US Representative Ed Case won the Democratic primary in Hawaii with 57% of the vote against progressive challenger Jarrett Keohokalole. Case will face Republican Adriel Lam in the November general election. Other incumbents, including Representative Jill Tokuda and Governor Josh Green, also won their Democratic primaries.
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Ed Case received 57% of the vote, beating Jarrett Keohokalole who got 34% in the Hawaii primary.
Case has served in Congress since 2019 and also served from 2002 to 2007.
Progressive Democrats criticized Case for supporting President Trump’s SAVE Act, which they say limits voting rights.
Keohokalole criticized Case for taking money from corporate donors and being out of touch with voters.
Three additional candidates ran for the same Honolulu congressional seat.
Case said Hawaii could lose federal money if he is not re-elected because of his role on a key spending committee.
Representative Jill Tokuda won her primary with 84% of the vote.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green won his Democratic nomination against several challengers.
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Representative Thomas Massie criticized the Iran war, calling it President Trump's "biggest and most costly blunder." Massie warned the conflict could cause high military and economic costs and damage the United States' reputation around the world.
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Thomas Massie is a Republican congressman from Kentucky.
He called the Iran war the Trump administration’s worst mistake.
Massie compared the war’s cost to other controversial policies like tariffs and government spending.
He said the military cost could exceed $100 billion and warned of large hidden economic and political costs.
Massie believes Congress should decide on war, not the president alone.
Massie has sponsored bills to limit the president’s war powers regarding Iran.
He lost his House seat in a Republican primary but plans to keep opposing the Iran war during his remaining term.
Other conservatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson also criticize the Trump administration’s Iran policy.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to deport a Massachusetts high school teacher, Patrick Akpore Nsumei, who faces multiple child rape charges. He is currently held without bail and accused of abusing a child repeatedly from 2017 to 2021, while ICE works to remove him from the U.S.
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Patrick Akpore Nsumei, 54, is charged with aggravated rape of a child and other sexual assault offenses.
ICE filed an immigration detainer on July 22, aiming to take custody of Nsumei after his arrest.
A detainer asks local police to hold a person so ICE can take them into custody before release.
Nsumei is held without bail at Billerica House of Correction, considered a risk to public safety.
The alleged abuse reportedly occurred between 2017 and 2021 and was reported to police on June 27.
Nsumei was a science teacher in a Boston public high school but no longer appears on the school website.
The alleged victim is not a student in the Boston Public Schools system.
The aggravated rape charge can carry a life sentence with parole eligibility after 10 years.
ICE cites this case as part of its focus on deporting serious criminal offenders under President Trump.
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Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, spoke with President Barack Obama and hopes Obama will campaign with him to help unite the Michigan Democratic Party after a tough primary. El-Sayed faces Republican Mike Rogers in the November election, which is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
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Abdul El-Sayed is the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan.
El-Sayed spoke with President Barack Obama, who gave him advice and expressed support.
El-Sayed hopes Obama will campaign in Michigan to help Democrats win.
Michigan Democrats held a rally to show unity after a divisive primary race.
El-Sayed narrowly beat U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens in a primary contest.
Republican Mike Rogers is El-Sayed’s opponent in the general election.
Michigan is a key swing state that both President Donald Trump and Joe Biden have won in recent presidential elections.
Democratic Senator Gary Peters is not running for re-election this year, making the race more critical.
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The Pentagon has asked U.S. defense companies to speed up making weapons to replace the smaller stockpiles used in the ongoing war with Iran. Officials say they are working to increase production quickly and modernize supplies, while President Trump denies there is a shortage of munitions.
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The Pentagon wants faster weapons production to rebuild reduced munitions stockpiles due to the war with Iran.
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg gave defense companies 21 days to submit faster production plans.
The memo demands a big increase in the speed of making critical weapons and says long development times are no longer acceptable.
The U.S. has fewer missile interceptors now, including Patriot and THAAD types, which help defend against attacks.
Experts warn shortages could put U.S. forces at greater risk by limiting their ability to shoot down Iranian missiles and drones.
President Trump stated there is no strategic weapons shortage and said large amounts are being produced and shipped.
The Pentagon’s plans will influence the 2028 budget request to Congress for defense funding.
A defense spending bill is stuck in Congress amid disagreements about military actions and increases in Pentagon money.
Replenishing missile stocks to pre-war levels may take at least three years, according to experts.
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Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said he spoke with President Barack Obama after winning the Democratic primary. He described the phone call as warm and inspiring but did not share many details.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Michigan.
He won the Democratic primary recently.
After his primary win, he had a phone call with President Barack Obama.
El-Sayed described the conversation as warm and inspiring.
He chose not to reveal specific details of their discussion.
The interview where he spoke about the call aired on Sunday.
