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Month: July 2026
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Democrats continue to rake in cash across some of the nation’s most pivotal Senate races, outpacing their Republican counterparts several times over.
In Georgia, Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff has 20 times as much cash on hand as his Republican challenger, Rep. Mike Collins. In North Carolina, perhaps Democrats’ best pickup opportunity, former Gov. Roy Cooper outraised former RNC Chair Michael Whatley $8.2 million to $2.9 million. And in Texas, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico ended June with $21.5 million in the bank compared to $1.8 million for his GOP opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
But Republicans have a leg up in a handful of states that have gotten messy for Democrats, including Michigan and Maine, where the GOP has built up a cash advantage while primaries have prevented Democrats from sending their resources to a single candidate. That could challenge Democrats’ narrow path back to Senate control heading into the fall.
The Senate battle map is nearly solidified with a handful of critical states left on the primary calendar. Democrats face a steep climb against Republicans, who benefit from a more favorable map and campaign-arm cash advantage. But Democrats’ pipe dream to seize the upper chamber has become more realistic as the party fields a slate of star recruits with proven fundraising prowess — and as Republicans continue to grapple with high costs and an ongoing war in Iran.
Democrats’ hopes were further buoyed Wednesday by their candidates’ second-quarter campaign finance reports, filed with the Federal Election Commission.
“In key battleground races, Democrats are out-raising and out-polling many of their Republican counterparts,” said Adrienne Elrod, a national Democratic strategist who has advised numerous Senate and presidential campaigns. “All of this bodes well for a strong midterm for Democrats.”
Republicans shrugged off the disparities, pointing to the recent Supreme Court decision relaxing rules around coordination between candidates and party campaign arms that will allow the GOP to flex its committee-level cash advantage. The National Republican Senatorial Committee had just shy of $49 million in the bank at the end of May compared to just under $39 million for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee.
“Republicans have a massive advantage on the party committee level and were ready to hit the ground running following the Supreme Court decision on Super PACs,” said GOP strategist Doug Heye. “As the fundraising ground has shifted over the past several years, all of this gives reason for Republicans to be hopeful about holding the Senate.”
Republicans are also building sizable cash advantages in some critical swing states where Democrats are slogging through contentious primaries. In Maine, Graham Platner’s exit — after POLITICO reported a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her years ago — has set off a scramble to succeed him on the ballot. Platner denied the allegations, but ended his bid after he hemorrhaged support.
Democrats now stand at a massive financial disadvantage against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, who ended the second quarter with $11 million in the bank.
Platner had raised a whopping $9 million in the second quarter, though his high burn rate meant he ended up with only $1.7 million cash on hand at the end of June.
Democrats are racing to bankroll their next standard-bearer. The DSCC launched a fund for the eventual new nominee as soon as Platner dropped out. Another Democratic group, the grassroots organization Swing Left, said it plans to raise roughly $500,000 for the eventual nominee.
Candidates running against Collins have generally been able to raise a lot of money in the past, but it’s not clear yet whether Platner’s successor will be able to recapture the small-dollar donor base that was electrified by his populist candidacy, especially with just a few months until Election Day.
And in Michigan, Democrats Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens are burning through cash ahead of their Aug. 4 face-off — allowing the presumptive GOP nominee, former Rep. Mike Rogers, to build a sizable cash advantage heading into the general election.
Rogers had stockpiled nearly $5.7 million heading into July, compared to Stevens’ $3.4 million and El-Sayed’s $2.7 million.
