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5 min readGeorgia Runoffs, Trump-Netanyahu Tensions, and a Record Low in Infant Mortality
The day's biggest political story came out of Georgia, where billionaire businessman Rick Jackson won the Republican nomination for governor after a runoff primary election against President Trump. The Associated Press called the race, and the outcome is notable: Jackson spent more than $100 million of his own money on the campaign. He will now face Democratic former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
In Georgia's closely watched Senate race, Republican Congressman Mike Collins also won his primary runoff and will challenge incumbent Democratic Senator John Ossov in November. The matchup carries national significance as both parties battle for control of the Senate.
Trump's Growing Frustration with Netanyahu
Former President Trump expressed visible frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the course of the war. His main complaint, as reported by NPR's Franco Ordoñez, is that "Netanyahu just can't stop dropping bombs on Hezbollah and Lebanon." Trump criticized specific Israeli retaliation strikes, saying they went too far.
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- 1 (00:20) **Georgia Primary Runoff Results** - Billionaire Rick Jackson wins Republican nomination for governor; will face Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in November.
- 2 (00:36) **Georgia Senate Race Set** - Republican Congressman Mike Collins wins his primary runoff and will challenge Democratic Senator John Ossov.
- 3 (01:04) **Trump Criticizes Netanyahu Over Lebanon** - Former President Trump expresses frustration with Israeli strikes on Hezbollah, saying they went too far.
- 4 (01:59) **Supreme Court Case on Haitian TPS Status** - Lawyers for 330,000 Haitians ask the High Court to dismiss a case, alleging the Trump administration misrepresented facts.
- 5 (03:00) **U.S. Infant Mortality Rate Hits Record Low** - The rate dropped below 5.4 deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, saving hundreds of infant lives annually.
- 6 (03:16) **Wisconsin Fake Electors Case Proceeds** - Trump's 2020 campaign attorney and two former aides plead not guilty to felony forgery charges.
- 7 (03:36) **Pew Survey: Work-Family Balance Challenges** - A new survey finds a majority of working parents feel they cannot give 100% to either work or family.
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