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Aug 05, 2026

F.D.A. Approves Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine
The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.

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Aug 05, 2026

Fauci Faces Contempt of Congress Vote on Thursday
A Senate panel scheduled a vote after Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a hearing last week. Here are the legal issues involved.

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Aug 05, 2026

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.

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Aug 05, 2026

Federal Judge Weakens The National Firearms Act
The National Firearms Act mandated a permitting process for short-barreled rifles and shotguns, as well as suppressors. A judge ruled that the provision was unconstitutional.

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Aug 05, 2026

Mayor Says El-Sayed's Win Shows He Is More Than a ‘Mini-Mamdani'
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York said that Dr. Abdul El-Sayed's close victory in the Michigan Senate primary put "working-class Americans back at the heart of our politics."

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Aug 05, 2026

Fauci Faces Contempt Vote. Here Are the Legal Issues Involved.
Dr. Fauci invoked his Constitutional right under the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions from a Senate committee. Republicans say he is ineligible for that protection.

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Aug 05, 2026

C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana
The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.

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Aug 05, 2026

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flies Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace
Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.

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Aug 05, 2026

After Michigan Loss, AIPAC Weighs a Second Effort to Defeat El-Sayed
The pro-Israel organization spent $32 million in an unsuccessful effort to defeat Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary. It might try again in the general election.

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Aug 05, 2026

Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller's Strange CNN Interview
In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.

New York Times Politics
Aug 05, 2026

Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time
Representative Chuck Edwards's decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.

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Aug 05, 2026

Why Polling Overestimated Abdul El-Sayed's Advantage in Michigan
Surveys greatly overestimated how Dr. Abdul El-Sayed would fare in the state's Democratic Senate primary, revealing some typical polling challenges.

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Aug 05, 2026

U.S. Cuts Ties With Organ Donor Group After Reports of Abuses
The federal government is ending its contract with a Kentucky nonprofit that it says pressured medical workers to remove organs from patients who were getting better.

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Aug 05, 2026

Francesca Hong Said Thanksgiving Should Be Canceled. Can Wisconsin Voters Forgive Her?
"Cancel Thanksgiving," she wrote. "VDay" brings out "the worst of humanity," she mused. Francesca Hong's old social media posts get a fresh look ahead of Wisconsin's Democratic primary for governor.

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Aug 05, 2026

Trump-Backed Michigan Candidate Loses Primary to Rival Who Suspended His Campaign
Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.

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Aug 05, 2026

Senate Confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as C.D.C. Director
Dr. Schwartz, a deputy surgeon general in the first Trump administration, has publicly supported childhood vaccines.

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Aug 05, 2026

El-Sayed Got a Big Win for the Left. Can It Win Like This Nationally?
The new activist left is built on a coalition that may be too narrow to thrive in Democratic primaries in other areas, particularly the South.

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Aug 05, 2026

Cost of Trump's Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More
President Trump's goal of building a "golden fleet" of 15 battleships could cost $275 billion, according to a government estimate.

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Aug 05, 2026

Where El-Sayed Showed Strengths, and Weaknesses, in the Michigan Primary
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed had a strong showing in college towns, while Representative Haley Stevens did well in Black urban centers.

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Aug 05, 2026

A Democratic Governor Is Set to Pick a Former Republican Running Mate
Gov. Katie Hobbs of Arizona, 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.

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Aug 05, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed's Winning New Political Uniform
Could the black T-shirt and jeans be the next big thing in Washington?

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Aug 05, 2026

Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership
A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.

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Aug 05, 2026

Abortion Foes Backed Ballot Measures in 2 Red States. Voters Said No.
Voters in Kansas rejected a proposal to start electing Supreme Court justices, while Missourians declined to make it harder to amend the State Constitution.

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Aug 05, 2026

Blanche Defends Pirro but Says Trump Can Fire Her at Any Time
The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting with the president.

