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California Man Arrested with Loaded Gun and Body Armour Near Trump Course Before Visit

A California man was arrested with a loaded gun and body armour near Trump's golf course, raising security concerns ahead of the president's visit for a fundraising event.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

El-Sayed holds narrow lead in Michigan Senate primary but race too close to call

Abdul El-Sayed and his opponent Haley Stevens were both optimistic late in the evening

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Trump Demands White House Helipad Rebuild To Level Horizon as Crews Rip Out New Granite Presidential Seal

Crews are dismantling a newly installed granite presidential seal on Trump's White House helipad after he demanded it sit level with the horizon, forcing a costly redo before Xi's visit.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

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Dropped Cases Against Alleged Reflecting Pool Vandals Followed a Rush to Judgment

Trump still seems to think the question of individual guilt or innocence is irrelevant.

Reason · Aug 5

Rep. Wesley Bell defeats predecessor Cori Bush in high-profile Missouri primary

Missouri Rep. Wesley Bell crushed a comeback attempt by his predecessor Cori Bush, a democratic socialist and sharp critic of the war in Gaza, in a high-profile Democratic primary Tuesday that drew millions of dollars in ads from pro-Israel groups. With more than 95 percent of votes in, Bell was…

Roll Call · Aug 5

Missouri Voters Reject Amendment 5 Income Tax Plan, Preventing Potential Sales Tax Changes on Consumer Goods

Missouri voters rejected Amendment 5, killing a plan to phase out state income tax and expand sales taxes, in a defeat that warns other US states eyeing the same swap.

International Business Times UK · Aug 5

South Dakota Democratic nominee exits Senate race, bolstering independent rival

The Democratic Senate nominee in South Dakota ended his campaign Tuesday following calls from party activists to exit the race and leave independent Brian Bengs as the main competitor against Republican Sen. Mike Rounds. Julian Beaudion, a former state trooper, cited “extraordinary personal challenges,” including a house fire, financial struggles…

Roll Call · Aug 5

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Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez survives Washington’s crowded primary

Two-term Democrat faced attacks from the left and right while defending a House seat in a territory Trump won

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Michigan Primary Senate election results 2026: In Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens, who is winning? Latest updates

Voters in five US states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. These contests are expected to shape the battle for control of Congress next year. Several Democratic primaries featured contests between incumbent lawmakers and progressive challengers. Redistricting played a key role in the races across these states. Missouri and…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed, Stevens face off in key test of Democrats’ Israel stance

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is a key test for the party's future direction. The contest pits a progressive against a moderate, highlighting divisions over Israel. Voters are deciding between an anti-establishment message and a more moderate approach. This race could influence future presidential candidates' stances on foreign policy. The outcome…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Armed man arrested at Trump LA golf course before visit

An armed man was arrested at Donald Trump's golf course two days prior to his visit. Authorities found a loaded pistol and hollow-point ammunition in his possession. Investigators later discovered an assault rifle and other concerning items at his residence. Trump arrived at the golf club for a Republican fundraising…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Trump's Marine One involved in air traffic safety incident; US aviation officials review lapse

Aviation authorities are reviewing a safety incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter. Commercial flights were not halted during its departure from the White House as required. This procedural lapse is under investigation by aviation officials. The review aims to determine how the error occurred and if new measures are…

The Economic Times · Aug 5

Armed man arrested outside Trump's Los Angeles golf course before presidential visit

Authorities arrested a man carrying ammunition and later found a loaded gun in his car outside US President Donald Trump's Los Angeles-area golf course, where he was allegedly photographing security preparations ahead of the president's fundraising event.

France 24 · Aug 5

Wesley Bell wins Missouri House primary as Cori Bush comeback bid fails

Democratic incumbent wins in St Louis rematch dominated by Israel-Palestine issue

The Guardian - US · Aug 5

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The Guardian - US · Aug 5

Armed man arrested at Trump’s California golf course

Jeanine John Taele allegedly took photos and videos of property days before president’s visit

France 24 · Aug 5

US revokes Brazilian ambassador's visa amid escalating diplomatic row

Washington stripped Brazil's ambassador of her US visa in an escalating diplomatic standoff, saying the move would be reversed if Brasília approves President Donald Trump's nominee for ambassador ahead of Brazil's closely watched presidential election.

Ballotpedia · Aug 5

Two states have veto-proof majorities opposite their governor's party — that could change this year

Heading into the 2026 elections, there are two states with a governor of one party and a veto-proof state legislative majority of the opposing party: Kansas and Kentucky. At least one legislative chamber is up for election this year in both states, meaning their veto-proof majority status could change.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Signatures submitted for Colorado graduated income tax measure that competes with proposed income tax cap initiative

In Colorado, signatures were submitted to the secretary of state on August 3, 2026, for a ballot initiative to establish a graduated income tax.

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Ballotpedia · Aug 4

What the Democratic candidates in the Aug. 11 Minneapolis-area U.S. House primary have said on immigration

Five candidates are running in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 5th Congressional District on Aug. 11, which includes Minneapolis and its surrounding areas. This primary will be the first since Operation Metro Surge, the federal immigration enforcement effort in Minnesota between December 2025 and February 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 4

Spanberger restores voting rights to thousands of individuals with felony convictions in return to previous governors' processes

On July 31, Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) announced that since taking office on Jan. 17, she has restored the voting rights of 66,085 Virginia residents with felony convictions.

International Business Times · Aug 4

A Report Has Found That a Republican Lawmakers Sexually Harassed Staff Members. He Now Faces Calls To Resign

Rep. Chuck Edwards found to have violated House rules regarding sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment. He is facing calls to resign.

The Guardian - US · Aug 4

Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic primary for US Senate seat too close to call – as it happened

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Latin Times · Aug 4

Trump's Approval Turns Negative in 11 Red States He Won by Double Digits According to Civiqs Online Poll

A Civiqs online poll, backed by scientific list-based sampling of registered voters rather than informal web pop-ups, shows Donald Trump's net approval plunging to -24% nationwide and turning negative across 11 red states and every 2024 battleground.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

MAGA Lawmaker Max Miller Demands Official Ethics Investigation of Himself To Defend Against Abuse Claims

Ohio Congressman Max Miller has requested a House Ethics Committee investigation into domestic abuse allegations against him, aiming to clear his name amid mounting political pressure.

International Business Times UK · Aug 4

Trump Forces Builders To Rip up New White House Helipad After Frantic Around-The-Clock Shifts

President Trump has halted the White House helipad project, citing dissatisfaction with its design and the South Lawn's slope, potentially increasing costs and delaying completion.

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