Interesting Nats snap losing streak with 10-4 win in Philadelphia Brady House’s pinch hit home run and starting pitcher Miles Mikolas’ sacrifice bunt RBI helped Washington end its seven-game slide. August 6, 2026
Interesting Trump touts tax breaks at Las Vegas rally amid voters’ economic frustration The president is seeking to remind frustrated voters of Republicans’ economic wins ahead of the 2026 midterms. August 6, 2026
Interesting GOP senator obtains a copy of Fauci’s phone as contempt vote looms Sen. Ron Johnson (Wisconsin) said the phone could address many questions that Fauci declined to answer at a hearing about the pandemic last week. August 6, 2026
Interesting LIV Golf, abandoned by Saudis, says players will be majority shareholders It remains unclear how the league will honor player contracts and other commitments that extend beyond the current season. August 5, 2026
Interesting Washington Commanders sign wide receiver Stefon Diggs The deal is reportedly a one-year contract worth up to $12 million. August 5, 2026
Interesting Why there’s so much heat on Anthony Fauci right now Public health experts have a few theories. August 5, 2026
Interesting Government watchdog still can’t identify who all worked for DOGE Over a year after Elon Musk left the government, it remains unclear who was in DOGE and if they understood ethics rules. August 5, 2026
Interesting Lawsuit over Missouri’s congressional map could throw a wrench into midterms If the court approves the request for a referendum, it could raise questions about whether Tuesday’s primary winners under the new map are the official nominees. August 5, 2026
Interesting El-Sayed gives progressives another victory and a new challenge In Michigan’s primaries, the most progressive candidates won out, extending their movement into the Rust Belt and setting up a major test in November. August 5, 2026
Interesting This chaplain may become first trans person elected to Michigan legislature Joanna Whaley is favored to win the heavily Democratic district in November. August 5, 2026