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The Senate and House are pressing ahead with scheduling amid talks on government funding, crypto regulation, and voting integrity. Republicans push for votes on the SAVE Act and the CLARITY Act, while Democrats warn that bipartisan support is required to avert a lapse in funding and to address other urgent policy items.
Democratic state official Francesca Hong has seen a shift in her gubernatorial bid as old social media posts are scrutinized. While she emphasizes focusing on policy and delivering for Wisconsinites, Republicans and some Democrats worry about electability in a close general election. The race is drawing national attention as endorsements and opposition converge ahead of the August primary.
Lawmakers have advanced a stopgap funding package to keep the government running through Dec. 11, while negotiations over full-year funding and policy riders continue. The measure blocks funding transfers to border enforcement, delays a hemp ban by one month, and avoids a government shutdown ahead of midterm elections.
Progressive-backed Donavan McKinney has defeated incumbent Shri Thanedar in Michigan's 13th District primary, signaling a shift toward left-leaning representation in Detroit and foreshadowing November dynamics in a heavily Democratic seat.
President Trump has signed an executive order directing federal health officials to cut the federal recommended childhood vaccine list, to split the combined MMR vaccine into separate measles, mumps and rubella doses once single‑disease products are available, and to space routine immunisations across separate medical visits. Public health groups and drugmakers have said the changes lack scientific support and will increase missed vaccinations during a major U.S. measles outbreak.
The 1949 Picasso Torero print, one of 30 known to exist, has been recovered in Milwaukee. It was stolen in 2018 from DeLind Fine Art Appraisals. A community member turned it in to police, who confirmed its identity and returned it to the gallery. The case may face statute limitations and no charges have been announced.
Ocasio-Cortez has publicly shared she is freezing her eggs and has documented the first steps publicly, highlighting costs, procedures and reproductive care in the US. She says the move is about normalising conversations among working women and is weighing a 2028 presidential bid.
South Carolina has held a special Republican primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham and has produced a runoff. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman have advanced; Rep. Russell Fry finished a close third. The Aug. 25 runoff will almost certainly decide the GOP nominee who will face Democrat Annie Andrews in November.
In Wisconsin, Francesca Hong has lost the governor's primary to David Crowley by less than 1 point, a dramatic turn after polls showed she led by double digits. The result mirrors a broader pattern of polling misses and rising momentum for progressive candidates in state races. Prediction markets also underestimated Crowley’s chances.
A collector and dealer say 97 pristine copies of Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt—made in 1993, after Nintendo ceased the bundle in 1991—have been verified as a potential new variant and could fetch six to seven figures at a forthcoming online auction running through Sept. 9. Five carts have earned a perfect 10, signaling historic significance for NES collecting.
In a tight Democratic primary in Wisconsin, David Crowley has defeated Francesca Hong, edging toward the general election against Tom Tiffany. The result narrows the field in a key battleground state as Democrats aim to hold the governor’s mansion and expand their legislative control.
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.
Fauci has refused to testify again, arguing that compelling him would impermissibly harass him for political purposes after a contentious July 29 hearing. The move follows a contempt vote and a push by Rand Paul to send the matter to the DOJ, while Johnson pursues a parallel review of the COVID-19 response.
Two Milligan University sophomores have died after a crash during a morning cycling training in Hampton, Tennessee. A 69-year-old driver has been charged with vehicular homicide and aggravated assault by vehicle as investigators probe the circumstances. Several teammates remain hospitalized with varying conditions.
A Scottish High Court has sentenced Calvin Mitchell to extended supervision for three years after convicting him of 14 offences, including six rapes, in a case spanning 2018-2022. The judge described the victims’ suffering as horrific and noted the offender’s limited remorse and insight. Mitchell remains on the sex offenders register for life and faces non-harassment orders.
Officials say 23 people in Minnesota have fallen ill with E. coli or salmonella, linked to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts (Calco/Everything Sprouts). Wisconsin cases also connect to the same supplier. Investigators are coordinating with federal authorities to pinpoint the source and scope of contamination.
A multi-state outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts has infected at least 55 people nationwide, including four hospitalizations. Cases are linked to Minnesota grower Everything Sprouts and its Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. FDA and CDC are coordinating testing and monitoring, with recalls and safety reviews ongoing.
The race for the Texas Senate seat is tightening. Paxton has secured the GOP nomination and is pursuing funding from Trump's MAGA network to fend off a strong Democratic challenger backed by polls and internal data. Other races show Trump’s endorsements affecting outcomes and the broader GOP landscape as Republicans weigh fundraising and support strategies.
Stacey Humphreys, 53, has been convicted of malice murder for the 2003 killings of two real estate agents in Powder Springs, Georgia. He is scheduled for a lethal injection at 7 p.m. on Sept. 16, making him the first Georgia inmate to face execution this year amid ongoing coronavirus-era litigation over death-penalty procedures.
Multiple recalls are rippling through the US food system. A donut recall in March labeling issues, several wraps tied to STEC, and a broad recall wave linked to peppers and berries highlight ongoing safety concerns. Authorities urge discard or return of affected items and emphasize consumer safety as top priority.
The FDA, CDC and state health officials have identified more cases of cyclosporiasis in Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, bringing the national tally to 11,458. Investigators continue examining iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms facility in central Mexico, with officials insisting recalled product is off the market. The illness, cyclosporiasis, has prompted ongoing surveillance as outbreaks peak in warm months.
Former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo has had the case against him amended to include citations for open intoxicants, unsafe passing on the right and first-offense operating while intoxicated. He had previously been cited for refusing a sobriety test. CBS Sports and CBS affiliates report on the ongoing civil matter as Romo remains a leading NFL analyst.
Josh Jacobs has been placed on the NFL commissioner’s exempt list as investigations into his May incident continue. The Packers are keeping him on payroll and hope for a return; meanwhile, Seattle signs Terrion Arnold but places him on exempt as eight felony charges loom. The league will decide on playing status as details emerge.