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ATLANTA STADIUM — Watching Argentina’s coach speak the day before his team produced one of the most epic semifinal comebacks in World Cup history, it was impossible not to think that Lionel Scaloni was trying to soften the potential blow for the soccer-crazy nation’s almost 47 million citizens. La Albiceleste has been so successful under the unassuming 48-year-old — winning a World Cup and two Copa América crowns in the last five years — that the prospect of losing has become almost incomprehensible to most fans. Maybe even to Argentina’s players, who never seem to know when they’re beaten. Scaloni, the thinking went, had to be the realist among the dreamers. And then, midway through the press conference that followed Wednesday’s win — a victory that will see Argentina face Spain in Sunday’s World Cup final just outside New York City — he revealed that he and his staff had begun scouting La Roja before actually advancing to the championship match. “We’ve analyzed the game a little bit,” Scaloni said of Spain’s 2-0 win over France in the other semi, which was played in Dallas on Tuesday. “It’s a great team. I would say they deserved to win that semifinal. They played very well. They beat a team that I thought was very difficult to beat, and they beat them squarely. “We also saw them at that point as a potential rival,” he continued. “And now we’ve analyzed them a bit more.” It was a low-key astonishing admission. Every half-decent coach, in any sport at any level, implores their players never to look ahead as a matter of course. Control what you can. Focus on only the task in front of you, or risk getting sidetracked. Yet there was Scaloni, already preparing for a title bout that might never come. It’s as if he knew, having watched his players grind their way to victory at every turn since being hired to lead his country in 2018 — not least in the 2022 World Cup final, when they squandered two leads against a more talented Les Bleus squad and yet still found a way to prevail — that such prep work was necessary. “I think that this team plays the best when we are facing a difficult situation with adversity,” Scaloni said after defeating England, which led 1-0 with just five minutes of the regular 90 remaining. “We had a challenging game, a challenging situation. We smelled blood in the water, and we went for it.” Now comes the ultimate test. It’s a special match for Scaloni and many of his players. Lionel Messi is a Spanish citizen who moved to Barcelona as a child to follow his dreams of becoming an elite professional. Although Messi left Europe for South Florida three years ago to join Inter Miami of MLS, he remains immensely popular everywhere in Spain with the possible exception of Madrid, the home of Barça’s chief rival. “Not all Spaniards love him, but the majority do,” Scaloni said of Messi. “He’s very special for them as well, [as] the best player in history.” Seven of the 26 men on Argentina’s roster play for Spanish clubs. Scaloni himself lives in Mallorca with his Spanish wife and children; he once played for the La Liga club there and represented Deportivo La Coruña and Racing de Santander, too. He’s become friends with La Roja coach Luis de la Fuente. “Everybody knows that I’m in Spain, have a Spanish family, and on Sunday — though I’m very, very sorry — I’m going to try to beat Mr. De la Fuente,” he said. After Wednesday, how can anyone not like Argentina’s chances of becoming the first repeat World Cup champ since Brazil in 1962? Nobody is more sure of his team than its coach. “We’re going to win the final,” Scaloni said, before seeming to catch himself. “We’re going try to win the final,” he clarified. “I know how special this team is,” he added. “We’ve got to prepare for the game, but everybody has to celebrate as well. There are very few moments that we have where we can just be truly joyful. Tomorrow, we have to think about what’s next.”Latest Sports News from FOX Sports
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Blotter: July 3 – July 11
Friday, July 3
A caller in the 300 block of Lynnview Drive requested assistance locating a family member.
A caller in the 1000 block of Haines Highway reported a neighbor was leaving property in the yard.
Saturday, July 4
Haines Volunteer Fire Department crews provided support for holiday events.
An officer performed a welfare check at Tlingit Park.
A caller in the 1000 block of Haines Highway reported possible illegal burning.
Haines Volunteer Fire Department crews stood by during the fireworks display at Picture Point.
A caller requested a welfare check on a family member.
Sunday, July 5
A caller at Tlingit Park turned in a cell phone and power bank. The owner picked up the items.
An officer on Mud Bay Road issued a verbal warning for speeding.
An officer in the 1000 block of Haines Highway issued a verbal warning for speeding.
An officer on Mud Bay Road issued a verbal warning for speeding.
A caller in the 1000 block of Vermier Street reported people knocking on doors in the area.
A caller requested a welfare check on a family member.
Monday, July 6
An officer in the 300 block of Haines Highway assisted another agency.
A caller in the 100 block of Main Street reported a bird nest that fell from a tree. An officer and the Bald Eagle Foundation responded.
An officer on Beach Road issued a verbal warning for turn-signal requirements.
Tuesday, July 7
A vehicle in the 200 block of Main Street received a parking violation for exceeding posted time limits.
A caller reported lost keys. Item description and contact information obtained.
A caller in Juneau reported they were unable to locate their vehicle.
