Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has endorsed Charlie Hatcher in the Republican primary for Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District. Hatcher is running against the current representative, Andy Ogles, despite President Donald Trump’s support for Ogles.
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Governor Bill Lee is a Republican leader in Tennessee.
Lee has supported Charlie Hatcher in the GOP primary election.
Charlie Hatcher is challenging Andy Ogles, the current Republican congressman.
Andy Ogles has President Donald Trump’s endorsement.
Governor Lee and Charlie Hatcher have known each other for 25 years.
The race is in Tennessee’s 5th Congressional District.
The endorsement was shared by Hatcher in a video on Facebook.
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One Nation’s Victorian leader, Warren Pickering, said mass deportations are unlikely to happen in Australia, despite the party’s policy to deport 75,000 visa overstayers. He also admitted the party ran inactive “ghost candidates” in elections to increase Senate votes.
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Warren Pickering is the new One Nation leader in Victoria for the November state election.
Pickering previously said mass deportations, a party policy, are “not a reality” in Australia or other Western countries.
One Nation wants to deport 75,000 people who overstayed visas but has not explained how.
Pickering supports the party’s aim to end multiculturalism and deport visa overstayers but says deporting many people won’t happen.
The party is known for running “ghost candidates,” who do not actively campaign but help gather votes.
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts has also spoken about deporting international students and visa overstayers.
Pauline Hanson, the party’s federal leader, has expressed support for mass deportations but provides few details on the plan.
Pickering said One Nation will not discriminate against people who are already Australian citizens.
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In Kansas, Republican candidates have strong chances to win both the Senate and governor races in the upcoming general election. Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton and gubernatorial candidate Cindy Holscher won their primaries but face tough odds against Republican incumbents and candidates favored by voters.
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Adam Hamilton won the Democratic Senate primary with 41% of the vote and will run against Republican Senator Roger Marshall.
Ty Masterson, supported by President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for governor and will face Democrat Cindy Holscher.
Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the U.S. Senate since 1932.
Hamilton raised $3.6 million early in his campaign, showing strong fundraising for a Kansas Democrat.
Polls show Marshall leading Hamilton by about 8 points and Kansas tends to vote Republican in federal elections.
Many voters are not familiar with Hamilton, which could be both a challenge and an opportunity.
Democrats have gained some support in Kansas suburbs, helping Democrat Governor Laura Kelly win twice.
Kansas voters often elect Democrats for governor but continue to choose Republicans for Congress and Senate.
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U.S. Representative John James, supported by President Donald Trump, won the Michigan Republican primary for governor, defeating businessman Perry Johnson. James will compete against Democrat Jocelyn Benson in the general election.
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John James leads with 155,109 votes; Perry Johnson has 111,942 votes in the Republican primary.
James was endorsed by President Trump, causing other candidates to drop out.
James served eight years as an aviation officer in the U.S. Army and led a supply chain company.
James previously lost two U.S. Senate elections in Michigan.
Perry Johnson is a businessman from the auto industry and self-funds his campaign.
Johnson wants to eliminate Michigan’s state income tax and reform property taxes.
James focuses on national security, energy independence, and environmental protection if elected governor.
James’s run for governor opens Michigan’s 10th Congressional seat for new candidates.
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Will Lawrence, supported by Senator Bernie Sanders, has won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 7th Congressional District. He will run against Republican Representative Tom Barrett in the general election this fall.
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Will Lawrence is the co-founder of the Sunrise Movement, an environmental group.
Lawrence won a three-way Democratic primary in Lansing’s 7th Congressional District.
Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Will Lawrence.
Lawrence defeated Bridget Brink, a former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine.
Bridget Brink was supported by former Michigan Governors Jennifer Granholm and Jim Blanchard.
The general election will be held in the fall.
Lawrence will face the current Republican Congressman Tom Barrett.
The race is for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Several states, including Michigan, held primary elections on Tuesday night. In Michigan, the main focus was the Democratic Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens.
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Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Kansas, and Washington held primary elections on the same day.
The Michigan Democratic Senate primary featured Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens as the main candidates.
The primaries are part of the process to choose party candidates for upcoming general elections.
CBS News provided a special report on these primaries with Major Garrett as the anchor.
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President Donald Trump supports making daylight saving time permanent in the United States. This comes about three weeks after the House of Representatives passed a bill to keep daylight saving time all year.
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President Trump expressed support for permanent daylight saving time on a Tuesday.
The House of Representatives passed a bill to make daylight saving time permanent about three weeks earlier.
Many Americans have wanted to keep daylight saving time year-round for years.
No previous administration had successfully made daylight saving time permanent.
The bill aims to avoid changing clocks twice a year in spring and fall.
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The Labor government in Australia plans to introduce new rules aimed at reducing net overseas migration and encouraging temporary residents to leave. Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke’s speech on managing the migration program was postponed, while migration targets remain stable but some visa rules are being tightened.
