Alabama’s special primary sets up November battle for key districts
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After the Supreme Court paved the way for Alabama to use its 2023 congressional map, the state conducted special primary races for the affected districts ahead of the pivotal November general elections.

South Korea accelerates phase-out ahead of 2027 dog meat ban, as over 80% of dog meat farms now closed
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South Korea is reportedly accelerating efforts to completely phase out the dog meat trade ahead of next year’s full legal ban. The crackdown builds on a historic vote by the National Assembly that formally outlawed the breeding, slaughter and sale of dogs for human consumption.

Democrat David Crowley to face Trump-backed nominee Tom Tiffany after defeating far-left Francesca Hong in Wis. gubernatorial primary
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In an unexpected twist, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won the Wisconsin Democrat gubernatorial primary over Wisconsin State Assembly member Francesca Hong. The Democrat will now face Republican nominee Representative Tom Tiffany, who is backed by President Donald Trump.

Trump: Leavitt to step down from her position at end of the month
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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of the month, President Donald Trump announced in a statement, praising her tenure and outlining her future role within his political apparatus.

Trump: U.S. maintains control of Strait of Hormuz, ‘IRGC is decimated and fleeing’
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President Donald Trump outlined the condition of the Iranian military, asserting that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) “is decimated and fleeing.”

L.A. Lakers sold to media exec Bob Iger and venture capitalist Josh Kushner for $12.5B in record-breaking deal
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The Los Angeles (L.A.) Lakers are being sold in a record-breaking deal to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for $12.5 billion, according to reports by ESPN.

Europe’s first total solar eclipse in decades sweeps across Iceland and Spain
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A total solar eclipse shadowed portions of Europe marking the continent’s first such celestial event in decades.

Nick Reiner indicted on murder charges with ‘Lying in Wait’ allegation in parents’ deaths
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Nick Reiner has pleaded not guilty after a grand jury indicted him in the 2025 murders of his parents, renowned Hollywood director Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Reiner, with special circumstances added.

Rep. Ilhan Omar wins Minn. Dem primary House primary, paving way for 5th term
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Incumbent Representative Ilhan Omar won the Democrat primary election for the U.S. House representing Minnesota’s 5th District as she seeks a fifth term.

Federal Grand Jury indicts 11 in massive $100K-per-couple marriage fraud scheme
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The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a two-count indictment charging 11 individuals for orchestrating a massive, decade-long marriage fraud network that arranged over 1,000 sham marriages.

Hegseth travels to Panama, calls narcoterrorists and traffickers ‘the ISIS and al-Qaeda of the Western Hemisphere’ at conference
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivered remarks at the Americas Counter Cartel Coalition (A3C) conference in Panama, highlighting recent U.S.-led achievements against narco-terrorists and traffickers.

Texas: 2 dead after military helicopter crashes in Salado  
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A military helicopter crashed in Salado, Texas, killing two people, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office.

Fmr Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich indicted, accused of routing donor funds to Neo-Nazi informant and romantic partner
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In an escalation of a federal investigation into the far-left group Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), federal prosecutors in Montgomery, Alabama, have unsealed a superseding indictment charging former long-time SPLC executive Heidi Beirich with multiple federal conspiracy counts.

Trump-endorsed Minn. House candidates sweep GOP primaries
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All four Republican candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump in their primary races for the U.S. House representing Minnesota secured their nominations, advancing to the November general elections.

Appeals court rules in favor of Texas mail-in ballot requirements
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The United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a judge’s decision on a 2021 Texas law featuring provisions on mail-in ballot requirements.

Pelosi insists she ‘didn’t really know’ about Biden’s mental decline
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Speaking in Sacramento, California, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said she was unaware of former President Joe Biden’s cognitive decline during his 2024 reelection campaign, adding that those who were aware of his condition should have spoken out.

Officials confirm complete withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq by Sept. 30th
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The United States will complete a full withdrawal of all troops from Iraq by September 30th, Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi announced following a meeting with U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Brad Cooper.

Trump endorses Mike Mazzei in Okla. GOP runoff, calls opponent a ‘FAKE Republican’
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President Donald Trump has thrown his support behind Mike Mazzei in the Oklahoma Republican gubernatorial primary runoff election, bashing his opponent state Attorney General Gentner Drummond.

Ind.: Gov. Braun declares statewide emergency amid ‘catastrophic’ flooding, widespread power outages
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A torrential downpour has prompted Indiana GOP Governor Mike Braun to declare a Statewide Disaster Emergency as life-threatening flash floods have swept across the state.

Tyler Robinson’s legal team asks Judge to remove death penalty from consideration
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In a major legal filing in Fourth District Court, attorneys representing the accused killer of Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, have asked Judge Tony Graf Jr. to remove the death penalty from consideration in the capital murder case stemming from the September 2025 fatal shooting.