Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:59:46 GMT

Senate passes sanctions bill on Russia and Iran named for late Sen. Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON — The Senate voted overwhelmingly to pass legislation to impose sanctions against Russia and Iran after months of fits and starts, with the death of Republican Sen.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:24:18 GMT

Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee
Rep. Andy Ogles of Tennessee has lost his Republican primary, NBC News projects, falling to a former state official in a primary season that has seen an unusually high number of incumbents lose renomination.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 02:04:10 GMT

Sen. Marsha Blackburn wins the Republican primary for governor of Tennessee
Blackburn, a longtime Trump ally, defeated Rep. John Rose for the nomination, NBC News projects, after the president decided not to endorse in the race.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 01:29:19 GMT

School shooting in Thailand leaves multiple dead after student fatally shot grandparents
A 14-year-old student in shot and killed his grandparents before killing others and himself at a school in Thailand. NBC News' Janis Mackey Frayer has details on the incident and early investigation into the suspect.
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:44:14 GMT