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President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders that narrow who can claim birthright citizenship, targeting birth tourism and expanding exclusions for certain foreign-affiliated parents. The measures follow a June Supreme Court ruling that struck down a broader Trump effort; legal experts and critics say the new orders will face immediate court challenges.
Francesca Hong leads a four-candidate field in Wisconsin’s governor race, while David Crowley is backing a bid as the field tightens. In Minnesota, race dynamics center on electability ahead of the U.S. Senate contest as progressives threaten to reshape the party’s trajectory.
The Wisconsin Democratic gubernatorial primary has shifted from a projected landslide to a narrow loss for Francesca Hong. David Crowley’s centrism prevails, inflaming debates on polling accuracy and the role of prediction markets in shaping campaigns.
The prosecution has presented its final witnesses in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial, challenging the defense’s postpartum psychosis argument. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. Gregory Saathoff testifies that Clancy’s account of a voice ordering the killings is unconvincing, while the defense argues she acted under severe mental illness. Jurors are poised for closing arguments as the trial enters its final stages.
President Donald Trump has publicly defended rapid construction of AI data centres, saying communities that oppose them will fall "backwards and poor," even as polls show roughly seven in 10 Americans oppose local data‑centre projects over concerns about energy, water and noise. Governors and lawmakers of both parties are imposing pauses or stricter rules ahead of the midterms.
Republicans have planned a first‑ever midterm convention in Dallas for September 9–10 to rally support and raise money, but dozens of House candidates have told Politico they will skip it. Organisers have set high ticket and donor prices, including roundtables priced up to $250,000 and a photo with the president for $88,600, prompting criticism inside the party and from donors.
The midterm contests are intensifying as key Senate races move toward toss-ups amid headwinds from Trump-era unpopularity and internal party divisions. Republicans hold a fragile Senate edge while Democrats seek gains in Michigan, Maine, Texas, Iowa, Alaska and Ohio; fundraising and redistricting battles shape outcomes.
Voters head to the polls as midterm campaigns intensify. Polls show Democrats leading on economy and inflation concerns, while Trump-aligned candidates seek to close gaps. Early voting indicates high turnout in several key states.