8/13 AM Update: Luigi Mangione Plea Talks, Manhattan Rent Hits New Record, LA Lakers Massive Sale

AM Update for 8/13/26: Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley delivers a shocking victory over Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic governor primary after reentering the race, while Michele Tafoya easily wins Minnesota’s Republican U.S. Senate nomination – RealClearPolitics president and co-founder Tom Bevan weighs in. Luigi Mangione returns to federal court amid reports of possible plea negotiations that could have major implications for his separate New York State murder case – The MK True Crime Show host Phil Holloway weighs in. Manhattan rents reach a new all-time high as real estate professionals reportedly warn that two housing policies from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani could put additional pressure on the market. The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly being sold to Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for a record $12.5 billion, less than a year after Mark Walter took majority control of the franchise.

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