Schumer sees Senate map expanding deeper into red territory

The Democratic leader’s chosen candidates lost in two primaries. But he told Semafor he’s only adding to his midterm target list.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer
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Hacks put pressure on third-party model testers

Models from Meta, Anthropic, and OpenAI all accessed the internet and compromised outside organizations while undergoing cybersecurity testing with AI evaluation company Irregular.
Meta company logo
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US shed 23,000 jobs in July

Labor Department data paints an unexpectedly bleak picture in July.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh
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Middle East ambassadorships sit vacant as Trump relies on special envoys

About half of the nations ensnared by the Iran conflict currently lack a Senate-confirmed leader of their US embassy.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff
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Trump unveils new critical minerals investments

The projects include a $1.4 billion loan for batteries, a $400 million loan for scandium, and a $150 million loan for magnets, plus $58 million in Export-Import Bank financing for graphite and boron.
US President Donald Trump attends a mining roundtable
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Democratic establishment uses a ‘vulnerability’ attack on the left

Rep. Angie Craig is warning that fraud investigations could dog her progressive rival for Minnesota Senate, and she’s not alone.
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan
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US shed 23,000 jobs in July

Labor Department data paints an unexpectedly bleak picture in July.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh
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Miller’s opponent takes a Sanders-esque view of scandal

Brian Poindexter told Semafor that he believes voters want him focused on the cost of living, not his opponent.

Schumer sees Senate map expanding deeper into red territory

The Democratic leader’s chosen candidates lost in two primaries. But he told Semafor he’s only adding to his midterm target list.

Senate finalizes deal on Russia sanctions

The Senate is back in session after senators made progress on a voting deal to go on August recess — but didn’t fully clinch it.

Tennessee Republican booted in primary upset

Tennessee voters ousted Rep. Andy Ogles in Thursday’s primary, despite his endorsement by President Donald Trump.

Senate negotiations intensify on recess deal

“There’s some movement in the right direction,” Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., told Semafor.

Lawmakers urge Trump to impose Balkan sanctions

“We are deeply concerned by reports that current and former employees and associates of the Srebrenica Memorial Center have been summoned for questioning,” the senators wrote.

Middle East ambassadorships sit vacant as Trump relies on special envoys

About half of the nations ensnared by the Iran conflict currently lack a Senate-confirmed leader of their US embassy.

Americans turning to AI for financial advice but confidence low, poll shows

About 20% of Americans have recently used AI for financial advice, but their confidence in its expertise remains low.
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