Many voters in Michigan who left the Democratic Party in 2024 over its support for Israel have returned to back progressive candidates like Abdul El-Sayed in the 2026 primary. These voters hope progressive policies on healthcare, immigration, and foreign policy will bring new energy to the party after low approval ratings under President Donald Trump’s return to office.
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In 2024, about 100,000 Michigan voters chose to vote uncommitted or supported third parties due to disagreement with the Democrats’ Israel policy.
Abdul El-Sayed and other progressives won Democratic nominations in Michigan in 2026, motivating some past non-Democratic voters to return.
Michigan’s 2026 primary turnout rose to 2.5 million, up from 2 million in 2024, indicating renewed interest.
Many voters want the Democratic Party to shift its stance on Israel and military aid, aligning more with young voters.
Polls show that most Democrats oppose military aid to Israel and support Medicare for All and ending ICE.
Some former Democrats, disappointed by the party’s positions, have shifted support to President Donald Trump.
Voters like Amin Hashmi voted for Trump in 2024 as a protest but supported El-Sayed in the 2026 primary.
The article highlights the growing influence of progressive candidates in the Democratic Party amid low approval ratings for the party overall.
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President Donald Trump and his administration have taken steps that raise doubts about the fairness of US elections. Some experts and political figures worry Trump may declare a national emergency to gain more control over the upcoming November midterm elections, though such a move has never been done before.
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The Trump administration has released documents suggesting possible voting problems, including claims of noncitizen voting.
President Trump has repeated claims that the 2020 presidential election was stolen and warned about foreign interference in US elections.
Steve Bannon, Trump’s former strategist, predicted Trump could declare a national emergency to "protect" elections.
No US president has ever declared a national emergency to control elections, and experts say constitutional limits would restrict such power.
Trump did not deny the idea of declaring a national security emergency regarding elections when asked on a rightwing news channel.
Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups are preparing for possible election interference or disruptions before November.
Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s former intelligence director, led investigations into election interference and voting machine vulnerabilities.
Bill Pulte was temporarily named to replace Gabbard, but his appointment faced criticism for lacking intelligence experience.
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President Donald Trump created the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, an IndyCar race held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event brought together different American cultural groups through racing but also highlighted political and social divisions. Key figures in American sports have supported Trump through events and endorsements linked to the race.
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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is an IndyCar race organized by President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
The race involved 25 IndyCars running 147 laps around the National Mall.
The event is seen as blending different American cultures, often viewed as divided politically and socially.
President Trump has a long history connected to IndyCar racing, including a previously planned but canceled role at the Indianapolis 500 in 2011.
Roger Penske, owner of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, supports Trump and has received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from him.
Dana White, a longtime friend of Trump and head of UFC, organized a separate UFC event called UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
The race’s marketing included a T-shirt featuring Abraham Lincoln in a racing helmet with the slogan ONE NATION, ONE RACE, which was quickly removed after customer complaints.
Both Penske and White used these sporting events to show public support for President Trump.
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The Department of Justice has used a legal method to put acting U.S. attorneys in place without Senate approval. Recently, two appeals courts decided this practice is not allowed and the matter may soon be addressed by the Supreme Court.
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The DOJ has used a maneuver to install acting U.S. attorneys without Senate confirmation.
Two appeals court panels ruled last week that this practice is not legal.
The courts said changing a person’s title or job duties cannot replace the confirmation process.
This legal issue may be reviewed by the Supreme Court soon.
The U.S. attorney is the chief federal prosecutor for a region.
Senate confirmation is normally required for these positions.
The case concerns separation of powers and checks on executive appointments.
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Certain alfalfa sprouts sold by Everything Sprouts LLC have been recalled due to an outbreak of E. coli and Salmonella infections causing 55 illnesses across 15 U.S. states. The recall covers specific product lots distributed between May and August, and health officials advise consumers not to eat these sprouts and to clean any surfaces they touched.
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Everything Sprouts LLC recalled alfalfa sprouts on August 22 after 55 reported illnesses linked to the products.
The illnesses occurred between May 31 and August 8, with four hospitalizations and no deaths so far.
The recalled products may contain harmful bacteria called Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) and Salmonella.
The recall affects specific lots of Everything Sprouts and Calco branded alfalfa sprouts, plus certain Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix and Zesty Garlic Mix cups.
