ICE Threatens Sheriffs In Chicago and Minneapolis With Prosecution Over Access to Inmates
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:38:15 +0000 In a new tactic, federal immigration officials recently started saying they would criminally charge the elected county sheriffs in Minneapolis and Chicago.: New Mexico Sues Trump Administration for Unredacted Epstein Files in Zorro Ranch Investigation
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:44:25 +0000 The Zorro Ranch outside Santa Fe, where Epstein victims said they were abused, is at the center of an ongoing feud between the state and federal government.: Perez Hilton Is Hospitalized After Appearing to Harm Himself on Livestream
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:28:07 +0000 Law enforcement and emergency workers responded to Mr. Hilton’s house after he appeared to hurt himself on a TikTok stream Tuesday.: Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:36:07 +0000 Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.: El-Sayed’s Win Sets Up the Left’s Biggest Test of the Fall
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:47:51 +0000 Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate candidacy poses a critical challenge for Democrats’ ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state?: Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 16:26:49 +0000 At the White House’s request, senators tucked a change sought by the hemp industry into a crucial spending bill. It would benefit the son-in-law of Susie Wiles, the president’s chief of staff.: Could U.S. Water Systems Be a New Front in the Iran War?
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:11:54 +0000 Dozens of U.S. water systems have been the targets of cyberattacks in the past week. Our reporter Dustin Volz explains how Iranian hackers are suspected, and how President Trump has cast blame elsewhere.: Muslim Americans Celebrate Abdul El-Sayed’s Win in Michigan Primary
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:39:12 +0000 Muslim voters from across the country said they felt hope and anxiety as Dr. El-Sayed moved closer to becoming the nation’s first Muslim senator.: Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:41:31 +0000 Dr. Abdul El-Sayed narrowly prevailed over Representative Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary for Senate in Michigan, setting up a nervy race to November for the party.: Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:22:44 +0000 Representative Shri Thanedar is among a wave of Democratic incumbents in Congress whom primary voters have sent packing in a surge of anti-incumbent fervor this cycle.: Abdul El-Sayed Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Michigan in a Victory for the Left
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 13:55:22 +0000 Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens, a moderate, in a bitter primary dominated by the politics of Israel.: Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:29:46 +0000 Chuck Edwards made the announcement after the House Ethics Committee recommended he be censured for “persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduct” toward two female staff members.: In Redrawn Tennessee, Democrats Scramble to Hold On to One Seat
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:02:07 +0000 All nine districts are now solidly Republican after the Supreme Court weakened the Voting Rights Act. But some Democratic candidates insist they still have a chance.: They Were Voted Out. They Refuse to Leave. Now What?
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 09:00:33 +0000 Avenal, Calif., a city in the rural Central Valley, has become an unlikely example of election denialism months after a recall election.: Here’s the latest.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:21:08 +0000: William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 06:52:43 +0000 William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.: John James Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Governor
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:26:44 +0000 Representative John James emerged from the primary, setting up a competitive general election race.: Cindy Holscher Wins Kansas Democratic Primary for Governor
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:34:53 +0000 In a race to be governor of Kansas, State Senator Cindy Holscher defeated a fellow Democratic lawmaker who was endorsed by the current governor, Laura Kelly.: Arizona’s Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:39:49 +0000 Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.: Missouri Voters Reject Measure to Limit Their Ballot Box Powers
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:58:26 +0000 The state’s conservative Legislature had put the measure on the ballot that would have enacted citizen initiatives only if they won majorities in each of Missouri’s eight U.S. House districts.: Kansas Voters Crush a Measure to Elect Supreme Court Judges
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:55:51 +0000 The rejection of a measure to begin electing justices was a victory for abortion rights groups who defended the Kansas high court’s ruling that abortion was protected in the state constitution.: Ty Masterson Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:47:38 +0000 Ty Masterson, the president of the Kansas Senate, will aim to flip the governorship in November after eight years of Democratic control.: Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:04:59 +0000 Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November.: Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:02:45 +0000 The Rev. Adam Hamilton will be a serious underdog against Roger Marshall, a Republican, but Democrats think the state could be competitive if the November environment is favorable enough to them.: Michigan Secretary of State Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:48:31 +0000 Jocelyn Benson, who has clashed with Republicans in her role administering elections, is expected to face a competitive race in November.: Armed Man Arrested at Trump Golf Club Near Los Angeles
