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Democratic Socialist Angie Nixon to Face Ashley Moody in Race for Florida’s Senate Seat
Angie Nixon edged Andrew Vindman in underdog campaign as Ashley Moody breezed to notch GOP berth in general election.
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Byron Donalds to Face Former Republican in Florida’s Gubernatorial Election
Former Rep. David Jolly wins the Democratic primary in an underdog bid to end the GOP’s quarter-century grip on the Governor’s Mansion in Tallahassee.
DOJ Monitoring Polls in Florida, Wyoming Primaries
The DOJ’s Civil Rights Division deployed attorneys to polling locations in Florida and Wyoming.
American and British Cars Fetch Record-Breaking Prices at Auction During Monterey Car Week
A 1964 Shelby Cobra Daytona sold for $42.9 million at the Gooding Christie’s auction in Pebble Beach, California.
Education Department Investigating Two K–12 Districts for Allegedly Factoring Race Into Student Discipline
The department also sent a ‘Dear Colleague’ letter to schools noting that every student must be treated even-handedly under Civil Rights laws.
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Disney Sues FCC to Block Early Review of ABC Station Licenses
The agency says the review will determine whether eight ABC-owned stations have operated in the public interest.
Battle Over Ten Commandments Arrives at Supreme Court
The petition was filed after the Fifth Circuit allowed permanent displays in classrooms.
Florida, Alaska, Wyoming Hold Primaries: What to Watch
In Alaska, two candidates of the same name are running for the U.S. Senate seat, while in Florida there are multiple competitive races.
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Top World Health Organization Official Stepping Down
Dr. Jeremy Farrar is reaching retirement age, an organization spokesperson said.
Cash Home Buying Slips but Remains Strong in Luxury and Lower-End Markets
Miami led the nation’s major metro areas in the share of cash purchases.
House Speaker Says Republicans Will Defy History in Midterms
Speaker Mike Johnson said in a recent interview that he believes the GOP will grow its majority in the House, citing the rise of democratic socialism.
DOJ Seeks Reinstatement of Criminal Charges Against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
The department accused a district court of interfering with the executive branch’s authority and duty to protect the public from potential threat.
Inside the DSA’s Dilemma: Grow the Democratic Party or Become It
The Democratic Socialists must decide if they want to gain ground one primary at a time, or become a kingmaker with an endorsement for president in 2028.
Pentagon Awards Major Tomahawk Missile Contract
A CSIS report had previously indicated the U.S. military had depleted a significant portion of its critical munition stockpiles.
Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat CCP’s Religious Persecution in China
The bipartisan legislation calls for U.S. sanctions against Chinese human rights violators.
Lutnick Says Trump Administration Told Apple It Opposes Buying Chinese Memory Chips
Apple COO Sabih Khan declined to confirm reports that the company was testing Chinese memory chips.
Tropical Storm Lala Leaves Hawaii’s Big Island, Impacting State Capital
One death has been reported so far, and search and rescue teams have been dispatched in response to reports of flash flooding throughout the night.
7 People Have Died Following Days of Flooding in Indiana, Authorities Report
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s office reported about 160,000 power outages across the state on Aug. 15, down from a peak of 300,000.
5 Shot at Virginia State University; 19-Year-Old Suspect Arrested
Police found the suspect hiding in a dormitory closet on campus later on Aug. 15.
Cowboys, Cowgirls, and the Poetry of the Open Range
An annual gathering of cowboy poets in Arizona puts life in the saddle on stage.
Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Vandalizing World War II Memorial in Washington
The Kentucky woman faces up to 10 years in prison. The words ‘Clean hands Dirty $’ were spray-painted on a memorial surface.
