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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces rematch with Helena Foulkes amid turmoil over Washington Bridge
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee faces a primary rematch against Helena Foulkes, a former CVS executive, amid voter frustration over a delayed bridge repair project.
Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces criticism from military leaders and Republican senators over what they characterize as inept management and strategic failures in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Why Texas’ redistricting plan isn’t a sure bet
Texas redrew its congressional map aiming to help Republicans gain five Democratic-held seats, but the plan’s success depends on whether Trump voters will support other GOP candidates without him on the ballot.
No Democrat has won a Kansas Senate seat in a century. Can a megachurch pastor change that?
Adam Hamilton, founder of the nation’s largest United Methodist church, is the Democratic nominee for Kansas Senate, where no Democrat has won in nearly a century. He faces attacks from conservatives who label him too liberal and a heretic for his theological views.
Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters
An immigrant rights group sued the Trump administration to block use of federal databases, alleging they are being used to target naturalized citizens and interfere with fair elections.
Federal judge considers whether to extend ban against US Postal Service mail voting changes
A federal judge questioned whether the Postal Service could implement a new mail ballot tracking system before midterm elections begin, as litigation over the Trump administration’s election rules continues.
Colorado’s Republican governor nominee linked to controversial anti-sex-trafficking ministry
Colorado’s Republican gubernatorial nominee Victor Marx led an anti-trafficking ministry that funded law enforcement salaries and surveillance equipment through private donations, raising questions about accountability and donor influence over policing.
Working-class ER nurse seeks to flip battleground Wisconsin House seat
An emergency room nurse in Wisconsin is running as a Democrat to flip a Republican House seat, emphasizing his working-class background and experience in healthcare amid voter concerns over economic costs.
Democrats are promising a big agenda. Their unity is already being tested
House Democrats plan an ambitious agenda including oversight of Trump’s administration and cost-of-living legislation if they win the midterm elections, but party unity is already being tested by procedural disagreements.
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers says he saw Bin Laden’s body with his ‘own eyes’. He did not
Republican Mike Rogers claimed in a fundraising email that he saw Osama bin Laden’s body with his own eyes, but fact-checkers found he was not present during the 2011 raid.
Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America, a move Canadian officials and US governors rejected as Canada and the US escalate trade tensions.
Judge again blocks Trump mail ballot executive order in ruling that’s likely to be swiftly appealed
A federal judge blocked implementation of President Trump’s executive order restricting mail voting, stalling the directive ahead of midterm elections as legal battles continue.
Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city
Detroit faces economic distress as Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, with critics characterizing the escalation as misguided while observers suggest the unpopular policy may impact midterm elections.
Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species
The Trump administration’s rollback of a forest protection rule could threaten over 400 endangered species and open millions of acres to roads, drilling, and logging, according to conservation groups.
Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process own food amid beef imports backlash
Trump pledges to allow cattle ranchers to process their own food, citing concerns about monopolistic meat processors following backlash over his decision to temporarily pause tariffs on foreign beef imports.
Trump administration pushing to hand parcel of Yosemite land to private developer – report
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring whether to transfer a parcel of Yosemite National Park land to a Nevada-based private developer, according to documents and sources cited by news outlets.
Alaska approves New Amalga mine access road after major opposition
Alaska has approved the first segment of an access road for a mining company’s project after nearly 90% of public comments opposed it, citing environmental and recreation concerns.
National Park Service backs Trump’s arch, despite its impact on Washington’s sightline
The National Park Service released a report supporting President Trump’s proposed 250-foot arch near Memorial Bridge, despite acknowledging it would disrupt sightlines between major Washington monuments.
Virginia removes three Confederate memorials
Virginia removed three Confederate memorials from Capitol Square on Friday, completing legislative action ordered during the 2026 session to distance the state from its Confederate past.
FBI no longer treating an applicant’s experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The FBI is eliminating an automatic hiring ban for applicants with past prostitution encounters, instead evaluating such cases individually while maintaining specific disqualifying criteria.
Federal government extends pause on Big Bend National Park border construction until mid-September
A federal court extended a pause on border construction in Big Bend National Park until mid-September, as legal challenges to the project proceed on environmental and religious freedom grounds.
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Which US States Have the Worst Poaching Problems?
Think poaching is only a problem in other countries? Unfortunately, the capturing, killing, and exploitation of animals is an activity that is alive and well in the US. There are multiple motivations for why poachers partake in this illegal activity, and poaching...
Why has the U.S. economy fared so much better under Democratic presidents than Republicans?
By David Leonhardt of the New York Times Blue at the top, red at the bottom Has the economy fared better under Democratic presidents or Republican presidents over the past century? The sensible answer might seem to be: It’s probably been similar. Presidents, after...
ETIAS: Boosting Security Across the Schengen Area
If you’re already planning a trip to Europe in 2021, you need to know that a passport alone may no longer be enough to access many of the continent’s top tourist destinations. That’s because, with the introduction of the Electonic Travel and Information Authorization...
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...