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Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

Don Beyer defeats four challengers in Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District

Incumbent Don Beyer defeated Lorena Bruner, Michael Duffin, Adam Dunigan, and Mo Seifeldein in the Democratic primary for Virginia's 8th Congressional District on Aug. 4.

Ballotpedia · Aug 6

$150 million contract for migrant children's lawyers goes to Trump-linked firm

Legal aid providers have warned that unaccompanied migrant children could be left vulnerable to deportation after the Trump administration selected a small Houston firm through a non-competitive process to provide legal services to those held in government shelters.

The Times of India · Aug 6

US has refunded about $100bn in Trump tariffs

The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs. This action follows a Supreme Court decision that invalidated many of his duties. Importers who paid these tariffs have now received their refunds. The administration collected about $166 billion after invoking a specific economic powers act. President Trump continues to…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

Trump Slams Chevron and Exxon Over Profits, But The Real Math Tells a Different Story

Trump slammed Chevron and ExxonMobil for wartime profits and claimed a 12x earnings jump — the real gains were closer to 4x and 2x.

Latin Times · Aug 6

After bitter primary, El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats in must-win Michigan race

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a key general election contest. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a swing state race. Democrats aim to unify behind El-Sayed after a divisive primary battle. Republicans are attacking El-Sayed as too extreme for the state. This election is crucial…

The Economic Times · Aug 6

'Very difficult to communicate': Iran President Pezeshkian on Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that communicating with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is "very difficult", as the latter continues to remain out of public view after succeeding his father Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, following his death.

The Times of India · Aug 6

Colombia Swears In New President De la Espriella on Friday — Without Petro, and Without the Usual Ceremony

Abelardo de la Espriella is sworn in Friday in Cali, not Bogotá, as Petro boycotts, drops a medal tradition, and alleges unproven fraud.

Latin Times · Aug 6

Nato to ‘urgently’ get air defences for Ukraine, as Zelenskyy warns of surge in Russian missile production

After Ukraine failed to shoot down a single ballistic missile fired by Russia on Wednesday, the president urged allies to increase supplies of Patriot interceptors

The Guardian - AU · Aug 6

‘Don’t want to kill people,' Trump says Iran asked him to halt the ‘biggest attack’ since WWII

President Trump stated he prefers a deal with Iran to avoid conflict. He claimed Iran requested talks after the United States prepared for a major strike. The US president reiterated that Iran must not develop nuclear weapons. He also compared US actions in Iran to those in Venezuela. Trump suggested…

The Economic Times · Aug 6