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Democrat drops out of South Dakota’s Senate race, clearing path for independent candidate Julian Beaudion ended his campaign after winning the Democratic nomination in June, leaving GOP Sen. Mike Rounds with an independent challenger in November.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., faces re-election this fall. Al Drago / Bloomberg via…
Jeanine Pirro’s job status uncertain after heated Oval Office meeting with TrumpPirro, the top federal prosecutor in Washington, faces additional pressure to secure indictments and convictions against Trump’s targets.Listen to this article00:0000:00U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C.Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images fileAug. 4, 2026, 7:44 PM EDTBy Garrett Haake,…
Americans fight economic gloom with makeup and movie ticketsAs expensive summer vacations and home remodels are being put on hold, toys and treats are helping to fill the gap.Listen to this article00:0000:00Movie theaters are benefitting from the indulgence economy. In May, AMC had its highest attendance for that month since 2019.Gary Hershorn / Getty Images…
Missouri voters block GOP-led effort to raise bar to pass constitutional amendmentsThe push came after progressives in the solidly Republican state found success with ballot measures related to abortion, health care and the minimum wage. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Opponents of the ballot measure vastly outspent supporters on Missouri’s airwaves.Christian Gooden /…
Republican Ty Masterson and Democrat Cindy Holscher to face off in Kansas governor’s raceNBC News projects that Masterson and Holscher won their primaries in a solidly Republican state where the outgoing governor is a Democrat. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Cindy Holscher wins Democratic primary for Kansas governor, NBC News projects03:06Get more newsLiveonAug.…
Rep. Wesley Bell defeats former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematchBell won, NBC News projects, with ad support from a pro-Israel super PAC, while Bush had backing from prominent progressives.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Wesley Bell defeats Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary rematch, NBC News projects01:56Get more newsLiveonAug. 4,…
Kansas voters reject GOP-backed measure to directly elect state Supreme Court justicesThe Republican-controlled Legislature referred a constitutional amendment to the primary ballot after the state Supreme Court ruled against the party on issues like abortion.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00The Kansas State Capitol in Topeka.Tammy Ljungblad / Kansas City Star / Tribune News…
Trump administration revokes Brazilian ambassador’s visa in diplomatic disputeThe action was retaliation for Brazil’s withholding formal approval for the Trump administration’s pick for U.S. ambassador to Brazil.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia last month. Mateus Bonomi / Anadolu via Getty Images fileAug. 4, 2026, 9:38…
Trump-backed John James wins Michigan’s GOP primary for governorNBC News projects the Detroit-area congressman beat self-funding businessman Perry Johnson and will face Democratic Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the general election.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Rep. John James will face Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson in the gubernatorial election this fall.…
Progressive activist wins Democratic primary in one of the country’s biggest House racesSunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence is the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s 7th District, NBC News projects, a key battleground in the fight for the House majority.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00William Lawrence wins Democratic primary in Michigan House race, NBC News…