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AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Older Democrats walloped by midterms anti-establishment revolt

House Democrats who have comfortably held their seats for decades are suddenly finding the ground shifting beneath their feet as primary voters revolt against the party's old guard. Why it matters: The anti-establishment revolution that has swept Democratic primaries this year is poised to drastically alter the makeup of the party caucus and Congress as a whole. - Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.) became the latest victim of this trend: The 78-year-old lost his primary by more than 20 percentage points to 47-year-old former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin . - Larson emerged as a top target for the Democratic youth brigade after he suffered a highly publicized freeze-up during a House floor speech last year that he later said was due to a complex…

Which senior House Democrats opted to retire instead of facing a primary election in 2026?
Reps. Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.), Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y., 79), and Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas, 79), as well as Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C., 89), all bowed to pressure to drop out and retire.
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How does the number of Democratic incumbent primary losses in 2026 compare to other years in the 21st century?
The losses of seven incumbents, including the ousters of Reps. Julie Johnson (D-Texas) and Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.), make 2026 tied with 2012 as the worst year for Democratic incumbents in primaries in the 21st century.
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Why did Rep. Al Green (D-Texas), aged 78, lose his primary to 38-year-old freshman Rep. Christian Menefee?
Al Green lost to Christian Menefee after the two were placed in the same seat due to GOP-led mid-decade redistricting.
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Which House Democrats lost their primaries to younger opponents affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America?
Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Colo., 69), Shri Thanedar (D-Mich., 70), and Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y., 71) all lost challenges to younger opponents affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America.
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AXIOS (Margaret Talev) - Youth poll: Thumbs down on everything

Data: Generation Lab; Chart: Danielle Alberti/Axios More than a quarter of younger Americans (27%) believe they or someone they know has lost a job because their employer replaced them with AI, according to a new Axios-Generation Lab poll of 18- to 34-year-olds. Why it matters: Research suggests the actual share of job losses from AI is smaller. But the survey reflects the suspicion, mistrust and fatalism in how Gen Zers and young Millennials see the technology — sentiments driving their views on politics, the economy and social interactions. - Asked which political party they trust more to bring down the cost of living, respondents' top choice was neither (36%) — over Democrats (26%) and Republicans (22%). What they're saying:…

What were the findings regarding President Trump's job performance and his handling of the war with Iran in the poll?
66% of respondents disapprove of President Trump's handling of his job (with 54% strongly disapproving), and 64% disapprove of his handling of the war with Iran (with 50% strongly disapproving), while two-thirds believe the war has left the U.S. worse off than before.
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What percentage of the 18-34 age group is concerned about the cost of rent, groceries, gas, or utilities?
96% of respondents are concerned about the cost of rent, groceries, gas, or utilities, with 40% stating they are "extremely" concerned.
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What are the leading prospective presidential candidates for each major political affiliation among respondents in the 2028 election outlook?
Among Democratic respondents, Kamala Harris leads (28.7%), followed by Michelle Obama (14.9%) and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (11.7%); Independents favored Michelle Obama (11.4%), AOC (9.2%), and Bernie Sanders (7.4%); and among Republicans, JD Vance leads (31.5%), followed by Donald Trump Jr. (10.7%) and Marco Rubio (9.7%).
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Which AI tools have been used by younger Americans in the past month, and what were the usage rates?
61% of respondents reported using ChatGPT, 48% reported using Gemini, and 20% reported using Claude.
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AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - College Costs Jump 10 Percent, Families Question Value of Higher Education

The cost of sending a student to college surged during the latest academic year, adding to concerns about whether expensive degrees are delivering enough value […] Source

AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - Nearly Half of Young Americans Still Living With Parents as Affordability Squeeze Delays Adulthood

Nearly half of young American adults are living with their parents, while a similar share rely on financial assistance from family or others to cover […] Source

AMERICANGREATNESS (AG News Staff) - Former SPLC Executive Arrested in Federal Donor Fraud Case

A former Southern Poverty Law Center executive has been arrested and charged in a widening federal investigation into allegations that the left-wing organization secretly used […] Source

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Podium departure: Karoline Leavitt leaving as White House press secretary - The Hill | NEWSNATION

Host Alicia Nieves is following breaking news out of the White House, where press secretary Karoline Leavitt announced she will step down from her role at the end of August. Meanwhile, in the latest primary races, there was a shift in the Democratic Party in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. 00:00 -- Introduction 03:00 -- Karoline Leavitt leaving as WH press secretary 16:53 -- DOT targets gamers, sees recruitment boom 22:08 -- Trump says Strait of Hormuz open 32:23 -- Democrats press AI giants on rogue agents 36:55 -- Postal service warns of hikes, closures

NPR (Steve Walsh) - Sailors and their families have lives on pause, uncertain if they'll return to Mideast

Sailors and family members who were evacuated from U.S. bases in the Middle East months ago are waiting for the military to figure out what will happen to the lives they left behind.