THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 218 • Updated Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 02:13 AM UTC

Michigan progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate primary

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in a victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state.

Sources: AP News


Trump pushes false claims about vandalism of Reflecting Pool

No evidence? No problem. Trump pushes ahead on false claims that Reflecting Pool was vandalized.

Sources: AP News


Judge dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case, criticizes Justice Department

Judge criticizes the Justice Department as he dismisses Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case.

Sources: AP News


Iran and US close to deal on Strait of Hormuz

Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down.

Sources: AP News


New images show sun's surface in finest detail yet

Scientists have captured images of the sun’s surface in the finest detail yet. Researchers were able to peek with the help of a telescope on the island of Maui in Hawaii.

Sources: AP News


Ariana Grande addresses break from public eye

Ariana Grande addressed fans during her Chicago concert Monday night, clarifying her upcoming break from the public eye.

Sources: AP News


Russian attack on Kyiv warehouse kills 17

Russian barrage in Ukraine’s capital region kills 17 as air defenses fall short.

Sources: AP News


Trump administration detains over 50 military spouses and parents

Trump’s immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents.

Sources: AP News


Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director

Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency.

Sources: AP News


SpaceX rocket crashes into moon as predicted

Scientists are certain a wayward SpaceX rocket slammed into the moon as predicted.

Sources: AP News