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Centrist wins Wisconsin gubernatorial primary

Far left candidate loses to a middle-of-the-road guy. https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/us/elections/wisconsin-governor-democratic-primary-hong-crowley.html?unlocked_article_code=1.41A.PwJA.qHV90M8ELbou&smid=url-share

President ditched press after Turkey threat

After a credible assassination threat, President Trump was snuck off of Air Force One and onto a different plane via a catering truck while the press still flew on the Presidential plane. No one was told. https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/12/close-trump-aides-no-cabinet-officials-made-secret-catering-truck-move/

A new front for Iran

Hackers attack water plants. https://www.npr.org/2026/08/12/nx-s1-5927437/cyberattack-water-iran-war