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Georgia Republicans chose Mike Collins, who was supported by President Trump, as their U.S. Senate candidate. However, they picked a different candidate for governor instead of the person Trump preferred, favoring a wealthy newcomer who used his own money to win.
Key Facts
Georgia held runoff elections for U.S. Senate and governor.
Mike Collins, backed by President Trump, won the Senate nomination.
Collins will face Senator Jon Ossoff, the Democratic candidate and only Senate Democrat running for reelection in Georgia.
For governor, Republicans chose a billionaire first-time candidate, not President Trump’s preferred choice.
The Senate race in Georgia is important for control of Congress during President Trump’s second term.
President Trump won Georgia in the last presidential election two years ago.
The governor’s race showed mixed support for President Trump among Georgia Republicans.
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Los Angeles police officers shot and killed a two-year-old dog named Jameson after responding to a noise complaint about a woman celebrating a basketball win. The city’s mayor and local leaders have called for a full investigation into the incident.
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Police were called about a “screaming woman” in Canoga Park, which was actually celebration noise for the New York Knicks winning a championship.
Officers found a woman with a large dog that was barking at them. When the dog came out, it charged at an officer and was shot.
The dog, Jameson, was shot twice and killed. His owner, Marie Marseille, said the dog was not aggressive.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass asked police to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation.
City councilmember Nithya Raman called for police to release body camera footage quickly.
A GoFundMe fundraiser for Jameson has raised over $170,000, well above the goal of $10,000.
The incident has raised concerns about police response and public safety in Los Angeles.
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Senators want to block Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s travel budget. They demand more information about U.S. military strikes on drug boats and a deadly bombing of an Iranian girls’ school early in the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. This issue is part of the Senate’s defense spending bill.
Key Facts
Senators propose stopping Hegseth’s travel funds.
The hold is until the Pentagon gives details on specific military actions.
These actions include strikes on drug boats and a bombing in Iran.
The bombing targeted a girls’ school and caused deaths.
These events happened at the start of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.
The issue is included in the Senate’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The NDAA sets the budget and policies for the U.S. military each year.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth oversees parts of the Pentagon’s operations.
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Jackson Lahmeyer stopped his campaign for Oklahoma’s 1st Congressional District after messages he sent became public. President Trump withdrew his support from Lahmeyer and now supports another candidate, Mark Tedford.
Key Facts
Jackson Lahmeyer is a Tulsa pastor and former U.S. Senate candidate.
Lahmeyer ended his congressional campaign after a texting scandal emerged.
The messages involved a former Miss Oklahoma USA and caused controversy.
Lahmeyer admitted to crossing a boundary in texting but said he ended all communication.
He claimed the reports were an inaccurate and selective account of the situation.
President Donald Trump initially endorsed Lahmeyer but later withdrew support.
Trump said he appreciates Lahmeyer’s efforts and will still stand by him personally.
Trump switched his endorsement to State Representative Mark Tedford, Lahmeyer’s runoff opponent.
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The U.S. Department of Justice and the Teamsters union have agreed to end federal oversight of the union. The DOJ started moving toward ending this oversight in 2015, after federal monitoring began following a 1988 lawsuit that linked some union leaders to the mafia.
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The Department of Justice and the Teamsters union agreed to stop federal oversight.
Federal oversight began after a 1988 lawsuit accused some union leaders of mafia connections.
The Department of Justice decided in 2015 to gradually end the supervision.
The oversight was related to civil racketeering, a type of crime involving organized illegal activity.
The announcement to end oversight was made jointly by the DOJ and the Teamsters union.
Ending of federal monitoring marks a significant change in the relationship between the government and the union.
The Teamsters union represents a large group of workers in the U.S. in various industries, including trucking.
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The Trump administration is allowing Indiana more freedom to use its federal education funds. Indiana will combine $50 million from five grants into one with fewer rules, like Iowa and Louisiana have done.
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Indiana received a waiver from the U.S. Education Department to have more control over federal education funds.
This is the third state after Iowa and Louisiana to get such flexibility.
Indiana will combine $50 million from five different federal funding sources into one grant.
The new grant will have fewer rules on how the money can be spent.
Indiana officials estimate this change will save about $20 million in costs related to reporting and paperwork.
The move is part of the Trump administration’s goal to give states more control over education money.
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In recent Republican primary elections, President Donald Trump's endorsements have been valuable but not always enough to secure a win. Rick Jackson spent over $100 million to defeat Trump-endorsed Burt Jones in the Georgia governor runoff, while Trump's candidates won or advanced in races in Alabama and Oklahoma.
Key Facts
President Trump endorsed candidates in several Republican primaries.
Rick Jackson spent more than $100 million, mostly from his own money, to beat Burt Jones in Georgia’s Republican governor runoff.
Burt Jones was President Trump’s endorsed candidate in Georgia.
Jackson’s win showed that a Trump endorsement does not guarantee a victory.
Trump’s endorsed candidate won a U.S. Senate runoff in Alabama.
Trump’s pick for Oklahoma governor moved to another runoff election.
