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Sullivan Questions Peltola's Debate Preparation After Seeing Her Read From Notes
The Alaska Senate candidates clashed over note usage and personal attacks during a Thursday night debate in Anchorage, with moderators confirming questions were not provided in advance.
Oregon Democrats Call for Stricter Gun Laws After Bend Elementary Shooting
Lawmakers cite the use of a shotgun purchased by the shooter's mother as a reason to expand background checks and red-flag laws.
Teen Shooter Kills 4 at Oregon Elementary School Before Being Shot by Witness
The 16-year-old suspect used a pump-action shotgun purchased by his mother to kill three students and a teacher in Bend, Oregon.
Nevada Police Identify Man Found in Barrel in Receding Lake Mead
DNA testing confirmed the remains as Edward 'Buddy' Lelburian Jackson, who died in the 1980s, amid ongoing drought conditions lowering reservoir levels.
Three Children Killed in Bend School Shooting; Suspect Shot by Bystander
Victims aged 5, 8, and 11 died at Silver Rail Elementary; Oregon Governor Tina Kotek praised the civilian who intervened.
Federal Prosecutors Charge Nevada Driver With Hauling 30 Pounds of Fentanyl and 677 Pounds of Meth
U.S. Attorney's Office states the 30-pound fentanyl seizure represents approximately seven million potentially lethal doses, enough to kill twice Nevada's population.
Personal Attacks Fly as Sullivan, Peltola Spar Over Corruption, Character and Controversy
The final debate in Alaska’s toss-up Senate race featured heated exchanges over lobbying income, staff treatment, and military pay votes.
Tip-Off Foils Teen's Alleged Plot to Attack Hindu Temple Near Chicago, Police Say
Authorities arrested a 19-year-old after a colleague reported his intent to carry out a mass shooting at an Aurora, Illinois temple.
Vance Launches Six-Point Anti-Fraud Pledge, 22 GOP Governors Sign On
The initiative calls for stricter accountability for government benefit recipients, including deportation for convicted fraudsters among illegal aliens.
GOP Financial Shifts Suggest Concern Over Midterm Landscape, Sources Say
Republican strategics are reallocating funds to defend districts previously considered safe, signaling anxiety about Democratic momentum ahead of the 2026 midterms.