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July 31, 2026

Michigan hospital pays $410K to settle lawsuit by physician assistant fired over transgender policy

Valerie Kloosterman says she was fired three weeks after requesting a religious accommodation from mandatory gender identity training at the hospital.

July 31, 2026

Top Wisconsin Democratic socialist candidate confronted on past 'defund police' rhetoric

Francesca Hong confirmed her DSA membership since 2020 but says her views on police abolition have evolved since her earlier social media posts.

July 31, 2026

Trump rejects Iran blame for Minnesota cyberattack, points finger at 'corrupt' political foe

Trump dismissed claims that Iranian hackers targeted Minnesota water systems, instead blaming the state's governor for what he called gross incompetence.

July 31, 2026

Investigators believe Iranian hackers are likely behind cyberattack on Minnesota water systems: report

More than 30 Minnesota water systems were hit by a coordinated cyberattack that officials say was likely orchestrated by Iranian hackers, a report said.

July 31, 2026

Puerto Rico police name person of interest in Ohio man's murder as PI says he may have been lured: report

July 30, 2026

DSA-backed Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate leads in primary race: Poll

Fox News correspondent Christina Coleman reports on polling showing Democratic Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong leading the primary race on ‘Hannity.’ 

July 30, 2026

Schiff-backed candidate abruptly ends gubernatorial campaign amid rumblings of a damaging report

Mandela Barnes suspended his Wisconsin gubernatorial campaign amid a crowded Democratic primary, leaving Francesca Hong and David Crowley as major contenders.

July 30, 2026

Trump administration probes Minnesota over 'transgender dolls' in schools, but state disputes story

The Trump administration launched a federal probe into Minnesota's use of "MyGender Dolls" in classrooms, but Tim Walz's office says no such program is being implemented.

July 30, 2026

Obama endorses Democratic Iowa state rep running for US Senate against Trump-backed House Republican

Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democratic Iowa state Rep. Josh Turek for U.S. Senate as the candidate runs against Trump-backed Republican U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson.

July 30, 2026

Socialism's war on success has a new champion — and he’s running for Senate in Michigan

Abdul El-Sayed's Michigan Senate bid draws support from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, raising alarms over socialist policies.