Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) has won her primary in Minnesota, with former NBA player Royce White dunking on a crowded field in the state to garner the Republican nomination, meaning he’ll take on Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) for the U.S. Senate. NTD has the results and takeaways from Tuesday night’s primary elections.
The White House wants negotiators back at the table tomorrow for a cease-fire deal in the Israel–Hamas war. The administration says a deal is the best way to deescalate tensions in the region. Talks are expected to restart in Qatar. The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. urged the Security Council on Aug. 13 to get a deal over the finish line.
Bolstering Secret Service protection has become a priority for lawmakers in the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. A new bill seeks to strengthen security for government leaders and political candidates.
Topics in this episode include:
1. State Department Approves $20-Billion Weapons Sale to Israel
2. WH Urges Return to Cease-Fire Talks to Ease Tensions
3. Ukraine Says It’s Still Advancing Into Russian Territory
4. Court Dismisses Thailand’s Prime Minister
5. Tropical Storm Ernesto Picking Up Strength Wednesday
6. Bill Would Expand Secret Service Security Perimeter
7. Walz Holds First Solo Events on Campaign Trail
8. Rep. Ilhan Omar Wins Democratic Nomination in Minnesota
9. Arizona Residents to Vote on Abortion on November Ballot
10. New Yorkers Talk Personal Finance, Trade With China
11. Biden Commits $150 Million to Cancer Research in ‘Moonshot’ Initiative
12. White House Asks SCOTUS to Reinstate Student Debt Relief Plan
13. California, South Carolina Call for Restrictions on Classroom Phones
14. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida to Step Down
15. US Army Sgt. Pleads Guilty to Selling Military Secrets to China
16. US Lawmakers Demand CCP Release Lawyer Not Seen in 7 Years
17. 60 Chinese Companies Cut From Lucrative MSCI Indexes
18. Solutions to America’s Housing Crisis
19. Eye-Tracking Tech Reveals Homebuyer Blindspots
20. Paramount Global to Lay Off 15 Percent of US Workforce
21. Nonprofit Provides Support for Combat Controllers
22. Inside Ancient Roman Aqueduct Under Rome’s Trevi Fountain
23. Ukraine Holding Russian Territory: A Game-Changer for Putin?
24. New Realtor Rules: Heads Up for Homebuyers
25. McDonald’s France Jokes About Scrapping Curry Sauce
26. How to Feel More Comfortable in Your Own Skin
27. Timelapse Captures Colorful Moon Setting
28. Thrill-Seekers Fly Over Alps on Europe’s Longest Zipline
29. Vintage Locomotive Carries Passengers Across Italy