These products were sold in Minnesota and Wisconsin at wholesalers and grocery stores.
Illnesses have been reported in 15 states including Florida, Michigan, New York, and Wisconsin.
Health officials found strong evidence linking the sprouts to the outbreak through patient interviews and product tracing.
Consumers are told to throw away recalled sprouts and clean any surfaces that touched them to avoid further contamination.
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In August 2001, FBI and other U.S. agencies identified two men, Khalid al-Mihdhar and Nawaf al-Hazmi, as potential terrorists linked to Osama bin Laden. Despite being watch-listed and flagged as dangerous, the FBI failed to act effectively on this information before the 9/11 attacks. A Phoenix FBI agent had warned months earlier about suspicious flight training by suspected terrorists but his recommendations were ignored.
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On August 23, 2001, the FBI requested that al-Mihdhar and al-Hazmi be added to watch-lists to block their entry to the U.S.
Al-Mihdhar was flagged as "armed and dangerous" in a customs and immigration database by August 31.
The State Department revoked al-Mihdhar’s visa on September 4 for terrorist activities.
FBI field offices were asked to search for al-Mihdhar and al-Hazmi, but New York found no evidence and Los Angeles received the request on 9/11.
A Phoenix FBI agent sent a memo on July 10 warning that bin Laden was sending trainees for flight training in the U.S. to prepare for attacks.
The Phoenix memo recommended steps like listing flight schools and coordinating intelligence but FBI headquarters did not act on these suggestions before 9/11.
The three main watch lists used were the State Department’s VISA/VIPER, the TIPOFF no-fly list, and the Treasury Enforcement Communication System for inspections.
Despite warnings and intelligence, the security agencies did not effectively coordinate to prevent the 9/11 hijackers from training and entering the U.S.
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The fight for control of the U.S. Senate after the 2026 elections could depend on a few closely contested states and the impact of third-party candidates. Democrats need to win four Republican seats and keep their own, while in some states, small vote percentages going to third-party or independent candidates might decide the winner. Key races include Alaska, Texas, Michigan, Georgia, and others where polling shows close competition.
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Democrats need to flip four GOP Senate seats and keep their current ones to control the Senate.
They must defend Georgia and Michigan, states President Trump won in 2024.
Target states include Maine, North Carolina, Alaska, Iowa, Ohio, and Texas, some won by Trump by large margins.
Polls show Democratic candidates close to or just below 50%, with Republicans close behind.
Third-party or independent candidates getting even 1-2% of votes could tip close races.
In Alaska, two candidates named Dan Sullivan might split GOP votes, helping Democrat Mary Peltola.
In Texas, Libertarian Ted Brown polls around 2-4%, while Democrat James Talarico leads Republican Ken Paxton narrowly.
Analysts rate several key races as toss-ups, making third-party impacts important.
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A large wildfire called the Hawk Fire is burning in Washoe County, Nevada, near Reno and Verdi. The fire has grown to about 10,500 acres, forcing evacuations and leading Governor Joe Lombardo to declare a state of emergency.
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The Hawk Fire started around 11:23 a.m. on August 22 in Washoe County near Verdi.
The fire grew quickly due to strong winds, low humidity, and dry plants.
About 400 firefighters from local, state, and federal agencies are working to control the blaze.
Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of the Somersett community and northwest Reno.
An emergency shelter is set up at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for evacuees.
Other large wildfires in California may worsen smoke and strain firefighting resources in the region.
Officials warn that dry and windy weather could make the fire spread faster.
People living nearby are advised to follow evacuation instructions and stay updated from local fire and emergency officials.
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Two Cleveland police officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, died in a head-on crash on the A66 when a car traveling the wrong way hit their police vehicle. The crash also killed five young men in the other car, and authorities are investigating the incident.
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The crash happened early Saturday morning on the A66 in South Bank, Teesside.
Two police officers, aged 37 and 38, died while in a marked armed response vehicle.
Five young men in the other car, a Volkswagen Passat, also died.
Police were previously pursuing the car, but the chase reportedly ended before the crash.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation.
Local leaders expressed condolences and praised the bravery of the officers.
The community and police families are grieving the loss deeply.
Eyewitness footage showed the car speeding through residential areas shortly before the crash.
