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El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary

August 5, 2026 |

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, NBC News projected, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens after a race shaped by progressive energy and heavy outside spending. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a competitive November contest that could affect control of the Senate.

Gluesenkamp Perez and Braun advance in Washington House race

August 4, 2026 |

Politics and US

Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Republican state Sen. John Braun advanced from Washington’s nonpartisan primary in the 3rd Congressional District. The November race is expected to be a key contest in the fight for House control.

Lawrence wins Michigan House primary in key battleground

August 4, 2026 |

Politics and US

Progressive Democrat William Lawrence won a competitive primary in Michigan’s 7th District and will face Republican Rep. Tom Barrett in a closely divided House race. Primaries in Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington also set several key congressional and gubernatorial matchups.

President Trump-backed challengers won five Indiana GOP state Senate primaries, ousting incumbents who opposed his redistricting plan. The results reflect Trump's strong influence in the state and the high stakes of the redistricting fight.

World News

Zelenskyy says drone video shows human safari in Kherson

August 5, 2026 |

Crime and World

Zelenskyy shared footage he said shows a Russian drone chasing and striking a civilian vegetable vendor in Kherson, calling it part of a “human safari” against civilians. Ukrainian officials also said an overnight barrage on Kyiv and its region killed at least 15 people.

U.S. revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa amid diplomatic dispute

August 4, 2026 |

Politics, US and World

The State Department revoked the visa of Brazil’s ambassador to the United States, saying it would be restored if Brasília approves Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil. The move adds to tensions over elections, tariffs and security policy.

Stocks hit records as earnings surge and oil falls

August 4, 2026 |

Financial, US and World

U.S. stocks rose to record highs as strong earnings from companies including Palantir and Caterpillar combined with falling oil prices and hopes for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The S&P 500 gained 1.8%, the Dow jumped 907 points and the Nasdaq climbed 2.6%.

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Trump-backed challengers oust Indiana GOP senators over redistricting dispute