Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona is gaining attention as a possible candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Currently, he is focusing on helping Democrats in the upcoming November midterm elections by traveling to key states and speaking out on political issues.
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Mark Kelly is a U.S. Senator from Arizona and a Democrat.
Some Democrats see Kelly as a possible 2028 presidential candidate.
Kelly is not running for reelection in 2024.
He is concentrating on supporting Democrats in the November midterm elections.
Kelly has recently visited Kansas, Iowa, and Georgia to promote Democratic candidates.
He has been critical of President Donald Trump on topics like the USS Abraham Lincoln.
Kelly’s current efforts aim to boost Democratic chances in upcoming elections.
The midterm elections will decide control of Congress next year.
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The Senate GOP campaign group warned AI companies that negative views of data centers in Ohio could hurt Republican election chances there. Democrats are using data centers as a key campaign issue, linking them to concerns about local jobs and costs. The GOP memo urges AI companies to improve public understanding of data centers to help their political prospects.
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The National Republican Senatorial Committee sent a private memo to top AI companies about concerns over data centers in Ohio.
Democrats have made data centers a main focus of their campaign against Republican Sen. Jon Husted.
Data centers are seen negatively by many people due to their large electricity use, water needs, impact on local bills, and limited job creation.
Over 4,000 data centers operate in the U.S., with more than 3,000 proposed or underway.
AI companies like Nvidia, OpenAI, Meta, Vantage, and QTS have data center projects in Ohio.
A recent Fox News poll shows Democrat Sherrod Brown leading Husted by 8 points in Ohio.
Republicans say that if Husted loses and data centers are blamed, it will make it harder to build new data centers elsewhere in the country.
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, a Democrat, recently imposed strict rules on data center development amid growing local opposition.
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The US Department of Justice has charged 17 Iranians for running a large cyber theft campaign targeting American universities, companies, and government agencies. The hackers, linked to the Iranian government, stole academic data and intellectual property over several years starting in 2013.
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Seventeen Iranians are charged with conducting coordinated cyberattacks since 2013.
The group, called the Mabna Institute and linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), targeted 144 US universities and 42 private companies.
They stole more than 31 terabytes of data worth about $3.4 billion.
Around 8,000 professor email accounts at US universities were hacked, plus 178 academic institutions worldwide targeted.
Mabna also hacked employee emails at five US federal and state government agencies.
The cyberattacks extended to 11 foreign companies in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Sweden, and the UK.
The US is offering a $10 million reward for information about five of the hackers still at large.
Nine of the accused had been charged before in 2018 for related crimes.
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Alex Vindman lost a Florida Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate to Angie Nixon, a progressive challenger with less campaign funding but strong grassroots support. Vindman, known for his role in President Trump's first impeachment, represented the old "Trump Resistance" faction of the Democratic Party, while Nixon symbolizes a new progressive movement gaining influence.
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Alex Vindman is a retired Army lieutenant colonel and former national security official.
Vindman was involved in the first impeachment of President Donald Trump.
Vindman lost the Florida Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate to State Representative Angie Nixon by a 56% to 44% vote.
Nixon is a progressive Democrat known for protesting Governor Ron DeSantis' congressional maps.
Vindman raised over $16 million for his campaign but only spent $2.2 million on ads, while Nixon spent under $60,000.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and some Democratic senators supported Vindman, while progressives like Maxwell Frost, Ilhan Omar, and Rashida Tlaib supported Nixon.
Nixon’s win reflects a shift in the Democratic Party toward a more progressive and socialist-leaning wing, especially among younger voters.
Public opinion shows increased support for socialism among Democrats and younger Americans compared to earlier years.
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Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed an order to impose new rules on companies building AI data centers in the state. The rules require these companies to pay for their electricity, use clean energy, get local approval, and share key project details to protect communities and address energy and environmental concerns.
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Governor Shapiro’s executive order is called Protecting Pennsylvania Consumers From Data Center Projects.
AI data center builders must pay all electricity costs and get much of their power from clean energy sources.
Companies must get approval from local communities before starting projects.
Developers have to disclose important information about their projects that was often kept secret before.
Data centers were removed from Pennsylvania’s Fast Track permitting program, slowing approvals.
Projects approved before August 18, 2026 can continue, but new permits must follow the new rules.
The decision came after many communities complained about lack of transparency and high energy use from data centers.
