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Jennifer-Ruth Green announces run for Congress despite being under investigation for ethics violations

INDIANAPOLIS — Just one day after Governor Mike Braun announced his plan to try and redraw congressional districts to flip the few Indiana Democratic seats into Republican seats, Braun's former secretary of public safety, Jennifer-Ruth Green, announced her intention to campaign for the 1st Congressi

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom of California says he'll consider presidential run after 2026 midterms

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a leading Democratic critic of President Donald Trump, says he will consider running for the White House in 2028 after the midterm elections next year.

Debate of health care subsidies continues

As the federal government shutdown drags on with no end in sight, the debate over whether to extend federal health insurance subsidies continues to play a central role in the impasse — including in Minnesota.

Cook County candidates file nominating petitions for March primary election

Monday is the first day for Cook County political candidates to file nominating petitions for the March primary election.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect for the Nov. 4 election in Pennsylvania

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP, PENNSYLVANIA (AP) — Control of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court hangs in the balance in statewide elections next week, when voters will cast ballots on judges for the state’s three highest courts.

Trump defies 'America First' agenda with Argentina beef plan

President Trump's plan to import Argentinian beef to lower prices sparks controversy and threatens his support from agriculture groups and workers.

Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads

The abrupt announcement comes after Trump accused Canada of using a "fake" Ronald Reagan ad to sway U.S. courts, raising the stakes in an already tense trade dispute.

U.S. and China say trade deal drawing closer as Trump and Xi prepare for meeting

China's top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, told reporters the two had reached a "preliminary consensus," while Trump's treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said there was "a very successful framework.

New Jersey early voting 2025: When locations open and how to find them

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) -- While Election Day is fast approaching, New Jersey residents will be able to cast their ballot as early as this weekend. In 2021, New Jersey established in-person early voting for registered voters at General Election polling locations.

Trump dangles 'big as you get' carrot in bid to tempt Kim and jump-start new North Korea talks

President Trump floats sanctions relief for North Korea denuclearization as Secretary of State Marco Rubio maintains focus on nuclear disarmament policy.

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The far left have taken control of the Democratic party platform, and it’s turning voters off

Research reveals a disconnect between Democratic elites and voters, and recommends that the party shift away from far-left issues and focus on affordability and public safety.

DeSantis joins Democrat in nationwide push for term limits in Congress

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Governor Ron DeSantis is teaming up with a former Democratic representative to make a push for term limits in Congress. On Tuesday, the governor announced he and former Rep. David Trone of Maryland would co-chair U.S.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Colorado for the Nov. 4 election

WASHINGTON (AP) — Colorado’s new free school meals program will face a key test when voters decide two statewide ballot measures that would put the program on sounder financial footing, mostly by raising taxes on high-income individuals. The outcome of the measures in the Nov.

Key GOP senator offers proposal to pay essential and furloughed workers during shutdown

Sen. Ron Johnson (Wis.), the lead Senate Republican negotiator on a bill to pay key federal workers during the shutdown, says he has offered Democrats a proposal to pay all federal workers — essential and furloughed federal employees — while federal departments and agencies are shuttered.

Vice President Vance says troops will be paid as pressure builds on Congress to end the shutdown

Vice President JD Vance says that he believes U.S. military members will be paid at the end of the week as the Trump administration reconfigures funding in the second-longest government shutdown.

Rosen, Lombardo clash over health care, food funding amid shutdown

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen and Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo are pointing fingers at each other’s political parties as Lombardo pushes Rosen to vote with other Democrats in reopening the federal government.

Trump confirms secondary physical included MRI, cognitive test

President Trump told reporters Monday he underwent an MRI and a cognitive test during his "secondary" physical at Walter Reed earlier this year. The president did not detail the reason for the MRI, saying the full results were made public and the exam was "perfect.

Inside California Politics: Oct. 26, 2025

(INSIDE CALIFORNIA POLITICS) — Former Los Angeles Mayor and candidate for California governor Antonio Villaraigosa joined Inside California Politics this week to discuss his priorities for the state.

Trade tensions loom over Trump’s Asia trip

President Donald Trump plans to attend a summit in Malaysia before meeting the new Japanese prime minister in Tokyo and talking to Chinese President Xi Jinping in Korea.

Mamdani forced to address unearthed video exposing vile NYPD comparison

Remarks from 2023 by Zohran Mamdani likening the NYPD to the Israeli Defense Forces have resurfaced following criticism he has faced for other anti-police rhetoric.

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Why your mail may not get postmarked the day it's sent

Close to a deadline for mailing your ballot, tax return or legal document? To make sure it gets a postmark on time under the latest USPS changes, you may want to send it early or visit a post office.

Indiana governor calls special session to redraw maps

Texas and Missouri Republicans have already passed new maps to add new pickup opportunities ahead of the midterms.

Minnesota adds post to probe threats against officials

The move is aimed at more specifically investigating threatening messages directed at lawmakers, executive officials and others at the Capitol.

Florida Senator introduces 5 new property tax relief proposals

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) — State lawmakers are answering Governor Ron DeSantis' call to cut property taxes, and for the first time, the Senate is pitching some ideas of its own.

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Cincinnati on Election Day

WASHINGTON (AP) — Cincinnati’s mayor seeks a second term in a municipal election next week against a challenger with notable family ties. Mayor Aftab Pureval, a Democrat, is running against Republican Cory Bowman in this Democratic stronghold on Nov. 4.

Protesters gather as Homeland Security Secretary Noem visits Minnesota for ICE briefing

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Minnesota Friday to discuss federal immigration enforcement efforts in Minnesota. Protests took place outside the event.

Federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump shutdown layoffs

A federal judge has indefinitely blocked President Trump’s efforts to lay off thousands of federal employees amid the government shutdown. U.S.

GOP struggles to avoid ObamaCare boomerang amid shutdown

The shutdown debate over expiring enhanced ObamaCare subsidies has put Republicans on the defensive over health care, reopening old wounds over the 2017 attempt to repeal and replace the law.

Disgust with lawmakers may lead GOP, Democrats to seek end to shutdown

“Most Americans can’t understand why the federal government can’t function effectively enough to pass a budget and keep the government open.

Thousands gather for Zohran Mamdani rally at Forest Hills Stadium

FOREST HILLS, Queens (PIX11) — The first weekend of early voting is over. Mayoral candidates are racing to seize the last chance to convince voters they are the best choice. Zohran Mamdani made his case in Queens, with notable progressive supporters joining him on stage at Forest Hills Stadium. Rep.