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Democrat Rebecca Cooke Wins Wisconsin Primary to Set Up High-Stakes House Rematch
Madison, Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Rebecca Cooke won Wisconsin’s Democratic primary on August 11, 2026, setting up a toss-up rematch against incumbent Republican Derrick Van Orden that could determine control of the U.S. House.
High-Stakes Primary Clash Highlights Split in Wisconsin Democratic Race
Milwaukee, Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Wisconsin’s Democratic primary closed with progressive leader Francesca Hong facing establishment-backed David Crowley, amid millions in Republican spending aimed at shaping the high-stakes November gubernatorial matchup.
ICE Plans $20 Million Purchase of Electric Shock Gloves for Law Enforcement
Washington, Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves to gain compliance from individuals, sparking sharp criticism from civil rights advocates.
Newly Released Phone Records Reveal Early Government Debates Over Vaccine Safety During Pregnancy
Washington, Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
Recovered text messages show Dr. Anthony Fauci privately noted in early 2021 that post-vaccination fevers could theoretically trigger first-trimester miscarriages, highlighting early administrative debates surrounding pandemic policy.
Trump Signs Executive Order to Space Out Childhood Vaccines
Washington, Monday, 10 August 2026.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing health agencies to split combination childhood vaccines into separate shots. The policy requires three separate visits for measles, mumps, and rubella immunizations.
Federal Contractors Begin Unprecedented Construction Inside Big Bend National Park
Alpine, Monday, 10 August 2026.
Marking a historic legal precedent, federal contractors began building border infrastructure inside Big Bend National Park after waiving key environmental protection laws to clear protected Texas land.