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First Bus in Stoke-on-Trent has banned children aged 15 and under from travelling alone after 6pm because of several incidents of disruptive and unsafe behavior. The ban follows the introduction of a free bus travel scheme for kids aged 5 to 15 across England starting in August.
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First Bus banned unaccompanied passengers aged 15 and under after 6pm in Stoke-on-Trent due to antisocial behavior.
Several incidents involved large groups of young people acting aggressively, including one at Hanley bus station requiring police intervention.
The free bus travel scheme began on August 1 and allows kids aged 5 to 15 to travel for free across England.
Drivers reported unsafe actions like children swinging on straps and running on buses while moving.
Stoke-on-Trent council expressed disappointment at the ban, saying it unfairly affects well-behaved children.
The council suggested increasing safety officers instead of banning young passengers.
The free travel policy was seen as positive but moved some problematic behavior to more visible public spaces like bus stations.
Other places like Scotland plan rules to manage free travel behavior, including possible suspension of travel rights for rule-breakers.
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Two police officers, PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, died in a wrong-way car crash on the A66 near Middlesbrough. A Volkswagen Passat with five teenagers driving the wrong way hit their police vehicle, killing all involved. The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating the incident.
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The crash happened at about 3:39 a.m. on Saturday on the A66 near Middlesbrough.
PC Matthew Blades (37) and PC Tom Clough (38) were the two officers who died.
A Volkswagen Passat with five teenagers driving the wrong way struck their police car.
The teens in the Passat were also killed but have not been named.
Police had briefly pursued the car, but the pursuit had ended before the crash.
The officers were not actively chasing the vehicle at the time of the crash; they were nearby by chance.
Family, police leaders, and politicians expressed condolences and called the loss unimaginable.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is investigating the case, as is mandatory when someone dies after police contact.
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Some parents do not know that they can delay their summer-born child's start of school until the child is five years old. The Department for Education allows children born between April and August to begin school later, but many parents learn about this option only after searching on their own.
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Children born between April and August can legally start school a year later, after turning five.
Many parents only find out about this option after researching it themselves.
The Department for Education says parents can request their child start school outside the usual age group.
Some false information exists, such as the idea that deferred children must start in Year 1 instead of Reception.
Studies show summer-born children often perform worse than older classmates on average.
There is limited evidence on whether delaying school completely removes this performance gap.
Parents must request admission outside the normal age group to start in Reception after deferral.
Since 2015, schools are expected to favorably consider these requests.
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Davis McClendon was found dead near his badly damaged car in a hit-and-run incident. The person he recently started a relationship with believes his death was not an accident. The news story was reported by CBS News correspondent Anne-Marie Green.
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Davis McClendon died after a hit-and-run crash.
His car was heavily damaged at the scene.
He had recently started a new romantic relationship.
The new partner believes the death was intentional, not accidental.
CBS News covered the story.
Anne-Marie Green reported for the program "48 Hours."
The event is being investigated as a homicide.
The incident raises questions about whether this was a crime or an accident.
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Fire and medical officials warned wildland firefighters about using a supplement called glutathione, offered to help with smoke exposure. The supplement is not approved by the FDA, has shown no proven safety or effectiveness, and some batches were recalled due to bacterial contamination causing illness.
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Glutathione is given to firefighters through an IV or inhaler-like device called a nebulizer.
Two pharmacies recalled glutathione supplies in August for bacterial contamination.
Symptoms reported from the contaminated supplement include fever, chills, and severe headaches.
The International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) issued a safety advisory about the supplement’s risks.
Glutathione was offered during recent wildfires near Spokane, Washington, and earlier in California wildfires.
The supplement is promoted by a group of licensed naturopathic doctors called The Integrative Health Action Network.
There is no scientific evidence proving glutathione helps treat or prevent smoke-related illnesses.
Some firefighters reported feeling worse or becoming sick after receiving the supplement.
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will attend the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.C. Before the race, they will lead a traditional kickoff in the presidential limo. The event is part of celebrations for America’s 250th birthday and includes fast race cars driving through downtown streets near the White House.
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The Freedom 250 Grand Prix is an IndyCar race held on the streets of Washington, D.C.
President Trump and the First Lady will watch the race and lead the pre-race kickoff ceremony in the presidential limo.
Race cars will reach speeds close to 200 miles per hour while racing past famous city landmarks.
This race is one of several events organized to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.