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Hunter Biden said that President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread to his bones and other parts of his body, causing him pain. Despite this, President Biden continues to speak publicly about important issues and plans to publish a memoir.
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President Joe Biden has prostate cancer that has spread to his bones and beyond.
The cancer causes him significant pain and makes daily life difficult.
Hunter Biden, his son, described the situation as very sad and emotional.
President Biden revealed his cancer diagnosis in May of last year.
He continues to engage publicly and speak on issues he cares about.
President Biden will release a memoir called "Promise Me, America" after the mid-term elections.
Biden was the oldest person to serve as U.S. president at age 83.
Some critics accused Biden’s team of hiding the seriousness of his health before he left office.
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A boat capsized near the Statue of Liberty, causing the death of a woman and a five-month-old baby. The boat’s operator was arrested and charged, and rescue teams saved twelve people from the water.
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The boat overturned near New York Harbor on Saturday night.
Two lives were lost: a woman and an infant aged five months.
The boat’s operator was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.
Twelve people were rescued from the water.
The Coast Guard and other emergency teams used boats and a helicopter in the rescue.
Investigators are checking if the boat was legally rented.
The names of the passengers and the cause of the accident have not been shared.
The investigation into the incident is still ongoing.
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The Pentagon is urging major U.S. defense companies to speed up weapons production to replace military supplies used in the conflict with Iran. Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg set a tight deadline of 21 days for companies to submit plans to increase production and shorten delivery times.
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The Pentagon wants faster production to replenish weapons stockpiles drained by the Iran conflict.
Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg demanded that defense contractors submit acceleration plans within 21 days.
Defense officials say that long development times for weapons are no longer acceptable.
Stockpiles of key missile defense systems, like Patriot and THAAD interceptors, have dropped by more than half since before the war.
Replenishing these missile defenses and other weapons could take at least three years, even with extra funding.
The war with Iran has cost about $37.5 billion so far, covering operations and needs through September.
President Donald Trump stated the U.S. still has large amounts of weapons and that production is ongoing.
The Pentagon sees speeding up weapons manufacturing as critical to maintaining U.S. military strength.
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Senator Bill Cassidy explained that his vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general was a complex decision. He also said he believes the effort to bring back the proposed anti-weaponization policy is effectively over.
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Senator Bill Cassidy cast the deciding vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Cassidy described his vote as not a simple yes-or-no choice.
He expressed doubt that the anti-weaponization policy proposal will be reinstated.
The interview took place on the TV show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The anti-weaponization policy was a topic of recent political discussion.
Cassidy’s comments were reported by CBS News.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) said she will not endorse Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin governor’s primary. Ocasio-Cortez explained that she is focusing on helping Democrats win control of the U.S. House and Senate instead.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic Congresswoman from New York.
Francesca Hong is running for the Democratic nomination for governor of Wisconsin.
Ocasio-Cortez chose not to endorse any candidate in the Wisconsin governor’s race.
She said her current priority is helping Democrats win back the U.S. House of Representatives.
She also wants to help Democrats gain the best chance to win the U.S. Senate.
Ocasio-Cortez’s comment was made public on a Sunday.
The focus reflects her national political goals rather than state-level races.
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People in parts of the US affected by wildfire smoke are using clean air clubs to get free masks and air purifiers. These clubs lend out equipment quickly to help protect people’s lungs from dangerous air caused by fires. The masks used are of better quality (like N95 or KN95), which filter out tiny smoke particles, unlike regular cloth masks.
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Wildfires in northern California and the Pacific Northwest have caused smoke that makes the air unsafe to breathe.
Wildfire smoke is especially harmful to older adults and people with breathing problems like asthma.
Local groups like Mendo Clean Air Club provide free N95 masks and air purifiers to the public.
Clean Air Clubs and Mask Blocs are community groups that lend out equipment to protect people’s health.
Mask Bloc Los Angeles gave out over 300,000 masks during the fires in January 2025.
These groups act faster than government agencies because they have less bureaucracy.
People with health conditions, such as cystic fibrosis, rely on these resources to safely participate in public life.
Organizers also distribute masks during events like protests and collaborate with other local groups.
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The Supreme Court made two recent decisions affecting government agencies. One decision supported the president's control over independent agencies, while another protected the Federal Reserve's independence, which could limit government oversight.
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The Supreme Court recently decided on two cases involving presidential authority and government agencies.
In Trump v. Slaughter, the Court confirmed that the president has control over independent agencies.
In Trump v. Cook, the Court ruled to keep the Federal Reserve independent from presidential control.
The Federal Reserve is responsible for managing the country’s money and economy.
These decisions show a difference in how much control the president has over different agencies.
Some experts believe this split may affect how accountable the government is to the public.
The issue involves balancing presidential power and agency independence in policy decisions.
