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A California man was arrested over the weekend after appearing to monitor security preparations for a Trump fundraiser. He pleaded not guilty Tuesday to weapons charges.
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Gov. Katie Hobbs, locked in a competitive re-election battle, plans to tap a moderate former mayor of Mesa, Ariz., John Giles, to serve as her lieutenant governor if she wins in November.
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Representative Wesley Bell beat Cori Bush, his predecessor, in a rematch. He will be a heavy favorite in the safely Democratic district in November.
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6-year-old Asher Harvey is battling a congenital heart defect, but that limitation did not stop him from scoring his first touchdown in an NFL stadium after the Carolina Panthers signed him for a day.
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Voters headed to the polls on Aug. 4, 2026.
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Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.) defeated former Rep. Cori Bush in his primary on Tuesday, thwarting an attempt by left-wing groups, including the Democratic Socialists of America, to avenge Bush's 2024 loss. Why it matters: It's a win for the Democratic establishment in an election cycle where triumphs against left-wing insurgents have been few and far between. - Bell's win was propelled in part by United Democracy Project, the super PAC arm of AIPAC, which spent more than $3 million to thwart Bush's comeback , according to Federal Election Commission filings. - Bell was also endorsed by House Democratic leadership and the Congressional Black Caucus, while Bush had the backing of Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and left-wing groups such as DSA and…
Voters are heading to the polls on Aug. 4, 2026.
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said Jeanine John Taele, 38, was taking photos and video and had a 16-round magazine with ammunition in his pocket.
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A resident of Spokane County, Wash., said he noticed a man acting suspiciously and called 911 after seeing smoke. The police later arrested a suspect tied to one of the wildfires in the area.
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Todd Blanche’s nomination now advances to the Senate floor, where it was not immediately clear whether he would be confirmed given that he can afford to lose only two senators on a party-line vote.