Senate Republicans prefer local control over statewide rules and support discussions on allowing local moratoriums on data centers.
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The conflict involving Iran has lasted nearly six months, despite President Donald Trump's earlier promises that it would end quickly. The long duration is putting pressure on the U.S. military, especially the Navy, and affecting how people talk about national security and military resources.
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The Iran conflict will soon reach six months since it began.
President Donald Trump promised the war would be quick and over "very soon."
The length of the conflict is drawing attention to military supply issues like weapons and ship support.
The U.S. Navy is under strain, with long deployments affecting sailors and their families.
President Trump posted a map on social media claiming the Strait of Hormuz as U.S. territory.
He also threatened military actions against Oman, a U.S. weapons buyer.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln after being at sea for over 250 days.
Reports emerged of stressed service members on the USS Abraham Lincoln attempting to jump overboard.
The Pentagon has not held public briefings on the conflict for several months and has been criticized for lack of transparency about troop deaths.
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Hundreds of far-right protesters held an anti-Muslim rally called a "Christian Crusader march" in Dearborn, a US city. The event led to clashes with police and several arrests near a city council meeting.
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The protest took place in Dearborn, a city in the United States.
The rally was organized by far-right groups.
Protesters used the term "Christian Crusader march" for their gathering.
The demonstration was against Muslims.
Hundreds of people attended the rally.
Police clashed with protesters during the event.
Several people were arrested by law enforcement.
The protest happened outside a city council meeting.
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Senator Jon Ossoff made a suggestive comment about President Donald Trump's aide, sparking debate about how Democrats should campaign in 2028. Some Democrats favor a combative style against Trump, while others advocate for a more respectful and focused approach.
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Ossoff suggested a personal relationship between President Trump and his aide Natalie Harp during a rally.
Trump and his team responded with insults toward Ossoff, calling him names and accusing him of sexism.
Some top Democrats, like Ossoff and California Governor Gavin Newsom, use sharp attacks against Trump.
Other Democrats, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, prefer less confrontational campaigning.
The discussion reflects a broader debate about whether to meet Trump’s aggressive style with similar tactics or take a calmer approach.
No Democratic candidate plans to ignore Trump completely or avoid discussing policy issues.
David Axelrod, former adviser to President Obama, praised Ossoff’s toughness but criticized the personal insinuation as unnecessary.
The issue signals how Democrats are preparing to handle Trump’s influence in the 2028 election cycle.
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A US pilot safely landed a private jet at an airport in Ohio without the front landing gear because it failed to come down. Video footage shows how the pilot managed this emergency landing without injuries.
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The incident happened at an airport in Ohio.
The front landing gear of the private jet did not deploy.
The pilot chose to land the plane without using the front wheels.
The landing was successful and no one was hurt.
A video captured the landing showing how the plane touched down safely.
The pilot demonstrated skill in handling the failed landing gear situation.
Emergency crews were likely present as a precaution during the landing.
The cause of the front landing gear failure has not been detailed.
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Millions of Americans who get food help from the SNAP program will receive their September 2026 payments soon. Each state decides its own schedule for sending out these benefits, so payment dates vary across the country.
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SNAP helps low-income families buy food and is run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture but managed by individual states.
Over 37 million people in about 20 million households receive SNAP benefits.
Benefits are sent once a month to recipients’ electronic benefit transfer (EBT) accounts.
The maximum monthly benefit for a family of four in most states is $994 for fiscal year 2026.
States pay SNAP benefits on different days; some give all payments on the same day, others spread them out over several days.
For example, Rhode Island pays all benefits on the 1st of the month, while California spreads payments over the first 10 days.
The article lists specific payment dates for each state for September 2026, ranging from September 1 to as late as September 28.
Payments can usually be used at special stores approved for SNAP purchases.
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Natalie Harp is a close aide to President Donald Trump, serving as his special assistant and executive assistant. She is a cancer survivor who credits Trump’s 2018 Right to Try Act for giving her access to experimental treatments that helped her condition. Recently, her relationship with President Trump drew attention after a Democratic senator mentioned her in a political speech.
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Natalie Harp is a special assistant and executive assistant to President Donald Trump.
She earns an annual salary of $150,000 in her official White House roles.
Harp is a bone cancer survivor who received experimental treatments under the Right to Try Act signed by Trump in 2018.