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Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana discussed his decision to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General during an interview on "Face the Nation." He explained that the decision was difficult, not black or white, and stressed the importance and privilege of serving in the Senate. Cassidy also addressed concerns about protections against IRS investigations for President Trump and his family, saying these concerns were incorrect.
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Senator Bill Cassidy confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General after careful consideration.
Cassidy said his decision was complex and involved many gray areas, not clear-cut.
He felt honored and emotional about participating in important Senate decisions.
Blanche rescinded an order to create an anti-weaponization fund in clarifying documents.
The protections against IRS probes now apply only to President Trump, two of his sons, and the Trump Organization.
Senator Dick Durbin called the clarifications unenforceable, a point Cassidy described as partly correct but complicated.
Cassidy rejected claims that Blanche’s protections wrongly shield all Americans from IRS probes.
Cassidy cited reliance on legal advisors like Senator John Cornyn to make his decision.
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This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Senator Bill Cassidy talks about his important vote to approve Todd Blanche as attorney general. Senator Bernie Sanders and Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the head of the National Institutes of Health, also join the discussion.
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Senator Bill Cassidy appeared on the show to discuss his vote confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general.
Todd Blanche is set to become the attorney general.
Senator Bernie Sanders was a guest on the program.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the director of the National Institutes of Health, also participated.
The show aired on August 9, 2026.
The program is called "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
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Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Michigan, spoke with former President Barack Obama and hopes Obama will campaign with him. Michigan Democrats are working to unite after a bitter primary race as they prepare for the November midterm election.
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Abdul El-Sayed won a close and contentious Democratic primary in Michigan for the U.S. Senate.
El-Sayed described his conversation with Obama as warm and inspiring, though he did not share details.
El-Sayed hopes Obama will campaign in Michigan, a key state Obama won in 2008 and 2012.
Michigan Democrats held a rally to show unity after their divisive primary.
The outgoing Democratic Senator Gary Peters is not running for reelection in Michigan.
Michigan is a swing state, with mixed recent voting for Republicans and Democrats in presidential races.
El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election, who is trying to attract moderate Democrats.
El-Sayed acknowledged differences within the Democratic Party but emphasized the importance of coming together.
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said that millennial voters are becoming a powerful force in elections. She explained that millennials, now adults with families and homes, are voting more and demanding change on issues like the economy and climate.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic representative from New York.
She called the rising influence of millennial voters a "generational tidal wave."
Millennials have grown into adults with mortgages and children.
This generation feels ignored by older generations who made big economic and climate decisions.
Millennials are becoming decisive voters in U.S. elections.
The comments were made during an interview on ABC News' “This Week.”
Ocasio-Cortez spoke shortly after recent primary elections.
The article also mentions related political news but focuses on millennials reshaping the electorate.
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A boat capsized in New York Harbor on August 8, 2026, resulting in the deaths of a 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old baby. The boat’s captain, Manuel Hernandez, was arrested and charged with reckless endangerment.
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The boat capsized near Liberty Island in New York Harbor on the evening of August 8, 2026.
Two victims, a 27-year-old woman and a five-month-old baby, died after being rescued from the water.
Manuel Hernandez, 46, the boat captain, was charged with 13 counts of reckless endangerment.
Police responded to a 911 call received at 10:25 p.m.
NYPD units including Harbor Unit, SCUBA Team, and Aviation were involved in the rescue operation.
A helicopter and divers were sent to the scene to find and rescue victims.
About a dozen other passengers were rescued and taken to hospitals.
The victims were taken to NYU Langone hospital in Brooklyn where they were pronounced dead.
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Kevin Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, said on Sunday that fuel prices remain higher than desired due to the ongoing conflict with Iran. He mentioned that the government has taken actions to prepare for lower prices once the situation in the Gulf improves.
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Kevin Hassett is the director of the National Economic Council.
Fuel prices are currently higher than the government would like.
The high prices are linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran.
The government has taken steps to address fuel prices.
Once the conflict in the Gulf region is resolved, fuel prices are expected to decrease significantly.
Hassett made these comments during a Sunday statement.
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Some of Taylor Swift’s songs were removed from videos posted by President Donald Trump’s campaign and the White House on social media. The songs were used in posts mocking Swift, but many videos no longer have sound after objections from the artists.
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Videos using Taylor Swift’s music appeared on President Trump’s and the White House’s social media accounts in August.
The posts mocked Swift, including a reference to her album Red and used her song August.
Many of these videos are now silent after the songs were removed.
Other pop stars like Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, and Olivia Rodrigo have also had their music used by Trump’s team and objected publicly.
Ariana Grande and Sabrina Carpenter spoke out strongly against their music being used in political videos.
Taylor Swift has not publicly responded to the recent use and removal of her songs.
President Trump has previously criticized Swift and said he hates her after she endorsed the Democratic vice-presidential candidate.
Swift’s Eras tour is the highest-grossing tour ever, making about $2.2 billion worldwide.
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