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Midterm primaries in five US states highlight battles for Congress control, party divisions, and the influence of Donald Trump and pro-Israel lobbying.
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On Tuesday, August 4th, voters in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Kansas, and Washington cast ballots in critical primaries, including a high-stakes Senate contest in Michigan.
CBS Politics | Aug 4, 2026, 10:10 AM
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After a week-long delay due to GOP concerns over a controversial fund, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination is set for a Senate Judiciary Committee vote.
The Hill | Aug 4, 2026, 9:23 AM
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Reports confirm President Trump planned a significant military escalation against Iran last weekend but reversed the decision late Saturday night, amid mixed reactions from allies.
Fox News Latest | Aug 4, 2026, 9:09 AM
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Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon has called on Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers to run for the U.S. Senate seat held by Democrat John Fetterman, criticizing Republican leader John Thune in the process.
Daily Caller | Aug 4, 2026, 1:37 AM
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The bill allows states to create migrant worker visa programs and includes a potential legal residency route for some undocumented immigrants.
Daily Caller | Aug 4, 2026, 1:36 AM
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Todd Blanche, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, is set for Senate confirmation following a deal to rescind a $2.5 billion fund criticized as benefiting Trump allies.
ABC Australia News | Aug 3, 2026, 11:38 PM
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Todd Blanche rescinds $1.8 billion fund and clarifies IRS immunity granted to Donald Trump, highlighting controversy over the legitimacy of the settlement.
Reason | Aug 3, 2026, 11:14 PM
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Michigan state lawmaker and Democratic Socialist Donavan McKinney targets corporate subsidies and the wealthy while acknowledging Republican concerns about waste and fraud.
Fox News Latest | Aug 3, 2026, 5:26 PM
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The race to replace Rep. Dan Newhouse offers Washington Republicans a rare chance to seek federal office while revealing divisions within the party over Trump’s role.
NPR News | Aug 3, 2026, 9:47 AM
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The first Republican woman elected to the US House from Texas and former Fort Worth mayor passed away from Alzheimer’s disease, her family announced.
Guardian US | Aug 3, 2026, 2:15 AM
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Senator Bernie Sanders expressed confidence that Abdul El-Sayed can attract Republican and independent voters in Michigan’s Senate general election if he wins the Democratic primary against Haley Stevens.
The Hill | Aug 2, 2026, 8:44 PM![U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry sits with CBS News State Department Correspondent Margaret Brennan in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, on March 14, 2015, following an interview focused on his upcoming negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, as well as other foreign policy topics. [State Department Photo/Public Domain]](/assets/images/2026-08-02T17-59-43-039Z-ohio-gop-rep-mike-turner-discusses-iran-pentagon-transparency-and-colleague-max-wikimedia-480.webp)
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In a "Face the Nation" interview on August 2, 2026, Rep. Mike Turner addressed concerns over Pentagon information sharing, Iran's nuclear negotiations, and domestic abuse accusations against fellow Ohio Republican Max Miller.
CBS Politics | Aug 2, 2026, 5:59 PM
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As Michigan’s primary narrows to two candidates, voters weigh electability in a pivotal contest that could influence control of the US Senate.
Guardian US | Aug 2, 2026, 10:29 AM
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President Donald Trump reaffirms support for a $1.776 billion fund amid Senate opposition to his attorney general nominee Todd Blanche.
Al Jazeera | Aug 1, 2026, 7:13 PM
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As he assumes leadership of the National Governors Association, Moore highlights worries about federal influence on upcoming elections and announces new philanthropic initiatives.
ABC Top Stories | Aug 1, 2026, 2:27 PM
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Progressive lumberjack and former state lawmaker Troy Jackson must consolidate support ahead of the November election against incumbent Susan Collins.
Guardian US | Aug 1, 2026, 10:54 AM
world
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing highlighted ongoing political tensions over the origins of COVID-19 and government pandemic response, revealing limited new information.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 10:55 PM
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Ahmet Davutoglu, once a key figure in Turkey's ruling AKP and later a critic of President Erdogan, has announced his exit from politics and the dissolution of his Future Party.
Al Jazeera | Jul 31, 2026, 3:08 PM
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President Trump takes his 13th Cabinet meeting of the second term to Camp David, marking a return to the presidential retreat in Maryland.
Washington Times News | Jul 31, 2026, 1:50 PM
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A recent Department of Justice opinion reverses decades of precedent on disability rights, raising fears of reduced home care services and potential institutionalization.
CBS Politics | Jul 31, 2026, 9:48 AM
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Republican Max Miller faces mounting pressure over accusations from his ex-wife and former girlfriend as he campaigns for re-election in Ohio’s seventh district.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 7:39 PM
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Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points in new CNN poll as Sabato’s Crystal Ball updates key midterm race projections.
The Hill | Jul 30, 2026, 4:38 PM
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President Donald Trump faces opposition from key Republican senators over a controversial tax immunity deal tied to his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche’s nomination as US attorney general.
Guardian US | Jul 30, 2026, 4:11 PM