Trump Attends Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio
President Trump attended the first-ever Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, on August 12, 2026. The event, organized by his administration, focused on youth sportsma
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50 articlesSix killed in Houthi attack on ship near Bab al-Mandeb, according to Yemen's government
The Yemeni government confirmed that six people died in a Houthi attack on the Egyptian-owned ship Tihamah near Bab al-Mandeb. This incident is noted as the fir
Trump discusses military plane transfer plan
President Trump commented on an undisclosed plan to transfer him from Air Force One to a military plane, stating it was requested by the Secret Service. He emph
Democrats Nominate Amanda Janoo to Challenge Vermont Governor Phil Scott
Democrats in Vermont have nominated Amanda Janoo to run against incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott in the upcoming election. Scott is seeking a sixth term
Democrats Nominate Amanda Janoo to Challenge Vermont Governor Phil Scott
Democrats in Vermont have selected Amanda Janoo as their nominee to run against incumbent Republican Governor Phil Scott, who is seeking a sixth term. Scott, wh
Assault charges against Ahmed al Ahmed dropped by police
Ahmed al Ahmed, previously charged with assault in June, has had those charges dropped by police. The charges stemmed from an alleged incident with his father a
Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, resulting in fatalities and missing persons
A ferry accident on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has resulted in at least 15 confirmed deaths and 27 missing persons. The incident is attributed to the ferry being o
DHS to Equip Officers with Electroshock Gloves for De-escalation
The Department of Homeland Security plans to invest $10 million to $20 million in electroshock gloves for ICE officers to aid in de-escalation. These gloves, pr
Trina Swanson wins Democratic primary in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District
Trina Swanson has been projected to win the Democratic primary in Minnesota's 8th Congressional District, defeating John Munter and Luke Gulbranson. This win po
Trump Discusses Secret Flight from Turkey Amid Security Concerns
President Trump discussed his secretive flight from Turkey, which was prompted by a security threat. He confirmed that he was moved to a different aircraft unde
Rebecca Cooke Wins Democratic Primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District
Rebecca Cooke won the Democratic primary in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, positioning her for a rematch against Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden. Thi
Lisa Demuth projected to win Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary
Lisa Demuth, a Republican state representative, is projected to win the gubernatorial primary in Minnesota. This result is viewed as a setback for former Presid
Michael Alfonso Wins GOP Primary in Wisconsin’s 7th District
Michael Alfonso won the Republican primary for Wisconsin’s 7th District with 49.1% of the vote, aided by support from his father-in-law, Transportation Secretar
Michael Alfonso wins Republican primary in Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District
Michael Alfonso won the Republican primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District, securing 48% of the votes. Endorsed by Donald Trump, Alfonso is set to ta
Iran states conditions for reopening Strait of Hormuz during Pakistan's Naqvi visit
Iran's top security official, Ali Shamkhani, announced that the Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until the United States meets certain conditions. This statemen
Matt Little Wins Democratic House Primary in Minnesota
Matt Little has won the Democratic House primary in Minnesota, gaining the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party. This endorsement played a significa
Matt Little Wins Democratic House Primary in Minnesota
Matt Little has secured the endorsement of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party in Minnesota as he wins the Democratic House primary. This party serves as the stat
Donald Trump Addresses Secret Air Force One Operation
President Donald Trump confirmed a covert operation that involved his transport in a catering van to a different aircraft instead of Air Force One, following an
Rebecca Cooke Wins Democratic Primary for Wisconsin House Seat
Rebecca Cooke has secured the Democratic nomination for a House seat in Wisconsin. She will face incumbent Representative Derrick Van Orden in the upcoming gene
Rebecca Cooke Wins Democratic Primary for Wisconsin House Seat
Rebecca Cooke has secured the Democratic nomination for a House seat in Wisconsin. She is set to face incumbent Representative Derrick Van Orden in the upcoming
Syrians in Idlib Celebrate Court's Sentence Against Bashar al-Assad
Residents of Idlib, Syria, celebrated on August 12, 2026, following a court's sentence against former President Bashar al-Assad. This gathering reflects the ong
Michael Alfonso Wins Republican House Primary in Northern Wisconsin
Michael Alfonso has secured the Republican nomination for a House seat in Northern Wisconsin. He is positioned to become the youngest lawmaker in Congress if he
Michael Alfonso Wins Republican House Primary in Northern Wisconsin
Michael Alfonso has secured victory in the Republican primary for a House seat in Northern Wisconsin. He is positioned to become the youngest member of Congress
Luke Bronin defeats Rep. John Larson in Democratic primary
In the Democratic primary, Luke Bronin won against Rep. John Larson with 54% of the vote to Larson's 34%. This outcome highlights a growing trend among Democrat
Luke Bronin defeats Rep. John Larson in Democratic primary
