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Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin speaks during a news conference in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on July 17.

โ€˜Got to be kidding meโ€™: GOP officials pan Trumpโ€™s claims of shocking new election threats

By Marshall Cohen, Gabe Cohen, CNN Boston (CNN) — Four days after President Donald Trump declared that his administration uncovered โ€œshocking vulnerabilities in our election infrastructure,โ€ dozens of state election officials from across the country gathered in Boston. But they werenโ€™t there for an emergency summit to tackle the supposed crisis, even though the midterm

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US Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks at a rally with Sen. Bernie Sanders

In private call, Michigan Republican running for Senate sees himself in โ€˜good shapeโ€™ against one particular Democrat

By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — As Michigan Democrats debate who is their best candidate for Senate, the presumptive Republican nominee, Mike Rogers, has a frank private assessment of the field. During a call with supporters last month, Rogers said his campaign was in โ€œpretty good shapeโ€ overall โ€“ and feeling good if former public

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Madison Police Chief John Patterson speaks at a news conference in Madison

Officials identify Wisconsin man killed in police shooting that reignited protests in city with troubled use-of-force history

CNN By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer during a struggle with Madison, Wisconsin, police officers Wednesday has been identified as Corey Ruiz, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said. Madison Police Department Chief John Patterson said the

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Madison Police Chief John Patterson speaks at a news conference in Madison

Officials identify Wisconsin man killed in police shooting that reignited protests in city with troubled use-of-force history

By Julianna Bragg, Andy Rose, CNN (CNN) — The man who was shot and killed after authorities say he pulled a knife and injured an officer during a struggle with Madison, Wisconsin, police officers Wednesday has been identified as Corey Ruiz, Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway said. Madison Police Department Chief John Patterson said the killing

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Vice President JD Vance speaks at Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport on July 8

Secret Service agent on Vanceโ€™s detail suspected of leaking information is put on leave amid internal review

By Josh Campbell, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — A Secret Service agent on Vice President JD Vanceโ€™s security detail is under internal review and has been put on administrative leave after being suspected of leaking information for a news story that included details about Vanceโ€™s travel, a source familiar with the matter said. A second

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Former Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith testifies before the House Judiciary Committee about his investigations into President Donald Trump at the Capitol in Washington

GOP chair of House Judiciary Committee asks Justice Department to consider prosecuting Jack Smith

By Katelyn Polantz, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Republican Rep. Jim Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, on Wednesday night asked the Justice Department to consider criminally charging special counsel Jack Smith, who previously prosecuted President Donald Trump, according to a letter sent to DOJ obtained by CNN. Jordan alleges Smith misled the committee

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A woman walks with her son as she prepares to cast their ballot in the Democratic presidential primary at the Eastbridge Presbyterian Church in Mount Pleasant

Two states are the top contenders for the first spot on Democratsโ€™ 2028 primary calendar

By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Nevada and South Carolina are the leading contenders to be recommended to head Democratsโ€™ 2028 presidential primary calendar, according to conversations with members of a powerful panel within the Democratic National Committee. โ€œI have to say at this point itโ€™s probably 50-50,โ€ said one member of the DNCโ€™s Rules

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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway set to host annual ‘First Responder Days’ in August

PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Qualified first responders will receive free admission to the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway during the month of August, officials said today. “The tramway is delighted to continue this annual tradition, in appreciation for the dedication and service of those who serve our communities,” Nancy Nichols, tramway general manager, said in

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Big Bear bald eagle believed to be Jackie recovering after suffering injuries in attack

Update (7/21/26 – 4:00 p.m.) Wildlife officials said the eagle’s condition remains critical. “Initial bloodwork indicates that the eagle is experiencing severe anemia and inflammation affecting the kidneys. We are still working to determine the underlying cause, and additional bloodwork and diagnostic test results are pending,” reads an update by the Ojai Raptor Center Tuesday

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