She gave a speech at the 2020 Republican National Convention praising Trump.
Harp graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University and earned an MBA from Liberty University.
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff mentioned Harp in a campaign speech, questioning Trump’s focus on governing.
The White House responded strongly to questions about Harp’s relationship with Trump, sparking more public interest.
Harp initially gained media attention after sharing her cancer story and support for Trump’s healthcare policies on LinkedIn and Fox News.
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Beto Coral, a Colombian activist living in the United States, protested against a Colombian politician supported by President Trump. Shortly after, US officials detained Coral, alleging he engaged in political activity while on a visa, and he was forced to leave the country after spending more than 30 days in detention.
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Beto Coral protested in Florida against Abelardo de la Espriella, a far-right Colombian politician backed by President Trump.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio notified the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) about Coral’s political activity, suggesting action to remove him.
Coral was arrested soon after and held in detention for 30 days, where he reported mistreatment before voluntarily leaving the US.
Coral had lived in the US for over 10 years and had applied for political asylum after receiving death threats in Colombia.
Abelardo de la Espriella won the June Colombian presidential election and replaced the left-wing president Gustavo Petro.
Coral had previous legal disputes with De la Espriella, including a defamation case Coral lost.
US officials warned that interfering in foreign elections could risk visa status, a stance publicly supported by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau.
Coral accused De la Espriella of secretly recording and attempting to blackmail him, and filed a complaint with the FBI.
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A woman shares her experience of being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and later discovering she had signs of ovarian cancer that doctors initially missed or attributed to anxiety and MS treatment side effects. After persistent symptoms and worsening health, an urgent care visit led to a critical scan revealing possible cancer.
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The woman was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2023 and started treatment.
She experienced unusual symptoms like heavy bleeding and pelvic pain.
Several doctors initially said her symptoms were due to anxiety, hormones, or side effects of MS treatment.
A mass was noted on her ovary in medical records but was not communicated to her.
Her symptoms worsened, including significant bleeding and feeling full quickly while eating.
In November 2024, an urgent care doctor ordered a pelvic CT scan after hearing her full story.
The scan showed uterine wall thickening, a right ovarian mass, and an enlarged left ovary.
The doctors said her condition could be cancer after this scan.
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The article compares two crime stories and how readers see them as biased toward different political sides. It shows that violent crime in the U.S. is falling significantly under both President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump, but people debate who should get credit.
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A Black teenager named Nolan Wells was found dead in Mississippi; no one has been charged yet.
Some people were charged with threatening officials connected to the Wells investigation.
President Trump declared a crime emergency in Washington, D.C., and sent the National Guard there.
Crime in D.C. dropped 20% overall and homicides dropped 33% during this time, but some violent crimes rose slightly.
National FBI data from April 2025 to March 2026 shows violent crime down 9.1%, murder down 18.2%, robbery down 18.8%, and property crime down 12.1% nationwide.
Violent crime was already falling in 2024 under President Biden, with a 4.5% drop in violent crime and 14.9% drop in murder before Trump’s term began.
The article discusses how both parties claim credit for the drop in crime, highlighting political debate over the issue.
Ben Crump, a civil rights attorney representing the Wells family, is mentioned as calling for more investigation on the death.
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Bryan Kohberger, who pleaded guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students, has asked to withdraw his guilty plea and go to trial, claiming his lawyers did not represent him properly. Mental health evaluations revealed Kohberger has several disorders, including autism and ADHD, which his lawyers say may affect his understanding of the plea deal.
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Bryan Kohberger pleaded guilty to killing four University of Idaho students in July 2023.
He is serving four life sentences without parole.
Kohberger wants to withdraw his guilty plea and have a trial, arguing his lawyers pressured him.
A court-ordered neuropsychological evaluation diagnosed him with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, OCD, and other conditions.
Experts say these diagnoses are unlikely to affect whether he committed the crimes.
The diagnoses might be relevant if Kohberger claims they affected his ability to understand his plea deal.
Prosecutors have not yet responded to his petition.
The mental health issues were not a major part of sentencing because he agreed to avoid the death penalty.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating is in the high 30s to low 40s, and Democrats have led generic congressional polls by about 6 to 7 points for months. Despite this, factors like new voting district maps favoring Republicans, a recent Supreme Court ruling benefiting their Senate fundraising, and a Senate race map tilted toward Republicans could help the GOP keep control in the November elections.
