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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Wildly unimpressed': Dem nominee in SC Senate primary reacts to GOP runoff

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Late Senator Lindsey Graham's sister Darline advanced to the GOP runoff in South Carolina's Senate primary. Dr. Annie Andrews, the Democratic nominee in that race, joins Peter Alexander to share her elevator pitch to voters and discuss her opponents.

How did the Democratic nominee react to the results of the GOP runoff in the South Carolina Senate primary?
The Democratic nominee, Dr. Annie Andrews, stated she was "wildly unimpressed" by the outcome.
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Which candidate advanced to the GOP runoff in the South Carolina Senate primary?
Darline, the sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, advanced to the GOP runoff.
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Who is the Democratic nominee in the South Carolina Senate primary race as of August 2026?
Dr. Annie Andrews is the Democratic nominee in the race.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Lt. Gov. Flanagan wins Dem Senate primary: Minnesota needs someone to 'hold Trump accountable'

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In her first national television interview since winning Minnesota's Democratic Senate primary, Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan joins Alicia Menendez to discuss her win and more.

What is Peggy Flanagan's stated goal regarding Donald Trump following her primary win?
Following her win, she stated that Minnesota needs someone to "hold Trump accountable."
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What is Peggy Flanagan's current position in Minnesota?
Peggy Flanagan serves as the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota.
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Who won the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota?
Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Fmr. Trump Def. Secy.: 'I don't think we've seen 'the full cost' of Iran war

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The New York Times reports that U.S. intelligence knew of a shoulder-fired missile threat against Air Force One, according to two U.S. officials with knowledge of the threat that forced President Trump to secretly switch planes for his departure from the NATO summit in Turkey last month. Meanwhile, an Iranian source tells Reuters there has been no progress on reviving the interim peace deal with the U.S., while President Trump says the U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. Former Secretary of Defense under the first Trump administration Mark Esper joins Peter Alexander with his insight and analysis.

What did President Trump claim regarding the Strait of Hormuz?
President Trump stated that the U.S. has total control over the Strait of Hormuz.
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What was the status of the interim peace deal with the U.S. according to an Iranian source reported by Reuters?
An Iranian source told Reuters that there has been no progress on reviving the interim peace deal with the U.S.
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According to U.S. officials, what specific threat was identified against Air Force One during the NATO summit in Turkey?
U.S. intelligence knew of a shoulder-fired missile threat against Air Force One, which forced President Trump to secretly switch planes for his departure from the summit last month.
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What did former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper suggest regarding a potential war with Iran?
Mark Esper stated, "I don't think we've seen 'the full cost' of Iran war."
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AXIOS (Avery Lotz) - ICE plans to put electric-shock gloves on officers' hands

Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to begin using electric shock gloves designed to cause pain and disrupt a person's ability to react. The big picture: The gloves could give ICE officers a new way to use force as their tactics face intense scrutiny after several deaths and violent encounters . Driving the news: ICE plans to spend between $10 and $20 million on the gloves and issue them to Homeland Security Investigations and Enforcement Removal Operations officers and agents, per a Department of Homeland Security notice published Monday. - The Associated Press was first to report the plan. - The CTG-5 Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, or G.L.O.V.E, is produced by Kentucky-based Compliant Technologies, which did not respond…

What concerns has the ACLU raised regarding the implementation of the electric shock gloves?
Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, the ACLU's deputy director on policing, expressed concerns that officers could use the gloves to deliver shocks covertly, which she described as "a recipe for more harm to the public and less accountability."
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What are the training requirements for officers using the G.L.O.V.E. device?
According to the manufacturer's user manual, users of the device must undergo training for certification every two years.
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According to the manufacturer's user guide, what are the restrictions and contraindications for using the G.L.O.V.E. device?
The user guide states that the device should not be used against verbal defiance or as a form of punishment. The manufacturer also advises against using the device on children, the elderly, pregnant women, and individuals with serious disabilities.
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What is the intended purpose of the G.L.O.V.E. device and how is it designed to function?
The gloves are designed to cause pain and disrupt a person's ability to react. According to the device's user guide, they are meant to stop detainees or subjects from "performing coordinated muscle movement" by causing pain through direct skin contact.
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WASHINGTONPOST (Praveena Somasundaram) - Minnesota is first state to set all-female matchups for the biggest races

Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are running for Senate, while Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) and state House Speaker Lisa Demuth are running for governor.

Who are the candidates contesting the governorship in Minnesota?
The race for governor in Minnesota features Senator Amy Klobuchar (D) and state House Speaker Lisa Demuth.
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Who are the candidates competing in the Minnesota Senate race according to the reports from August 2026?
The Senate race in Minnesota consists of Democratic Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya.
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What specific political matchups have been established for the upcoming major elections in Minnesota, making it the first state to have all-female contests in its biggest races?
In Minnesota, the major races feature all-female matchups: Democratic Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Republican Michele Tafoya are running for Senate, while Democratic Senator Amy Klobuchar and state House Speaker Lisa Demuth are running for governor.
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YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Unpacking the UPSET in the Wisconsin Democratic gov. primary in UNDER 60 seconds

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MS NOW's Will McDuffie breaks down WHAT HAPPENED in the upset in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, where David Crowley defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong. Crowley will face off against Republican nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany in November.

Who is the scheduled opponent for David Crowley in the November Wisconsin gubernatorial election?
David Crowley will face Republican nominee Rep. Tom Tiffany in the November election.
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Who were the candidates in the Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary?
The primary featured David Crowley, who won the election, and Democratic socialist Francesca Hong.
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Who will be the Republican nominee for Governor in the Wisconsin November election?
Representative Tom Tiffany will be the Republican nominee facing off in the November election.
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Who won the Democratic primary for Governor of Wisconsin?
David Crowley defeated Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic governor's primary.
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NYTIMES (Lydia DePillis) - Inflation Eased Slightly in July, but Prices Remain Elevated as War Drags On

Though energy prices fell last month after their spring surge, other factors pushed up costs as the Fed considers raising interest rates.

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