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Labor will cut net overseas migration through new rules but won’t lower the target below current levels.
Tony Burke’s speech on migration was delayed due to political reasons inside the Albanese government.
The permanent migration target remains at 185,000 people for 2025-26, the same as the previous year.
Visa fees for international students doing postgraduate study have increased by 25%, following a recent doubling.
Net overseas migration dropped 45% from its post-pandemic peak of 556,000 in late 2023 to 301,000 currently.
The government may tighten rules on working holiday visas and family visas, and limit appeal rights for some migrants.
Critics warn that focusing on migrants may fuel fear and division rather than solve real social issues.
The policy changes coincide with political competition, with Labor and One Nation adjusting to public opinion shifts.
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In Missouri’s Democratic primary for the 1st Congressional District, Rep. Wesley Bell won again against former Rep. Cori Bush. Bell received strong support from pro-Israel groups and major Democratic leaders.
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Wesley Bell defeated Cori Bush in the 2026 Democratic primary in Missouri’s 1st District.
Bell had also beaten Bush in their previous race two years earlier.
Pro-Israel groups, like the American Israel Public Affairs Committee and its super PAC, spent millions opposing Bush.
Bush tried to gain support by criticizing Israel’s actions during the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.
Major Democratic figures, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former Speaker Nancy Pelosi, supported Bell.
Missouri’s congressional districts were recently redrawn in 2025, affecting several races.
In Missouri’s new 5th District, Republican Rick Brattin will face incumbent Democrat Emanuel Cleaver in November.
Legal challenges are ongoing over the new district boundaries, with some arguing a voter referendum could overturn them.
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Police responded to multiple calls about Perez Hilton livestreaming self-harm from his Miami home. Deputies spoke with his family, confirmed Hilton was alone inside, and chose to step back while monitoring the situation to avoid escalation.
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Perez Hilton was seen on a TikTok live video allegedly harming himself.
Multiple people called Miami-Dade police about the livestream.
Deputies went to Hilton’s house and talked with his family nearby.
Hilton was alone inside the home during police arrival.
Police used careful methods to avoid making the situation worse.
There was no immediate threat to others, so officers disengaged but kept watch.
Newsweek contacted Hilton’s representatives but received no response.
The article includes a crisis hotline for people needing help with suicidal thoughts.
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The Conservative Party in the UK has selected Joshua Bonehill-Paine, a former neo-Nazi activist with a criminal record, as a candidate for Somerset Council. The party defends the decision, saying he has changed and is now working against extremism, but Jewish groups and other politicians have strongly criticized the choice.
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Joshua Bonehill-Paine served three years in prison for antisemitic actions and has other criminal convictions.
He was convicted of racially harassing a former Labour MP, Luciana Berger, who now sits in the House of Lords.
Bonehill-Paine says he has changed his views after learning about the murder of MP Jo Cox and completed a de-radicalization program.
He now leads counter-extremism talks across the UK and wants to give back to his community.
The Conservative Party supports his candidacy and believes in giving second chances.
Jewish groups, including the Board of Deputies of British Jews, have asked the Conservatives to remove him as a candidate.
The party has offered to arrange a meeting between Bonehill-Paine and Jewish leaders to discuss concerns.
Other political parties, including Labour and the Liberal Democrats, have criticized the Conservative Party’s choice.
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Democratic state Senator Cindy Holscher is expected to win the Democratic primary race to become the party’s candidate for Kansas governor. She competed against state Senator Ethan Corson, who was supported by current Governor Laura Kelly, and Overland Park Mayor Curt Skoog.
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Cindy Holscher is a Democratic state senator in Kansas.
She is projected to win the Democratic primary for governor.
The primary decides who will run for governor from the Democratic party.
Holscher competed against Ethan Corson and Curt Skoog.
Ethan Corson is also a state senator and was supported by Governor Laura Kelly.
Curt Skoog is the mayor of Overland Park, Kansas.
Governor Laura Kelly is the current Democratic governor of Kansas.
The results are based on early data from Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ).
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Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson is projected to win the Democratic primary for governor, according to CBS News. She will compete against the winner of the Republican primary for the governorship of Michigan.
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Benson received 211,877 votes, leading Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson's 38,439 votes, with 17% of votes counted.
Benson has been Michigan Secretary of State since 2018, overseeing elections and motor vehicle services.
Benson’s campaign focuses on government transparency, housing, healthcare, childcare, energy costs, and renewable energy development.
She supports data centers in Michigan if they create jobs and keep energy costs low, and has called for public hearings on this issue.
Swanson was elected sheriff in 2020 and became known nationally for marching with protesters after George Floyd’s death.
Swanson's campaign includes cannabis protection, pet protection, jail education programs to reduce repeat offenses, and school safety improvements.
Swanson also supports reducing government exemptions related to information requests and has a seven-point education plan including free meals for students.
