NPR News: 08-05-2026 10AM EDT
Summary
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, setting up a fall race against Mike Rogers. A federal judge dismissed seditious conspiracy charges against Oath Keepers leaders at the Justice Department’s request. Wall Street stocks hit record highs, driven by Disney’s earnings and diplomatic hopes, while SpaceX reported significant losses. Meanwhile, China restricts drone exports to the US in retaliation for recent sanctions, and Virginia investigates its first locally acquired dengue case.
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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary
Oath Keepers seditious conspiracy case dismissed
Wall Street hits record highs; Disney and SpaceX earnings
Trump in Las Vegas for economic agenda and midterms
China restricts drone exports in response to US sanctions
First locally acquired dengue fever case in Virginia
Dow Jones update and sign-off
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