Live updates: GOP senators say they will back Blanche's AG nomination

• St. Louis-area congressman Wesley Bell is facing a Democratic primary rematch this Tuesday against former congresswoman Cori Bush, who previously lost the seat to Bell in 2024. • The Associated Press will continue monitoring the race for newsworthy developments, such as candidate concessions, until a winner is officially declared.

• Senator Mike Blanche has rescinded a fund intended for Donald Trump's allies following threats from GOP senators to block his nominee for attorney general. • In a separate incident, police reported that a suspect involved in a shooting at an Idaho fast-food restaurant died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

• A Democratic primary rematch will take place this Tuesday in Missouri, featuring a St. Louis-area congressman and the former congresswoman he previously defeated. • The Associated Press will provide ongoing coverage of the results, including candidate concessions and victory declarations, until winners are officially called.

• European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has expressed support for Spain following a diplomatic crisis involving the territory of Ceuta. • The move comes after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused several European leaders of attacking him rather than offering solidarity during the turmoil.

• Florida Power & Light (FPL), a subsidiary of NextEra, is facing serious allegations regarding the manipulation of democratic governance in Florida. • Reporting and litigation suggest the company used "ghost candidates" to sway elections, engaged in opaque political spending via nonprofits, and attempted to control media narratives.

• Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order on Sunday terminating President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” intended to compensate political allies. • The decision follows weeks of negotiations with Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who had threatened to block Blanche’s nomination to become attorney general.

• The U.S. Senate has finalized a funding patch that includes language to block President Trump's plan to install political appointees in charge of grant approvals. • The measure serves as a temporary delay rather than a permanent ban, as GOP senators successfully fought off efforts by Democrats to prohibit the rule change outright.

• Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claimed he was "open to conversation" regarding a potential electoral deal, sparking speculation about a political pact. • Rupert Lowe, a prominent figure within the party, has publicly accused Farage of "outright lying," stating that no such talks have actually taken place.

• Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make her first public appearance since being ousted from office. • She is likely to deliver a virtual address on August 5 at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi.

• Both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned during the monsoon session following intense disruptions and "Sadan mein aao" chants from the Opposition. • Opposition leaders, primarily from the Congress party, demanded the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to address critical issues.

• Experts highlighted the growing significance of public opinion surveys in Indonesia's democratic transition during a recent awards ceremony. • The surveys are increasingly used to shape election strategies and evaluate the effectiveness of government policies.