Takeaways from Tuesday primaries. And, Iran threat prompted Trump's secret plane swap

Good morning.You're reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day.Voters in six states cast their ballots yesterday.

The results reveal ongoing conflicts in both parties ahead of the November midterms.In Democratic primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Connecticut, voters leaned toward younger, more progressive candidates who oppose President Trump's immigration policies.

Minnesota Lt.Gov.

Peggy Flanagan, a progressive candidate, won her U.S.Senate primary over a centrist opponent.

In Wisconsin, democratic socialist candidate Rep.Francesca Hong was narrowly defeated by Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley for the gubernatorial nomination.

Amid low approval ratings, Trump's endorsements had mixed outcomes in the Republican primaries.Trump-endorsed Sen.

Darline Graham got enough support to advance to a runoff election for her late brother Lindsey Graham's Senate seat.But despite the president's support, MyPillow founder Mike Lindell lost his primary for governor of Minnesota.

Here are four key takeaways from last night's elections.President Trump has confirmed that he was secretly moved from Air Force One to a different aircraft while in Turkey last month due to a threat from Iran.Aboard the president's regular plane were White House staff, military personnel, Secret Service and journalists, essentially serving as unknowing decoys.Iraq's new prime minister, Ali al-Zaidi, has promised Trump that he will disarm Iran-backed paramilitary groups, which are on the Iraqi government payroll but operate independently from the government.

Since the start of the U.S.and Israel's war in Iran, these militias have intensified their attacks on U.S.

diplomatic missions and military installations in Iraq.You may be experiencing financial guilt if spending or not spending money makes you feel ashamed or regretful.This guilt can prevent you from improving...

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