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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

El-Sayed in the hot seat for another foreign rental property, nearly $300K in additional income

July 29, 2026

El-Sayed in the hot seat for another foreign rental property, nearly $300K in additional income

Abdul El-Sayed released tax disclosures just hours before a debate, revealing a Dubai rental property and total assets worth up to $2.1 million.

Wisconsin Dem socialist gubernatorial hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’

July 29, 2026

Wisconsin Dem socialist gubernatorial hopeful dodges whether she still wants to ‘abolish police’

Francesca Hong's campaign said her values on police and prison abolition haven't changed, even as she pledged to preserve law enforcement funding.

Ohio man found shot dead in execution-style killing while camping on Puerto Rico beach: reports

July 29, 2026

Ohio man found shot dead in execution-style killing while camping on Puerto Rico beach: reports

Tyler Wilkin sent eerie texts about a mysterious howler outside his tent before he was found dead at Playa La Selva beach near Luquillo, Puerto Rico.

Fetterman brands new socialist favorite 'Pontiac Platner' after 'ogre' dig

July 29, 2026

Fetterman brands new socialist favorite 'Pontiac Platner' after 'ogre' dig

John Fetterman branded Michigan Senate candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed "Pontiac Platner" and accused him of leading the party's "pro-Hamas wing."

Coastal workers fleeing blue strongholds could create an opportunity for Detroit

July 29, 2026

Coastal workers fleeing blue strongholds could create an opportunity for Detroit

Detroit locals and policy experts debate radical free market reforms, including converting Belle Isle into a special economic zone to lure taxpayer flight.

Bears legend Brian Urlacher talks team's likely move, USC son's college career

July 29, 2026

Bears legend Brian Urlacher talks team's likely move, USC son's college career

Brian Urlacher says the Chicago Bears' Hammond, Indiana stadium move is a ploy, while his son Kennedy thrives at USC after transferring from Notre Dame.