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Karoline Leavitt Steps Down as White House Press Secretary

President Donald Trump announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her young children and family. Trump said Leavitt, 28, will remain a senior advisor. Her departure comes three months before U.S. midterm elections and amid reports that Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low.

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Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave postBBC News – World
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Karoline Leavitt Steps Down as White House Press Secretary

President Donald Trump announced that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down at the end of August to spend more time with her young children and family. Trump said Leavitt, 28, will remain a senior advisor. Her departure comes three months before U.S. midterm elections and amid reports that Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low.

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ICE Plans Electric Shock Gloves for Officers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to equip officers with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, with a target of deploying thousands by March. The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” while immigrant advocates and critics warned they could encourage greater use of force. The manufacturer said the shock is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds.

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Progressive Peggy Flanagan Wins Minnesota Democratic Senate Primary

Progressive Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, defeating moderate Representative Angie Craig in a contest marked by anti-ICE anger. The result continues a string of progressive victories over centrist Democrats. The primary was one of several Tuesday races, including Wisconsin's Democratic gubernatorial primary and a South Carolina special Senate primary featuring Trump-endorsed Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey Graham.

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David Crowley Wins Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Primary

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley won the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor, defeating progressive challenger Francesca Hong in a tight race. Hong had led polls ahead of the contest. Crowley re-entered the race and received an endorsement from outgoing Governor Tony Evers. Crowley vowed to earn support from progressives and could become Wisconsin's first Black governor.

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US Ambassador Condemns West Bank Settler Siege

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ICE Plans Electric Shock Gloves for Officers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to spend up to $20 million to equip officers with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, with a target of deploying thousands by March. The Department of Homeland Security described the gloves as a “de-escalation device,” while immigrant advocates and critics warned they could encourage greater use of force. The manufacturer said the shock is usually effective in bringing individuals into compliance in less than three seconds.