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Wisconsin voters began early in-person voting in a chaotic Democratic primary for governor, with candidates including democratic socialist Francesca Hong and Mandela Barnes. A lawsuit seeks to allow voters to cancel already-submitted absentee ballots due to candidate withdrawals and re-entries. The winner will face Republican Tom Tiffany in November.

The Senate is expected to confirm Jay Clayton as the head of the nation’s intelligence agencies along party lines. Democrats prefer Clayton over Trump’s interim pick, Bill Pulte, who lacks intelligence experience. Clayton refused to state that former President Joe Biden won the 2020 election during a contentious hearing.

South Carolina Republicans are competing in a special primary to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, with at least 10 candidates vying for the nomination. Darline Graham, his sister and interim Senate appointee, is running but faces uncertainty, while Rep. Ralph Norman and others also seek the seat.

South Korea’s Kospi index dropped 10.5% due to heavy selling of chipmaking stocks like Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, driven by concerns over competition from Chinese AI startups. Asian markets broadly declined, with Tokyo’s Nikkei 225 down 4% and Taiwan’s Taiex falling 3.9%, while oil prices fell over 1% amid reduced U.S.-Iran tensions.

Lindsey Graham's funeral will include remarks from Donald Trump, Sean Hannity, and world leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Services will be held at the U.S. Capitol and Washington National Cathedral, with burial in South Carolina. Graham died suddenly at 71 from an aortic tear after returning from a NATO summit in Turkey and a visit to Ukraine.

Florida plans two lethal injections for James Aren Duckett, an ex-police officer convicted of murdering an 11-year-old girl in 1987, and Dominick Anthony Occhicone, who was convicted of killing his ex-girlfriend’s parents in 1986. Both executions are scheduled for the same day, with Occhicone being the second-oldest inmate in modern U.S. history to face execution.

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet at the White House ahead of Sen. Lindsey Graham's funeral. Zelenskyy's visit coincides with efforts to advance Graham's sanctions legislation targeting countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, while far-right activist Laura Loomer, influential with Trump, has shifted her stance on Russia's war in Ukraine. Zelenskyy also accused Russia of aiding Iran through satellite imagery of U.S. bases, a claim Trump downplayed.

A man in Ottawa County, Kristopher Karolkiewicz, killed his wife and six children in a murder-suicide before taking his own life. The incident occurred in a burning home in Grand Haven Township, with all eight deaths attributed to gunshot wounds, followed by an intentionally set fire. Karolkiewicz's employment with the American Heart Association ended weeks prior to the tragedy.

Isolated storms are possible tonight in Southeast Michigan as a cold front moves through, followed by cooler and less humid conditions starting tomorrow. Highs will drop to near 80°, with mostly sunny skies expected midweek ahead of the next rain chance on Saturday.

T-Mobile users are experiencing SOS mode errors, and the company is actively addressing the technical challenges. The company stated on social media platform X that resolving the issue is their highest priority, but no timeline for resolution has been provided.

The Michigan Attorney General’s Office is investigating a false child abuse report targeting Pete Buttigieg. The office stated the allegations lacked credibility and emphasized the need for due diligence before separating children from families. The investigation includes requesting evidence from the Michigan State Police.

The Trump administration plans to increase funding by hundreds of millions of dollars to counter China's global influence, including $175.8 million for undersea telecommunications cable upgrades in the Caribbean and Central America. The State Department also considers nearly half a billion dollars more for programs across the Western Hemisphere, Africa, and Asia to counter Chinese economic and technological activities.

A retired military colonel, Nelson Haase Mazzei, was arrested in Chile after being a fugitive for three years following his conviction for the 1973 murder of singer Víctor Jara during the Pinochet dictatorship. The arrest occurred decades after the crime, but Jara's family expressed dissatisfaction with the delayed justice.

David Hearn, an ex-Olympian, is charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool and is challenging grand jury proceedings, citing preexisting damage. His defense argues the pool's damage was not caused by him, while the Trump administration has claimed vandalism as a cause.

A man fired a shot in Huron Township after believing teens playing 'ding-dong-ditch' were breaking into his home. Authorities found no attempted entry, and the shot was fired through a window toward the teens. Three teens, the homeowner, and their parents received citations for disturbance, parental responsibility, and reckless firearm discharge.

Kamala Harris endorsed Troy Jackson in Maine's U.S. Senate race after the Democratic Party hastily nominated him as a replacement for Graham Platner, who withdrew due to sexual assault accusations. The race is critical for Democrats seeking Senate control. Harris highlighted the urgency of Jackson's campaign, which has a 101-day runway to Election Day.

Detroit police conducted an enforcement operation targeting illegal street racing and related activities on July 26, resulting in 65 vehicle investigations, nine impoundments, 53 ordinance violations, and one firearm recovery. Authorities emphasized that participation or even spectating carries serious consequences, including vehicle forfeiture.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened to traffic after years of construction and delays, with the first crossings led by Gordie Howe’s grandson, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, and other dignitaries. Drivers from the region celebrated the historic event, some bringing vintage vehicles like a 1929 Ford Model A to mark the occasion.

An apparent murder-suicide in Grand Haven Township, Michigan, resulted in the deaths of eight family members, including six children. Police confirmed that Kristopher Karolkiewicz killed his wife, Amanda Karolkiewicz, their six children, and himself before a fire broke out. The family and community expressed profound grief, and donations are being accepted.

Kassandra Merrow, 56, disappeared in June 2019 from Flat Rock, Michigan, after staying at the Baymont by Wyndham Hotel. Her sister Kellie James reported her missing in July 2019, citing concerns over Merrow's mental health and substance abuse history. A private investigator later found Merrow's belongings in the woods near the hotel, but her whereabouts remain unknown.