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CNN distances itself from their conservative commentator Scott Jennings’ claims about Mitch McConnell’s health

‘His account of a personal conversation with Senator McConnell reflects his experience and is not CNN reporting,’ network spokesperson said

The Independent UK

Vance steps on Trump’s midterms message

The vice president’s criticism of traditional Republican economics complicates Trump’s attacks on Democrats

Salon

Days after fatal ICE shooting, Texas GOP leaders remain silent about calls for independent probes

Almost none of the state’s major Republican officials have weighed in on the killing of a Houston man by federal agents, and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia of Houston said she had not spoken with Gov. Greg Abbott.

The Texas Tribune

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"Where's Mitch?" exposes media failures

The lack of hard news about the Kentucky senator's condition shows the sad state of contemporary journalism

Salon

Graham Platner Dropped Out, but His Shadow Lingers Over Democrats and U.S. Politics

Democrats passed over the opportunity to be the sane party in favor of bad people and worse ideas.

Reason

GOP charging guests tens of thousands of dollars to attend Trump’s ‘midterm convention’

Republican gathering in Texas dubbed ‘Trumpapalooza’ could prove expensive for ‘honorary delegates’

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz warns Talarico has “real chance” to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat

Calling into Gov. Greg Abbott's guest-hosted Hannity radio show, the Republican senator said Talarico is “charming” enough to win over voters “who may not be paying close attention to the issues.”

The Texas Tribune

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The working-class Dems beyond Platner

Working-class candidates like Minnesota's Kaela Berg and Montana's Sam Forstag are focusing on blue-collar issues

Salon

Daily Show mocks Mitch McConnell over his ‘totally legit’ 20-minute phone calls with numerous Republicans

Host Ronny Chieng scorns GOP response to veteran’s health crisis as correspondent Michael Kosta speaks up for rule by ‘aging, cognitively-impaired, technically dead senators’

The Independent UK

At the Races: As Maine goes …

Welcome to At the Races! Each week we bring you news and analysis from the CQ Roll Call campaign team. Know someone who’d like to get this newsletter? They can subscribe here. By Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari Maine Democrats have less than three weeks to find a challenger to Sen.…

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GOP Megadonor Ken Griffin Signals 2028 Presidential Favorite— and it's Not JD Vance

Top GOP financier Ken Griffin has reportedly expressed his support for Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance for the potential 2028 GOP presidential primary.

Benzinga

Trump family grift now extends to guns

As the administration rolls back gun safety measures, Donald Trump Jr. is a beneficiary

Salon

Is Mitch McConnell Dead? MAGA Explodes at GOP Leadership Over Alleged Health Cover-Up

MAGA influencers fuel speculation about Mitch McConnell's health as GOP leaders attempt to address concerns amidst limited public updates, sparking controversy and conspiracy theories.

International Business Times UK

GOP senator crumbles fortune cookies during bizarre campaign video promising to ‘stop Communist China’

Tennessee gubernatorial candidate delivers hardline message while sitting alone in Chinese restaurant

The Independent UK

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Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon

US President Trump faces challenges exiting the Iran war after renewed attacks. A faltering ceasefire highlights difficulties in forging a comprehensive peace deal. Escalation risks full-scale war, while backing down empowers Iran's leverage. Analysts believe Trump is in a difficult position with few gains. The situation suggests managed instability with…

The Independent UK

Trump team threatens to arrest election officials if migrants vote in their states

‘Got another love letter this morning from the DOJ sprinkled throughout with threats of criminal prosecution,’ a GOP election official in Utah wrote

Roll Call

GOP leaders tried to quell McConnell health questions. It’s not working

As online speculation swirls over Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization and scant public updates from his staff, the Kentucky Republican’s top allies spoke up this week, insisting he remains alert. But those assurances have done little to quash demands for proof of life, including from the state’s governor. The episode has…

Salon

MAGA media fuels McConnell conspiracies

After mocking Joe Biden’s health for years, the GOP has no answer for the Kentucky senator’s mysterious absence

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Little clarity on Iran from Trump, but new help ahead for Ukraine

Lawmakers and European officials hoping to get clarity on the U.S.-Iran conflict from President Donald Trump at a NATO summit likely left disappointed. During a Wednesday evening press conference in Ankara, Turkey, the first reporter to question him characterized the Iran standoff as a “strategic dead end for you” and…

International Business Times UK

Republican Election Integrity Campaigner Ann Manning Martin Disqualified From Primary Ballot Over Alleged Signature Fraud

Anne Manning Martin, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor in Massachusetts, was disqualified from the primary ballot due to alleged forged nomination signatures.

Ballotpedia

Seventeen candidates compete in top-four primary for open Alaska governor's office

Seventeen candidates are running in the top-four primary for Governor of Alaska on August 18, 2026. Six candidates — Tom Begich (D), Click Bishop (R), David Bronson (R), Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins (D), Bill Walker (Nonpartisan), and Bernadette Wilson (R) — lead in polling and media attention.

Benzinga

Mitch McConnell Told Me 'We Should End the War With Iran, Quit Giving Aid to Israel,' Says Thomas Massie

Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) said Rep. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) supported ending the war with Iran, stopping aid to Israel and ending warrantless surveillance of Americans during a 20-minute conversation.

International Business Times UK

Marjorie Taylor Greene is '100%' Certain McConnell's Wife a 'Possible Communist Chinese Spy'

Marjorie Taylor Greene accuses Elaine Chao of being a 'possible Communist spy' amidst Mitch McConnell's health crisis, sparking controversy and highlighting Republican leadership tensions.

International Business Times UK

Mitch McConnell Health Update: GOP Leaders Say Senator Is Alert as 'Brain Dead' Rumours Persist Amid Hospital Secrecy

Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from the Senate and lack of updates on his health have given rise to speculations regarding his health status.

Reason

Mitch McConnell's Absence Sparks Thomas Massie Senate Speculation

Rumors surrounding McConnell’s health are putting new attention on one of the GOP’s most unconventional lawmakers.

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