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Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary
A retired teacher named Dan J. Sullivan advanced from Alaska’s US Senate primary despite legal challenges, joining incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola in the general election.
Wiped out: US faces surging toilet paper prices amid trade war with Canada
The US and Canada are entering a trade war with tariffs set to begin on 8 September, threatening to raise prices on toilet paper, dairy, and other goods heavily traded between the nations.
Groups sue Trump’s EPA over fast-track approval of toxic datacenter chemicals
Environmental groups sued the Trump EPA over approval of two datacenter chemicals linked to serious health risks including sudden death, cancer, and reproductive harm, arguing the agency violated safety laws.
A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump’s golf course with ammunition
A judge suspended criminal charges against a former Marine arrested at Trump’s golf course with ammunition, ordering psychiatric evaluation based on concerns about his mental fitness to stand trial.
Judge, for now, refuses to dismiss Steve Bannon’s conviction in contempt of Congress case
A federal judge rejected the Justice Department’s request to dismiss Steve Bannon’s criminal conviction for refusing to testify before the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack, though he permitted prosecutors to resubmit the motion.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez rejoins DSA after membership lapse of seven years
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has rejoined the Democratic Socialists of America after a seven-year membership lapse, amid speculation about a potential 2028 presidential run.
Fed governor Lisa Cook slams Trump’s renewed threat to fire her
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook responded to Trump administration threats to remove her, arguing there is no legal basis for her firing over mortgage fraud allegations she denies.
California man who brought guillotine to US Capitol grounds pleads not guilty
A California man was arrested near the US Capitol with a 10-foot wooden guillotine in his truck and pleaded not guilty to a misdemeanor weapon charge at his Wednesday arraignment.
Zelenskyy’s direct plea helped unlock Russia sanctions in the Senate. What’s next is uncertain
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s direct appeal to Senate lawmakers helped secure passage of a Russia sanctions package, though the bill’s fate in the House remains uncertain amid concerns over tariff authority.
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
The Trump administration has reassigned all immigration officers in a fraud detection unit to screen South African refugees and investigate alleged unlawful voters, causing asylum processing delays.
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff’s seizure of ballots
California’s Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a Southern California sheriff must return approximately 650,000 ballots seized in March from a November 2025 special election on redistricting.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries all succeeded, defeating incumbents and highlighting his growing political influence within the party.
Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated a democratic socialist challenger in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, reflecting internal party tensions between establishment and progressive wings ahead of November’s general elections.
Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Justice Department investigators are seeking interviews with law enforcement officials regarding the 2022 FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry into alleged conspiracy against the former president.
Federal court is asked to block Kennedy Center from returning Trump’s name to building
A federal court is being asked to block the Kennedy Center from reinstalling President Trump’s name on its facade following a May ruling that deemed the addition illegal.
Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked
Vice President JD Vance campaigned at a steel plant in his Ohio hometown on Friday, highlighting his family’s Rust Belt roots while promoting the Trump administration’s economic policies ahead of midterm elections.
Trump urges South Carolinians to make Sen. Darline Graham the GOP nominee for US Senate
President Trump rallied support in South Carolina for Sen. Darline Graham’s Republican runoff bid against Rep. Ralph Norman, urging voters to participate in Tuesday’s primary election.
The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile
Trade negotiations between Canada and the US collapsed over last-minute demands, with Canada imposing retaliatory tariffs after the US implemented 50% duties on $20 billion in Canadian goods.
Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November
Jared Kushner met privately with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York, signaling the White House may seek cooperation with Democrats if they gain House control in November’s midterm elections.
Ex-mayor Dan Sullivan supports incumbent Dan Sullivan’s Senate bid against third Dan Sullivan
Alaska’s US Senate race features three candidates named Dan Sullivan competing in the general election, including the Republican incumbent and a newcomer whose candidacy has drawn accusations from Republicans.
From Arizona to Wisconsin, election deniers are vying for office nationwide
Election deniers are running for statewide offices across multiple swing states, including positions as governor and secretary of state that could influence how 2028 results are certified.
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