Rep. Wesley Bell defeats former Rep. Cori Bush in a Missouri Democratic primary rematch
ST. LOUIS — Rep. Wesley Bell defeated former Rep.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:02:23 GMT

Trump-backed Ty Masterson wins Republican nomination for Kansas governor
NBC News projects that Masterson, the state Senate president, emerged from the primary in a contest that represents a top pickup opportunity for the GOP this fall.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 01:00:31 GMT

Missouri voters block GOP-led effort to raise bar to pass constitutional amendments
The push came after progressives in the solidly Republican state found success with ballot measures related to abortion, health care and the minimum wage.
Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:31:54 GMT

Senate Judiciary Committee advances Todd Blanche's attorney general nomination
Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to serve in the role permanently. NBC News' Scott Wong and Gabe Gutierrez have details on what senators had to say in support or opposition of the nomination and when it will face a full Senate vote.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:17:50 GMT

Olympic canoeist charged by Jeanine Pirro seeks to permanently sink Reflecting Pool case
Attorneys for the former Olympic canoeist the Trump administration had charged in a felony Reflecting Pool case are seeking to permanently bar any effort to resurface what they called a “politically motivated prosecution” of their client.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:40:18 GMT