Luke Bronin defeated Rep. John Larson in the Democratic primary, receiving 54% of the vote to Larson's 34%. This outcome highlights a trend among Democratic vot
Rep. John Larson Defeated in Connecticut Primary by Luke Bronin
In the recent primary election in Connecticut, Luke Bronin defeated long-serving Representative John Larson. Bronin received the Democratic endorsement from the
Rep. John Larson Loses Democratic Primary in Connecticut
Representative John Larson lost the Democratic primary in Connecticut to Luke Bronin, who received the state party's endorsement and outperformed Larson in fund
Trump changes flight after NATO summit due to security concerns
President Trump indicated that he switched planes after the NATO summit in Turkey based on recommendations from the Secret Service. The change was prompted by c
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman to Compete in South Carolina Senate Primary Runoff
Darline Graham and Ralph Norman are set to compete in a runoff for the special Republican Senate primary in South Carolina. Graham was appointed interim senator
Liberty lose to Fever 106-92
The Liberty experienced a loss against the Fever, ending the game with a score of 106-92. This result reflects a previous disappointing performance for the team
Rep. John Larson Defeated in Democratic Primary by Luke Bronin
Rep. John Larson was defeated by Luke Bronin in the Democratic primary on August 11, 2026. This marks Larson as the seventh House Democrat to lose in a primary
Michele Tafoya wins Minnesota Republican Senate primary, prepares for November election
Michele Tafoya won the Minnesota Republican Senate primary on August 11, 2026, with 51% of the vote, defeating Adam Schwarze and others. Her victory sets the st
North Korea conducts ballistic missile launch amid upcoming US-South Korea military drills
North Korea launched a ballistic missile on August 12, its second such launch in a week. The U.S. military is monitoring the situation and has stated that there
Pentagon reports civilian casualties from U.S. strikes in Yemen
The Pentagon has confirmed that 153 civilians were killed and over 200 injured in three U.S. airstrikes in Yemen in April 2025. This report is the first acknowl
Michele Tafoya participates in Minnesota GOP Senate primary
Michele Tafoya has entered the GOP primary for the U.S. Senate seat in Minnesota after incumbent Senator Tina Smith announced she would not run for re-election.
4-year-old dies from electrical shock in Kansas home
A 4-year-old child died from an electrical shock caused by a clothes dryer in Savonburg, Kansas, on August 10, 2026. The child was taken to a local hospital but
Republican Nominee Selected for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
Rep. Brad Finstad has been nominated by Republican voters in Minnesota's 1st Congressional District for the upcoming general election. He will face the winner o
Republican Nominee Selected for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
Rep. Brad Finstad has been selected as the Republican nominee for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District in the primary election. He will face the Democratic no
DHS announces plans to equip ICE officers with electric shock gloves
The Department of Homeland Security has announced plans to provide ICE officers with gloves that can deliver electric shocks. The initiative is expected to cost
Matt Little Wins Democratic Primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District
Matt Little has emerged victorious in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District, as projected by Decision Desk HQ. He will face Republic
Michael Alfonso wins GOP primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District
Michael Alfonso has been projected to win the GOP primary for Wisconsin's 7th Congressional District. He is the son-in-law of Transportation Secretary Sean Duff
Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic gubernatorial primary in Minnesota
Senator Amy Klobuchar won the Democratic gubernatorial primary in Minnesota with 89.1% of the vote. She announced her candidacy after Governor Tim Walz opted no
Rep. Derrick Van Orden to face Rebecca Cooke in Wisconsin House rematch
Rep. Derrick Van Orden will face Rebecca Cooke in a rematch for a House seat in Wisconsin. Cooke previously lost to Van Orden by over 11,000 votes in 2024 but h
Amy Klobuchar wins Democratic primary for Minnesota governor
Amy Klobuchar has secured the Democratic nomination for governor of Minnesota, winning the primary election. She is anticipated to be a strong contender in the
Sen. Amy Klobuchar Wins Democratic Primary for Minnesota Governor
Senator Amy Klobuchar has won the Democratic primary for governor of Minnesota, aiming to replace outgoing Governor Tim Walz, who withdrew from the race amid a
Amy Klobuchar Wins Democratic Primary for Minnesota Governor
Senator Amy Klobuchar has won the Democratic primary for governor of Minnesota, succeeding outgoing Governor Tim Walz, who withdrew amid a fraud scandal. Klobuc
Tom Tiffany wins GOP nomination for Wisconsin governor
Tom Tiffany secured the Republican nomination for Wisconsin governor with 96.4% of the vote in the primary held on August 11, 2026. He will compete in the gener
White House Requests DOJ to Consider New Prosecution in Reflecting Pool Case
The White House has asked the DOJ to consider a new prosecution against David Hearn for alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, after felony
Tom Tiffany Wins Republican Gubernatorial Nomination in Wisconsin
Rep. Tom Tiffany has won the Republican nomination for governor in Wisconsin, defeating Andy Manske. He is set to face state Rep. Francesca Hong in the general
Tom Tiffany Wins Republican Gubernatorial Nomination in Wisconsin
Rep. Tom Tiffany has won the Republican nomination for governor in Wisconsin, positioning himself against state Rep. Francesca Hong, the likely Democratic nomin