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Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

August 5, 2026

Alex Murdaugh’s lawsuit against Rebecca Hill dismissed by judge who says clerk doesn’t owe him for defense

Alex Murdaugh's $600,000 lawsuit against Rebecca Hill was dismissed after a federal judge ruled he lacked standing to recover defense costs from the clerk.

Three people killed in North Carolina shooting, official says

August 5, 2026

Three people killed in North Carolina shooting, official says

Three people were killed, including the suspect, and one was injured in a shooting incident in Prospect Hill, North Carolina, on Wednesday, a Caswell County official said.

DARLINE GRAHAM: I'm South Carolina's newest senator. This is who I am and what I believe

August 5, 2026

DARLINE GRAHAM: I'm South Carolina's newest senator. This is who I am and what I believe

Darline Graham outlines her conservative platform on illegal immigration, girls' sports, DEI and the SAVE America Act in her South Carolina Senate bid.

Republicans move to oust embattled Florida GOP lawmaker in bitter primary fight

August 5, 2026

Republicans move to oust embattled Florida GOP lawmaker in bitter primary fight

Reps. Cory Mills, Chuck Edwards and Max Miller face misconduct allegations that now threaten GOP control of Congress heading into midterms. Edwards has dropped his campaign.

Political newcomer seeks to unseat twin of Trump impeachment foe in swing Virginia district

August 5, 2026

Political newcomer seeks to unseat twin of Trump impeachment foe in swing Virginia district

Three GOP political newcomers battled it out in Virginia 7th Congressional District to challenge Rep. Eugene Vindman, twin brother of Trump impeachment witness Alexander Vindman.

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

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.

GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censure

August 5, 2026

GOP Rep Chuck Edwards drops re-election bid after House ethics report recommends censure

Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina dropped his re-election bid in the wake of the release of a House Ethics Committee report.

GOP governor endorses candidate challenging Trump-backed congressman in Republican US House primary

August 5, 2026

GOP governor endorses candidate challenging Trump-backed congressman in Republican US House primary

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee endorsed former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, who is challenging U.S. Rep. Andy Ogles in a GOP U.S. House primary.

Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

August 4, 2026

Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

The 11th Circuit ruled 8-5 that Hamburger Mary's failed to show it would likely succeed in its First Amendment challenge to Florida's drag show law.

If you're knocking out DoorDash drivers with a baseball bat after they honk at you, police would like a word

August 4, 2026

If you're knocking out DoorDash drivers with a baseball bat after they honk at you, police would like a word

A DoorDash driver says a Range Rover followed her after she honked at a red light in Jacksonville, North Carolina, then struck her with a wooden bat.