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In a matter of hours, the City of Lights will open the 2024 Olympic Games and kick off nearly two weeks of world competition in France.

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July 13 | Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) died on Saturday of an aortic dissection, according to preliminary findings. 

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August 7 | Several media outlets report that the US military’s critical defense missile stockpile has been severely depleted. 

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August 8 | One book, one recipe, and one travel destination worth your time.

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August 6 | This past weekend, Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) made it clear that he will not drop his reelection bid, despite domestic abuse claims against him. 

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August 5 | This midterm season, progressives are calling out fellow Dems for taking super PAC money –– particularly from groups linked to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).

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August 4 | These days, both Trump and other political players have employed the phrase "America First" to mean, well, whatever they want. 

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August 3 | Last week, the American Red Cross (ARC) declared its second-ever national blood crisis in its 145-year history. 

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