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Maryland court rules Democratic-backed redistricting amendment cannot go on November ballot
A Maryland court blocked a Democratic-backed redistricting amendment from appearing on the November ballot, ruling that lawmakers violated procedural deadlines for ballot measures.
Should Kamala Harris run for president again? ‘Nope,’ says Iowa Democrat
Iowa’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee Rob Sand said Kamala Harris should not run for president again, stating he wants new leadership and declining offers of campaign support from national figures.
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow unannounced, which President Trump described as a “semi-routine” trip while declining to confirm speculation about its diplomatic purpose.
Federal appeals court declines to dismiss criminal charges against US congresswoman
A federal appeals court declined to dismiss criminal charges against Democratic congresswoman LaMonica McIver, who was charged with interfering with an arrest during a 2025 immigration facility inspection.
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 during a 2025 special election that he claimed to investigate.
Locals concerned as Trump admin fast-tracks public process for Wyoming rare earth mine
The Trump administration is fast-tracking federal approval for a rare-earth mining project in Wyoming’s Black Hills National Forest, giving the public only 30 days to comment on the environmental review.
California lawmakers vote to increase transparency over influencers’ paid political posts
California lawmakers passed legislation Monday to impose fines on influencers who fail to disclose paid political posts, strengthening existing state transparency requirements for campaign spending.
Darline Graham, Ralph Norman go head-to-head in South Carolina’s GOP Senate runoff
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary runoff Tuesday between U.S. Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate.
Several states will decide voter ID ballot measures this year
Voters in at least six states will decide ballot measures related to voter ID this year, the largest number in a single election cycle. Oklahoma votes first during Tuesday’s primary runoff.
Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9m from oil and gas assets since joining supreme court, analysis shows
Analysis shows Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito gained up to $2.9 million from oil and gas assets since 2005, prompting calls for recusal from an upcoming fossil fuel industry case.
White House pushes DoJ to revive reflecting pool case against Olympian
The White House has requested the Department of Justice revisit charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, after a federal prosecutor dismissed the case citing insufficient evidence.
ICE to spend up to $20m on gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement plans to acquire up to $20 million worth of electric shock-delivering gloves for officers by March, according to a Department of Homeland Security announcement.
Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
Todd Blanche, President Trump’s former personal lawyer, was sworn in as attorney general following a narrow Senate confirmation vote that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction.
Judge temporarily blocks Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax on second homes
A judge temporarily blocked New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed pied-à-terre tax on second homes after homeowners sued, claiming the city misidentified their properties.
South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
South Carolina Republicans hold a special primary Tuesday to select a Senate replacement following Lindsey Graham’s July 11 death, with his sister Darline Graham competing against several prominent state figures.
Connecticut Democrats weigh generational change as US Rep. John Larson, 78, faces primary fight
Connecticut Democrats face a primary contest between U.S. Rep. John Larson, 78, seeking a 15th term, and younger challengers including former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, 46, amid growing party pressure for generational change.
Republicans pick nominee for Alabama US House district they redrew after Supreme Court ruling
Republicans are selecting a nominee to challenge Democratic incumbent Shomari Figures in Alabama’s 2nd Congressional District, which was redrawn following a Supreme Court decision weakening voting protections.
Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon picks raise questions over Trump family business ties
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appointed two men with ties to a venture capital fund where Donald Trump Jr. is a partner to a Pentagon advisory board, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest involving defense contractors.
Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
Arizona Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs selected Republican-turned-independent John Giles, former Mesa mayor, as her running mate for her reelection campaign in a state where she faces strong competition.
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
Russia released American military veteran Robert Gilman after four years of detention that his family and U.S. officials characterized as wrongful incarceration. President Trump said the release occurred on a humanitarian basis with no prisoner exchange involved.
US state department has canceled over 175,000 visas since Trump’s return to office
The State Department has canceled over 175,000 visas since Trump took office, quadrupling the revocation pace from Biden’s final year, citing crimes, visa violations, and national security concerns.
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