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NYTIMES (Ephrat Livni) - Ex-Marine Robert Gilman Is Freed by Russia After 4 Years in Prison

The Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.

NYTIMES (Peter Baker) - With Trump Secretly Evacuated, Imperiled Air Force One Became a Flying Decoy

In response to a threat against the jet last month, the president was clandestinely removed in a catering container. But the plane was sent into the skies anyway with government employees and reporters onboard.

NYTIMES (Davaughnia Wilson) - A Timeline of the Fight Over the Elizabeth Street Garden in Manhattan

The yearslong battle has pitted community members in favor of preserving the garden against politicians, housing advocates and developers who say the space should be used to build affordable homes.

NYTIMES (Benjamin Mullin, Brooks Barnes and Lauren Hirsch) - David Ellison Floats Hollywood Exit as States Threaten His Warner Bros. Deal

Mr. Ellison told Paramount executives he is considering pulling the company out of California amid a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general.

AXIOS (Stef W. Kight) - Scoop: Senate GOP super PAC doubles down on Michigan

Senate Republicans' top super PAC is pouring an extra $6 million into Michigan to attack Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed. Why it matters: It's part of $12 million in new spending this month by the Senate Leadership Fund to defend Republican leader John Thune 's majority. - It's an unusually early spend for Republican super PACs, which typically wait until September. Zoom in: SLF is launching the $6 million TV and digital campaign Wednesday to hit El-Sayed and bolster Republican Mike Rogers, SLF officials first told Axios. - The new buy brings SLF's total commitment in Michigan to $51 million. - Republicans have been eager to face El-Sayed over his Democratic primary opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), believing he gives…

How does the timing of the Senate Leadership Fund's current spending compare to typical Republican super PAC activity?
This is an unusually early spend for Republican super PACs, which typically wait until September to begin such spending.
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How much new spending is the Senate Leadership Fund doing this month to defend Republican leader John Thune's majority?
The Senate Leadership Fund is part of $12 million in new spending this month aimed at defending Republican leader John Thune's majority.
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What other states are seeing significant spending from the Senate Leadership Fund according to the report?
The SLF added $2 million in August spending in Alaska to help reelect Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and is planning to drop an additional $4 million in Iowa to bolster Rep. Ashley Hinson's Senate bid.
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Why are Republicans targeting Abdul El-Sayed in the Michigan Senate race?
Republicans have been eager to face Abdul El-Sayed over his Democratic primary opponent, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.), because they believe he gives them a better chance to flip the seat.
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What is the total amount of money the Senate Leadership Fund has committed for the current cycle?
The Senate Leadership Fund's total commitment for the cycle is $354 million. This includes $342 million announced in April and a recent $12 million in new spending.
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How much money is the Senate Leadership Fund (SLF) investing in Michigan to support Republican Mike Rogers and attack Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed?
The Senate Leadership Fund is investing an extra $6 million into Michigan for a TV and digital campaign to hit Abdul El-Sayed and bolster Mike Rogers. This new buy brings the SLF's total commitment in Michigan to $51 million.
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NPR (Gavin Jackson) - In South Carolina, GOP Voters decide who they want to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of her brother's term, faces a crowded field of candidates to replace him on the ballot as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in November.

When is the election to choose the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in South Carolina to replace Lindsey Graham?
The election to choose the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in South Carolina is scheduled for November.
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Who is facing a crowded field of candidates to replace Lindsey Graham as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate?
Sen. Darline Graham, who is currently serving out the remainder of her brother's term, is facing a crowded field of candidates to replace him on the ballot.
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What is happening in South Carolina regarding the vacancy left by the late Senator Lindsey Graham?
Republican voters are deciding who they want to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham on the ballot as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in November.
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Who is the current person serving out the remainder of the late Senator Lindsey Graham's term in South Carolina?
Sen. Darline Graham is currently serving out the remainder of her brother's term.
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