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Aug 05, 2026

Can Abdul El-Sayed Unify Michigan Democrats Ahead of the General Election?
His close margin of victory may point to challenges ahead.

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Aug 05, 2026

El-Sayed's Michigan Senate Primary Win Sets Up the Left's Biggest Test of the Fall
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?

New York Times Politics
Aug 05, 2026

Trump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide's Family
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.

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Aug 05, 2026

Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect
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.

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Aug 05, 2026

Muslim Americans Celebrate Abdul El-Sayed's Win in Michigan Primary
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.

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Aug 05, 2026

Shri Thanedar Is Ousted by a Democratic Socialist in a Michigan House Primary
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.

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Aug 05, 2026

Takeaways From the Primary Elections in Michigan
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.

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Aug 05, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Democratic Senate Primary in Michigan in a Victory for the Left
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.

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Aug 05, 2026

Rep. Chuck Edwards Drops Re-election Bid in North Carolina After Ethics Rebuke
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.

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Aug 05, 2026

Israeli Strikes May Undermine Trump's Peace Plan for Gaza
President Trump announced a proposal aimed at achieving the disarmament of Hamas and an Israeli withdrawal. Israel ramped up attacks on the Palestinian enclave.

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Aug 05, 2026

William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District
William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Arizona's Democratic Governor Set to Pick a Republican Running Mate
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.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Wesley Bell Defeats Cori Bush in Missouri
Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November.

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Aug 04, 2026

Pastor Adam Hamilton Wins Kansas Democratic Senate Primary
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.

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Aug 04, 2026

The Michigan Senate primary pits old-guard Democrats against a rising coalition.


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Aug 04, 2026

Here are 5 big moments in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary.


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Aug 04, 2026

Shannon Taylor Wins Democratic Primary for Virginia House Race
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.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Julian Beaudion Quits Senate Race in South Dakota, Clearing Way for Independent
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.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

5 Things to Know About Abdul El-Sayed, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
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.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

5 Things to Know About Haley Stevens, Democratic Senate Hopeful in Michigan
Ms. Stevens, a fourth-term congresswoman, is the choice of Democratic leadership in Washington, D.C., and Michigan.

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Aug 04, 2026

Luria Wins House Primary in Virginia, Setting Up a Rematch With Kiggans
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.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

What Was on the Minds of Michigan Voters? Many Cited the Economy and Trump.
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.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

AIPAC Spending Dominates the Michigan Democratic Senate Primary
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.

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Aug 04, 2026

Haley Stevens's accent briefly dominated the Michigan Democratic Senate primary.


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Aug 04, 2026

When to Expect Results in Michigan, Virginia, Missouri, Washington and Kansas
Voters will cast ballots in several primaries. Unofficial results will most likely be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.

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Aug 04, 2026

Judge Pained as He Grants Dismissal of Jan. 6 Charges Against Oath Keepers
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."

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Nearing Confirmation as Attorney General
Todd Blanche's nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where it was not immediately clear whether he would be confirmed given that he can afford to lose only two senators on a party-line vote.

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Aug 04, 2026

To prevail, Stevens will need to overcome Democratic voters' skepticism of Israel.


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Aug 04, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed wants to find out whether a progressive can win in Michigan.


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Aug 04, 2026

Appeals Court Says E.P.A. Cannot Block Billions in Climate Grants
The funds have been frozen since early in President Trump's second term.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Inside the Oval Office Showdown Between Trump and Jeanine Pirro
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.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

A centrist split boosted progressive hopes in a Democratic House primary in Michigan.


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Aug 04, 2026

When Is My State's Primary? See 2026 Primary Election Calendar


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Aug 04, 2026

Parts of Trump's New White House Helipad Disassembled, Photos Show
Last week, construction workers had begun to decorate the new South Lawn helipad with a giant presidential seal. By Tuesday, the design was gone.

