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Houthi attack kills six in first fatalities in Red Sea in over a year; U.S. strikes containership
A cargoship and containership have been hit in the Red Sea and Gulf of Oman as the war inflicts a toll on the world’s critical shipping lanes.
Polls begin to close in primary elections across the country
Progressive Democrats hope to keep their winning streak rolling in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Trump Media posts $238 million second-quarter loss as crypto declines
TMTG said it has signed more than 10 customer agreements for Truth API, the service offering faster access to President Donald Trump’s posts.
Trump says NYC pied-à-terre tax ‘must be stopped,’ eyes federal block
Trump in a Truth Social post called Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax a “dangerous political ‘experiment’ in New York will destroy” the city and state.
Pakistan signals progress on U.S.-Iran deal as Washington and Tehran trade reparation demands
Washington and Tehran remain far apart even as both sides talked of winding down regional hostilities.
Democrats clash again in Minnesota and Wisconsin primaries as big midterm races take shape
In Minnesota, progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and moderate Democratic Rep. Angie Craig are competing for the nomination to succeed the retiring Sen. Tina Smith.
Max Miller stays in Ohio House race as GOP ballot deadline passes
Rep. Max Miller is set to remain the Republican nominee in Ohio’s 7th District after the window for the GOP to replace him on the November ballot closed.
Ocasio-Cortez hasn’t ‘ruled out’ running for president or Senate in 2028
The congresswoman, who has emerged as a polling favorite to be the Democratic nominee, said she also has not ruled out a run for the Senate in 2028.
Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess
The move suggests Senate Republican leaders believe they may yet be able to get the 60 votes needed to pass, despite continued opposition by many Democrats.
Israel rejects Trump’s 15-point plan for Gaza, Netanyahu says
Netanyahu is caught between far-right ministers angered by concessions in Gaza and Trump, who wants progress toward ending the conflict.