Democratic National Convention Chair Ken Martin congratulated Benson and highlighted her service and focus on lowering prices and protecting healthcare.
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Polls have closed in Michigan for the Democratic Senate primary race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Representative Debbie Dingell said the race will be closer than many expect.
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Michigan is holding a Democratic Senate primary election.
The main candidates in the race are Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens.
Polls for the primary have already closed.
Representative Debbie Dingell made comments about the race.
Dingell said the contest will be tighter than people think.
The race is described as heated or competitive.
The information comes from CBS News coverage.
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Four Republican candidates from South Carolina debated for the chance to replace Senator Lindsey Graham on the November election ballot. The debate was held for the second night in a row and included two current representatives, a former representative, and a businessman.
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The debate featured four Republicans seeking the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
The seat is open due to the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s departure.
Participants included Rep. Russell Fry, Rep. Ralph Norman, former Rep. Mark Sanford, and a businessman.
The debate was hosted by Nexstar Media Group, which owns The Hill.
This was the second consecutive night of the South Carolina GOP Senate debate.
The winner of the primary will appear on the ballot for the November election.
The debate focused on topics important to South Carolina voters and GOP members.
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Michigan state Senator Jeremy Moss won the Democratic primary for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District. He beat five other Democratic candidates and is expected to succeed Haley Stevens in the House of Representatives.
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Jeremy Moss is a state senator from Michigan.
He currently serves as president pro tempore of the Michigan Senate since January 2023.
Moss won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District.
He defeated five other Democratic candidates in the primary.
His win positions him to take over the congressional seat held by Haley Stevens.
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Missouri’s secretary of state, Denny Hoskins, rejected a petition for a public vote on a new congressional redistricting plan supported by President Donald Trump. He said that under Missouri law, congressional maps cannot be changed by voter referendums. Another petition to strengthen citizen initiatives was also rejected for combining too many issues in one proposal.
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Missouri’s redistricting plan was approved by the Republican-controlled legislature and backed by President Donald Trump.
Citizens collected over 300,000 signatures to force a public vote on the new map, more than the 111,000 required.
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said the petition was invalid because Missouri law forbids voter referendums on congressional maps.
The map changes the shape of the 5th district to favor Republicans and is already in use for primary elections.
Hoskins also rejected a ballot measure aimed at making it harder for the legislature to block or change citizen initiatives.
The initiative measure was rejected because it combined multiple constitutional changes in a single amendment, which is not allowed.
Groups behind both petitions plan to challenge Hoskins’ decisions in court.
Missouri was the second state, after Texas, to redraw districts favoring Republicans following President Trump’s call for such changes to maintain GOP control of the House.
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Chris Stigall, who received support from outgoing Representative Sam Graves, is expected to win the Republican primary for Missouri’s 6th Congressional District. He beat several other candidates, including Nathan Willett and Jim Ingram, in the race for the open seat.
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Chris Stigall is running for Missouri’s 6th Congressional District seat.
He was endorsed by Sam Graves, the current representative leaving the seat.
Stigall won the Republican primary according to Decision Desk HQ results.
The race had many Republican candidates.
Other candidates included Kansas City Council member Nathan Willett and U.S. Army veteran Jim Ingram.
The seat is open because the current representative is not running again.
This election decides who will represent Missouri’s 6th District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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The CDC has expanded a large outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by a parasite, to include 15 states. The illness, linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, has resulted in thousands of confirmed and suspected cases across the U.S., with Michigan reporting the first two deaths.
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The CDC expanded the cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, adding Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and North Carolina.
As of July 28, there were 6,707 lab-confirmed cases and about 11,500 suspected cases pending confirmation.
The illness is caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, a parasite spread by eating contaminated food or water.
Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
The Food and Drug Administration identified iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico as a source of one outbreak.
Taylor Farms recalled lettuce distributed in 27 states’ restaurants and 15 states’ grocery stores.
Michigan is the hardest-hit state with over 11,000 outbreak-linked cases and has reported two deaths.
The CDC advises not to eat the recalled lettuce and to seek medical care if symptoms appear.
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A man was arrested at President Donald Trump’s golf club near Los Angeles for carrying a loaded gun and special ammunition just days before the president’s visit. Authorities found more weapons and gear at the man’s home and are investigating him further.
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The man arrested is 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele.
He had a loaded handgun, two magazines, and hollow-point ammunition on him or in his car.
Taele was seen taking photos and videos of the golf club’s security setup.
He is already under investigation for a separate robbery case.
The FBI and local police searched his home and found an illegally modified rifle, body armor, more guns and ammo, radio devices, and notebooks with concerning notes.
Officials say there is no confirmed threat to the public from this case.
Taele is held without bail while prosecutors decide on charges.
President Trump’s visit to the club is part of his campaign events before the November elections.
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