Previous celebration events included a UFC fight on the White House lawn, military aircraft flyovers, a large July Fourth fireworks show, and a state fair with musical acts.
Alongside the race, there will be a pre-race show and more military aircraft flyovers over the city.
The event occurs amid ongoing political challenges for President Trump, including a conflict with Iran and economic concerns ahead of midterm elections.
President Trump has shown increased focus on ceremonial activities and sporting events during his second term.
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The Liberal party in Victoria, Australia, has proposed splitting the state's highest court into two separate courts: one for criminal cases and one for civil cases. Legal and human rights groups have criticized the plan, warning it could make the courts political and harm their independence.
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The Liberal party wants to create a separate criminal appeals court with judges specializing in criminal law.
They plan to introduce tougher bail and sentencing laws if they win the November election.
Judges in Victoria are appointed by the governor based on the attorney general’s advice.
The Shadow Attorney General says the appointment process will stay the same but will focus on criminal law experience.
Legal and human rights groups argue the proposal risks politicizing the judiciary.
Critics say courts should apply laws independently without government influence.
The Australian Lawyers Alliance questions whether the current court structure is failing at all.
The Law Institute of Victoria says the current court already has many criminal law experts.
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U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is thinking about leaving his job by the end of the year. This comes after disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and changes in Army leadership, including the removal of the Army chief of staff, Gen. Randy George.
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Dan Driscoll has been U.S. Army Secretary since February 2025.
Driscoll may step down by the end of 2025, according to sources.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asked Gen. Randy George, a close ally of Driscoll, to retire early in April.
The Army plans to end the Unmanned Assault Battalion, a drone unit formed last year to study drone warfare.
Gen. Christopher LaNeve is currently acting Army chief of staff after George’s departure.
President Donald Trump has not yet named a new Army chief of staff to replace George.
Driscoll and George launched the Army Transformation Initiative last year, focusing on unmanned systems.
Driscoll is a former Army officer who served in Iraq and later earned a law degree from Yale University.
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One Nation MP David Farley said his party’s migration target of 130,000 net overseas migrants is close to the Labor government’s target. He emphasized that skilled workers, backpackers, and certain labor programs are separate from this number and important for key industries like agriculture and aged care.
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One Nation’s net overseas migration (Nom) target is 130,000 people per year.
Skilled workers, backpackers, and workers from the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme are not included in the 130,000 figure.
Farley said an additional minimum 100,000 migrants are needed beyond the 130,000 target to support critical industries.
One Nation wants migrants to work mainly outside big cities, in areas like farming, mining, and engineering.
Nom is the number of people coming to Australia minus those leaving, excluding short-term visitors.
The government expects Nom to drop from about 300,000 recently to around 225,000 by 2027-28.
The Labor government is planning immigration changes to meet Nom targets, but final policies have faced internal issues.
Migrant workers make up over two-thirds of jobs in some key industries in Farley’s south-west NSW electorate.
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The NAACP President Derrick Johnson criticized the U.S. Navy after reports said the Navy considered changing the name of the USS Doris Miller, an aircraft carrier named after a Black World War II hero, possibly replacing it with President Donald Trump’s name. Johnson called the idea disrespectful in a public message.
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The USS Doris Miller is an aircraft carrier named after Doris Miller, a Black war hero from World War II.
Reports said the Navy discussed renaming this ship.
President Donald Trump’s name was reportedly considered as the new name.
NAACP President Derrick Johnson spoke out against this plan.
Johnson described the potential renaming as offensive to the legacy of Doris Miller.
The NAACP is an organization that advocates for the rights of Black Americans.
The Navy has not confirmed final decisions about the ship’s name change.
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Starting in October, a new government scheme will limit the areas where serious sexual and violent offenders on probation can go after leaving prison. If offenders break these limits, tracked by GPS, they could be sent back to prison to help protect victims.
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The scheme launches in October and restricts offenders to small geographic zones.
It applies to serious sexual and violent offenders under probation supervision.
Probation officers will use GPS to monitor if offenders leave their allowed zones.
Offenders who break boundaries risk being recalled to prison.
This plan expands current "exclusion zones" that only ban offenders from specific places like a victim’s home.
The government made changes to early release rules, removing eligibility for some serious crimes to ease prison overcrowding.
Some critics worry the plan will increase pressure on probation staff.
Victim support groups see the scheme as a positive step but call for broader criminal justice reforms.
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