# Radicals run away with key Dem primaries; Senate’s August sprint | Monday Rundown

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Podcast: [10 Minute Drill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/10-minute-drill-7228376)
Published: 2026-08-03T09:00:00+00:00
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10 Minute Drill Monday Rundown for August 3rd: Senators propose bill to fund the government through December 11 and avoid a shutdown, new details emerge on what would have been a massive Iran attack, fresh Michigan Senate polling shakes up the race ahead of Tuesday's primary, Mandela Barnes drops out of the Wisconsin governor's race, and a new watchdog database tracks foreign money in American politics. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Senate look-ahead  3:05 - Iran attacks called off 4:55 - Michigan Senate primary on Tuesday 6:33 - DSA radical winning Wisconsin primary  8:57 - Foreign dark money 10:31 - Week ahead In this episode: - Senate CR Deal — Collins and Murray's government funding agreement runs through December 11, and whether GOP leaders can clear a packed to-do list — including Russia sanctions and a crypto procedural vote — before the August recess - Iran — new reporting on a foiled attack that would have been massive in scale - Michigan Senate Race — EPIC-MRA polling shows Mike Rogers leading Abdul El-Sayed 46-43 and Haley Stevens 44-42, heading into Tuesday's primary - Wisconsin — the run-up to the August 11 primary, Francesca Hong's past positions resurface, and Mandela Barnes exits the governor's race amid a Politico investigation - Americans for Public Trust launches the Follow Foreign Money Database, a new free tool tracking foreign influence in U.S. politics - A look ahead at the week in Washington The 10 Minute Drill breaks down the day's biggest political stories — fast, sharp, and to the point.

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