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Soap Opera Civil Wars of Both Parties on Display in Florida
Internal party disputes highlight deepening divisions within both major parties as primary season unfolds.
Greg Abbott Downplays GOP Fears About Texas Senate Race Amid Close Polling
The three-term governor says the contrast between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico will make November's choice easy for voters.
Oregon Is Spending More Than Ever on Low-Income Housing. A State Law Keeps the Details Secret.
The state has directed $1.4 billion to developers over five years while blocking public access to financial records that could reveal whether the spending is effective.
Texas Appeals Court Slashes $50M Judgment Against Alex Jones to $1.5M Over Sandy Hook Hoax Claims
The reduction stems from Texas law capping punitive damages; a separate $1.4B Connecticut judgment remains intact.
Paramount's Warner Bros. Merger Faces California Blockade, CEO Threatens Exit
The $111 billion deal has split political leaders, labor unions, and industry watchers over antitrust concerns versus potential economic fallout.
San Diego County Bars ICE Agents From Using County Training Facilities After Board Vote
The 3-2 vote ends licensing agreements with the Department of Homeland Security for firearms training centers at Miramar and San Diego Regional.
So-Called Blue State Refugees Have Helped Turn Florida Red, According to New Analysis
A study tracking migrants from traditionally Democratic states finds many are voting Republican after relocating to Florida.
Fairfax County Murder Suspect Was Released at Southern Border During Previous Administration
Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, a 19-year-old Salvadoran national, was admitted in El Paso, Texas, in April 2024 before allegedly stabbing Carmen Lizet Puch to death.
Mamdani Sues NYC City Council Over $10,000 Teachers' Aide Bonuses
The lawsuit challenges the RESPECT Check Act, which the council unanimously approved in July, arguing it violates collective bargaining statutes.
Americans Have Only Elected 3 Black Governors in U.S. History; This Year, 8 Major Party Candidates Are on the Ballot
The historic low representation of Black governors contrasts with a record number of Black candidates running for the nation's top state offices in 2026.