Haines Police and Haines Volunteer Fire Department assisted with a funeral procession on Haines Highway.
A caller at 16 Mile Haines Highway reported a vehicle parked on the roadside for two weeks. Alaska State Troopers were advised.
A caller in the 40 block of Haines Highway reported motorbikes driving recklessly. Drivers received a verbal warning.
An officer on Mud Bay Road conducted a vehicle stop. The driver received a verbal warning for speeding.
A caller in the 100 block of First Avenue reported multiple items missing from their vehicle.
An officer in the 300 block of Third Avenue conducted a vehicle stop. The driver received a verbal warning for an obstructed license plate.
A caller in the 400 block of Haines Highway reported a bizarre acting person.
Wednesday, July 8
A caller requested a welfare check for a family member.
A caller in the 200 block of Sawmill Road reported their truck trailer was hit by a vehicle.
A caller on Haines Highway reported multiple vehicles passing them while driving.
An officer on River Road conducted a vehicle stop. The driver received a verbal warning for speeding.
Thursday, July 9
A caller in the 200 block of Second Avenue reported a hit and run.
An officer on First Avenue performed a vehicle inspection.
A caller at Port Chilkoot turned in a set of keys. The item was logged in lost and found.
A caller on Front Street filed a missing vehicle report. The vehicle was found.
A caller on Haines Highway reported a reckless driver. A verbal warning was issued to the driver.
Friday, July 10
A caller on Beach Road had questions about firearms use in the townsite.
A caller on Haines Highway reported a possible impaired driver.
An officer on Chilkat Trail Road issued a verbal warning for speeding.
An officer on Mud Bay Road conducted a vehicle stop. The driver received a verbal warning for speeding.
An officer in the 1000 block of Haines Highway performed a welfare check on a possible abandoned vehicle.
An officer on Front Street assisted a disabled vehicle.
An officer on Beach Road conducted a vehicle stop. The driver received a verbal warning for turn signal requirements.
Officers patrolling in the 1000 block of Haines Highway checked on excessive smoke but found no fire.
Saturday, July 11
A caller in Skagway reported losing their keys. Item description and contact information obtained.
An officer in the 100 block of First Avenue assisted another agency.
An officer in the 300 block of Haines Highway assisted another agency.
An officer in Haines assisted an agency in Montana with a missing persons case.
An officer on Hooter Lane responded for a civil matter follow up.
A caller in the 300 block of Lynnview Drive requested to speak with an officer regarding a domestic issue.
There were 10 911 hang-up calls, one canine call, 7 EMS calls and 31 burn permits issued during this reporting period.
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We had another beautiful community gathering featuring displays of local art, music, food, beverages and conversation at the Four Winds Resource Center on Saturday evening. We would like to thank all the incredibly talented visual artists who showed their work. This was our fourth year for this art exhibition and it grows each year with more artists and more art lovers. If you have never attended, plan on it next year. You will be blown away. As Picasso said, “Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life”.
Julie Korsmeyer, Four Winds Resource Center board president
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It all comes down to this: Spain and Argentina will meet in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final on Sunday at New York New Jersey Stadium in the world’s most important game. It is a clash between two elite national teams who both put on remarkable performances in their respective semifinal wins. It pits the reigning European champion who is undefeated in its last 14 games in major tournaments (13 wins and one draw) against a team whose success is unparalleled, like the two-time reigning Copa América holders and the defending World Cup champion. Here is everything you need to know about the FIFA World Cup final: Spain vs. Argentina: How To Watch Winning any major international tournament is exceptionally hard as it takes world-class talent, top coaching, no off days, and even a little bit of luck. On Sunday, Argentina will attempt to win its fourth consecutive major tournament in what would be an unprecedented feat. Of course, the accomplishment was made possible by Lionel Messi, who is widely regarded as the greatest player of all time. What is striking about Messi’s career is that most of his international success began at the age of 34 with the 2021 Copa América, when he was named the tournament’s best player in leading Argentina to its first title since 1993. Then he won the World Cup in 2022 at the age of 35, where he was again named the best player. Argentina repeated the Copa América title in 2024 in the United States despite Messi scoring just one goal and leaving the final injured. Now at the 2026 World Cup, Messi has once again continued to dominate the tournament at the age of 39. He scored Argentina’s first five goals of the tournament