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Michigan confirms first U.S. deaths tied to nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak

Michigan reports first U.S. deaths tied to cyclospora outbreak

Michigan reported two deaths Aug. 3 in a cyclospora outbreak that sickened thousands across states and has been linked to lettuce at some Taco Bell locations.

Missouri voters say no to phasing out the income tax

Missouri rejected Amendments 4 and 5 Aug. 4, keeping the state income tax that funds schools, roads and services — affecting how Missouri budgets for everyday public services.
AP WSJ

Supreme Court lets $656 million judgment against PLO and Palestinian Authority stand

The Supreme Court declined to pause a $656 million judgment against the PLO and Palestinian Authority, allowing victims’ families to pursue payment and affecting potential collections.
AP Fortune

Keeping the D.C. Guard through 2029 would cost about $1.4 billion

Pentagon estimates keeping the National Guard in D.C. through 2029 would cost about $1.4 billion, creating a multi-year expense for taxpayers.

D.C. Circuit says EPA wrongly terminated Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants

En banc D.C. Circuit ruled the EPA improperly terminated Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund grants, reviving billions for clean-energy lending with implications for financing and projects.

Trump heads to California and Nevada to raise money and tout his agenda

Trump’s West Coast fundraising trip aims to shape midterm messaging on economy, crime and immigration, potentially influencing turnout and local campaign priorities.
AP Axios

Wildfires rip through Spokane; tens of thousands evacuate

Fast-moving fires forced tens of thousands to evacuate, destroyed hundreds of structures and worsened air quality, disrupting travel, health and local services as state emergency actions continue.

Spider-Man opens to $355M, nears $1B worldwide

Theaters saw a $355 million domestic opening as Spider-Man nears $1 billion worldwide; crowded showtimes and sold-out seats could affect weekend plans.
Earlier on PoliticalDad
Yesterday
Senate Judiciary advances Todd Blanche after he rescinded $1.8B fund2:06 PM CBS News
SpaceX to report first earnings as a public company today; lockup expires two days later2:06 PM AP News
Trump's media company sells ultra-fast feed of his posts to Wall Street10:17 AM Axios
Eight South Korean students detained after entering U.S. Osan Air Base amid protest10:17 AM AP
Michigan's Aug. 4 primaries test Democrats' direction and set key matchups6:02 AM AP News
Monday
25 states sue to block new tariffs8:05 PM AP
Trump rebukes D.C. U.S. attorney over dropped case8:05 PM CBS News
Dollar drops after reported U.S.-Japan intervention8:05 PM AP
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