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Senator Looks for Dividend Stocks: Latest Purchase Is Company with 673 Consecutive Monthly Payouts

When it comes to tracking the stock trading activity of members of Congress, unusual timing or committee assignments can be reasons to pay particular attention. Other times, members may be just like regular investors looking for themes, such as dividend payments.

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Official Review Finds Elon Musk's DOGE Savings of $110B Riddled With 'Errors and Unreliable Data'

A GAO review found that most of the £82 billion in savings claimed by Elon Musk's cost-cutting initiative were unverifiable, with significant transparency issues and incorrect estimates undermining the figures.

International Business Times UK

Did Elon Musk's DOGE really save billions? A federal audit raises questions

A federal watchdog has raised questions about cost-saving claims made by Elon Musk's DOGE agency. Several figures highlighted by the agency could not be fully verified, according to the GAO. The audit found some savings were overstated or not realized, impacting reported figures. Lack of transparency in methodology also drew…

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Elon Musk's DOGE Allegedly Took Credit for Ongoing Work as Report Exposes Fake Billions in Savings

A damning GAO report reveals Elon Musk's DOGE overstated savings by billions, taking credit for pre-existing cuts and leaving major financial claims completely unsubstantiated.

International Business Times UK

DOGE overstated savings on federal 'receipts' website, auditors find

Federal auditors found Elon Musk's government efficiency savings claims inaccurate. Many reported savings were for actions already underway before the agency began. The watchdog noted a lack of transparency in how savings were calculated. The agency's reported savings lacked supporting evidence, according to auditors. This data quality issue limits the…

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The Latest: Senate committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer questions

A Senate committee has voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

The Independent UK

US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress over Covid hearing

Anthony Fauci’s lawyer condemned the vote from the Republican-controlled committee as a ‘crude political stunt’

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Republicans vote to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress as Democrats blast ‘McCarthy-esque’ hearing

Committee votes 8-7 on party lines to refer charges to Trump’s Justice Department

The Independent UK

Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026

Abdul El-Sayed (D) defeated Haley Stevens (D) in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4, 2026.

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How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in the general election contest. El-Sayed's progressive agenda overcame significant outside spending and establishment backing. His victory is seen as a key test for the progressive movement in a swing state.…

The Economic Times

Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed

Democrats are ‘united by a common purpose,’ Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand say in joint statement

The Guardian - US

Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Democratic Senate Primary. The Progressive Is Further Shaking Up The Party

Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat after defeating Rep. Haley Stevens, setting up a high-stakes November contest against Republican Mike Rogers.

International Business Times

Progressives leave Tuesday’s Democratic primaries as victors - but its not the night they hoped for

ANALYSIS: Abdul El-Sayed pulled off a victory for the left thanks to Democratic voter frustration. But it was not on the level progressives wanted, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan primary victory is the latest win for progressives challenging establishment-backed Democrats – as it happened

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Progressives notch another victory after Abdul El-Sayed wins Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan

The vote count continues in Michigan as progressive Abdul El-Sayed holds a narrow lead over Rep. Haley Stevens

The Independent UK

The August elections that could derail Trump – and burst open a civil war among Democrats

Alaska, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri South Carolina and Wisconsin are just some of the states braced for crucial House, Senate and gubernatorial primaries this month

France 24

Michigan Democrats pick nominee in high-profile Senate primary amid record pro-Israel spending

US Democrats vote Tuesday in a high-profile Senate primary in Michigan, choosing between a left-wing populist and an establishment-backed congresswoman who received the largest-ever financial contributions in a Democratic congressional primary, with pro-Israel lobby AIPAC spending some $30 million on the race.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: US government borrowing costs hit new high as strikes on Iran resume

Federal Reserve votes to hold its key interest rate steady, sending stocks tumbling. Plus: the origins of Coca-Cola may have been found

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The Latest: Dr. Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment and decline to answer questions from senators in a Republican-led committee hearing about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Contentious Democratic Senate contest dominates Michigan’s primary season

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary has been among the most contentious elections so far this year. With a week to go until the Aug. 4 primary, the matchup that pits Rep. Haley Stevens and former Wayne County public health official Abdul El-Sayed highlights the ongoing tension between the party’s moderate and…

International Business Times UK

Trump Wants Canada To Pay For Wildfire Smoke, but Even Republican Senators Aren't Buying It

President Trump's suggestion that Canada should pay for wildfire smoke affecting US cities faces criticism from both parties.

The Guardian - US

‘Shameful’: Pentagon accused of cover-up over US military casualties in Iran war

No press briefing has been held for months, as the defence department belatedly or inaccurately releases figures

The Independent UK

MAGA support for Trump’s Iran war plummets, poll finds: ‘Maximum level of frustration’

The president reportedly knows ‘the victory that he wants is completely politically impossible’

International Business Times UK

'You're a Failure': Pete Hegseth Slammed Over $37.5bn Cost of Iran War, Requests $80bn for More Funding

US Defence Secretary faced intense questioning in Congress over a $80 billion military funding request, amid concerns about rising costs and unclear strategy in the ongoing conflict with Iran.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth Torched By Gary Peters in Fierce Showdown as Senator Says Pentagon Chief Has ‘No Strategy’ and ‘No Long-Term Plan’ to Win Iran War

Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) branded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a "failure" on Tuesday, accusing him of having "no strategy" and "no long-term plan" to win the war against Iran while seeking nearly $70 billion more from Congress.

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