Ilhan Omar Wins Primary in Minnesota

Published: Wed, 08/14/24

Updated: Mon, 08/19/24

Rep. Ilhan Omar secured a victory in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th District, defeating Don Samuels and solidifying her path to likely reelection in November.Insert Preheader


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Ilhan Omar Wins Primary in Minnesota

The Hill

Rep. Ilhan Omar secured a victory in the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s 5th District, defeating Don Samuels and solidifying her path to likely reelection in November.

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Hunter Sought State Department Help

The New York Times

Newly released records reveal that Hunter Biden sought U.S. government assistance for Burisma, a Ukrainian company, while his father was VP, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.

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$20 Billion More Military Aid for Israel

USA Today

The State Department approved a $20 billion sale to Israel, including F-15 fighter jets, tank shells, and other military equipment, reinforcing U.S. support amid the Gaza conflict.

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Media Refusing To Publish Leaked Info

Associated Press

Multiple news outlets declined to publish leaked confidential material from the Trump campaign, opting instead to focus on the potential foreign hack that provided the documents.

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Who's Winning in 7 Battlegrounds?

Yahoo! News

Harris and Trump are neck-and-neck in the latest polls across seven key swing states, with Harris holding narrow leads in the Rust Belt while Trump remains competitive in the Sun Belt.

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Galston: Harris Has 3 Down, 12 To Go

The Wall Street Journal

William Galston notes that Harris has had a strong start in the race but still faces 12 challenging weeks ahead to expand her lead and address key vulnerabilities to secure victory.

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Companies Should Be Quiet, Americans Say

Gallup

Most Americans now prefer businesses to stay silent on public policy, as political endorsements and public stances risk alienating customers, especially in the lead-up to the election.

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Japan To Get a New Prime Minister

Reuters

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who held record-low approval ratings, said he will step down next month, leaving the seat open for a new leader in September.

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Trump By 5 in Florida

WSVN

A 7News/Suffolk poll of likely Florida voters shows Trump leading Harris by 5 points (47% to 42%) in a 2024 matchup, with RFK Jr. capturing 5% and 3% of voters remaining undecided.

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Top 10 Causes of Death In America

U.S. News & World Report

Heart disease and cancer remain the leading causes of death in the U.S. in 2023, with COVID-19 dropping to 10th place as overall mortality rates declined, according to CDC data.

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Walz Responds to Vance on Military

USA Today

Over 1,000 veterans and military families have condemned Trump and JD Vance for their politically motivated attacks on Tim Walz's military service, calling them disrespectful.

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Deception and Gamble

The New York Times

Planned in secrecy, the incursion was a bold move to upend the war’s dynamics and put Moscow on the defensive — a gambit that could also leave Ukraine exposed.

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Trump Campaign Says "Please Shut Up"

The Atlantic

Frum suggests that Trump's interview with Musk showed him as unfocused and unrestrained, underscoring the risks of voters becoming too familiar with a candidate.

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Home Depot Warns About Economy

CNN

Home Depot warns that consumers are scaling back on home improvement projects due to high interest rates and economic concerns, leading to a reduced sales outlook.

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Seismologists Warn SoCal Quake Activity

KTLA 5

Seismologist Dr. Lucy Jones warns that Southern California is facing a surge in earthquake activity this year, raising the risk of a major quake as the trend is expected to continue.

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Biden Touts Cancer Moonshot Funding

CBS News

President Biden announced $150 million in new Cancer Moonshot funding in New Orleans to advance cancer treatment technologies and expand access to care.

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Stand Back, But How Far Away?

NPR

Several states, including Florida and Louisiana, have passed laws setting minimum distances for recording police, raising concerns over balancing this right with police operations.

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Cord Cutting Killing Cable Services

The Hollywood Reporter

The shift from traditional cable TV to streaming services is rapidly undermining the cable industry, causing massive financial losses for companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount.

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Two Polar Bears Kill Canadian Worker

BBC

Two polar bears attacked and killed a Canadian worker at a remote Arctic radar station in Nunavut, leading to an investigation, with one of the bears being killed by other workers.

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This Is for All the Lonely People

Vox

Loneliness in America affects all demographics, with men, young adults, and marginalized groups especially at risk due to social isolation, life changes, and mental health challenges.

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Audience Laughs at Colbert CNN Comment

For the Left

The Late Show audience laughs at Stephen Colbert’s comment about CNN being an “objective” news outlet, prompting multiple media responses.  

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Musk, Rowling Join Harassment Lawsuit

For the Right

Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling are named in a criminal complaint for alleged “acts of aggravated cyber harassment” against Olympic champion Imane Khelif. 

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