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Senate confirms new CDC director as diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak sweeps US

Politics August 5, 2026

Senate confirms new CDC director as diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak sweeps US

Dr. Erica Schwartz was confirmed as CDC director along party lines amid concerns over whether she would stand up to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccines.

Dem drops US Senate bid, leaving independent candidate as lone challenger to incumbent GOP Sen Mike Rounds

Politics August 5, 2026

Dem drops US Senate bid, leaving independent candidate as lone challenger to incumbent GOP Sen Mike Rounds

Democratic Senate candidate Julian Beaudion dropped out of the South Dakota race, leaving only GOP Sen. Mike Rounds and independent challenger Brian Bengs in the contest.

El-Sayed campaign backed by over $100,000 from dozens of members of group with alleged terror ties

Hamas August 5, 2026

El-Sayed campaign backed by over $100,000 from dozens of members of group with alleged terror ties

Abdul El-Sayed's Senate campaign collected over $115,000 from CAIR officials and leaders, including an executive who praised Hamas on Oct. 7.

McConnell's absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow

Politics August 5, 2026

McConnell's absence puts Trump agenda at risk as Kentucky succession questions grow

Andy Beshear says the Aug. 3 deadline has no legal impact on his options, but Mitch McConnell's absence leaves Republicans one vote short on key items.

El-Sayed narrowly leads in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary

VIDEO August 5, 2026

El-Sayed narrowly leads in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary

Senior national correspondent Rich Edson reports the latest on the Democratic race for a Michigan Senate seat as the primary results remain too close to call. Panelists Melissa DeRosa and Tudor Dixon weigh in.

Americans deserve to know healthcare prices before the final bill arrives

Opinion August 5, 2026

Americans deserve to know healthcare prices before the final bill arrives

A 2025 poll shows 96% of Americans support healthcare price transparency as Congress works to make it law, with billions in potential savings.

Trump-backed candidate lands GOP nod, setting up high-stakes governor showdown

Gubernatorial August 4, 2026

Trump-backed candidate lands GOP nod, setting up high-stakes governor showdown

John James topped Perry Johnson in Michigan's GOP gubernatorial primary, setting up a general election battle against Jocelyn Benson this fall.

Indiana takes full advantage of NCAA courtroom chaos with stunning roster move amid eligibility fight

OutKick-Sports August 4, 2026

Indiana takes full advantage of NCAA courtroom chaos with stunning roster move amid eligibility fight

Indiana Hoosiers add Stephen Daley back to the roster after a Colorado court ruling grants 2022-class athletes an additional eligibility season.

First polls close as socialist insurgents eye Midwest gains in Dem civil war

Bernie Sanders August 4, 2026

First polls close as socialist insurgents eye Midwest gains in Dem civil war

Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens clash in the most expensive Democratic Senate primary in history, with over $80 million spent and AIPAC at the center.

Virginia Senate race to battle top intel Dem takes shape after redistricting delays

Politics August 4, 2026

Virginia Senate race to battle top intel Dem takes shape after redistricting delays

A Republican nominee emerged to challenge Sen. Mark Warner in a three-way Virginia Senate race that includes independent candidate Mark Moran.