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Aug 04, 2026

Max Miller Shrugs Off Trump's Warning and Pushes Ahead in Ohio
Republicans hoped a shove from President Trump would persuade the embattled congressman to drop his re-election bid in the face of abuse allegations. It hasn't happened.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in Michigan's High-Stakes Primary Elections
A high-stakes Senate contest and other races will offer fresh indicators of what Democratic voters are seeking.

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Aug 04, 2026

An Angry Trump Struggles to Understand Iran's Defiant Leaders
Iran's leaders have perplexed several American presidents, perhaps none more than President Trump.

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Aug 04, 2026

Democrats and Republicans Battle to Reshape Congress in 2026 Midterms


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Aug 04, 2026

How Well Is the Progressive Left Actually Doing?
Its wins have been largely confined to highly educated and heavily Democratic parts of urban America. But two races could change that.

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Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in Washington State's Primaries as Gluesenkamp Perez Faces a Challenge
Representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a moderate Democrat, is going head-to-head with candidates to her right and her left in a battleground district.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Todd Blanche Clears Committee Vote, Paving Way for Attorney General Confirmation
Todd Blanche's nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where he is expected to be confirmed, even though several Republicans have not yet committed to supporting him.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

An Invasive Mosquito Is Spreading With Alarming Speed, Threatening Africa's Cities
The malaria-carrying mosquito is resistant to all insecticides. Scientists are scrambling to find ways to blunt the risk.

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Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in the Kansas Primaries: Can Republicans Flip a Governor's Mansion?
Republicans see the marquee race to lead the state as perhaps their best chance this year to win a governorship held by Democrats.

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Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in Missouri's Primaries as Cori Bush Tries to Beat Wesley Bell
Former Representative Cori Bush, a member of the progressive "squad," is trying to defeat Representative Wesley Bell, a moderate who ousted her two years ago.

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Aug 04, 2026

What to Watch in Virginia's First Primary Since Redistricting Battle
Redistricting turmoil started, then ended, the campaigns of several Democratic hopefuls and pushed others into more competitive races than they anticipated.

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Aug 04, 2026

Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary Poses a Test for a Divided Party


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Aug 04, 2026

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Aug 04, 2026

Trump's Agenda at Home Is Threatened By Iran War
As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.

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Aug 04, 2026

How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump's Agenda at Home
As President Trump heads to the West Coast to talk to Americans about the economy, the war in Iran is driving up costs and polls show the already unpopular conflict is losing support.

New York Times Politics
Aug 04, 2026

Why Arbitration Works for Baseball but Not for Health Care
Players vs. teams. Doctors vs. insurers. How the same method for resolving pay disputes has led to wildly different results.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Trump, Graham Dominate Senate Race: 5 Takeaways from South Carolina Debate.
The legacy of Lindsey Graham loomed over the field to replace him in a debate Monday. All eyes were on his sister, Darline, who was endorsed by President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Spotlight on Fauci Said to Boost Book Sales for Kennedy and His Publisher
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., his son, and Senator Rand Paul have all written books criticizing Dr. Anthony S. Fauci. All were published by a company led by a close Kennedy adviser.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

An Emerging Deal Between Iran and Oman to Reopen Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump
The deal would address President Trump's most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

An Emerging Deal to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz Would Come at a Cost for Trump
The deal would address President Trump's most urgent political problem by allowing ships to move again. But it would give Iran strategic leverage it did not have before the war.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Pirro Meets With Trump at the White House After He Said She ‘Choked' in Reflecting Pool Case
President Trump said Jeanine Pirro, the U.S. attorney for Washington, D.C., "folded like an umbrella." For now, her job appeared to be safe, according to two people familiar with the meeting.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Inside the Democratic Socialists of America Summit
Our politics reporter Kellen Browning went to the Democratic Socialists of America's national summit in Chicago to learn more about the group's new platform.

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Aug 03, 2026

Senate Moves Ahead on Bill to Avert a Shutdown
Senators in both parties are eager to avoid another spending skirmish before the midterm elections, but the measure still must pass the House.

