Friday News Roundup - Domestic
This week, primaries and special elections in five states set the tone as midterms inch closer. On Tuesday, voters in Ohio, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Washington had their say —
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Friday News Roundup - International
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NFL Players Renew Anthem Protests As Preseason Starts
Several players knelt, raised fists or refused to take the field protesting police brutality. Last month the NFL said it would temporarily suspend enforcement of a new "must-stand" policy.
Trump Doubles Tariffs On Steel, Aluminum From Turkey
President Trump called for a doubling in the tariff on imported steel and aluminum from Turkey, escalating a diplomatic spat with a key NATO ally.
California Wildfires Set Off Political Fight Over Who Should Pay For Damage
One controversial topic is whether utilities should have to pay for damage their equipment causes — even if the companies followed state safety regulations and laws.
Prosecutors In Manafort Fraud Trial Called Nearly A Dozen Witnesses
Jurors in the trial of former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort have heard about how he misrepresented his income in order to get bank loans. Prosecutors could wrap their case as early as Friday.
Kris Kobach Says He Will Recuse Himself From Kansas Vote Count
Kansas Secretary of State Kris Kobach is the state's top elections official, who leads Gov. Jeff Colyer by a paper-thin margin in initial vote counts in the state's Republican gubernatorial primary.
It's Hard To Miss The Historical Weirdness Of Trump Embracing A 'Red' Wave
On Election Night 1976, TV maps had the GOP in blue, Democrats in red. The same color scheme prevailed in 1980 when Ronald Reagan turned most of the map blue before the West Coast got home for supper.
Electing More Women Would Change Congress (But Not Make It More Bipartisan)
There's a common stereotype that women lawmakers are more bipartisan in their work than men. But as record numbers of women run for Congress, a new study says that's not true.
Democrats Seize On GOP Ethics Scandals In Midterms, Because It's Worked Before
Taking a page from their own 2006 playbook, House Democrats hope to capitalize on the insider trading allegations against Rep. Chris Collins and other GOP scandals to regain a majority in November.