Supreme Court allows New Hampshire to enforce student-ID limits at polls
The Supreme Court allowed New Hampshire to fully enforce its restrictions on using student IDs for voting while the underlying case continues.
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Virginia Senate leader Louise Lucas charged in federal marijuana case
Federal prosecutors charged Virginia Senate President Pro Tempore L. Louise Lucas and six others in a marijuana distribution and money-laundering case.
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Trump says Pentagon will invest $1.5 billion in North Carolina chip production
President Trump said the Pentagon will invest $1.5 billion to expand semiconductor production in North Carolina.
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Senators introduce bill seeking disclosure of financial records related to Jeffrey Epstein
Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced a bill requiring disclosure of certain financial institutions' supervisory records related to Jeffrey Epstein.
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Meta says it restored No Kings Instagram account after erroneous suspension
Meta said it restored the No Kings Instagram account and attributed its suspension to a bot-traffic spike that triggered incorrect enforcement.
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Justice Department charges more than two dozen foreign nationals in California voting case
The Justice Department charged more than two dozen lawful permanent residents in California with alleged election-related and naturalization offenses, according to the Associated Press.
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Trump endorses Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election
President Donald Trump endorsed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection ahead of Israel's October 27 vote.
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Trump says D.C. golf course will close for 15 months during renovation
President Donald Trump said the East Potomac Golf Course in Washington will close for 15 months for planned renovations.
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U.S. ambassador Mike Huckabee condemns settler attack on Washington Post photographer
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned an attack by Israeli settlers that injured Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine in the West Bank.
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Federal judge orders White House to keep access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico reporters
A federal judge ordered the White House to continue allowing CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists access while their lawsuit over revoked credentials proceeds.
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Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns as U.S. ambassador to Greece after improper-conduct allegations
Kimberly Guilfoyle resigned as U.S. ambassador to Greece after allegations of improper conduct, which she has denied through her lawyers.
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Newsom endorses California ballot measure opposing retroactive billionaire tax
California Gov. Gavin Newsom endorsed Proposition 42, a ballot measure that would bar retroactive taxes proposed under the state's Billionaire Tax Act.
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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home during criminal investigation
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home as part of a criminal investigation, and Omar called the action political intimidation.
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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home in criminal investigation
Federal agents searched Rep. Ilhan Omar's Washington home under a judicially authorized warrant in an ongoing criminal investigation, the Justice Department said.
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Trump says he will decide whether Fort Hood shooter execution is livestreamed
President Donald Trump said he will ultimately decide whether the planned military execution of Nidal Hasan is livestreamed.
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Pentagon raises reported US military death toll in Iran operations to 21
The Pentagon updated its public casualty database to list 21 US service member deaths during military operations against Iran.
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Republican lawmakers criticize plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution
Republican lawmakers criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to livestream the execution of former Army Maj. Nidal Hasan, The Hill reported.
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Pentagon says Nidal Hasan execution will be public and carried out by firing squad
The Pentagon said Nidal Hasan's execution would be public and livestreamed, while the White House had not confirmed the details, Al Jazeera reported.
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ICE agents shoot man during New York City detention operation, officials say
Federal authorities said ICE agents shot a man in New York City after he allegedly tried to ram officers with his vehicle; an investigation is underway.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms and Rick Jackson hold Georgia governor's debate
Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson held their first and only televised debate in Georgia's governor race.
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Bipartisan Senate leaders urge Trump administration to accelerate Russia sanctions
Senate leaders urged the Trump administration to move faster on enforcing a new Russia sanctions law intended to support Ukraine.
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Trump says political group will cover future self-promotional television ads
President Donald Trump said MAGA Inc. will pay for future television ads promoting him after criticism over taxpayer-funded spots.
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Major TV networks decline White House pool duty after three outlets are barred
Fox News, CBS, ABC and NBC declined to participate in the White House television pool after the administration barred CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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Treasury secretary backs Fed chair after quarter-point rate increase
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence in Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh after the central bank raised its benchmark rate by a quarter point.
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White House reportedly drafts order giving outside panel power over NIH grants
The White House is reportedly drafting an order that would let an external committee veto NIH grants that conflict with the administration’s priorities.
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State Department urges heightened vigilance for Americans across Middle East
The State Department urged Americans across the Middle East to exercise heightened vigilance after a Houthi missile attack toward Riyadh.
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U.S. gas average reaches $4.48 as voters report financial strain
The national average for gasoline reached $4.48 a gallon as a Fox News poll found 61% of voters called fuel prices a major household problem.
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Crypto super PAC Fairshake plans $30 million campaign against Sherrod Brown in Ohio
Fairshake confirmed that it plans to spend $30 million opposing Democrat Sherrod Brown in his Ohio Senate race against Republican Sen. Jon Husted.
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NBC 5 and Telemundo poll shows narrow Talarico lead in Texas Senate race
A Texas poll found Democrat James Talarico supported by 46% of registered voters and Republican Ken Paxton by 43%, within its four-point margin of error.
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico announce lawsuit over White House press bans
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said they would sue after the White House revoked their journalists' credentials; President Trump denied attacking press freedom.
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U.S. rule reclassifies 10 causes of airline disruptions starting Oct. 19
A federal reporting rule will move 10 causes of flight delays and cancellations into a category outside airlines' control on Oct. 19.
