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North Dakota Ranks No. 1 in State Financial Health With $21 Billion Surplus
Truth in Accounting report shows 24 states lack funds for obligations, while North Dakota's Legacy Fund drives its $72,300 taxpayer surplus.
Obama Presidential Center Costs Projected to Top $1 Billion, Tripling Original Estimate
Newly released financial records show construction costs rose from an initial $350 million estimate to approximately $1 billion, with liabilities climbing to $103.5 million.
Polls Show Anti-Corruption Messaging Linked to 3-Point Gain for Democrats
New survey data indicates tying corruption to housing and health care costs increased voter support for Democratic congressional candidates.
Hegseth Proposes Livestreamed Execution for Fort Hood Shooter, Drawing Religious and Political Scrutiny
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth argues public execution deters extremism, while scholars note ties to Christian Nationalist views and questions arise over military neutrality.
Candidates Battle Over Meat Prices and Dietary Choices in Midterm Races
With ground beef prices rising from $5.55 to $6.79 since January 2025, candidates in Texas, Colorado, Mississippi, and Iowa are using carnivore politics to appeal to voters.
Suspicious White Powder Sent to Election Offices in Ohio, Louisiana, and Oklahoma
Packages containing unknown substances arrived at Secretaries of State offices weeks before midterm elections, prompting FBI and Postal Service investigations.
Tension Erupts During House Midterm Debate as Lawler Fact-Checks New York Democrat Opponent on Immigration
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., and Democrat Cait Conley clashed over sanctuary policies and ICE conduct in a pivotal suburban district debate less than three weeks before Election Day.
Data Centre Backlash Emerges as Key Midterm Election Issue Across Partisan Lines
Community opposition to AI infrastructure expansion is forcing politicians in both parties to reconsider support for major tech projects ahead of the 2026 midterms.
DOJ Issues Subpoenas in Probe of Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Immigration Status, Including to Family Members
Federal agents seized the congresswoman's phone during a search of her D.C. home just weeks before the midterms, prompting accusations of political weaponization.
Vance Cites Crime and Economy as GOP Seeks to Defend Midterm Majority
The Vice President highlighted Somali gang violence in Minnesota and rising gas prices as key contrasts against Democratic candidates in tight Senate races.