Politics

6/11/2026 3:14:29 PM

Reno election results: Marshall dominates mayor’s race, Duncan poised to win district attorney

Washoe County Election Results Preliminary AnalysisEarly vote tallies from Washoe County have begun to emerge, shaping the political landscape in the broader state elections updates. The patterns init...

6/10/2026 11:17:00 PM

Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton demands federal scrutiny over China's hidden influence in U.S. data center projects

Arkansas Senator Seeks Federal Probe Into China's Potential Role in Data Center ProjectsSenator Tom Cotton of Arkansas wants the federal government to formally investigate whether Chinese interests ar...

6/10/2026 5:18:00 AM

JB Pritzker backs special session if Illinois lawmakers unite on one Bears stadium plan

Illinois Governor Pritzker Floats Special Session for Bears Stadium Bill—With ConditionsIllinois Governor JB Pritzker has signaled a potential path forward for the Chicago Bears' quest for a new stadi...

6/8/2026 11:20:25 PM

Federal judge blocks Trump's $100,000 fee for new H-1B visas

Federal Judge Overturns Trump-Era Rule on H-1B Visa FeesA federal judge in California has formally blocked a controversial regulation established during the former Trump administration, a rule that ma...

6/7/2026 7:08:01 PM

Maverick GOP Senator Whose Reform Achievements Were Overshadowed by Harassment Scandal Dies

Maverick GOP Senator Who Resigned in Disgrace Dies at 95Bob Packwood, a Republican senator from Oregon whose storied career collapsed under the weight of a sexual harassment scandal, has died. He was ...

6/7/2026 5:16:12 AM

Billionaire Trump's controversial Alaska refuge oil drilling auction flops with minimal interest

Trump’s Alaska Drilling Auction Stalls With Minimal BiddersThe Trump administration’s latest push to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil drilling has fallen flat, as a recent auction for d...

6/6/2026 7:05:32 PM

Sharp exchanges and policy clashes define the Kansas GOP governor debate as candidates fight to stand out

Kansas Governor Republican Hopefuls Clash in Heated Debate Ahead of PrimaryPrimary candidates vying for the Kansas Republican gubernatorial nomination engaged in a sharp exchange of criticisms Wednesd...

6/6/2026 7:10:44 AM

Monroe mayor pushes for official ethics investigation of City Council member

Monroe Mayor Calls for Ethics Investigation into City Council MemberAllegations Trigger Call for Formal ReviewIn a significant escalation of political tensions, the Mayor of Monroe has formally called...

6/11/2026 5:20:22 AM

Hospitals in Odessa and Andrews face Trump administration ultimatum on price transparency rules

Hospitals Face Federal Scrutiny Over Price Display RulesA growing number of medical facilities are finding themselves in a high-stakes battle with federal regulators. Recent actions signal a significa...

6/10/2026 9:04:52 PM

Missouri on recession watch when auditor flags possible $1.7 billion budget shortfall for governor to fix.

Missouri on Brink of $1.7 Billion Shortfall, State Auditor WarnsMissouri’s State Auditor is sounding an urgent financial alarm: the state could be staring down a massive $1.7 billion budget deficit un...

6/9/2026 11:05:29 PM

# HeadlineDenver’s auditor is turning to you for the next big target on her audit list

Denver's Auditor Launches Push for Public Input on City SpendingIn a move aimed at boosting transparency, Denver’s audit office is turning to the public for fresh perspectives on how taxpayer money sh...

6/8/2026 7:06:58 PM

Ken Paxton’s lawyer backs far-left bet for US Senate seat

Texas AG’s Defense Lawyer Backs Austin State Rep for SenateIn a move that blends opposition research with political endorsement, the chief legal defender for suspended Texas Attorney General Ken Paxto...

6/7/2026 3:14:59 PM

Businesses flee Downtown Dallas as trust in City Hall collapses, Mike Rawlings warns.

Dallas Faces Exodus: Confidence in City Hall At an All-Time LowDowntown Dallas is witnessing a troubling trend. Major businesses are packing up and leaving the urban core, and according to former Dall...

6/6/2026 7:17:59 PM

Study finds I-5 Bridge tolls expected to slash traffic by over 50% but still meet $1.5B revenue goal

Study Predicts Significant Traffic Drop But Toll Revenue SuccessA controversial infrastructure project is bracing for a potential commuter exodus, yet its financial goals remain intact, according to r...

6/6/2026 7:11:47 AM

US military intercepts 4 Iranian drones near Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Military Intercepts Iranian Drones En Route to Strait of HormuzIn a significant escalation of regional tensions, U.S. forces successfully shot down four drones launched by Iran that were heading ...

6/6/2026 7:07:41 AM

River neighbors push back on plan to dump treatment water into Laurel View

Laurel View Wastewater Discharge Plans Questioned by ResidentsA proposed wastewater discharge strategy in Laurel View has stirred concern among local residents, prompting increased scrutiny from commu...

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6/11/2026 7:20:21 PM

White House hantavirus and Ebola response raises eyebrows amid COVID stance.

Deadly Pathogens Spike; Public Health Access StrainsRates of hantavirus and Ebola-related exposures are creating a new stress point in the public health landscape. As viral threats surface with growin...

6/11/2026 7:19:50 PM

Socioeconomic inequality physically rewires children's developing brains

Early Life Stress and Child Brain Development Linked to Sleep and Neighborhood EconomicsA growing body of research is redefining our understanding of early childhood development, suggesting that a chi...

6/11/2026 7:19:18 PM

Ebola tests in DRC are faster, yet critical gaps leave cases slipping through

Ebola Testing Advances in DRC, But Gaps Remain CriticalThe ability to test for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has seen notable improvements in recent months. However, public health expe...