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Third time the charm? Democrat Christina Bohannan tries again in pivotal US House race in Iowa
Democrat Christina Bohannan is making her third bid to unseat Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District, a competitive seat she lost by just 799 votes in 2024.
Trump’s border wall construction threatens rock art as old as the pyramids: ‘The ancestors are still here’
A proposed border wall expansion in west Texas threatens ancient rock art murals up to 4,000 years old, according to archeologists who warn the construction could destroy irreplaceable cultural sites.
Washington Post ordered to reinstate Black opinion writer fired after Charlie Kirk posts
An arbitrator has ordered The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer Karen Attiah, who was fired over social media posts following Charlie Kirk’s death in September.
US Postal Service issues new rule for mail ballots, but its impact on the midterms is uncertain
The U.S. Postal Service issued new mail ballot requirements, but implementation depends on Supreme Court approval of President Trump’s voting-by-mail restriction order amid ongoing legal challenges.
US immigration officers reassigned to screen South African refugees and find ‘unlawful’ voters
The Trump administration has reassigned all immigration officers in a fraud detection unit to screen South African refugees and investigate alleged unlawful voters, causing asylum processing delays.
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff’s seizure of ballots
California’s Supreme Court heard arguments over whether a Southern California sheriff must return approximately 650,000 ballots seized in March from a November 2025 special election on redistricting.
Mamdani proves his power with New York endorsements, plus more takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s endorsements of three progressive candidates in Democratic House primaries all succeeded, defeating incumbents and highlighting his growing political influence within the party.
Tuesday’s takeaways: No clear direction for Wisconsin Democrats
Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley narrowly defeated a democratic socialist challenger in Wisconsin’s Democratic primary, reflecting internal party tensions between establishment and progressive wings ahead of November’s general elections.
Investigators examining foes of Trump seek interviews related to Mar-a-Lago search, AP sources say
Justice Department investigators are seeking interviews with law enforcement officials regarding the 2022 FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate as part of a Florida-based inquiry into alleged conspiracy against the former president.
Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative
A Missouri court rejected a petition that would have given voters the chance to strengthen protections for laws passed through citizen initiative, upholding a decision to block it from the November ballot.
Experts raise alarms over Census Bureau report Trump is touting on noncitizen voting
President Trump is citing a Census Bureau report on noncitizen voting in the 2020 election to support claims of widespread illegal voting, but experts question the report’s methodology and findings.
Mike Lindell offers to fund recount in Minnesota Republican primary for governor
MyPillow founder Mike Lindell offered to fund a full recount of Minnesota’s Republican gubernatorial primary after losing to House Speaker Lisa Demuth by approximately 11 percentage points.
Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
A Missouri court allows new Trump-backed U.S. House districts to be used in November elections, rejecting efforts to place the Republican-friendly map on a statewide ballot.
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
Democrats have narrowed their 2028 presidential convention host cities to Boston, Denver, and Philadelphia, with a final decision expected later this year.
Crypto bank part-owned by Trump family offers depositors way to ‘gain favor’ with White House, experts say
A cryptocurrency bank partly owned by the Trump family received conditional federal approval to issue dollar-backed stablecoins, with experts and critics questioning whether depositors are motivated by ties to the White House.
Sen. Mark Kelly says ‘very difficult situation’ unfolding for USS Lincoln sailors
Sen. Mark Kelly calls for investigation into conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln following reports from a sailor’s family member about significant weight loss during the carrier’s extended deployment.
Elbridge who? How the name of a forgotten founder lives on in the word ‘gerrymander’
Elbridge Gerry, a Founding Father who refused to sign the Constitution, is primarily remembered through the word ‘gerrymander,’ coined after his 1812 redistricting plan in Massachusetts.
Minnesota attorney general sues Texas governor to compel extradition of ICE agent for trial
Minnesota’s attorney general sued Texas Gov. Greg Abbott seeking to compel extradition of an ICE agent charged with wounding a man and falsifying reports during a Minneapolis operation.
San Diego County will stop letting federal immigration agents train at local firing ranges
San Diego County supervisors voted to end contracts allowing federal immigration agencies to train at county firing ranges, citing concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement approach.
‘No serious dispute’ that Comey’s seashell post could be read as a Trump threat, prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say a social media post of seashells by former FBI Director James Comey could reasonably be understood as a threat against President Trump, defending their prosecution of the case.
Americans have elected only 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Eight Black major party nominees are running for governor in 2026, a historic number that includes both Democrats and Republicans seeking to break a 250-year pattern of minimal Black representation in the position.
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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...
2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America
With the field of candidates for the upcoming 2020 presidential election widening, the personal-finance website WalletHub today released its report on 2019’s Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America as well as accompanying videos. To determine the effectiveness of...
Lockout Law Is Finally Passed by Parliament Amid Much Controversy
A new law passed through the Australian Parliament earlier this week that has been met with a great deal of controversy. Though many members of Parliament disagreed with the State Government’s controversial law, it still managed to pass. According to the new law, the...
The Top Five Online Voter Resources
With names like Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump making headlines, there's no doubt that election season is in full swing. Presidential elections always get the most attention, but there are countless elections at the state and local levels that are just as important....