Primaries test the Democratic Party and ‘red alert’ after Colombia earthquake: Morning Rundown

Key Points:

• Progressive Democrats face key primary battles in Wisconsin and Minnesota, with state Rep. Francesca Hong leading in Wisconsin's governor race and Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan challenging Rep. Angie Craig in Minnesota’s Senate primary, highlighting ideological divides within the party.
• A U.S. military intelligence assessment indicates Iran has shifted its strategic focus from nuclear weapons development to controlling the Strait of Hormuz, with ongoing stalled negotiations involving Iran, Oman, and the U.S.
• A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake in western Colombia has killed at least 132 people and injured over 700, causing widespread infrastructure disruptions and prompting a national red alert in several cities.
• July 2024 was the hottest month ever recorded in the contiguous U.S., with an average temperature 3.3 degrees above the 20th-century norm, accompanied by widespread heat waves, drought, wildfires, and heavy rainfall.
• Reports highlight a troubling pattern of fatal shootings by ICE agents across multiple U.S. cities, raising concerns about accountability and the handling of investigations into these incidents.