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Progressive Democrats are seeking primary wins in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with state Rep. Francesca Hong’s campaign for Wisconsin governor deemed a significant opportunity for democratic socialists. A U.S. military intelligence assessment indicates that Iran has shifted its focus from nuclear weapons to the Strait of Hormuz, leading to discussions between Iran and Oman, and demands from Iran that the U.S. permanently end the war and provide compensation for war damages. The U.S. has experienced its hottest month ever, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Progressive Democrats vie for primary victories in Wisconsin and Minnesota, while Iran reprioritizes from nuclear weapons to the Strait of Hormuz, according to a military intelligence assessment. The U.S. logs its warmest month on record.
Progressives and Trump Undergo Major Tests in Tuesday’s Primaries
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The Democratic Party’s ideological and generational divides are evident in today’s primaries, especially in Wisconsin and Minnesota, after a key win for progressive Democrats in Michigan’s Senate primary last week.
In Wisconsin, state Rep. Francesca Hong’s race for governor is a significant opportunity for the democratic socialist — and potentially a substantial general election test for her movement and the broader Democratic Party. In Minnesota, Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan is up against moderate Rep. Angie Craig in the Democratic primary for the Senate.
In South Carolina, Republicans will select a new Senate nominee after Sen. Lindsey Graham’s death. Meanwhile, primary races are also set for Vermont and Connecticut. And in Alabama, voters in select House districts will choose their nominees following the implementation of a new congressional map. Read more on these crucial races here.
Iran’s Priority Shifts to the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Assesses
A U.S. military intelligence assessment indicates that Iran has shifted its strategic focus from its nuclear program to the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials say. Negotiations about the strait are ongoing between Iran and Oman, with the U.S. observing from the sidelines. Learn more about Iran’s shifting priorities.
The U.S. Records its Warmest Month Ever
July was the most scorching July ever recorded and the hottest month in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 132-year record, the agency reported. The average temperature across the U.S. was 76.9 degrees — 3.3 degrees above the 20th-century average — and nearly every region of the country experienced heatwaves. Along with the extreme heat came widespread drought, wildfires, and heavy rain. Read more about July’s extreme weather.
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