These contests were Republican primary elections or runoffs.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and four states sued the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), accusing it of misleading claims about gender-affirming care for transgender minors. WPATH said it provides individualized medical guidelines and is fighting the lawsuit, claiming it violates their free speech rights.
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The FTC and the states of Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska, and Texas filed the lawsuit against WPATH.
The suit claims WPATH made deceptive statements about care for transgender minors and that its members profited from them.
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson said the agency aims to protect parents and children from misleading medical information.
WPATH says its care guidelines are based on science and are customized for each patient.
WPATH previously sued to block an FTC investigation, and a federal judge temporarily halted that investigation in May.
The FTC is also investigating two other medical groups, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Endocrine Society, which have also sued in response.
WPATH argues the FTC’s actions are retaliatory and violate the First Amendment right to free speech.
WPATH has provided standards for gender-affirming care for over 50 years based on expert consensus and scientific evidence.
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President Donald Trump said in Paris that the United States would do better without the USMCA trade agreement. He also mentioned that he would prefer not to have the agreement, even though he signed it during his first term as president.
Key Facts
President Trump spoke about the USMCA trade agreement while in Paris, France.
USMCA stands for United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
The USMCA is a trade deal between these three countries.
President Trump signed the USMCA during his first term in office.
Despite signing it, he said he would rather not have the agreement.
He expressed this view during an interview with reporters on a Wednesday.
The USMCA replaced a previous agreement called NAFTA.
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Detainees have recently been moved from Florida’s controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” immigration jail, but activists are continuing legal efforts to close the facility permanently and restore the Everglades wetlands where it is located. The Department of Homeland Security has not confirmed plans to close the jail, and activists remain concerned about ongoing environmental damage.
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The Department of Homeland Security said detainees were moved from the “soft sided” facility for safety due to hurricane season.
About 22,000 undocumented immigrants have passed through the jail since it opened last July.
Activists and environmental groups seek the permanent closure and cleanup of the jail site.
The jail is located in environmentally sensitive Everglades wetlands, causing concerns about pollution and habitat damage.
Diesel generators at the site cause air pollution and disrupt local wildlife, including endangered Florida panthers and bats.
A lawsuit demanding closure and restoration is ongoing in Miami district court.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump’s administrations are involved in the operation and construction of the jail.
Court rulings have been mixed, with a preliminary closure order reversed by an appeals panel.
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Jackson Lahmeyer has dropped out of the race for Oklahoma's 1st Congressional District after a scandal involving text messages with a woman who is not his wife. President Donald Trump, who had endorsed Lahmeyer, later shifted his support to Mark Tedford, who will now advance in the election.
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Jackson Lahmeyer was running for Congress in Oklahoma's 1st District.
Lahmeyer advanced to a runoff in the Republican primary before dropping out.
Text messages between Lahmeyer and a former Miss Oklahoma were published, showing inappropriate communication.
Lahmeyer admitted to crossing a boundary in the messages but said the matter was handled privately with his wife.
President Trump originally endorsed Lahmeyer in May but later endorsed Mark Tedford for the runoff.
Lahmeyer said he did not want to distract his family, church, or voters.
The congressional seat is open because Rep. Kevin Hern is running for Senate.
Mark Tedford will move on to the general election in November.
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Jackson Lahmeyer, an Oklahoma congressional candidate endorsed by President Trump, suspended his campaign after reports revealed he sent intimate texts outside his marriage. President Trump then shifted his support to Mark Tedford, Lahmeyer’s Republican primary runoff opponent.
Key Facts
Jackson Lahmeyer was running for Congress in Oklahoma’s 1st district.
He was endorsed by President Donald Trump in early May.
Reports emerged that Lahmeyer sent extramarital intimate text messages to a former campaign fundraiser.
Lahmeyer described the report as distorted but admitted to crossing a boundary and ended communication.
He suspended his campaign to avoid distracting his family, church, and voters.
President Trump withdrew his endorsement of Lahmeyer and endorsed Mark Tedford instead.
Lahmeyer’s withdrawal makes Tedford the likely Republican nominee for the seat.
The seat was open because Kevin Hern ran for the US Senate.
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Senator Ted Cruz criticized President Donald Trump’s plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying the deal involves giving large amounts of money to Iran. Cruz warned that the President is receiving poor advice about the agreement with Iran.
Key Facts
Senator Ted Cruz is from Texas and is a member of the Republican Party.
Cruz expressed concerns about President Trump’s memorandum of understanding involving Iran.
The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway for global oil shipping.
Cruz said the agreement includes giving billions of dollars to Iran.
He described Iran’s government as theocratic and hostile to the U.S.
Cruz warned that President Trump is not being well advised about this deal.
The discussion happened publicly on a Wednesday.
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President Donald Trump paused the nomination of Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence until the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York is confirmed. This delay is making it harder to pass important intelligence and election-related legislation and is causing tensions with Senate Republicans.
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President Trump paused Jay Clayton’s nomination for director of national intelligence.
The pause depends on confirming Jamie McDonald as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Acting DNI Bill Pulte will stay in the job longer; he lacks national security experience.
Democrats and some Republicans criticize Pulte’s appointment and oppose renewing FISA Section 702 under his leadership.
