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Democrats aim to unite behind one candidate in Alaska governor’s race as they hope to flip the seat

● AP • 31 August 2026 • 10:48 PM

Democrat Tom Begich has withdrawn from Alaska’s governor's race and is supporting the first-place finisher, fellow Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.

Trump officials cut political interference ban after unusual Census Bureau report

● NPR • 31 August 2026 • 10:27 PM

After the Census Bureau issued a report tied to a Trump-aligned think tank, the bureau's parent agency cut language banning political interference from its scientific integrity policy, NPR learned.

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US military has no plans to send troops to the polls in November, top general says

● AP • 31 August 2026 • 5:21 PM

The highest-ranking officer in the U.S. military says there are no plans to send troops to polling places during November’s midterm congressional elections. Gen.

Rep. Glenn Ivey weighs stopgap spending bill as House returns to Washington

● NPR • 31 August 2026 • 5:15 PM

NPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, as the House reconvenes this week with a stopgap spending bill on the agenda.

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Kalshi bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading

● AP • 31 August 2026 • 3:27 PM

The online prediction market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Rep. George Santos after concluding the former Republican congressman likely engaged in insider trading when he bet against his attendance at the State of the Union address.

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AP Decision Notes: What to expect in the Massachusetts state primary

● AP • 31 August 2026 • 11:51 AM

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey faces a competitive Democratic primary challenge in Massachusetts on Tuesday from U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton in his bid for a third full term.

House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities

● AP • 31 August 2026 • 11:36 AM

House lawmakers return to Washington on Monday with a short to-do list after five weeks back in their home districts.

The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won't lower your gas prices. Here's what you need to know

● NPR • 31 August 2026 • 9:03 AM

The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.