Politics
Primary Elections Yield Mixed Results for Democrats and Republicans
Tuesday's primary elections saw wins for both progressive and moderate Democrats, while President Trump flexed his influence over the Republican Party. The results reflect internal divisions within each party.
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NPR
Progressives and moderate Democrats both see wins in primary races while Trump flexes power over GOP
Everyone got a little bit of what they wanted in Tuesday's primary elections. It was a good night for the Democratic establishment, the progressives and Republican candidates endorsed by President Trump.
2026-08-05 10:08 UTC
The Hill
Senate Republicans are scrambling for a plan to exit Washington for a five-week August recess that won’t anger President Trump, who has demanded they stay in town for as long as necessary to pass a reconciliation blueprint and elements of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act.
2026-08-05 10:00 UTC