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Trump says government to ‘terminate’ Biden-era methane emissions rules
Trump announced his administration will terminate Biden-era methane emissions regulations on oil and gas companies, claiming the move will save consumers and energy producers $45 billion.
Conservative influencers charged with unlawful voting after ‘Muslim garb’ election stunt
Two conservative influencers have been charged with felonies in Minnesota for attempting to vote under false identities at polling places during the state’s August primary.
Why many student voters have a right to choose where to register to vote
A Montana law restricting student voter registration has renewed debate over whether college students should be able to vote in their college towns, a right affirmed by the Supreme Court in 1979.
Democrats have a midterm edge, poll shows. And, Israelis vote in high-stakes election
A new poll shows Democrats hold significant advantages in midterm elections and are favored to gain House control, though some analysts suggest any potential wave may be limited.
First Thing: Trump targets midterm legitimacy with lawsuits and a cash bounty
The Trump administration announced a $1 million reward for voter fraud reports and pursued legal actions to limit voting, while a federal appeals court rejected efforts to block California from counting ballots of voters the Justice Department claims are non-citizens.
Federal judge disqualifies Trump-appointed prosecutor for ‘unlawfully serving’ in role
A federal judge ruled that Bill Essayli, the top federal prosecutor in southern California, was unlawfully serving in his role and disqualified him from overseeing two criminal prosecutions, though the Department of Justice said it intends to appeal.
How a lifelong Republican came to lead the data center battle in Ohio
A lifelong Republican attorney in Ohio is leading grassroots opposition to hyperscale data centers, organizing ballot initiatives in 10 communities and pursuing a statewide constitutional amendment to ban large-scale data center construction.
Here’s how Democrats in Congress are preparing for election fraud claims
Democrats in Congress are coordinating with election lawyers and advocacy groups to prepare for potential fraud claims ahead of the midterm election, as the Trump administration takes steps it describes as election integrity measures.
Senate candidates built up massive campaign war chests with out-of-state donations
Senate candidates in competitive races are raising over $15 million from out-of-state donors, with advertising messaging tailored differently for national versus local audiences.
Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced plans to spend $80m supporting Democratic candidates in midterm elections, while Donald Trump committed $400m to Republican candidates, intensifying the financial competition between parties.
ADL condemns Trump’s antisemitic slur but fails to mention him by name
The Anti-Defamation League condemned use of the term ‘shylock’ as antisemitic Tuesday but did not name Donald Trump, who had used the slur during a Monday campaign rally.
‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed confronts critics questioning his positions on Israel and the Muslim Brotherhood, demanding they explain the premise of their inquiries rather than simply defending himself.
Democrats — and Elon Musk — continue to dominate midterm campaign fundraising
Democrats and Republican megadonors, particularly Elon Musk, are driving record fundraising for the 2026 midterms, with over $15 billion raised since early 2025 and competitive races emerging across traditionally Republican states.
In ruby-red Kansas, Trump contemplates the possibility of a Democratic win in the state
President Trump held his first Kansas campaign rally in eight years, acknowledging the state is “tending toward the purple” as Republican Senator Roger Marshall faces an unexpectedly competitive race against Democratic challenger Adam Hamilton.
Federal efforts over alleged noncitizen voting escalate with California arrests | First Thing
The US Department of Justice charged 28 green card holders in California with fraudulently registering to vote and casting illegal ballots, marking an escalation in federal efforts against alleged noncitizen voting ahead of November’s midterms.
Discovery of North Carolina police officers’ alleged racist texts prompts review of arrest records
Five North Carolina police officers resigned and a sixth was suspended after allegedly exchanging racist texts. The police department initiated a review of arrest records and requested an FBI civil rights investigation.
Republicans push back on Donald Trump’s wavering support for Ukraine
Several Republican lawmakers have criticized President Trump’s shifting stance on Ukraine and Russia, threatening to withdraw support for his agenda over what they characterize as mishandling of the conflict.
Ohio Democrat’s family criticizes Vivek Ramaswamy for bringing up estranged mother in gubernatorial ad
The family of Ohio Democratic gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton criticized Republican opponent Vivek Ramaswamy for featuring her estranged mother in a campaign ad questioning her childhood account.
First Thing: US ambassador in rare diplomatic break with Israel over attack on US journalist
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee condemned a settler attack on Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in Israel, calling it a “despicable act of terror,” while Prime Minister Netanyahu’s response remained ambiguous.
Hegseth wrong to say most non-US Nato forces in Afghanistan did not fight, says No 10
Downing Street criticized US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for downplaying NATO allies’ combat role in Afghanistan, saying his characterization that few nations engaged in fighting was factually incorrect.
Kansas Senate race on a knife edge as Democrats aim to end 94 years of Republican dominance
Kansas’s competitive Senate race has Democrat Adam Hamilton within striking distance of Republican incumbent Roger Marshall, potentially marking the state’s first Democratic senator since 1932.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Report: 2020’s States with the Most Racial Progress
With Martin Luther King Jr. Day around the corner and 58 percent of Americans saying race relations are “generally bad,” the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2020's States with the Most Racial Progress as well as accompanying videos. To...
Fresno Police arrest 14 drivers during DUI Saturation patrol
On September 7, the Fresno police during a DUI saturation patrol had arrested 14 drivers suspected of driving under influence. During a patrol of the Fresno area, the department indicated that officers made up to 140 stops out of which 20 drivers had no license or a...
A Snapshot of Noteworthy Presidential History
With an event as important as the US presidential election, it should come as no surprise that it would polarize the American people; even international audiences have likewise taken an interest in the views and actions of the nominees. 2016 has so far proven to be an...
How Will the 2016 Election Influence Real Estate?
How the Real Estate Market Will Change with the 2016 Election Election Day 2016 is creeping steadily closer, and the political rhetoric is heating up. Swing states are crossing party lines, and everyone’s gearing up to vote, whether or not they had a chance in the...