Trump says U.S. has "total control" over Strait of Hormuz

President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. has "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, writing on social media: "I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT."

• Aug 13

David Crowley beats progressive Francesca Hong in Wisconsin gubernatorial primary

David Crowley unexpectedly beat a progressive candidate in the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, and will face Republican Rep. Tom Tiffany on the ballot in November.

• Aug 12

Ilhan Omar projected winner of Democratic primary in Minnesota's 5th district

Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar has secured the Democratic nomination for reelection in the 2026 primary, CBS News projects.

• Aug 12

Peggy Flanagan projected winner of Democratic primary for Senate in Minnesota

Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan has captured the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.

• Aug 11

Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell in GOP primary for Minnesota governor

Minnesota House Speaker Lisa Demuth will win the Republican primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race, CBS News projects.

• Aug 12

Dems pick nominees in key Wisc. districts as Sean Duffy's son-in-law wins GOP primary

National Democrats see two Wisconsin districts currently held by Republicans as up for grabs in November — the 1st and 3rd Districts. Here's how the primaries are shaping up.

• Aug 11

14-term Rep. John Larson ousted by challenger in Connecticut Democratic primary

Democratic Rep. John Larson — who has represented central Connecticut since the late 1990s — lost his party's primary Tuesday to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, CBS News has projected.

• Aug 11

Tafoya projected winner of GOP nomination for Senate in Minnesota primary

Michele Tafoya, a former television sports reporter, is the winner of the Republican nomination for Senate in the Minnesota primary election, CBS News projects.

• Aug 11

Trump-backed candidate wins crowded GOP primary in Alabama's new 2nd District

Rhett Marques will take on Democratic Rep. Shomari Figures in the newly drawn district that's more favorable to Republicans.

• Aug 11

Sen. Klobuchar projected winner of DFL primary in Minnesota governor's race

CBS News projects Sen. Amy Klobuchar, the heavy favorite, will win the Democratic primary in Minnesota's gubernatorial race and will face the Republican challenger in November.

• Aug 12

ICE plans to give officers gloves that can deliver electric shocks

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks that are intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.

• Aug 12

Darline Graham, Ralph Norman advance to runoff in South Carolina GOP Senate primary

Sen. Darline Graham and Rep. Ralph Norman will face off in a runoff later this month for the South Carolina GOP Senate nomination, CBS News projects, as they vie to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.

• Aug 11

U.S. military operations killed 153 civilians last year, Pentagon says

The Pentagon has acknowledged that U.S. military operations killed more than 150 civilians in 2025. The count did not include any deaths from airstrikes on boats in the Caribbean Sea and Pacific Ocean.

• Aug 11

Trump administration bars use of Medicaid funds for some youth transgender care

Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors.

• Aug 11

Trump Media sells $100,000 Truth Social data access, drawing scrutiny

Customers are paying up to $100,000 a month for faster access to Truth Social posts from President Trump and other top users of the social media platform.

• Aug 12

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