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Florida Approves Process to Designate CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood, Antifa as Terror Groups
The new rule enables state agencies to bar funding for designated organizations, though federal courts have already blocked similar executive actions.
GOP Groups Commit $42 Million to Texas Senate Race After Convention
Senate Leadership Fund and MAGA Inc. launch major ad buys supporting Ken Paxton as polling shows a competitive contest in traditionally Republican Texas.
SpaceX Sues Paxton and Grimes County to Block Public Records Release
The aerospace firm seeks a temporary restraining order to prevent the disclosure of documents requested by two local residents under the Texas Public Information Act.
Utah Governor Designates Sept. 10 as Charlie Kirk Day One Year After Assassination
Gov. Spencer Cox cites Kirk’s participation in open debate as the reason for the annual observance marking the first anniversary of his death.
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee Loses Primary, First Incumbent Governor Defeated Since 2018
Former CVS executive Helena Foulkes unseated McKee, citing mismanagement of the Washington Bridge reconstruction project.
Texas AG Paxton Announces Distribution of 7 Million Free Eggs Statewide
The donation stems from an antitrust settlement with three major egg producers accused of inflating prices between 2022 and 2025.
Cinde Warmington Secures New Hampshire Democratic Gubernatorial Nomination After Running Unopposed
The former Executive Council member will face incumbent Gov. Kelly Ayotte in November, amid Republican attacks over her past legal work for Purdue Pharma.
Florida Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty in Semi-Truck Child Abuse Case
State attorneys pursue capital punishment in a high-profile case involving severe abuse of a minor by a commercial driver.
Anti-ICE Policy Criticized After Fleeing Migrant Injures Mayor’s Wife
Republican lawmakers link the Middlesex County crash to Gov. Sherrill's 'Trust Directive,' while Democratic leaders call for abolishing ICE.
Ohio Gubernatorial Candidate Amy Acton Targeted in Incident at Canfield Fair; Multiple Injured
Campaign officials report an armed individual lunged at Dr. Acton at a Democratic booth, prompting condemnation from both major party nominees and state officials.