe storms and flooding in the coming days.
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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has hired more than 2,000 video gamers to train as air traffic controllers to help fill a shortage. The skills used in gaming, such as quick thinking and managing information, match those needed to safely guide airplanes.
Key Facts
The FAA met 94% of its hiring goal by recruiting video gamers as air traffic controllers.
Over 2,000 more candidates are currently in the hiring process.
Many air traffic controllers started out as gamers because gaming helps develop relevant skills.
Only about 25% of air traffic controllers have a traditional college degree.
The median annual salary for controllers was $144,580 in 2024 but varies by experience and location.
Controllers must be U.S. citizens, under age 31, and pass strict exams before training.
Less than 10% of applicants typically qualify for the FAA’s training program.
A shortage of controllers has raised concerns about flight delays and cancellations.
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Lindsay Clancy’s trial focuses on the medications she was prescribed before she killed her three children in 2023. Testimony revealed Clancy reported intrusive thoughts, depression, and trouble sleeping while trying to find the right medication for her postpartum mental health issues.
Key Facts
Lindsay Clancy messaged a psychiatric nurse in late 2022 saying she felt hopeless and had new intrusive thoughts.
She was treated for postpartum depression and anxiety with various medications, including Remeron.
Clancy expressed concerns about side effects and addiction to medications like Ativan.
Her nurse, Rebecca Jollotta, recommended alternative treatments such as therapy and meditation.
Jollotta testified that intrusive thoughts can be common in postpartum depression and encouraged Clancy to report symptoms.
Clancy and her husband later sued some of her healthcare providers over her medical care.
The trial is taking place in Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 2026 about the events that happened in 2023.
The story includes a warning about the sensitive topic of suicide and provides a crisis helpline number.
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The Justice Department sent about 20 staff members to watch polling places in two big counties in Minnesota during the state’s primary election. These staff are from the Civil Rights Division’s voting section and monitored voting centers in Hennepin and Ramsey Counties.
Key Facts
The DOJ deployed around 20 people to monitor polling sites.
The team is from the Civil Rights Division’s voting section.
Monitoring took place in Minnesota’s Hennepin County and Ramsey County.
The monitoring happened during the state primary election on a Tuesday.
The DOJ aims to ensure voting rights and fair election processes.
Hennepin and Ramsey are among the largest counties in Minnesota.
This action is part of the DOJ’s role to protect civil rights during elections.
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President Donald Trump was secretly moved from Air Force One onto a military plane using a catering truck during his departure from the Nato summit in Turkey. This type of deception is common in protecting U.S. presidents to confuse potential threats about their exact location.
Key Facts
President Trump boarded Air Force One visibly but was actually transferred secretly to a C-32A military plane.
People remaining on Air Force One believed the president was still onboard.
Such secretive moves and deception tactics are common in presidential security.
Motorcades often use two identical limousines ("Beasts") switching positions to confuse potential attackers.
Marine One helicopters often fly in groups of three, changing positions to hide which one carries the president.
High-risk trips abroad sometimes involve elaborate deceptions, including decoy aircraft.
Past presidents like Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and Joe Biden have also used secretive travel tactics.
The Secret Service and White House have not officially confirmed the details but state they use all options to protect the president.
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Senator Bernie Sanders is promoting his Medicare for All plan again, supported by new research from Yale. The study says the plan could save 114,000 lives each year and reduce U.S. healthcare spending by over $1 trillion annually.
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Bernie Sanders is the top Democrat on the Senate committee overseeing health issues.
Yale researchers studied Sanders’ Medicare for All proposal and found it could cut healthcare costs by about 20%.
The study estimates 114,000 lives could be saved annually with Medicare for All.
Savings would come from lowering drug prices, cutting paperwork waste, stopping fraud, and fairer payments to providers.
Medicare for All has growing support among progressive Democrats and candidates linked to the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
Medicare for All bills introduced by Sanders since 2017 have not passed the Senate Finance Committee.
Some Democrats prefer smaller changes like the CHOICE Act that adds a public insurance option.
Previous research by the same Yale team showed Medicare for All could save 68,000 lives and $450 billion a year with an earlier plan version.
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Democratic primary races in Wisconsin and Minnesota are highlighting a fight between left-wing and more traditional candidates. In Wisconsin, Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, leads the race for governor, while in Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan competes against Rep. Angie Craig for a U.S. Senate seat.
