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El-Sayed wins Michigan’s primary. And, Fauci faces contempt of Congress vote

  • El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary, will face Republican Mike Rogers
  • Senate committee to vote on holding Fauci in contempt of Congress
  • Oath Keepers' Stewart Rhodes has conspiracy case dismissed

This NPR "Up First" digest rounds up several distinct US news stories from 6 August 2026, spanning politics, public health and the courts. - Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, beating Rep. Haley Stevens, and will face Republican Mike Rogers in November for the seat being vacated…

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US pauses government operations in cartel-ridden Mexican state

  • US halts all government activity in Michoacan, Mexico over a security threat
  • State Department cites a "threat against American interests"
  • Comes amid separate US-Mexico friction over cartel boss's abduction

The US State Department has suspended all government operations in Mexico's Michoacan state, citing a "threat against American interests." Michoacan is a stronghold of drug cartel activity, and the move underlines Washington's growing concern about the security situation in the region, which has implications for US-Mexico relations and…

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Coco Gauff appears to support WTA efforts to protect sport’s fairness, laments ‘attack’ on trans community

  • Coco Gauff addressed WTA's SRY gene-testing eligibility policy
  • She appeared to support the policy while backing the trans community
  • Comes amid wider sports debate on transgender athlete inclusion

American tennis star Coco Gauff has commented on the Women's Tennis Association's (WTA) new SRY gene-testing policy, which is designed to verify eligibility and protect fair competition in women's tennis by screening out male competitors. Gauff appeared to endorse the policy while simultaneously expressing sympathy for transgender people,…

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Singapore touring and concert firm Triangle raises $15M, as former Live Nation APAC President Roger Field joins leadership team

  • Triangle raises $15M ($10M equity, $5M debt) to expand Asian touring operations
  • Ex-Live Nation APAC boss Roger Field joins as Executive Director
  • Deal reflects surging investor interest in Asia's live music growth market

Singapore-based live entertainment company Triangle has raised USD $15 million and brought on former Live Nation Asia Pacific President Roger Field as Executive Director and Operating Partner, strengthening its push to become a leading end-to-end touring and festival platform across the region. The move signals growing investor confidence…

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Trump’s endorsement collides with $1.3M effort to oust House ally

  • Trump-backed Rep. Andy Ogles faces primary challenge from Charlie Hatcher.
  • A reported $1.3 million campaign is seeking to unseat Ogles.
  • Trump's and Governor Bill Lee's endorsements reportedly clash in the race.

President Donald Trump's political influence faces a test in Tennessee, where his endorsed candidate, Republican Rep. Andy Ogles, is fighting to fend off a primary challenge from Charlie Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner. The race has drawn national attention because it pits Trump's endorsement against a rival…

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Blow for Burnham as poll shows three in four voters say flagship VAT cut won’t help them pay the bills

  • Poll: 72% say Burnham's VAT cut on electricity bills won't help finances
  • £45-a-year saving seen as insufficient, especially by over-50s
  • 52% instead back unfreezing the frozen personal tax allowance

A new poll suggests most Britons are sceptical that Andy Burnham's flagship decision to scrap VAT on household electricity bills will meaningfully ease living costs, dealing a blow to the prime minister's first major policy. The measure, announced with fanfare on his second day in office, is intended…

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Michigan Gov Whitmer congratulates El-Sayed, expressing support after backing his opponent in Dem primary

  • Whitmer congratulates El-Sayed despite backing his primary opponent
  • El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers in November
  • Whitmer's move signals a push for Democratic Party unity

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer congratulated Abdul El-Sayed after he won the state's Democratic US Senate primary, publicly backing him despite having supported his rival, Representative Haley Stevens, during the contest. The move signals an effort by senior Michigan Democrats to unify the party behind El-Sayed ahead of the…

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