Rep. Max Miller says he will remain in his reelection contest despite allegations of abuse and scrutiny over his attorney’s accidental release of a sensitive image involving his child. Conservative broadcaster Erik Erickson argues that staying in the race is a mistake. He says the decision could potentially cost Republicans three seats in Ohio. Erickson discussed Miller with CNN’s Jake Tapper, while David Axelrod and S.E. Cupp examined what the controversy could mean for Miller’s campaign.

CCNN2026-08-05 23:45

“Balance of Power: Late Edition” examines the intersection of politics and global business. University of Michigan economist Betsey Stevenson says persistent inflation is reducing the purchasing power of Americans who have stayed in the same jobs. Former Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin says he does not expect to appear on a 2028 presidential debate stage, while declining to definitively rule out a campaign. The program also highlights El-Sayed’s confrontation with conservative critics.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 23:34

The Dow finished at a record high as investors saw signs that negotiations toward a peace deal with Iran were making progress. The Nasdaq, however, ended a five-session winning streak and posted its first decline in that span. SpaceX and AMD fell after reporting quarterly earnings, weighing on the technology-heavy index. The contrasting moves reflected optimism over the Middle East alongside pressure from disappointing reactions to company results.

RReuters2026-08-05 23:12

Yemen’s Houthi group says it attacked two Saudi oil tankers, one near Yanbu port in the Red Sea and another in the Gulf of Aden. The claims came after the group announced a naval blockade on Saudi shipping last month. The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is only 29 kilometres wide at its narrowest point and carries about 66 percent of Saudi oil cargo. Renewed threats could divert tankers to longer routes, adding weeks to voyages and raising freight and fuel costs worldwide.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-05 22:58

President Trump says negotiations with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz are making progress, while warning that Iran would face severe consequences if it walked away. The top US and British diplomats met and stressed the importance of safe passage through the waterway and Iran’s denuclearization. The broadcast also covers Chinese state telecom affiliates remaining embedded in US internet infrastructure, concern over China’s new border-control rules, and Baghdad Airlines’ removal from a US sanctions list.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-05 22:48

The Trump administration has moved to end temporary protected status for hundreds of thousands of Haitians living in the United States. The decision is creating growing uncertainty and could leave many without work authorization or facing deportation. That risk applies even to people who have spent years or decades building lives in America. Immigration policy expert Julia Gelatt discusses what the change could mean for Haitian families, the US labor market and the wider direction of US immigration policy.

DDW News2026-08-05 22:30

Russia has carried out another deadly wave of missile and drone attacks against Kyiv, highlighting increasingly serious weaknesses in Ukraine’s air defenses. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging partners to provide more interceptor missiles. New reports indicate that the United States could also be running low on Patriot systems. As Moscow steps up its aerial campaign, military expert Marina Miron examines what the shortages could mean for Ukraine’s ability to defend its cities and critical infrastructure.

DDW News2026-08-05 21:30

Iran says it has reached an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. The arrangement could help pave the way for the vital waterway to reopen. US President Donald Trump has issued further military threats if Iran refuses a deal guaranteeing free passage. The developments come as Yemen’s Houthi rebels claim an attack on a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea. Israel has also struck southern Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of breaching the ceasefire, while the UN says 56 people have been executed inside Iran.

BBBC News2026-08-05 21:30

Abdul El-Sayed, a former public health official, defeated Haley Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary. The victory sets up a November contest against Republican Mike Rogers. The Guardian’s Midwest politics correspondent Rachel Leingang identifies three major takeaways from the race. The analysis focuses on what the primary result may signal for the coming Senate election in Michigan.

GGuardian News2026-08-05 21:17

Abdul El-Sayed defeated Hailey Stevens in Michigan’s Democratic primary. Political scientist and author Lara Brown said Democrats are going through a “completely normal cycle” after losing the last presidential election and are searching for a new way forward. Brown said the Democratic primaries, including El-Sayed’s victory in Michigan, do not establish a major broader narrative beyond the role of the economy.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 20:48

The United Nations says drone attacks accounted for more than 80% of civilian deaths in Sudan during the beginning of this year. The warning comes as the conflict’s use of drones intensifies. Separately, Spain is trying to determine how to handle more than 1,000 unaccompanied minors still in Ceuta. They cannot legally be deported, leaving authorities to work out their next steps.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-05 20:38

Peter Zalmayev, director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative, rejects claims that Moscow has only recently begun to fight without restraint against Ukraine. He argues that Russia has consistently pursued maximalist objectives while changing its tactics to match battlefield realities. Ukrainian innovation, especially in drone warfare, has complicated Russia’s military superiority, but technological ingenuity cannot permanently overcome the imbalance between the two sides.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-05 20:30

Disney reported quarterly revenue of $25.2 billion, marking a 7% increase from the same period last year. The company attributed the performance in part to Toy Story 5, whose box-office haul reached $1 billion. Higher sales of consumer products also contributed to the result. Together, the film’s commercial success and stronger product sales helped Disney outperform earnings expectations.

