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In the recent U.S. primaries, New York Democrats saw a change with George Latimer defeating current Representative Jamaal Bowman, targeting Bowman’s opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza. In Colorado, GOP Representative Lauren Boebert won in her new district's primaries, now favored to win in November. In Bolivia, armored vehicles rammed the government palace in what is believed to be an attempted coup; former General Juan José Zúñiga was arrested, claiming President Arce instructed the attack to boost popularity. ICE arrested 8 Tajik men in the U.S. for potential ISIS connections, following an FBI investigation. President Biden pardoned all LGBTQ+ veterans dishonorably discharged due to sexual orientation, calling it a "historic wrong."

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In Must Know News…

• The recent U.S. primaries have New York Democrats seeing a change with known political fixture George Latimer defeating current Representative and House “squad” member Jamaal Bowman. Latimer, urged to run by pro-Israel groups, targeted Bowman’s open opposition to Israel’s war in Gaza, stating he was “out of touch” with the significant Jewish population in the district. While over in Colorado, controversial GOP Representative Lauren Boebert came out victorious in the competitive primaries in her new district, now favored to win the seat in November. 
• After months of tension and economic struggles in Bolivia, armored vehicles rammed the door’s of the government palace on Wednesday in an act believed to be an attempted coup. President Luis Arce stood firm following the attack, naming a new army commander to order the troops to stand down. Former General Juan José Zúñiga was arrested for the attack, but in a surprise twist, he claimed that Arce instructed him to storm the palace in a political move to raise his popularity. 
• 8 men from Tajikistan were arrested by ICE in three different U.S. cities due to their potential connections to ISIS. The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force was made aware of a potential terrorist threat and began following these individuals through communications and activity on social media. Once the FBI discovered that they were in contact with known affiliates of ISIS, they obtained an arrest warrant in hopes to uncover a broader terrorist network. 

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In Other Notable News…

• President Biden issued a pardon for all LGBTQ+ veterans who were dishonorably discharged because of their sexual orientation. In a statement, Biden said that he was righting a “historic wrong” and championed the vets for their years of patriotism and service. 
• Two-time Women’s World Cup winner Alex Morgan has surprisingly been left off the roster of the US national team for the Paris Olympics; regarding the decision, US coach Emma Hayes stated she wanted the team to go in a different direction.. Hopefully that direction leads to gold…  
• Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich’s trial in Russia began yesterday following his arrest on espionage charges 15 months ago, of which both he and the US government deny. If found guilty, Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in prison. 
• The Brazilian Supreme Court voted Tuesday to decriminalize marijuana possession, a landmark event that could potentially reduce the nation’s prison population. The sale of marijuana is still prohibited, however, so hold your horses, Cheech and Chong… ‍
• As a quick shoutout, the first presidential debate will be held at 9 o'clock today on CNN. Hear more about all the latest in politics by tuning into C2 Politics today!

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Sources:

Jamaal Bowman loses seat in House to Latimer (CNN, CBS)

Bolivia faces coup attempt (Reuters, AP)

8 men arrested for connection to ISIS (NBC, CBS)

Biden pardons LGBTQ+ military for same-sex convictions (CBS)

Alex Morgan did not make US women’s Olympic team (AP)

Evan Gershkovitch trial begins (NBC)

Brazil decriminalizes marijuana possession (NBC)

Presidential debate today on CNN (CNN)