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• The Justice Department has faced a series of legal defeats, including 20 consecutive losses, in its efforts to obtain state voter rolls as part of a broader "voter fraud" initiative. • Republican Senator John Cornyn recently claimed that Republicans lack power over President Trump, despite the Senate Judiciary Committee voting to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s confirmation.

• CNN projects that progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. • El-Sayed, a doctor and former community health official, secured the nomination after a rigorous campaign that challenged the party establishment.

• Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is facing criticism as the European Union meets to discuss irregular migration crossings into the North African enclave of Ceuta. • Sanchez defended Spain's position by noting that Italy has seen significantly higher arrival numbers since 2021, recording approximately 478,000 migrants compared to Spain's 234,000.

• The migration crisis in Ceuta has become a political tool for European right-wing parties to intensify debates regarding border security and immigration policies. • Madrid has rejected claims that Spain is Europe's primary weak point, citing Frontex data that highlights similar irregular migration pressures in Italy and Greece.

• On August 5, 2026, during the 13th day of the Monsoon Session, the Rajya Sabha cleared the Supreme Court Judges' Bill. • The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day following the legislative proceedings.

• The Parliament monsoon session is facing significant disruptions as the Opposition demands answers from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding a security crackdown on CJP protests. • AAP MP Sanjay Singh submitted a notice under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to discuss public outrage and consumer rights concerns over the mandatory implementation of E20 petrol.

• August 4 primary elections are underway, featuring a tight race between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens for the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan. • In Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District, former Rep. Elaine Luria won the Democratic primary, securing a rematch against Republican incumbent Rep. Jen Kiggans.

• The 2026 primary election results are currently being tallied following voting in Virginia, Kansas, Missouri, and Washington. • In Michigan, the Senate race between Abdul El-Sayed and Representative Haley Stevens remains too close to call as votes continue to roll in.

• Democratic voters are expressing significant frustration with the party establishment, claiming it has not fought aggressively enough to defeat Donald Trump. • Senator Bernie Sanders emerged as a prominent defender of President Joe Biden, describing him in a July 13 New York Times op-ed as the "strongest candidate" to beat Trump.

• Democratic candidate El-Sayed is challenging incumbent Stevens in a Michigan primary race, focusing on critical policy differences regarding foreign aid. • El-Sayed has condemned Stevens for supporting continued military funding for Israel and criticized the millions in spending by AIPAC’s super PAC, the United Democracy Project.

• Kansas held its U.S. Senate primary elections on August 4, 2026, to determine the party nominees for the general election. • Real-time vote counts and county-level maps are being provided via the Associated Press to track the progress of the race.