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Dr Fauci Faces Potential Criminal Prosecution After Invoking Fifth Amendment 111 Times at Senate COVID Hearing

Dr Anthony Fauci faces a potential US Senate contempt vote and criminal prosecution threats after pleading the Fifth Amendment 111 times during a tense Covid hearing.

International Business Times UK

Suspicious Death of PLA Scientist Who Shipped Coronavirus Vials to Us Just Before Pandemic Hit

Declassified US Senate documents reveal PLA scientist Zhou Yusen's virus shipment to the US before COVID-19, raising questions about China's military-linked research and his suspicious death.

International Business Times UK

Talarico leads Paxton in new poll

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a surprising edge

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Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race

The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans.

The Texas Tribune

He’s a doctor and a progressive. Will he win a key US Senate race in Michigan?

Abdul El-Sayed may be buoyed by a younger, anti-establishment coalition as he runs against an establishment candidate

The Guardian - US

Maine Democrats choose replacement for Senate seat after Graham Platner was forced to drop out

Troy Jackson has secured the Democratic nomination for the US Senate in Maine

The Independent UK

Trump has quit caring about the midterms

But the Democrats — and the rest of us — still hope to make them count

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Nebraska set to have a second straight U.S. Senate election without both major parties on the ballot

Nebraska's U.S. Senate general election will not feature a Democrat after nominee Cindy Burbank (D) withdrew on July 17 — the 17th regular or special U.S. Senate election we identified since 2000 with no Democratic candidate, compared to four with no Republican candidate. Two of those elections with no Republican…

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Louisiana House candidate accused of rape says he hopes to again ‘earn’ Trump endorsement

Republican Blake Miguez is weighing what district to run in after state redrew map following supreme court decision

The Guardian - US

Seventy members of the U.S. Congress are not running for re-election this year — the most in at least 26 years

Seventy members of Congress — 11 Senators and 59 Representatives— are not running for re-election this year, the most since at least 2000 and 32% more than the 53 who did not run in 2024.

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Sixty-nine members of the U.S. Congress are not running for re-election this year — the most in at least 26 years

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Talarico pledges $25 million for Black voter outreach at sometimes tense Houston town hall

The Democratic Senate nominee faced pointed questions from some Black voters and was confronted by a political content creator who said “you cannot win without us.”

The Texas Tribune

Weekly Brew: July 17, 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 July 13 - July 17.

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Paxton and Talarico open battle for South Texas with dueling rallies, diverging pitches

Paxton rallied in McAllen while Talarico toured the border this week, offering an early look at how each will vie in the coming months for the Latino voters who swung to Trump in 2024.

The Texas Tribune

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Lindsey Graham's death will set off a special primary election for a Senate seat that's open for the second time since 1956

A special Republican Party primary is scheduled for August 11, 2026, in South Carolina to determine which Republican candidate will run in the state's general election on November 3, 2026.

The Texas Tribune

Ken Paxton’s campaign says he will debate James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race

Paxton's campaign said he plans to debate after Talarico challenged him to do so, though it did not commit to a specific host.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Tech chair donated $275K to Ken Paxton day before AG intervened in Brendan Sorsby saga

Cody Campbell, a major Texas Tech booster and GOP megadonor, has vocally defended Brendan Sorsby’s right to play amid a legal battle stemming from his betting scandal.

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South Carolina and Maine will be the first states to replace a major party U.S. Senate nominee since 2016

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International Business Times UK

National Defense Authorization Act Vote Collapses as Iran War Revolt Rocks Trump's Pentagon Plan

The US Senate has blocked a critical defence bill, citing concerns over Iran conflict and US-Israel military ties, highlighting deep political divisions and shifting public opinion.

The Economic Times

US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections

Senate Democrats blocked a defense policy bill due to Iran war concerns. They cited President Trump's lack of congressional consultation on military actions. The bill failed to gain enough votes to advance in the Senate. Republicans urged support, stating the bill ensures military readiness. This setback occurs early in the…

International Business Times UK

Quick Facts About Lindsey Graham's Sister, Darline Nordone: Why Was She Appointed to Replace Late Senator?

Darline Graham Nordone, Lindsey Graham's adopted sister and a long‑time disability rights official, has been appointed to finish his US Senate term for South Carolina after his sudden death in Washington.

International Business Times UK

'Who Needs Elections?': Fury Erupts as Lindsey Graham's Sister Is Handed His Senate Seat With Zero Experience

Darline Graham Nordone's appointment to her late brother Lindsey Graham's US Senate seat has sparked a fierce backlash over 'nepotism', after Donald Trump urged South Carolina's governor to pick her.

International Business Times UK

'Completely Unqualified Person': Darline Graham Nordone Slammed After Taking Over Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat

Darline Graham Nordone's appointment to her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat has sparked controversy, with critics questioning her lack of political experience.

The Texas Tribune

“Who do I vote for?”: Cornyn voters weigh Paxton, Talarico or sitting out in November

The Tribune spoke with nine people who voted for the senior senator in the primary, offering a window into how that key voting bloc is thinking about the general election.

Ballotpedia

Six citizenship voting measures on the ballot in 2026 continue second wave of historical trend

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