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Federal judge blocks New York climate superfund law

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Weekly Brew: September 4, 2026

Each week, The Weekly Brew brings you a collection of the most viewed stories from The Daily Brew, condensed. Here are the top stories from the week of August 31 - September 4.

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Fourteen states require periodic votes on a constitutional convention question, but officials disagree over who can call the vote in one state — Oklahoma

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) ordered a statewide vote on whether the legislature should call a constitutional convention. The Oklahoma Constitution requires the question to be submitted to voters at least once every 20 years, but it was last submitted in 1970. Stitt issued an executive proclamation on Aug. 25,…

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US Expands Financial Scrutiny of Muslim Brotherhood Networks

The United States has shifted its strategy regarding the Muslim Brotherhood, increasing regulatory focus on the organization's financial operations.

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Businessman Mike Mazzei wins the GOP nomination for Oklahoma governor with Trump's endorsement

Mike Mazzei secured the Republican nomination for Oklahoma governor. President Donald Trump's social media attacks boosted Mazzei's campaign significantly. Mazzei will now face Democratic nominee Cyndi Munson in November. The race saw substantial spending on television and digital advertising. Mazzei, a businessman, previously served twelve years in the state Senate.

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Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here

Raphael Warnock, Kevin Stitt, Dolores Huerta, Maggie Haberman and other prominent voices in American political and civic life join us in Austin next month

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Oklahoma lawmakers sent a voter ID constitutional amendment to the Aug. 25 ballot during the 2026 session. Here are the other election bills they passed.

The Oklahoma Legislature adjourned its 2026 legislative session on May 14 after enacting five election-related bills and passing one constitutional amendment. Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) signed all five of the bills in May.

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State lawmakers enacted 37 bills on ballot measures and direct democracy through mid-2026

Welcome to the Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, Brew.

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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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Gentner Drummond (R) and Mike Mazzei (R) campaign on experience and Trump support in the August 25 Republican runoff for Oklahoma governor

Gentner Drummond (R) and Mike Mazzei (R) advanced to the August 25 Republican primary runoff after defeating seven other candidates in the primary on June 16. Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is term-limited and retiring from public office. In the primary, Drummond received 25.9% of the vote to Mazzei’s 25.5%.

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Newly announced TribFest speakers grapple with the country’s hardest questions

Kevin Stitt, Sherrilyn Ifill, Karl Rove, Imani Perry, Carla Espinoza-Grcic and Avi Loeb join us this September

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Oklahoma to have first open Republican gubernatorial primary since 2018

Nine candidates are running for the Republican nomination for governor of Oklahoma on June 16, 2026. Four have led in media attention: Gentner Drummond (R), Chip Keating (R), Mike Mazzei (R), and Charles McCall (R). Incumbent Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) is term-limited and retiring from public office.

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Oklahoma Child Marriage Ban Passes Into Law Despite Dozens Of Republican Lawmakers Voting No On The Measure

Oklahoma has banned child marriage, becoming the 17th US state to do so. Senate Bill 504, which faced Republican opposition, sets the minimum marriage age at 18 without exceptions.

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Energy executive tapped to replace Mullin in the US Senate after his DHS promotion

Mullin would have been up for reelection in November

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Energy executive Armstrong tapped to replace Mullin in Senate

Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt has picked Republican energy executive Alan S. Armstrong to fill the seat former Sen. Markwayne Mullin vacated to serve as President Donald Trump’s new Homeland Security secretary. Stitt, also a Republican, announced his selection at a Tuesday morning news conference, calling Armstrong a “strong business leader”…

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At least 6 dead as ‘large and extremely dangerous tornado’ tears through Michigan and storms rattle Central US

A mother and daughter died when a tornado hit their car in Oklahoma Thursday night

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Oklahoma tornado: Mother and daughter killed as severe storms rip through state; more dangerous weather expected

A mother and her daughter were killed when a tornado struck their vehicle in western Oklahoma on Thursday night as powerful storms swept across the state, authorities said.

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Potential 2028 Democratic nominee hits out at his own party: ‘I don’t answer to party bosses’

Maryland Governor Wes Moore has repeatedly denied wanting to run for president in 2028

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Trump finally apologizes for something

President Donald Trump sorry for endorsing the ‘very mediocre (at best!) RINO Governor of Oklahoma’

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Trump slams ‘mediocre’ Republican in spat over inviting Democratic governors to White House dinner

Trump attacked Republican Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt as part of the public back-and-forth around the upcoming events

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US governors cancel White House meeting after Donald Trump didn’t invite Democrats: Report

The National Governors Association canceled its meeting with President Trump after the White House excluded Democratic governors. This decision undermines federal-state collaboration, as the association emphasizes unity and constructive engagement. The White House's exclusion of key Democratic leaders goes against the NGA's tradition of bipartisan gatherings.

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Deadly Minnesota shooting ramps up first period of pushback on Trump 2.0

From oil executives to Western leaders and now Republican officials, Donald Trump is riding a wave of recent pushback from unlikely sources.

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Oklahoma college instructor is fired after giving failing grade to a Bible-based essay on gender

The University of Oklahoma has fired an instructor who was accused by a student of religious discrimination

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University of Oklahoma Essay Scandal Escalates: Second Professor Removed for Backing Protest Over Controversial TA

A University of Oklahoma essay citing the Bible ignites campus uproar, with two instructors suspended amid protests and discrimination claims.

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An Oklahoma college student flunked her gender studies paper. Now Turning Point is leading her academic fight

The university placed the instructor on leave as it conducts a ‘full review’ of the matter

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