Trump-backed John James wins Michigan’s GOP primary for governor

Rep. John James has won Michigan’s Republican nomination for governor, NBC News projects. James, who represents the Detroit suburbs, prevailed in the primary despite being vastly outspent by his opponent, wealthy businessman Perry Johnson. President Donald Trump, despite harboring early concerns that a bid for higher office would put the two-term congressman’s competitive House district…

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Moscow and Kyiv trade blame over drone explosion that killed 7, including 3 children, on Russian beach

The beach was packed, many vacationers lounging near the turquoise waters when the drone slammed into the white sand and burst into a fireball. Russian officials said seven people, including three children, were killed and 58 others injured by the explosion in the Black Sea resort town of Gelendzhik on Monday. The explosion was captured…

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Man accused of arson in the biggest of 3 major fires in Spokane, Washington

A 37-year-old Spokane, Washington, resident with a previous manslaughter conviction was arrested Monday in connection with the largest of the region’s three wildfires, which have displaced thousands of people and destroyed hundreds of structures, authorities said. Aaron Farinacci, 37, was taken into custody without incident with the help of a SWAT team after a judge…

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Acting AG Todd Blanche reaches deal with holdout senators to scrap $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

After a weekslong standoff between senators and the Trump administration, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced Sunday night that the parties had reached a deal and that had he issued an order “officially” rescinding a $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. “My team and I have met with committee members and Senators over the past several weeks…

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