Minnesota Democrats settled one of their most closely watched intra-party fights Tuesday night, and the progressive wing walked away with a clear, commanding victory. Minnesota Primary 2026 Live Results For Senate Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for Minnesota’s open US Senate seat, NBC News projected, defeating Rep. Angie Craig by a wide … Read more
Families facing some of medicine’s rarest and most devastating diagnoses just got a meaningful update from Washington, one that could genuinely change how quickly they receive financial support. Why Social Security Added 14 Rare Diseases This Week The Social Security Administration announced Tuesday that it has expanded its Compassionate Allowances list, adding 14 new qualifying … Read more
Wisconsin Democrats just handed themselves one of the tightest, most consequential primary nights in recent state history, and as of early Wednesday, the outcome remains genuinely unresolved. Inside The Wisconsin Governor Race Nail-Biter Voters headed to the polls Tuesday to select a Democratic nominee for Wisconsin’s open governor’s seat, left vacant after Gov. Tony Evers … Read more
Rep. Lauren Boebert’s family is facing a serious new legal crisis, this time involving her oldest son and allegations dating back more than two years. What Happened With Lauren Boebert’s Son Tyler Tyler Boebert, 21, was arrested Sunday in Garfield County, Colorado, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. He faces three felony counts of … Read more
Week three of one of Massachusetts’s most closely watched murder trials opened with a courtroom exchange sharp enough to silence the room. What Happened During Day 10 Of The Lindsay Clancy Trial Dr. Jennifer Tufts, one of two psychiatrists who treated Lindsay Clancy, returned to the witness stand Monday at Plymouth Superior Court for continued … Read more
President Trump has fought harder for this single construction project than almost any other domestic priority this term, and the numbers explain exactly why critics are paying such close attention. Why Trump Ballroom Fixation Runs So Deep Trump first announced plans for a White House ballroom in July 2025, framing it as a long-overdue upgrade … Read more
While much of Washington stays fixated on courtrooms and campaign season, Ivanka Trump spent this week doing something entirely different, chasing waterfalls halfway across the world. What’s New In Ivanka Trump News This Week Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner shared a collection of family photos from a recent trip to Iceland, swapping their usual … Read more
Washington is watching an unusually brutal primary season unfold, and the numbers now confirm what political insiders have suspected for months. Why 2026 House Incumbent Primary Losses Are Piling Up As of August 8, nine sitting House members have formally lost their party’s nomination this cycle, according to figures NBC News compiled from Vital Statistics … Read more
Washington’s fight over voter identification just produced a genuinely confusing moment, one where Democrats appeared to vote against a position they’d publicly claimed to support. Why The Federal Voter ID Legislation Debate Got Complicated Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated publicly that “Democrats support voter ID,” referencing earlier comments made during discussions around the broader … Read more
Hawaii wrapped up its 2026 primary season Saturday, and the results confirm two of the state’s most recognizable Democrats are moving forward largely unchallenged. What The Hawaii Election Results Show Rep. Ed Case fended off a crowded field of primary challengers to secure the Democratic nomination in Hawaii’s 1st Congressional District. Here’s who he beat … Read more