Key Facts
Wisconsin and Minnesota are holding important Democratic primary elections.
Wisconsin’s governor’s race features Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, as the front-runner.
Winning the Wisconsin governor’s seat is important for Democrats’ future plans.
In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig are competing for the Democratic Senate nomination.
The primary battles show a division between left-wing and centrist Democrats.
The Minnesota Senate seat is an open position, meaning no current senator is running.
These races are part of a broader national movement within the Democratic Party.
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A federal appeals court ruled that Meta and TikTok cannot avoid trial in lawsuits accusing them of making social media addictive, especially for children. The trial in California will start in August and involves multiple states suing Meta over claims that its platforms harm users and increase compulsive use.
Key Facts
Meta and TikTok tried to stop thousands of lawsuits about social media addiction in one court decision but failed.
The lawsuits seek over $1.4 trillion in damages from Meta alone, filed by California and other state attorneys general.
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals said Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act does not protect the companies from going to trial.
The trial will begin on August 19, with jury selection on August 12.
State attorneys general accuse Meta of misleading the public about platform safety and designing apps to increase compulsive use for profit.
The lawsuits also involve claims that social media platforms encourage addictive behavior, fail to verify user ages, and do not protect minors well.
This ruling impacts many plaintiffs, including school districts, local governments, and individual users.
The case combines over 3,000 lawsuits against Meta, TikTok, Google, and Snapchat in the Northern District of California.
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President Donald Trump will attend the Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, on Tuesday evening. The event features top high school athletes from across the United States competing as part of the country's 250th anniversary celebrations.
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The Patriot Games take place in Geneva, Ohio.
President Donald Trump will be present at the event.
The event is scheduled for Tuesday evening.
It was announced last year.
High school athletes from across the country will compete.
One male and one female athlete will represent each of the 50 states.
The games are part of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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President Donald Trump called some Democratic candidates “jihadists,” referring to Muslim candidate Abdul El-Sayed’s win in the Michigan primary. This has increased anti-Muslim comments from Trump and other Republicans during the 2024 midterm elections.
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President Trump used the word “jihadists” to describe some Democrats after Abdul El-Sayed, a Muslim candidate, won the Michigan primary.
Trump made negative remarks about Somali Americans, saying they lack intelligence and ability.
Muslim civil rights group CAIR said Trump’s language increases anti-Muslim hate and puts Muslim officials at risk.
Trump posted a photo on social media suggesting Democrats want to take Americans’ homes and belongings.
Trump called El-Sayed a “hater of Jews and Israel” and accused him of bringing crime and destruction.
Other Republican politicians also made strong anti-Muslim statements about El-Sayed, calling him a terrorist and a threat to national security.
El-Sayed responded by criticizing Trump and defending his own marriage on CNN.
The midterm elections are approaching, with all House seats and 34 Senate seats contested.
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The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has ended the ban on TikTok for government devices. This decision follows a legal opinion from the Department of Justice saying government workers can legally use the app.
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The OMB officially lifted the TikTok ban on Monday.
The ban had been in place for several years.
OMB Secretary Russell Vought signed the memo ending the ban.
The Department of Justice’s Office of Legal Counsel issued a memo supporting the use of TikTok by government employees.
Government workers can now download and use TikTok on official devices.
The move concludes a long debate about TikTok’s use in government settings.
The decision focuses on what is allowed under U.S. law for government staff internet use.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham said wealthy areas in the UK should help house asylum seekers, not just poorer communities. His comments came after protests in Oxfordshire over plans to use a former military base for asylum accommodation. The government is looking to use more military sites to house migrants instead of hotels.
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Andy Burnham suggested that richer parts of the UK share responsibility for housing asylum seekers.
There have been protests in Piddington, Oxfordshire, against plans to house asylum seekers at a former military base nearby.
The UK government plans to open three more military sites to accommodate asylum seekers, including one in Bicester, Oxfordshire.
Labour plans to stop using costly hotels to house asylum seekers, which have caused protests.
Some local residents have voted for a symbolic referendum on leaving the UK due to asylum accommodations.
The Home Office reports nearly 98,000 people receive asylum support in the UK, with over 20,000 in hotels and many others in houses in the community.
The north-west and north-east of England have the highest number of asylum seekers compared to their populations.
Shadow home secretary Chris Philp opposes housing illegal immigrants anywhere and supports deportation policies.
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