NPR News: 08-12-2026 5AM EDT
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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Dave Mattingley. Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, a progressive, is celebrating a win in the state's Democratic Senate primary.
Who won Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary and what’s next for the candidates?
She defeated Congresswoman Angie Craig, a moderate. Flanagan will face former NBC's Sunday night football reporter and sports broadcaster Michelle Tofoya in November. Tofoya won the Republican Senate primary. Senator Amy Klobishar won Minnesota's Democratic gubernatorial primary. In Wisconsin, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley has won the Democratic Gubernatorial Primary. He defeated Democratic Socialist Francesca Hong.
Which candidates secured the Republican Senate and Gubernatorial primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin?
Crowley will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November. Tiffany was endorsed by President Trump. In South Carolina, Senator Darlene Graham has advanced to a runoff against Congressman Ralph Norman in the state's Republican Senate primary. President Trump says he's pleased with Graham's performance.
You know, I endorsed her. I think she's great.
What happened in the Connecticut Democratic primary and who is the new congressional frontrunner?
It's really an honor of her brother, and she's really a very smart woman.
The state's governor appointed Graham to serve the remaining months of her brother's term after Republican Senator Lindsey Graham's death a month ago. In Connecticut, Congressman John Larson lost the Democratic primary to former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronan. Chris Polanski with Connecticut Public Radio has more.
Larson spoke to supporters in East Hartford, he said he'd called Bronan to congratulate him. The people have spoken. And they've made that clear. They made it clear. What their decision is. In Hartford, Bronan told reporters he hopes his win sends a message.
How was former Marine Robert Gilman released from Russian detention and what care is he receiving in Texas?
Connecticut's first congressional district is heavily democratic, so Bronan is favored to win the general election in November. For NPR News, I'm Chris Polanski in Hartford, Connecticut.
Former US Marine Robert Gilman is on his way back to Texas after being released from custody in Russia. He was held there for more than four years, as Dan Katz with Texas Public Radio reports.
Gilman was arrested in Russia in January of 2022 and initially convicted of assaulting a police officer. Additional charges while he was in prison eventually brought his sentence to ten years. His family says Gilman suffered severe abuse behind bars, and his health recently deteriorated to a life threatening condition, which prompted renewed U.S. efforts to secure his release. Russian authorities ultimately granted Gilman a humanitarian release. He's now being brought to San Antonio for treatment and evaluation at Brook Army Medical Center, the military's primary site for assessing and reintegrating Americans returning from wrongful detention and captivity. Former Russian detainees Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whalen, and Brittany Greiner are among those who've previously received care at Bamsey.
For MPR News, I'm Dan Katz in San Antonio.
This is NPR News from Washington.
What are the latest updates on the deadly earthquake in western Colombia?
The number of dead and injured in western Columbia continues to climb nearly two days after a strong earthquake hit the region. Officials say at least one hundred eighty one people are confirmed dead, more than twenty five hundred others were injured. Search teams continue to comb through the debris of damaged and leveled buildings looking for possible survivors. Wall Street will get the latest look at inflation in the US economy when the Labor Department releases data on consumer prices this morning, and PR Scott Horsley has a preview.
The report's expected to show a modest slowdown in inflation, but prices are still climbing faster than most people would like. Forecasters expect the report to show consumer prices in July were up about three point four percent from a year ago. That's a smaller annual increase than in May or June. The war with Iran and a resulting spike in gasoline prices pushed inflation higher this spring.
How are inflation data and extreme heat expected to impact the U.S. economy this week?
Cooler inflation would be welcomed by the Federal Reserve, which is vowed to bring price hikes under control. The Fed is also keeping a close eye on the job market. US employers cut jobs last month, but at four point one percent the unemployment rate is still quite low.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:01–0:12
2
Who won Minnesota’s Democratic Senate primary and what’s next for the candidates?
0:12–0:39
3
Which candidates secured the Republican Senate and Gubernatorial primaries in Minnesota and Wisconsin?
0:39–1:00
4
What happened in the Connecticut Democratic primary and who is the new congressional frontrunner?
1:00–1:46
5
How was former Marine Robert Gilman released from Russian detention and what care is he receiving in Texas?
1:46–3:00
6
What are the latest updates on the deadly earthquake in western Colombia?
3:00–3:54
7
How are inflation data and extreme heat expected to impact the U.S. economy this week?
3:54–5:02