Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary in major victory for Democrats’ progressive wing

Abdul El-Sayed has won Michigan’s Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate, in a massive victory for the party’s progressive wing in a battleground state.
Showers linger Wednesday after overnight heavy rain in Omaha area

Showers linger Wednesday after overnight heavy rain in Omaha area
Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment tees up a legal debate and a contempt vote

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week as a Republican-led committee prepares to vote to hold him in contempt and refer the matter to the Justice Department.
Judge slams the Justice Department as he ‘reluctantly’ dismisses final January 6 case

A federal judge slammed the Justice Department as he “reluctantly” dismissed the seditious conspiracy case against leaders and members of the Oath Keepers in the final January 6 US Capitol riot case.
Rep. Chuck Edwards abandons reelection bid after ethics panel report released

Rep. Chuck Edwards will not run for re-election after an ethics panel found “substantial evidence” the congressman repeatedly made unwanted advances toward two female staffers.
FAA investigating air safety incident involving Trump’s Marine One helicopter

The FAA is investigating an air-traffic safety incident involving the military helicopter carrying President Trump and another aircraft, according to reports.
National Democrats put NE-01 in its ‘districts in play’ program

Read the full article on Nebraska Examiner LINCOLN — National Democrats are putting Nebraska’s 1st Congressional District in their “districts in play,” a program for districts seen as competitive in the eyes of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee this cycle. The DCCC, the campaign arm for U.S. House Democrats, announced the move Wednesday; the program […]
China hits US with sanctions, including controls on drone exports

China announced a series of economic measures against the U.S., including export controls on drones and a ban on trade with six American entities.
Trump says ‘we’ll know in 48 hours’ regarding possible Iran War announcement

President Donald Trump said progress has been made toward a potential agreement involving the Strait of Hormuz, but key questions remain as tensions persist in the region.
Lead contamination is still a problem in Omaha. Why is the city cleaning up some yards and not others?

Read the full article on Flatwater Free Press