THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 217 • Updated Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 02:00 PM UTC

Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats' progressive wing

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

Sources: AP News


Missouri US Rep. Wesley Bell wins a Democratic primary rematch against former Rep. Cori Bush

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AP Exclusive: Trump's immigration crackdown has detained more than 50 military spouses and parents

An Associated Press investigation reveals that President Donald Trump's administration has detained dozens of parents and spouses of active-duty U.S. troops.

Sources: AP News


Trump says deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

U.S. President Donald Trump says a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday.

Sources: AP News


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

Sources: AP News


Tupac Shakur murder trial begins for Duane 'Keffe D' Davis

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Guatemala villages evacuated after Fuego volcano erupts

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Ariana Grande on decision to withdraw from the public eye: 'Not a reactive or impulsive thing'

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

Sources: AP News


SpaceX posts loss in first report as a public company but less than expected

Sources: AP News


China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drone exports to the US

Sources: AP News