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Political News Compilation - Weekend Updates - July 19 & 20, 2025

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The U.S. Capitol, Wednesday, July 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

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The 2026 Senate map is tough for Democrats, but Republicans have their own headaches

By THOMAS BEAUMONT and JILL COLVIN
Updated 8:17 AM CDT, July 20, 2025

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans are encountering early headaches in Senate races viewed as pivotal to maintaining the party’s majority in next year’s midterm elections, with recruitment failures, open primaries, infighting and a president who has been sitting on the sidelines.

Democrats still face an uphill battle. They need to net four seats to retake the majority, and most of the 2026 contests are in states that Republican President Donald Trump easily won last November.

But Democrats see reasons for hope in Republicans’ challenges. They include a nasty primary in Texas that could jeopardize a seat Republicans have held for decades. In North Carolina and Georgia, the GOP still lacks a clear field of candidates. Trump’s influence dials up the uncertainty as he decides whether to flex his influential endorsement to stave off intraparty fights.

An ugly Texas brawl


Democrats have long dreamed of winning statewide office in this ruby red state. Could a nasty GOP primary be their ticket?

National Republicans and GOP Senate strategists are ringing alarm bells amid concerns that state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is facing a bevy of personal and ethical questions, could prevail over Sen. John Cornyn for the nomination. ...

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Screams and chaos: The moments after Bangladesh fighter jet hit a primary school

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Astronomer's 'clever' PR move embracing CEO scandal - featuring Gwyneth Paltrow

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The company at the heart of the Coldplay 'kiss cam' scandal has released a video featuring the ex-wife of Chris Martin.
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Five killed as Ukraine and Russia trade drone attacks

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Three people die in strikes on Dnipro in Ukraine, while two are killed in Russia's Rostov region.
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Passengers use emergency slides to flee plane fire in US

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Eleven injured in stabbing at Michigan Walmart, authorities say

  • News source: BBC News - World
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'Pro-China' politicians survive Taiwan vote to kick them out

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Early results of the hugely controversial vote indicate the opposition will keep its majority in Taiwan's parliament.
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The last custodian: A Kashmiri artisan's battle to save a musical legacy

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Ghulam Mohammed Zaz fears for the future of the hand-made santoor as there are no takers for the dying artform.
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Europe accused of going soft on Azerbaijan to avoid buying Russian gas

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Critics say EU policy has given Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev a free hand during his crackdown on opponents.
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Greece battles wildfires, evacuating residents near Athens

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Residents just 30km away from Athens have fled their homes, as Greece's temperatures are forecast to reach 44C on Sunday.
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Thousands of women registered with Tea have had their images illegally accessed, the US firm says.
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NYC socialist would-be mayor Zohran Mamdani throws lavish wedding bash in Uganda

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New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani reportedly celebrated his recent marriage this week with a three-day-long exclusive bash in his native Uganda that included masked military security and a cellphone jamming system.

The party took place at Mamdani’s family’s private compound in the east African country in a wealthy area outside of Kampala, the capital, according to an exclusive report by the New York Post.

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Trump plays golf in Scotland amid nationwide protests

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President Trump played golf Saturday at his course on Scotland's coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American.

Mr. Trump and his son Eric played with the U.S. ambassador to Britain, Warren Stephens, near Turnberry, a historic course that the Trump family's company took over in 2014. Security was tight, and protesters kept at a distance and unseen by the group during Mr. Trump's round. He was dressed in black, with a white "USA" cap, and was spotted...
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Bipartisan lawmakers reup immigration bill amid Trump deportation crackdown

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A bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the Dignity Act, which could allow certain undocumented immigrants a chance to earn legal status. Nikole Killion has more.
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Parents rush to buy school supplies before tariff deadline

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The National Retail Federation says more parents than ever are bracing for price hikes and are trying to get ahead of the Aug. 1 tariff deadline by shopping for school supplies in the middle of summer. Ali Bauman has more.
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