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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…
BREAKING NEWSUpdated 2 hours ago2026 ElectionAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, notching a Midwest victory for the leftThe former public health official has defeated Rep. Haley Stevens, NBC News projects, despite facing a huge advertising disadvantage.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a primary election night event early on Wednesday,…
British Prime Minister Burnham considering inquiry into EpsteinThe government are looking into launching a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the United Kingdom, Victims Minister said.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00British Prime Minister Andy Burnham in London on July 20.Karwai Tang / WireImage via Getty ImagesAug.…
Homeownership is losing its edge as America’s most reliable wealth builderRising inflation and a bull market on Wall Street are challenging the long-held belief that homeownership is the surest path to building wealth.Listen to this article00:0000:00A woman in Washington, D.C. Kevin Carter / Getty Images fileJuly 28, 2026, 4:33 PM EDTBy Grace ThomasFor generations, buying…
Why Wall Street is betting billions that Elon Musk’s SpaceX shares will keep tumblingSpaceX’s stock has lost half its value in the past month and made the rocket maker the most shorted large public company in America.Listen to this article00:0000:00SpaceX is facing significant questions about its long-term profitability. But experts say that isn’t the main…
