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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - AUGUST 10: Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate David Crowley greets supporters at a campaign rally on August 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Crowley is polling second behind front-runner Francesca Hong in the Democratic primary, which takes place tomorrow. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

In another key primary test, a favored progressive is upset in Wisconsin governor’s race

After polling showed progressive Francesca Hong up by double digits, the establishment-backed David Crowley won the Democratic nomination for governor in Wisconsin.

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 07: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R) (R-LA) speaks with reporters about his remarks on the nomination of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche while walking to a vote at the U.S. Capitol on August 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. During his remarks earlier, Cassidy said he will support the nomination of Blanche to be the next Attorney General. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney general, likely paving way for confirmation

Blanche’s path to confirmation has been complicated over a settlement of Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS that has drawn intense scrutiny from Republicans and Democrats alike.

President Donald Trump speaks as White House deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller listens, in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

After Supreme Court loss, Trump again targets birthright citizenship with new orders

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 05: Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche arrives to a news conference at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice building on August 05, 2026 in Washington, DC. Justice Department officials held the press conference to discuss their investigation into Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), a criminal group based in Mexico. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

Tight vote on Blanche exposes deep skepticism of Trump’s Justice Department

Nurses, healthcare workers, and supporters rally outside Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine, to call for the release of Debora Kapisha from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention on August 5, 2026. According to US media reports, Kapisha, a registered nurse at Maine Medical Center, was detained by ICE on July 30. (Photo by JOSEPH PREZIOSO / AFP via Getty Images)

ICE’s healthcare payment system collapsed. Are detainees still getting off-site care?

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 05: Michigan Democratic Senate primary winner Abdul El-Sayed speaks during a press conference in front of the Spirit of Detroit statue on August 05, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. Sayed called on Michiganders to unite against Mike Rodgers as well as challenging him to multiple debates. (Photo by Finn Gomez/Getty Images)

Michigan Senate victory boosts progressives as Democrats wrestle with party’s direction

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