RReuters2026-08-05 20:27

Bloomberg’s Closing Bell provides comprehensive cross-platform coverage of the US market close. Expedia, Block, Western Digital and SanDisk are among the companies reporting results in the program. The coverage is distributed through Bloomberg Television, Bloomberg Radio and YouTube. Romaine Bostick, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec are featured in the presentation.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 20:22

Bloomberg’s market program previews the US trading day with a range of corporate and financial developments. The S&P 500 extends its winning streak, while heavy artificial-intelligence spending weighs on SpaceX. Citadel profits from a distressed hedge-fund position, and Wall Street bonuses are expected to jump. Disney posts another profit beat. Executives from Carlyle, Brookfield and Booking also discuss deals, fundraising and resilient travel demand.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-05 18:33

A Russian barrage of missiles and drones hit Kyiv and the surrounding region, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 40. The attacks followed overnight Ukrainian strikes on a Wildberries e-commerce warehouse and two other industrial sites in Russia’s Tula region. Political commentator John Kavulich discusses the developments.

TTRT World2026-08-05 17:20

An Indian-flagged commercial ship sank in the Red Sea after it came under attack, India’s shipping minister said. All 14 members of the crew were rescued. Yemen’s transportation minister blamed the Iran-aligned Houthis for the incident. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack. Swaran Singh of Jawaharlal Nehru University provided further analysis.

TTRT World2026-08-05 17:17

Lorenzo Vidino, director of George Washington University’s Program on Extremism, appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss the Senate’s examination of the Muslim Brotherhood. The discussion focused on what was described as the group’s quiet, long-term influence in American institutions. The segment framed that influence as a plot to infiltrate US schools and politics.

FFox News2026-08-05 17:00

China, Japan and South Korea are struggling through another week of dangerously high temperatures as a heatwave gripping East Asia grows more intense. Seoul says that restarting talks with Pyongyang is realistically difficult. Taiwan has also begun its largest annual military drills, adding a security development to the regional news agenda.

CCNA2026-08-05 16:39

On August 5, the Workers’ Party tabled a motion in Parliament titled “Creating a Future Economy That Benefits All.” Transport Minister S. Iswaran and Minister for Energy, Trade and Industry Gan Kim Yong also spoke on the motion. The discussion focused on the government’s response to the proposed vision for the future economy.

LLianhe Zaobao2026-08-05 16:37

Tens of thousands of migrants entered Ceuta irregularly from Morocco, leaving 77 people dead in the Spanish North African territory. The unfolding crisis has placed the tiny enclave at the centre of Europe’s migration debate. The report examines how Spain’s latest immigration crisis developed and why Ceuta has become so central to the discussion.

CCNA2026-08-05 16:33

The rejuvenated Queenstown Sport Centre is set to reopen this Saturday after three years of redevelopment. Its upgraded facilities include a world-class rugby field and a new dry-dive facility intended for national athletes. The centre will also feature an inclusive ActiveSG gym. Nadine Yeam reports on the revamped venue ahead of its reopening.

CCNA2026-08-05 16:13

Singapore MP Edward Chia proposed amendments to a parliamentary motion on Wednesday. He said the changes would strengthen it in three ways. They would clarify that inclusion, entrepreneurship, innovation and good jobs are consistent with the Economic Strategy Review, rather than pursued despite it. The amendments would also recognise the need for both dynamic local companies and global enterprises in Singapore’s future economy. Healthy domestic demand, he said, should provide further support.

CCNA2026-08-05 15:17

CBS News projects that Abdul El-Sayed, described as a progressive populist, defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s high-stakes Democratic primary for the Senate. The result is presented through the latest report from Ed O’Keefe. The contest is framed as a closely watched state-level nomination race. El-Sayed’s projected victory places him at the center of Michigan’s Democratic Senate campaign.

CCBS News2026-08-05 14:47