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Bernie-backed progressive Abdul El-Sayed scores Michigan win in blow to Democratic establishment: report

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed is now expected to be the Democratic nominee in November’s senate election

The Independent UK

'AI Will Deliver Free Goods': Elon Musk Mocks NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Over Grocery Stores

Elon Musk has branded Zohran Mamdani a 'thief and a liar' over a city-owned grocery store proposal, while doubling down on his claim that AI and robots will one day deliver free goods and services.

International Business Times UK

The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats

Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month

The Independent UK

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Michigan votes in key Senate primary as Democrats battle over party’s future

Progressive Abdul El-Sayed leads in polls against centrist Haley Stevens as party looks to regain control of US Senate

The Guardian - US

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Urges Senate to Pass CLARITY Act, Says 'Whether People Love Crypto Or Hate It,' 70% of Americans Want Clear Rules: 'This Is About...'

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) CEO Brian Armstrong urged lawmakers to support the CLARITY Act, arguing that clearer cryptocurrency regulations would protect consumers, strengthen U.S. oversight and help America maintain its leadership in financial technology.

Benzinga

Starbucks CEO Earns 1,794 Times More Than the Average Worker: Here's Why He's Paid $31M

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's $31 million pay package in 2025 has reignited debates on executive compensation, as the company shows signs of recovery under his leadership amidst union disputes and competition.

International Business Times UK

Trump says he’s decided on a punishment for Canada over wildfire smoke blanketing the US: ‘You’ll find out’

Trump has accused Canada of mismanaging its forests and previously vowed the country would be ‘held responsible’ for the smoke

The Independent UK

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What makes a CEO worth $31 million a year? You’ll have to ask Starbucks

IN FOCUS : Starbucks has paid its CEO more than $120 million since he joined in late 2024. What makes him worth it? JR Duren reports

The Independent UK

California Democrats Defy Gov. Gavin Newsom, Endorse Billionaire Wealth Tax Proposal Ahead of November Vote

The California Democratic Party endorsed a November ballot measure to tax billionaires’ wealth, defying opposition from Gov. Gavin Newsom and several influential labor unions.

Benzinga

Trump Rejects DOJ's Findings, Kelly Warns Democrats, Warren Backs Trump on Debt Ceiling and More: This Week in Politics

As the week winds down, here’s a quick look at the top political stories that made headlines.

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Says 'The Billionaires Must Pay Their Fair Share' as He Pushes 5% Wealth Tax to Raise $4.4 Trillion

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) renewed his call for a federal wealth tax, arguing that taxing the nation’s richest Americans would help finance sweeping social programs aimed at supporting working families.

Benzinga

Upheaval in Maine and another 100-day campaign - can Democrats pull it off?

Troy Jackson gained the party nomination for Senate, but now he needs to consolidate support to take on Susan Collins

The Guardian - US

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

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Robert Reich Says Americans Are 'Getting Charged Twice' as Trump's Iran War Raises Gas Prices, Boosts Big Oil Profits

Economist Robert Reich says the ongoing Iran war, which has induced sharp hikes in gas prices across the U.S., has handed a boost to the oil industry’s profits, slamming President Donald Trump‘s pro-oil stance.

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Bernie Sanders Mocks Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Over Potential $10.5 Billion Tax Bill in California: 'How Will He Survive?'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Thursday said Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg could owe about $10.5 billion if California voters approve a proposed 5% billionaire wealth tax in November, saying the revenue could help preserve healthcare for 3 million low-income people.

Roll Call

CDC, public health preparedness nominees advance in Senate

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and to serve as a key assistant secretary, two leadership roles that the administration has struggled to fill. The committee voted 12-11 along party lines to…

The Independent UK

Shell’s profits have more than doubled while Americans keep paying more at the gas pump

‘When wars make oil companies richer, something’s seriously messed up in the world,’ one social media user noted

The Conversation

A government fund of AI stocks to benefit all Americans is a good idea, but hard to pull off

Creating a government fund to own AI stock and benefit all Americans would require many hard choices.

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Bernie Sanders Says Politicians Told Not to 'Antagonize' Big Money Interests: 'When You Take on Crypto...'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said on Wednesday that the cryptocurrency companies are lobbying Congress to pass what he called the "corrupt" Clarity Act as payback for their election-season political spending.

International Business Times UK

Bernie Sanders Challenges Elon Musk's 'Money Won't Matter' Claim With 5% Wealth Tax Demand

Bernie Sanders criticises Elon Musk's AI predictions, urging him to support a wealth tax if he believes money will be obsolete by 2036. The debate highlights ongoing tensions over billionaire wealth.

Medical Daily

Senate Panel Votes Thursday on a CDC Director Who Would Inherit the Worst Measles Year Since 1991

The Senate HELP Committee votes Thursday on Erica Schwartz for CDC director. She would inherit record measles cases and a nine-state outbreak.

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Says '60% of Our People Live Paycheck to Paycheck,' Pushes Back on Trump's 'Amazing Economy' Claim: 'God Help Us'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) pushed back against President Donald Trump’s optimistic assessment of the U.S. economy, arguing that millions of Americans continue to struggle with rising living costs, inadequate health coverage and housing insecurity.

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Asks Elon Musk to Back a 5% Wealth Tax if He Truly Believes 'Money Won't Matter' in 2036

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Tuesday challenged Elon Musk to support a 5% tax on billionaires’ wealth if the Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and Space Exploration Technologies Corp (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO truly believed “money won’t matter” in 2036.

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Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year. With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

International Business Times UK

Taxpayers 'Subsidising Starvation Wages' as Amazon Spends $200bn on AI Whilst Food Stamps Triple

A US report reveals Amazon workers' SNAP enrolment has tripled since 2020, sparking criticism from Senator Sanders amidst the company's $200 billion AI investment plans.

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