No. 11 · Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Country music icon Dolly Parton died this week at age 80. What cause did her spokesman cite?
CA brief battle with cancer
Why
A spokesman said Parton was admitted to a Nashville cancer center before her death, per the New York Times.
New York TimesTrump-backed Mike Mazzei won Oklahoma's Republican governor primary by narrowly defeating which rival?
BAttorney General Gentner Drummond
Why
Mazzei, who lent his campaign over $11 million, beat state Attorney General Gentner Drummond, per NBC News.
NBC NewsIn South Carolina's GOP Senate runoff, Trump-backed Darline Graham defeated which congressman?
CRalph Norman
Why
Graham, filling her late brother Lindsey Graham's seat, beat Rep. Ralph Norman in the runoff, per NBC News.
NBC NewsThe Log Cabin Republicans ended support for trans causes, arguing advocates focus too much on which group?
CMinors
Why
The conservative gay rights group said trans rights advocates overly focus on issues involving minors, per the New York Times.
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