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Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone

8 août 2026 à 16:12
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune has repeatedly pointed out the lack of Republican support to push through the strict voter identification legislation.

The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.

The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.

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Buildings targeted by airstrikes in Tehran in April. Bombing Iran burned through thousands of multimillion-dollar missiles that contain precision parts from a global web of suppliers and can take years to produce.

Fact-Checking 3 Competitive Senate Races in Maine, Michigan and Ohio

Par : Linda Qiu
8 août 2026 à 05:02
Republican attacks have focused on terrorism and illegal immigration, while Democrats have sought to capitalize on the unpopularity of President Trump’s cuts to Medicaid.

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Former Representative Mike Rogers, Senator Jon Husted and Troy Jackson.

Democrats Vow to Unite Behind Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan, but Tensions Remain

Par : Tim Balk
8 août 2026 à 09:22
The party is racing to get behind Dr. Abdul El-Sayed after a poisonous Senate primary in Michigan, but some Democrats still have reservations.

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At a unity rally on Friday night in Detroit, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the new Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, was joined by other prominent Democrats in the state.
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