and only three of the team’s 14 goals in the last five games. What is so impressive, is that in the last five games he has actually played his best because he has been elevating his teammates. Against England, Messi took advantage of England’s defensive shift after the Three Lions took a 1-0 lead. He then assisted on Enzo Fernández’s equalizer in the 85th minute and Lautaro Martinez’s stoppage time winner. Messi has instead helped to balance the team’s attack and give it more versatility. Argentina has an incredible amount of talent and Messi has helped to bring it all to its potential. Lionel Scaloni also has this team playing with raw intensity and a desire to win that has not been matched. Argentina has been vulnerable at times in this tournament, such as trailing Egypt by two goals late, or trailing England 1-0 into the 85h minute. But Argentina has excelled when its back has been against the wall. If there is any team that can match Argentina’s intensity, it is Spain. La Roja played a near perfect game in its 2-0 win over France in the semifinal. What makes Spain so great is that all the players are so deeply committed to the system implemented by head coach Luis de la Fuente. No team in this tournament can pass and move as well as Spain. Once Spain has possession, it is extremely difficult to win it back. Then on the defensive side, Spain knows how to shut down spaces and force turnovers. Everyone in Spain plays a role in its system, but Rodri is the glue that makes the team move. Against France, the Manchester City central midfielder put on a world-class shift in terms of connecting the ball from the midfield and into the attack. Then defensively, he forced France into turnovers. He also won a significant percentage of his duels to keep Spain in possession. Spain’s attack is led by teenager Lamine Yamal and veteran forward Mikel Oyarzabal, who spent his entire career at Real Sociedad as opposed to the top clubs where elite center forwards play. Oyarzabal has been a perfect center forward for Spain’s system, and he typically finds ways to score big goals. Yamal, on the other hand, is a teenage superstar at Barcelona who is on the verge of becoming the next global superstar. Of course, if the winger can now in the World Cup, he will be on a path reserved for only the greatest players. The architect of Spain’s rise is de la Fuente. The team has become completely dedicated to his vision. During his tenure, Spain won all seven of its games at Euro 2024 and now has won six of seven at this World Cup. The only blemish he has in a major tournament leading Spain is a 0-0 draw with Cape Verde. But de la Fuente has created a team that is extremely difficult to break down. Through seven games, La Roja conceded just one goal. In the semifinal, world-class attackers Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé never looked dangerous. De la Fuente’s team is as prepared as any team this decade to contain Messi. This game has no clear favorites. Just two great teams led by global stars. It will be an extremely hard-fought game and the winner will be a worthy champion. Players To Watch Everyone needs to watch Lionel Messi in this game because this might be the last chance to see the greatest player of all time play in an important game for his country. He is looking to win his fourth straight major title for La Albiceleste and add to his record 21 career World Cup goals. At age 39, Messi is only continuing to get better. With his two assists against England, he now has eight goals and two assists in this tournament. He became the first player ever to have over 10 goal involvements in consecutive World Cups after scoring seven and assisting on three goals in 2022. Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández has a critical assignment on Sunday. As a central midfielder, he will be tasked with going against the heart of Spain’s system in the middle of the field where Rodi and Fabian Ruiz typically dictate the game on their terms. Fernandez had a great performance against England. Even beyond his goal, Fernandez was very effective in his passing where he made few mistakes, switched the point of attack, and regularly got the ball into dangerous positions. He needs to be just as effective against Spain for Argentina to have a good chance. The 19-year-old central defender might be the best centerback in the world after what he has shown in this tournament. Already a regular starter for Barcelona, Cubarsí has been even more impressive with Spain as he is a major reason why his team has conceded just one goal across its seven games at the World Cup. Handling Argentina will require another big effort, but if he is successful, he will widely be considered a global superstar and the most valuable player in the world at his position. The Manchester City central midfielder is the engine of Spain’s system. He is a tireless worker who is so effective on both sides of the ball. He will present Argentina with the toughest test it has faced at this World Cup. If he can control the midfield and force Argentina into chasing the game the way France did, Spain has an excellent chance of winning. For La Roja, it starts with him.Latest Sports News from FOX Sports