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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Tennessee’s state primary
Tennessee voters will choose Republican nominees for governor and a Memphis-area congressional seat on Thursday, with the gubernatorial race featuring U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn and U.S. Rep. John Rose.
Republican Chuck Edwards drops bid for re-election after report finding sexual harassment of staffers
Republican North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards withdrew from his re-election campaign after a House ethics committee found he fostered a hostile work environment and sexually harassed two young female staffers.
FAA investigates air ‘safety incident’ involving Trump’s helicopter
The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving President Trump’s Marine One helicopter that came closer than permitted to a commercial jet over Washington DC on Tuesday.
Trump administration targets children amid push to ‘deport at all costs’
A federal lawsuit alleges the Trump administration is deliberately targeting unaccompanied immigrant children for rapid deportation despite many qualifying for legal protection under existing law.
Progressive climate organizer William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic House primary
William Lawrence, a co-founder of the Sunrise Movement climate organization, won Michigan’s 7th District Democratic primary with a focus on opposing datacenter development and securing progressive endorsements.
New Mexico sues justice department for ‘stonewalling’ Epstein investigation
New Mexico sued the Department of Justice on Wednesday, alleging it has obstructed the state’s criminal investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s activities at a ranch property south of Santa Fe.
Michigan nominates first trans woman for state legislature
Joanna Whaley, a former megachurch pastor, won a Democratic primary in Michigan on Tuesday, becoming the first transgender woman nominated for the state legislature in the state.
No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized
President Trump claims the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized, but the U.S. attorney for D.C. dropped charges against a suspect, stating damage resulted from poor construction work instead.
Crews remove the granite seal on the White House helipad, signaling potential project delays
Construction crews dismantled the granite presidential seal from the White House helipad under construction, suggesting potential project delays, though officials characterized the work as part of ongoing improvements.
Nearly 150,000 mail ballots rejected in California’s primary despite efforts to count every vote
California rejected nearly 150,000 mail-in ballots in its June primary, a significant increase from recent elections, with late-arriving ballots cited as the primary cause.
Alaska sends 3,000 letters asking voters to verify their citizenship ahead of this year’s elections
Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification ahead of the August 18 primary, significantly more than the typical 200 names reviewed during routine voter roll maintenance.
Democrats select South Carolina to kick off presidential nominating contest in 2028, leave Iowa out
The Democratic National Committee selected South Carolina to lead its 2028 presidential nominating calendar, removing Iowa from the early-state lineup and elevating more racially diverse states in a significant departure from decades of tradition.
Trump returns to correspondents’ dinner for a rambling, insult-filled speech 3 months after shooting
President Trump delivered a rambling, hour-long speech at the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, directing insults at various public figures while asserting respect for journalism.
Trump orders new signs outside Smithsonian saying some exhibits are inaccurate
President Trump ordered signs installed outside the Smithsonian’s U.S. history museum stating some exhibits are inaccurate, marking his latest effort to reshape how American history is presented to the public.
Cori Bush and Wesley Bell’s rematch sets up key test for Democrats in Missouri
Former Rep. Cori Bush and Wesley Bell face a high-stakes Democratic primary rematch in Missouri’s St. Louis district, with the race highlighting party divisions over Israel policy, activism, and establishment influence.
Meet the South Carolina Democrat looking to flip Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat
Democrat Dr. Annie Andrews, a paediatrician, is running for South Carolina’s Senate seat after Republican Lindsey Graham’s death. Graham’s sister was appointed to fill the remainder of his term.
Trump’s border czar says vetting of ICE officer is under internal review after Maine shooting
Trump’s border czar said an ICE officer’s vetting is under internal review following a fatal Maine shooting of a Colombian national, amid concerns about hiring and training practices.
Pentagon reports more than 600 Iran war casualties in quiet database update
The Pentagon updated its casualty database, adding over 140 wounded service members from the Iran conflict and introducing a new casualty category for fighting that resumed July 7.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration has accelerated immigration deportations through expanded court proceedings, with judges issuing over 100,000 removal orders in June alone, often without immigrants present to defend themselves.
Blanche-led DoJ likely to derail Epstein survivors’ pursuit of justice, experts say
Jeffrey Epstein survivors have expressed concern that Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general would impede their pursuit of justice, citing his handling of document disclosures and limited prosecutions.
Trump’s deportation crackdown accelerated by potent court tool
The Trump administration’s immigration enforcement has accelerated through expanded court procedures that issue deportation orders without hearings, with over 100,000 cases closed in June alone.
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