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Senate receives House bill on Alaska Native crafts containing migratory bird parts
The Senate received and referred a House-passed bill clarifying how federal law treats authentic Alaska Native crafts containing nonedible migratory bird parts.
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Senate receives House bill to reauthorize NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office
The Senate received and referred a House-passed bill that would reauthorize NOAA's Chesapeake Bay Office.
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Senate committee reports bill limiting degree requirements in some federal contracts
GovInfo records show a Senate committee reported the Skills-Based Federal Contracting Act without amendment after the House bill was referred to the panel.
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U.S. House passes bill to create Justice Department fraud enforcement division
The U.S. House passed H.R. 9576, which would establish a National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Justice Department.
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Wildlife refuge invasive-species strike team bill sent to U.S. Senate committee
The Senate referred a House-passed bill creating a National Wildlife Refuge System invasive-species strike team program to committee.
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Northern border security review bill placed on U.S. Senate calendar
The Senate placed a House-passed bill requiring updates to the northern border threat analysis and strategy on its legislative calendar.
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House passes Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act
The House passed H.R. 7730, a bill that would modify bankruptcy eligibility requirements, according to the engrossed text published by GovInfo.
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Senate places Public Health Service officers' leave bill on its calendar
The Senate received H.R. 2846, read it twice and placed it on the calendar on September 16, according to GovInfo.
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Poll Finds Democrat Adam Hamilton Two Points Ahead in Kansas Senate Race
A Hill/Emerson College poll found Democrat Adam Hamilton at 45% and Republican Sen. Roger Marshall at 43% among likely Kansas voters.
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GAO says Coast Guard reforms on sexual misconduct remain incomplete
The GAO reported that the Coast Guard has begun reforms addressing sexual misconduct but has not fully implemented earlier accountability recommendations.
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GAO says Coast Guard housing oversight gaps leave some personnel struggling
The GAO reported that the Coast Guard and Defense Department lack a full picture of housing difficulties faced by some service members and families.
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Kansas Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton says he would not back Schumer as leader
Kansas Democratic Senate candidate Adam Hamilton said he would not support Chuck Schumer for another term as the party's Senate leader.
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NBC News poll finds 55% of voters say Trump policies worsened the economy
An NBC News poll found 55% of registered voters said President Trump’s policies worsened economic conditions, while 26% said they improved them.
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White House says all states will receive international-reference pricing for some Medicaid drugs
A White House official said all 50 states will receive prices tied to those in other countries for some Medicaid-covered drugs under a federal model.
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Reports say Trump administration proposed board to review NIH grants
The Guardian reported that administration officials proposed an outside board with veto power over NIH biomedical research grants.
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Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani plan Monday meeting at Gracie Mansion
President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani will meet Monday at Gracie Mansion to discuss issues affecting the city, their offices said.
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Trump says he is weighing military escalation, economic pressure or a deal with Iran
A Fox News reporter said President Trump described his options on Iran as further military action, continued economic pressure or seeking an agreement.
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White House bars CNN, Politico and MS NOW reporters as Waltz defends ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico said they notified the Trump administration that they would sue over the revocation of their reporters' White House access.
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Trump says planned Washington triumphal arch will include military facilities
President Trump said the planned arch near Arlington Memorial Bridge would include space for drones, snipers and ammunition at the military’s request.
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NWEA data show US K-8 reading gap narrowed by one-third in past year
NWEA data show that students in kindergarten through eighth grade closed one-third of the reading gap with pre-pandemic achievement levels over the past year.
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Nexstar-Emerson poll finds close Texas Senate and governor races
A Nexstar Media-Emerson College poll put Democrat James Talarico at 47% and Republican Ken Paxton at 46% in the Texas Senate race, while Gov. Greg Abbott led Gina Hinojosa by three points.
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Alex Ovechkin responds to criticism over appearance in Vladimir Putin campaign ad
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin defended his appearance in a campaign ad for Vladimir Putin while saying he supports peace.
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Pentagon estimates US war in Iran has cost $43.6 billion through early September
The Pentagon told congressional defense panels that US war costs in Iran totaled $43.6 billion through Sept. 3, Roll Call reported.
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More than 170 Democratic campaign workers urge party leaders to reject pro-AI super PAC money
More than 170 Democratic organizers and campaign staff asked party leaders to reject support from the pro-AI super PAC Leading the Future.
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In-person voting begins in Virginia as 2026 US midterms approach
Virginia opened in-person early voting Friday, while voters in several other states can now submit absentee ballots in person ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms.
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Senate panel schedules hearing on automated license plate reader privacy
A Senate Judiciary subcommittee will hold a Wednesday hearing on automated license plate readers and invited executives from Flock Safety and three other security companies.
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Review says Fed supervisors failed to act on Silicon Valley Bank risks
An outside review commissioned by the Federal Reserve found that supervisors knew or should have known of Silicon Valley Bank’s vulnerabilities by March 2022.
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Texas transportation agency halts approvals for Flock license-plate cameras
The Texas Department of Transportation said it suspended approvals for third-party Flock license-plate readers along state-owned roads.
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Republican nominee removed from Delaware forum after misgendering Rep. Sarah McBride
Organizers removed Republican nominee Joe Arminio from a Delaware congressional forum after he repeatedly misgendered Rep. Sarah McBride.
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