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Live election results: Aug. 5 Seattle area primary

Aug. 5 is the primary election for several key races in the Seattle area. Check in here for live results and to see who could be going on to the Nov. 4 general election.
- KUOW Staff
Democratic lawmaker on why he won't return to Texas until the special session is over

The Texas House of Representatives is at a standstill, after Democratic members left the state to prevent a vote on redrawing Texas's congressional maps midway through the special session.
Your call to a local Social Security office may be picked up by someone who can't help

Phone calls to local Social Security offices are currently being rerouted to other field offices — often to staff who don't have jurisdiction over the caller's case, employees say.
- Ashley Lopez
This Tuscan startup sold all its olive oil in the U.S. Then came Trump's tariffs

Americans love olive oil — and import 95% of it. But tariffs are making it harder for Europeans to sell it to Americans.
- Maria Aspan
What happens when the president says government data can't be trusted?

From climate data, to budget forecasts, to intelligence reports, President Trump has challenged sources of data within his administration. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Peter Baker of the New York Times.
- Leila Fadel
State Department may require some visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000

The State Department said it would start a pilot program that will require cash deposits to tourist and business visas for people from countries with high overstay rates.
- The Associated Press
Texas Democrats block GOP redistricting plan by fleeing the state

The Texas House failed to reach the quorum needed to vote on a new congressional map that could have given Republicans five new seats, after House Democrats forced a legislative standstill.
- Liz Baker
Texas Democrats flee the state to try to stymie GOP redistricting effort

In a midterm election battle spreading across the country, Republicans leading the Texas Legislature are trying to meet and redraw Congressional lines to help the GOP hold the majority in Congress. Democrats in Texas have fled to other states to try to block them from meeting.
- Andrew Schneider
Texas Democrats walked out to block the GOP. How well has the tactic worked before?

Dozens of Texas Democrats left the state to protest a redistricting map, facing potentially steep consequences. Lawmaker walkouts have had mixed success in the past — so what is there to gain?
- Rachel Treisman
Fueled by MAHA, red states are moving to remove dyes and other additives from food

Dozens of state proposals this year aim to limit synthetic colorings and other chemical additives, like preservatives.

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