FISA Section 702 allows intelligence agencies to collect foreign electronic communications even when Americans are incidentally involved.
Senate leaders have said there are not enough votes to pass the SAVE Act, which is tied to the FISA reauthorization deal.
Trump’s actions have created tension with Senate Republicans and slowed his agenda.
Analysts say Republican unity is weakening ahead of the midterm elections.
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A federal judge decided not to overturn the conviction of Hannah Dugan, a former Wisconsin judge. She was found guilty of obstruction of justice for helping a man avoid immigration officers in a courtroom.
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Hannah Dugan was a judge in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
She was convicted of obstruction of justice.
The conviction related to her helping a man avoid U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
ICE officers came to a courtroom to detain the man.
Dugan resigned from her position after the conviction.
This case was one of the first tests of the justice system response to President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement.
A federal judge upheld the conviction, refusing to overturn it.
The case highlights tensions around immigration policies during President Trump’s administration.
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A Mississippi police officer was put on administrative leave after shooting a car during a shoplifting call at a Walmart, which resulted in the death of a one-year-old child named Kohen Wiley. The incident has led to protests, an ongoing investigation, and calls from the family for release of body camera and surveillance footage.
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The shooting happened outside a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi, after a report about someone trying to steal diapers.
Police say the vehicle was moving toward an officer when the shooting occurred, but some witnesses disagree.
Kohen Wiley, a one-year-old inside the vehicle, was killed and another passenger was critically injured.
The police officer involved was placed on administrative leave following the shooting.
The Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is handling the case and has not named the officers.
Protests occurred outside Senatobia city hall and Walmart, with police using crowd control tactics to disperse demonstrators.
Kohen's family hired civil rights lawyer Ben Crump to help seek justice and wants the body camera and Walmart videos released.
Walmart is cooperating with law enforcement, and authorities plan to release video footage after the investigation finishes.
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Eight people died in a crash of a Boeing B-52 bomber during a test flight at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The victims included active-duty airmen, reservists, and civilians. The cause of the crash is still unknown, and the investigation may take up to six months.
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Eight men died in the B-52 crash on Monday at Edwards Air Force Base.
The victims included four active-duty airmen, one reservist, and three civilians.
The names released include Col Gregory Watson, retired Lt Col Miles Middleton, and Maj Brad Hovey, among others.
The B-52 had recently been fitted with a modernized radar as part of a program to keep the aircraft flying through 2050.
The crash happened shortly after takeoff, and the plane fell sharply with a compact wreckage on the runway.
Edwards Air Force Base’s airfield remained closed after the crash, but other base activities continued.
The B-52 bomber first entered service in 1955 and has been used in many US military conflicts.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with possible focus on flight controls, engines, plane age, and maintenance.
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Hundreds of thousands of children in the United States have lost access to food help through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) after federal changes in 2025. These changes made it harder to qualify and reduced federal funding, leading to fewer families receiving benefits.
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About 776,000 children in 12 states lost SNAP benefits since the 2025 changes.
Children make up nearly half of the total drop in SNAP participation in these states.
The 2025 federal law cut SNAP funding by about $187 billion through 2034, a 20% reduction.
New rules require more work efforts, more paperwork, and states to share some costs.
SNAP is the largest U.S. program helping to reduce hunger and poverty.
Experts say the decline is due to stricter rules, not less need for food aid.
Families losing benefits face harder choices, like relying on food banks or cutting other essentials.
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Andy Burnham’s team is urging ministers not to resign quickly to avoid causing chaos in Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government after a difficult byelection result. Burnham wants a calm, managed transition if Starmer steps down, and he does not plan to challenge for leadership immediately.
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Burnham’s team is trying to stop ministers from resigning too soon to keep stability in Starmer’s government.
Some ministers have already offered to quit to pressure Starmer to resign.
Burnham does not plan to announce a leadership challenge immediately after the byelection.
Starmer wants to fight any leadership challenge but faces pressure from allies to consider stepping down.
Burnham and another leadership hopeful, Wes Streeting, agree that Starmer should have time to decide his future.
Burnham’s camp prefers a smooth, respectful leadership transition if Starmer leaves.
There are discussions of possible job offers to Burnham, but he is not interested in returning to Westminster for a cabinet role.
Some cabinet ministers are advised to remove colleagues who openly call for Starmer’s resignation, but this is seen as risky for government stability.
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The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against New York State’s Department of Health, its Medicaid director, and a company called Public Partnerships LLC (PPL). The suit alleges that PPL made false or misleading claims about its role in managing a large home health care program for Medicaid recipients.
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The lawsuit was filed by the Justice Department in the Eastern District of New York.
The defendants include New York State’s Department of Health, the Medicaid director, and Public Partnerships LLC (PPL).
PPL runs a home health care program for Medicaid that is worth $10 billion.
The DOJ claims PPL gave false or misleading information about its ability to manage the state’s Consumer Directed program.
The Consumer Directed program lets Medicaid recipients control their home care services.
The case focuses on alleged fraud related to Medicaid home health care.
Medicaid is a government program that helps pay for health care for people with low income or disabilities.
The lawsuit aims to hold parties accountable for any wrongdoing in running the Medicaid program.
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