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Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said the United States is locked into an unwinnable war with Iran. He warned the conflict could become a long military fight with no clear end. Panetta pointed to recent heavy strikes on Iran and Iranian attacks as evidence.
Abdul El-Sayed, a democratic socialist, is leading in Michigan's Senate Democratic primary ahead of Tuesday's vote. Establishment Democrats worry that his win would strengthen the party's left wing. A victory would be the biggest success yet for progressive candidates in House primaries this year. The race highlights the ideological clash within the Democratic Party in a key swing state.
A Gallup survey found that 67% of U.S. adults worry that political leaders will pressure election officials to change election results. The same poll showed 57% are concerned about another election‑related issue (not specified in the excerpt). It also found that 56% of Republicans and 77% of Democrats share this worry about political pressure. The survey was released ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
James Carville, a Democratic political strategist, commented on the released diary entries of Dr. Anthony Fauci. He said the public did not learn anything new from those entries. The diary entries were made public after Fauci's work on the COVID-19 response. Carville used the remark to criticize the lack of insight from the material.
Senator Kelly Loeffler released her financial disclosure. It shows her husband is a member of a private club backed by Donald Trump Jr. The club, called the Executive Branch, charges a $500,000 entry fee.
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A group called Invest in Tomorrow Coalition spent $700,000 to help Charlie Hatcher, a Republican, in his primary election against Rep. Andy Ogles. This is part of a $2 million effort to remove Ogles from his position. The primary election is happening soon.
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The Pentagon is being criticized for not being open about the Iran war. This war has been going on for a while. The Pentagon is not telling people how many people are being hurt or killed.
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There is a big outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the US. Many people have gotten sick. Most of the cases are in Michigan.
Brian Kilmeade talked to President Trump on the phone. Trump said the US-Israeli conflict in Iran is not popular. This was during the World Cup.
The US government is considering mass deportation. This could make housing more affordable for American families. The government says this is a way to restore a promise made to American families a long time ago.
Many American voters want leaders who get things done. They want results, not just arguments. This is true even when people disagree on politics.
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Former White House lawyer Ty Cobb said President Trump fired the last Democratic members of the Election Assistance Commission. He said the firings are part of a deliberate plan to influence the upcoming midterm elections. Cobb warned that removing these officials gives Trump an advantage over the vote process. The Election Assistance Commission helps oversee federal elections.
The Hill reported that Joe Biden said he confessed to everything on a tape. The report says this confession came from two interviews, with Zwonitzer and Hur. The Hill wrote that Biden's deception and culpability were shown in those interviews.
Former U.S. Labor Secretary Robert Reich, age 80, met with Gen Z historian Kahlil Greene, age 26, for a conversation. They discussed politics, protest, and capitalism. The talk was part of CNBC Make It's series marking the United States' 250th anniversary.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he forgives the students who insulted him during the Cockroach protests. He called the protesters "misled children" who need to be shown the right path. Meanwhile, Modi's supporters have been doxxing and attacking the protesters online. The protests began after students used cockroach symbols to criticize the government.
Peru's former president Ollanta Humala was released from prison. A court overturned his conviction for money laundering. He and his wife Nadine Heredia had been sentenced to 15 years last year. Now they are free while the case may be reviewed further.
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham told federal workers to stop clearing land along the state border. She said the work is being done without Texas permission and is illegal. Buckingham made the statement at an event with former President Donald Trump and Governor Greg Abbott. The order is part of a dispute over who controls the border area.
On Friday the 13th, President Trump held a Cabinet meeting at Camp David. The meeting covered upcoming policy issues and preparations for the fall. Senators were also reported to be close to a bipartisan deal to avoid a government shutdown in September.
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee released a report. It says South Korea is using tough rules and politics against the American online retailer Coupang. The committee warns this behavior copies tactics used by China. It argues that this harms the trust between the United States and South Korea.
The Trump administration has released a 10‑year plan to reduce water use from the Colorado River. The plan aims to help the river’s reservoirs, which have dropped to record low levels. It includes measures for farmers, cities and tribes to use less water. Officials say the plan is needed to avoid further shortages.
Nexstar Media Group will host a live debate for South Carolina's open Senate seat on August 4. The debate will feature Republican candidates running to replace the late Senator Lindsey Graham. It will air on all Nexstar stations in the state from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Ahmet Davutoglu announced he is leaving active politics. He was Turkey's foreign minister from 2009 to 2014 and prime minister from 2014 to 2016. After a falling out with President Erdogan, he formed his own party in 2020. Now he says he will step back from political work.
A UK court said the permission to build China’s new embassy in London was legal. The embassy will cover 20,000 square metres. It will be the biggest embassy area in the United Kingdom. The decision ends a legal challenge about the project.
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith criticized Dr. Anthony Fauci for refusing to answer questions at a Senate hearing. Smith said Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times instead of speaking. He believes Fauci should explain his actions during the COVID-19 response to the public.
Palestinians in Gaza doubt the new peace plan will work. They say it may not bring real change to their lives. Many worry the plan ignores their basic needs. They want guarantees before they trust any agreement.
{"Israeli forces and settlers entered towns near Nablus in the occupied West Bank.","At least eleven people, including children, were hurt during the raids.","Several arrests were made after violence increased in the town of Tal."}
The FBI asked for and received the Internet Protocol (IP) address of a person who registered to vote online in South Carolina. State and local officials provided the address to the FBI. This is part of a new effort by the Trump administration to look for possible voter fraud. The request shows how federal agencies are using online data in their investigations.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said Senator Mitch McConnell is damaging his own legacy by being absent from Congress while he recovers from a fall. Beshear made the comment in an interview on his own podcast. He also urged McConnell to be more open about his health and ability to serve. Some Democrats see Beshear's push as a way to show he is ready to fight and possibly run for president.
Trump said he would like to see tariffs on Iran added to a bill that imposes sanctions on Russia and those supporting its war in Ukraine. He noted that trade between the United States and Iran is trivial. The sanctions bill aims to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. Adding tariffs would increase pressure on Iran despite the limited trade.
In March, an Iranian drone attacked a US military post in Kuwait called Port Shuaiba. The attack killed six American service members. Democratic lawmakers say the Pentagon did not respond well enough. They have asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers about what happened.
{"Courts and lawmakers have limited the use of reverse warrants.","Reverse warrants let police collect data from many devices at once.","A Supreme Court ruling and a new Delaware law now require stronger proof before using them.","These changes aim to protect people's digital privacy.","Supporters say it helps protect liberty; critics worry it may hinder investigations."}
Senate Republicans have postponed a vote on President Trump's nominee for US attorney general. The delay came after a senior Republican on the committee said he had not seen details about a proposed anti‑weaponisation fund. Lawmakers want more information before they approve the nomination. The vote will be rescheduled once the requested information is provided.
A recent poll shows most Americans would not vote for a democratic socialist presidential candidate. In the Washington Post/Ipsos survey, 55 percent said they would not consider such a candidate. About 39 percent said they would consider it, and 6 percent did not answer.
A CNN poll by SSRS found that about one‑third of Democrats say they are democratic socialists. This shows the progressive wing of the party is growing. These voters are a minority but are among the party’s most loyal supporters.