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Aug 03, 2026

In Michigan's 7th District's Democratic Primary, a Centrist Split Boosts Progressive Hopes
Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan's Seventh Congressional District, moderate Democrats worry that they've complicated their chances in a key November battleground.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Michigan's Democratic Senate Primary Has Become the Party's Ugliest Race of the Summer
The Democratic Senate primary will pit the old guard against a rising coalition.

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Aug 03, 2026

House Ethics Panel Finds Rep. Chuck Edwards Likely Violated Sexual Harassment Rules
The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

House Panel Finds Lawmaker Likely Violated Rules on Sexual Harassment
The Ethics Committee called for the censure of Representative Chuck Edwards, Republican of North Carolina, who showered two female staffers with lavish gifts and affection.

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Aug 03, 2026

Trump Says Pirro ‘Choked' in Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case
The president ignored a question about whether he was considering firing her.

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Aug 03, 2026

How a Centrist Split Boosted Progressive Hopes in a Democratic House Primary
Unable to unite behind a single candidate in Michigan's Seventh District, moderate Democrats worry that they've complicated their chances in a key November battleground.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Todd Blanche Wins Over G.O.P. Holdouts on AG Confirmation After Assurances on Trump IRS Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed support after Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued a memo abandoning part of a deal the Justice Department had struck with President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Republican Holdouts Say They'll Back Blanche After Assurances on I.R.S. Deal
Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis expressed support after Todd Blanche, the acting attorney general, issued a memo abandoning part of a deal the Justice Department had struck with President Trump.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Documents Undercut Trump's Claims About Bears Ears National Monument
President Trump said recreation in Bears Ears National Monument was virtually impossible. Documents reviewed by The New York Times show officials knew otherwise.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Blanche's Documents Addressing Trump I.R.S. Deal Leave Loopholes
Critics say the written assurances are a political solution to a political problem, rather than a legally binding document.

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Aug 03, 2026

Boeing's Smallest 737 Jet Wins F.A.A. Approval
After years of delays, the Federal Aviation Administration has certified the Boeing 737 Max 7, the smallest version of the company's best-selling plane.

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Aug 03, 2026

Jay Clayton Sworn In as Director of National Intelligence
Mr. Clayton's delayed swearing-in ceremony gave Bill Pulte, a key ally of President Trump, a few more days as acting director of the office he boasted about shrinking.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

For Trump, the Year Is Always 2020
President Trump insists on revisiting and rewriting much of what happened six years ago, including the coronavirus pandemic and the election he lost. Many voters would rather he focus on 2026.

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Aug 03, 2026

F.B.I. Agent Is Accused of Stealing Cryptocurrency
The agent confessed to making unauthorized withdrawals from a criminal target overseas, according to court papers.

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Aug 03, 2026

How Democratic Socialists Are Wrestling With Their Next Moves
After notching primary victories, D.S.A. members in Chicago debated whether socialist candidates should be free to distance themselves from goals like abolishing prisons as they chase more seats this fall.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Kay Granger, Pathbreaking Texas Congresswoman, Dies at 83
She was the first Republican woman from the state to be elected to the House. It caused a stir in 2024 when she was discovered to be residing in a senior living facility while still in office.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Max Miller, Accused of Abuse, Is Not Stepping Aside. Here's What We Know.
The Ohio Republican who is seeking a third term defiantly denied domestic abuse allegations ahead of a deadline to replace him on the ballot.

New York Times Politics
Aug 03, 2026

Author of Democrats' 2024 Autopsy Says Party Left Out Key Chapter
A dispute over the chapter between the author and the Democratic National Committee has added to the party's turmoil as it tries to look forward, not backward.

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Aug 03, 2026

Park Service Finds Trump's Arch Could Detract From Dozens of Historic Places
The 250-foot-tall edifice would alter views across Washington and Arlington Cemetery.

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