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:07:05 +0000 The man appeared to be observing “security-planning activities” at the club in Rancho Palos Verdes, the authorities said. The president spoke there on Tuesday night.: What One Witness Saw Before a Spokane Wildfire Started
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:51:04 +0000 A resident of Spokane County, Wash., said he noticed a man acting suspiciously and called 911 after seeing smoke. The police later arrested a suspect tied to one of the wildfires in the area.: The Michigan Senate primary pits old-guard Democrats against a rising coalition.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:31:12 +0000: Here are 5 big moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:28:56 +0000: 5 Things to Know About Haley Stevens, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:15:09 +0000 Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan.: Counties to Watch in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:05:05 +0000 Results from these eight Michigan counties may prove crucial in an uncertain race between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens.: Chipotle Removes Jalapeños Linked to Salmonella Outbreak From Its Restaurants
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:02:23 +0000 The Minnesota Department of Health said it had identified 110 salmonella cases in this outbreak, and the F.D.A. is also investigating.: 5 Things to Know About Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 07:53:25 +0000 Dr. El-Sayed, a progressive candidate, is a vocal critic of Israel. He is known for his rhetorical abilities, which have drawn cheers and criticism.: Shannon Taylor Wins Democratic Primary for Virginia House Race
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:35:10 +0000 The Richmond-area district was going to be one of the country’s most competitive in November, before a court threw out a Democrat-drawn redistricting map. Ms. Taylor faces Representative Rob Wittman in November.: Julian Beaudion Quits Senate Race in South Dakota, Clearing Way for Independent
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:21:22 +0000 The decision by Julian Beaudion, the Democratic nominee, to leave the race was the third recent withdrawal by a Democratic Senate candidate in a red state.: Luria Wins House Primary in Virginia, Setting Up a Rematch With Kiggans
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:36:20 +0000 Elaine Luria will face Jennifer Kiggans, the Republican incumbent who defeated her in 2022, in the highly competitive Virginia Beach-area seat. Both are Navy veterans.: El-Sayed Leads Stevens in Michigan Democratic Senate Primary, Polls Show
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:21:08 +0000 The progressive Democrat has consistently had large leads over Representative Haley Stevens, despite debates about which candidate will be more electable in November.: What Was on the Minds of Michigan Voters? Many Cited the Economy and Trump.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:17:20 +0000 As they cast ballots in the Democratic Senate primary, voters said they were concerned about data centers, health care, Israel and the war with Iran.: AIPAC Spending Dominates the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:43:14 +0000 Representative Haley Stevens has been backed by tens of millions of dollars, much of it from pro-Israel groups and hidden donors. Her rival, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, has tried to make that support a liability.: Haley Stevens’s accent briefly dominated the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:14:59 +0000: When to Expect Results in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Washington and Kansas
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:24:17 +0000 Voters will cast ballots in several primaries. Results will most likely be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.: Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:39:05 +0000 The judge, Amit P. Mehta, blasted the administration’s request for a dismissal in the case, saying it bestowed “unearned grace” on the Oath Keepers defendants “by wiping their records clean.”: Maryland Lawmakers Back Amendment Giving Democrats 2028 Advantage
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 23:03:51 +0000 The measure, which will go before voters in November, would make it easier for Democrats to redraw congressional maps and possibly pick up one seat.: To prevail, Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters’ skepticism of Israel.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:08:04 +0000: Abdul El-Sayed wants to find out whether a progressive can win in Michigan.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:07:04 +0000: Missouri Says Voters Cannot Decide on Redrawn Congressional Districts
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:55:03 +0000 Opponents of the new map, which was redrawn to benefit Republicans, had gathered signatures seeking a statewide vote. The issue could now move to the courts.: Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 05:03:29 +0000 Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, told President Trump that his interior secretary, Doug Burgum, had misled him with a self-serving cover story for his own mistakes.: A centrist split boosted progressive hopes in a Democratic House primary in Michigan.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 20:45:03 +0000: When Is My State’s Primary? See 2026 Primary Election Calendar
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