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President Trump’s approval rating is around 38-42%.
Democrats have had a 6-7 point lead in generic congressional ballot polls for months.
Historically, the party in the White House tends to lose about 22 House seats in midterm elections.
New congressional district maps in states like Texas and Florida favor Republicans by about 12-14 seats nationally.
A recent Supreme Court ruling removed limits on coordinated spending between party committees and candidates, helping the Republican Senate campaign.
Democrats need to flip four Senate seats to gain control, with only the North Carolina race currently favoring them.
Some Republican strategists expect Republicans to lose the House but by fewer seats than predicted.
Senate races in Maine, Alaska, Ohio, Michigan, Texas, and Kansas are seen as key battlegrounds.
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Senator Dan Sullivan, a Republican, and former Congresswoman Mary Peltola, a Democrat, have advanced from Alaska’s primary election and started their campaigns for the U.S. Senate general election. Both candidates are the leading contenders in a highly watched race that could influence control of the Senate.
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Sen. Dan Sullivan and Mary Peltola won enough votes in Alaska’s primary to move to the general election.
Sullivan criticized Peltola’s time in Congress and linked her to liberal politicians from other states.
Peltola presented herself as a representative of average people against wealthy and special interests.
Alaska uses an open primary where all candidates appear on one ballot; the top four move to a ranked-choice general election.
The Senate race is one of several major contests in Alaska, including the U.S. House and governor races.
Peltola is the first Alaska Native to serve in Congress and has positioned herself as a moderate.
Outside groups from both parties focus on this race because it could affect the Senate majority.
Voters also approved a measure to restore limits on campaign donations after a federal court had struck them down.
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Florida held primary elections under a new map favoring Republicans, impacting both parties' chances in November. Progressive Democrat Angie Nixon won a Senate primary upset, while Republican Byron Donalds, backed by President Trump, won the governor nomination.
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Florida used a newly drawn congressional map favoring Republicans in this primary.
Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat and state lawmaker, beat Alexander Vindman in the Democratic Senate primary.
Vindman was better funded and nationally known for his testimony during President Trump’s first impeachment.
Nixon will run against Republican Senator Ashley Moody for a special Senate seat in November.
Byron Donalds, a Republican Congressman with President Trump’s support, won the governor nomination.
Donalds could become Florida’s first Black governor if he wins in November.
Some establishment Democrats like Jared Moskowitz and Debbie Wasserman Schultz won their primaries.
Florida’s politics are shifting more to the right, reflected in the Republican gains.
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Minnesota's Attorney General, Keith Ellison, has sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott to force the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro. Castro faces charges for shooting a man in Minnesota and allegedly falsely reporting a crime. Texas has not yet agreed to send Castro to Minnesota for trial.
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Christian Castro is an ICE agent charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime.
The charges relate to a January shooting in Minneapolis where Castro fired through a door and hit a man in the leg.
Minnesota wants Castro to be extradited from Texas to face trial.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has refused to approve the extradition so far.
Attorney General Keith Ellison asked a federal judge to block Castro's release and to order Abbott to extradite him.
Castro is currently held in Cameron County jail, Texas, and may be released soon.
The shooting occurred during an operation called Metro Surge in Minneapolis.
The lawsuit aims to compel Texas to send Castro to Minnesota.
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Mary Peltola, a Democrat, and Republican Senator Dan Sullivan advanced to Alaska’s Senate general election after a top-four primary. Polls show a close race between them, with Peltola currently holding a slight lead as voters will use ranked-choice voting in November.
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Alaska’s Senate race is expected to be one of the most competitive for the 2026 midterm elections.
Peltola had about 47.8% of the vote, and Sullivan had 43.3% with nearly 80% of votes counted in the primary.
Alaska uses a single-ballot system where all candidates compete together, and the top four move to the general election.
The general election uses ranked-choice voting, where voters rank candidates by preference.
Polls suggest a tight race, with some showing Peltola slightly ahead and some showing Sullivan leading by small margins.
Another candidate named Dan Sullivan, unrelated to the incumbent, also received some votes, causing confusion and criticism from Republicans including President Donald Trump.
Alaska has traditionally leaned Republican, but Democrats see this race as a key chance to flip the Senate seat.
President Trump won Alaska by 13 points in 2024 despite slipping approval nationwide.
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