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Haley Stevens shreds Abdul El-Sayed: ‘We don’t need a celebrity candidate’
Democratic congresswoman Haley Stevens repeatedly labelled her Michigan Senate primary rival Abdul El-Sayed a “celebrity candidate” during a televised debate, arguing that his podcast, books and activism do not compare to her record in Congress. The exchange, hosted by FOX 2 in Southfield, Michigan, on 27 July 2026, highlighted a sharpening rivalry between the two…
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Pentagon to rename Charleston base for Graham: Report
The Pentagon has reportedly begun the process of renaming Joint Base Charleston in South Carolina after the late Senator Lindsey Graham. The change would commemorate Graham’s military and political service, while altering the identity of one of the state’s major military installations. According to the report, Air Force staff and the base have been directed…
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5 takeaways on Fauci’s diaries during COVID-19 response
– Senator Rand Paul released thousands of Anthony Fauci’s diary entries from December 2019 to December 2022, offering a behind-the-scenes record of the US COVID-19 response. The material has renewed political scrutiny of Fauci’s role in pandemic policy, public messaging and debate over the virus’s origins. – The entries suggest Fauci encouraged New York City’s…
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Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate doesn’t recall ‘abolish the Senate’ post in 2021, campaign says
The campaign of Francesca Hong, a Democratic candidate for governor of Wisconsin, has said she does not recall making a 2021 social media post calling for the US Senate to be abolished, after the comments resurfaced amid scrutiny of her links to left-wing politics. The story comes as Fox News has been highlighting the platform…
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Canadians spent $3.3B less on travel to US after Trump returned to White House: Report
A report says Canadians spent $3.3 billion less on travel to the United States after Donald Trump returned to the White House. The decline matters because Canadian visitors are an important source of tourism and consumer spending for US border communities and travel businesses. The available article text does not provide the report’s methodology, time…
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Kushner, Witkoff visit to Ukraine under discussion
Discussions are under way about a possible visit to Ukraine by two of President Trump’s senior peace envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, as part of ongoing US-led efforts to broker an end to the war with Russia. The prospect matters because the envoys have so far concentrated their in-person diplomacy on Moscow, and Ukrainian…
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Acting DNI touts ‘approximately 30% Staff Reduction from Weeks Ago’ as Senate poised to confirm Trump nominee
William Pulte, the Acting Director of National Intelligence, has announced a fifth wave of staff cuts at the office, saying reductions now amount to roughly 30% fewer personnel compared with a few weeks earlier. The announcement comes as the Senate prepares to confirm President Trump’s nominee to lead the agency permanently, with the outgoing acting…
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Kaitlan Collins Isn’t Surprised Trump Insulted Her at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins has responded to a barrage of insults from President Trump during his first speech as president at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, saying his behaviour did not surprise her because similar personal attacks are now routine in the Oval Office. Trump has increasingly singled out Collins as a target, and…
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Cornyn says there’s no deal on Blanche AG nomination: ‘They know what they have to do’
Senator John Cornyn said there was no agreement over the nomination of Todd Blanche for attorney general, according to the article’s headline. The available text does not provide the circumstances, timing or any response from other parties. Cornyn’s remark that “they know what they have to do” suggests he was placing responsibility on others to…
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Rogers holds double-digit lead over El-Sayed, tied with Stevens in Michigan Senate poll
A new poll suggests Republican former congressman Mike Rogers holds a double-digit lead over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed in a potential Michigan Senate contest, while he is level with Democratic representative Haley Stevens. The findings matter because the open-seat race is expected to be highly competitive and could affect control of the US Senate after the…