From the States
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NC governor vetoes state GOP election integrity measure
The bill also requires use of federal databases and information from other states to help remove deceased voters from the rolls. And the state auditor’s office would conduct post-election audits of county election systems at least once every six years.
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Washington state parental rights initiative draws national spotlight
Championed by conservative group Let's Go Washington, I-001, if approved by voters, would once again require schools to provide prior notification to parents when a student seeks non-emergency medical services or mental health counseling on campus.
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Alaska U.S. Senate races vital to determining control of upper chamber
The partisan makeup of the U.S. Senate could be determined by a seat up for election in Alaska. Voters in Alaska will head to the polls on Tuesday to select candidates in Alaska’s nonpartisan primary race for U.S. Senate.
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Pennsylvania School apologizes after transgender athlete uses girls' bathroom: Report
The incident occurred earlier this week when girls on the cross-country team noticed a transgender female athlete, who was born male, speak to some of the other players before using a stall to change into uniform.
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Redistricting map proposed by Ohio Democrats won’t get hearing
Republican leadership announced Wednesday the creation of a Joint Commission on Congressional Redistricting, which includes eight Republicans and four Democrats.
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Global and other political leaders react to Kirk assassination; described as a 'martyr'
Kirk’s death prompted former Democratic Presidents Bill Clinton, Barack Obama and Joe Biden to condemn the act of violence, while sending prayers to the grieving Kirk family. Also, Boris Johnson and Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Customs and Border Protection seizes $86.5 million in illegal vapes, nearly all shipped from China
"The FDA and our federal partners are taking strong actions to shore up America’s borders and stop the flow of illegal vaping products into our country," said FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary.
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Senate GOP set to speedrun Trump's civilian nominees; 'go nuclear'
“Senate Republicans are putting back in place the very practice that Democrats had endorsed until today,” Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, R-Wyo., told lawmakers Wednesday.
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Ohio may be next in line for congressional redistricting battle
A day after Ohio Democratic lawmakers offered the first plan for constitutionally required new congressional districts, the Republican majority General Assembly said Wednesday it is creating a Joint Committee on Congressional Redistricting. The announcement came
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Jury of 12 seated for Routh’s trial; opening statements Wednesday or Thursday
Prosecutors say the suspect was going to attempt take the life of Donald Trump, eventual winner of the presidency over then-Vice President Kamala Harris, as he golfed on a Sunday afternoon.
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MAHA releases strategy with more than 120 initiatives to improve children’s health
The strategy fulfills a directive from an executive order the president signed in February requiring an assessment of American children’s health and a subsequent strategy for improving it.
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Jury selection for Ryan Routh, accused of attempted assassination of Trump, concludes second day
Routh has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and several firearm violations. Judge Cannon granted his request to defend himself.
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Texas Governor Abbott, DPS cracking down on commercial driver compliance
Since June 25, Texas DPS and partner agencies have taken enforcement actions against approximately 445 commercial vehicle drivers in Texas for English proficiency violations.