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In Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided Congress

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In their battle for Congress, national Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest, where two of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country are playing out.

Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene

Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding.

Minnesota Republicans seek a reset after two years of DFL trifecta in St. Paul

All 134 Minnesota House seats are on the ballot this fall, along with one state Senate seat. The results could flip political control of the Legislature.

Melania Trump waves off 'hand-swatting incident': A 'mere misunderstanding'

Melania Trump is waving off speculation that she didn't want to hold her husband's hand, chalking up images of her seemingly "swatting" away former President Donald Trump to a "mere misunderstanding.

Data shows migrants aren't taking 'Black jobs' or 'Hispanic jobs,' despite what Trump says

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen if he is elected.

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred wage another big US Senate fight in Texas

Republicans have a stranglehold on every statewide elected office in Texas and control the state Supreme Court, both chambers of the Legislature and both U.S. Senate seats.

Mayorkas grabs high-end sushi from DC Nobu directly after quick stop in Hurricane Helene-hit North Carolina

DHS Secretary Mayorkas was caught on camera at ritzy restaurant Nobu in D.C. just hours after visiting Hurricane Helene-torn North Carolina on official relief business.

Trump's campaign requests military aircraft and armored vehicles in response to threats from Iran

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump 's aides have requested a slew of stepped-up security measures, including military aircraft capable of shooting down surface-to-air missiles to transport the former president in the race’s final stretch, amid growing concerns over threats from Iran in a campaign already

What is California Proposition 33?

California voters this November will decide whether to expand rent control statewide by repealing a 1995 law. The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act currently limits a local government's ability to cap rents on newer properties and single-family homes.

Maria Torres-Springer discusses new role as NYC’s first deputy mayor

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday appointed Maria Torres-Springer to be New York City’s new first deputy mayor after Sheena Wright resigned from her position.

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Lawyer for news organizations presses Guantanamo judge to make public a plea deal for 9/11 accused

A lawyer for news organizations has urged the U.S. military commission at Guantanamo Bay to unseal the plea deal struck with accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others.

DOJ sues Virginia for allegedly purging noncitizens from voting rolls too close to election

The Department of Justice is suing Virginia over its voter roll maintenance program, alleging that the state illegally removed voters too close to the election.

Rebuilding Florida after Hurricane Milton and protecting against scams

Recovery efforts can unite communities after catastrophic damage. Neighbors come together to help one another, while state officials and law enforcement work diligently to restore order. Gradually, residents begin to see their homes return to normalcy. But even with the good, comes the bad.

Congresswoman says Biden admin shut down FBI briefing over Afghan man charged with Election Day terror plot

Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Okla., claims the Biden administration has blocked the Justice Department from briefing her on the arrest of an Afghan terror suspect.

Supreme Court won't hear arguments in Texas emergency abortion case

The Supreme Court decided not to hear arguments in a case involving Texas that could have provided an answer about whether a state abortion ban conflicts with a federal emergency care law.

Back-to-back hurricanes reshape 2024 campaign’s final stretch

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pair of unwelcome and destructive guests named Helene and Milton have stormed their way into this year's presidential election.

Harris rips Trump for his criticism of federal storm response and calls for 'dignity'

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and the White House criticized Donald Trump for his attacks on the federal response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton and suggested he was wrongly trying to turn the deadly storms to his political advantage.

5th Circuit Court orders federal judge removed from Texas foster care lawsuit

U.S. District Judge Janis Jack, the state’s de facto foster care czar, has been overseeing the case since 2011.

Are male voters reluctant to vote for a woman? Harris' backers are confronting the question head on

WASHINGTON (AP) — The concern has been there all along, but now it's being talked about openly: Are some men reluctant to vote for Democrat Kamala Harris because she’s a woman? The vice president rarely references her gender on the campaign trail, but her key supporters are starting to make more dir

In Pacific Northwest, 2 toss-up US House races could determine control of narrowly divided Congress

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — In their battle for Congress, national Republicans and Democrats are keenly eyeing the Pacific Northwest, where two of the most competitive U.S. House races in the country are playing out.

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Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene

Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding.

Minnesota Republicans seek a reset after two years of DFL trifecta in St. Paul

All 134 Minnesota House seats are on the ballot this fall, along with one state Senate seat. The results could flip political control of the Legislature.

Melania Trump waves off 'hand-swatting incident': A 'mere misunderstanding'

Melania Trump is waving off speculation that she didn't want to hold her husband's hand, chalking up images of her seemingly "swatting" away former President Donald Trump to a "mere misunderstanding.

Data shows migrants aren't taking 'Black jobs' or 'Hispanic jobs,' despite what Trump says

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen if he is elected.

Ted Cruz and Colin Allred wage another big US Senate fight in Texas

Republicans have a stranglehold on every statewide elected office in Texas and control the state Supreme Court, both chambers of the Legislature and both U.S. Senate seats.

Mayorkas grabs high-end sushi from DC Nobu directly after quick stop in Hurricane Helene-hit North Carolina

DHS Secretary Mayorkas was caught on camera at ritzy restaurant Nobu in D.C. just hours after visiting Hurricane Helene-torn North Carolina on official relief business.

Trump's campaign requests military aircraft and armored vehicles in response to threats from Iran

NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump 's aides have requested a slew of stepped-up security measures, including military aircraft capable of shooting down surface-to-air missiles to transport the former president in the race’s final stretch, amid growing concerns over threats from Iran in a campaign already

What is California Proposition 33?

California voters this November will decide whether to expand rent control statewide by repealing a 1995 law. The Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act currently limits a local government's ability to cap rents on newer properties and single-family homes.

Maria Torres-Springer discusses new role as NYC’s first deputy mayor

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday appointed Maria Torres-Springer to be New York City’s new first deputy mayor after Sheena Wright resigned from her position.

Lawyer for news organizations presses Guantanamo judge to make public a plea deal for 9/11 accused

A lawyer for news organizations has urged the U.S. military commission at Guantanamo Bay to unseal the plea deal struck with accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others.