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Victor Marx's GOP primary win in Colorado creates a new challenge for his party

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By Steve Benen Verified
| MSN Verified
Steve Benen Voters in Colorado haven't elected a Republican governor in more than two decades, and now that this year's GOP gubernatorial primary has been called, it seems the streak will continue for four more years. The Associated Press reported Marine Corps veteran Victor Marx won the Republican primary for Colorado governor on Thursday, inching past a state senator who had the establishment's backing.
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Friday’s Mini-Report, 7.10.26 Original

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By Steve Benen Verified
| Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast
Today’s edition of quick hits. * In case there were any doubts about the state of the ceasefire: “President Donald Trump announced today in a social media post that the U.S. has agreed to resume talks with Iran but that the ‘Cease Fire is OVER!’” * On a related note: “U.S. forces sharply ramped up their attacks against Iran this week, hitting more than 170 Iranian military targets on Tuesday and Wednesday, the Pentagon said.
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Team Trump hits the brakes on honoring Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill

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By Steve Benen Verified
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Steve Benen About a year ago, there was a tense exchange between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Rep. Joyce Beatty over plans to honor Harriet Tubman on a $20 bill. When the Ohio Democrat pressed Bessent on whether he could update Congress on the status of the project, Bessent ultimately replied, “I can't, my staff will get back to ​you.” More than a year later, he's finally getting back to us.
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