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Prop. 43: Should it be harder to raise local taxes for specific services?
California’s Prop. 43 would require two-thirds of votes to pass any local taxes that pay for specific services, such as wildfire prevention, education and healthcare.
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ICC president accuses Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice
The president of the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Tuesday accused the Trump administration of attempting to suppress global justice by imposing sanctions on the tribunal and vowed such efforts would not succeed. Judge Tomoko Akane of Japan briefed the United Nations by…
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Sen. Schumer calls mood on Election Day ‘nauseously optimistic’ after casting vote
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer voted in the 2026 midterm election and spoke to reporters, saying, “We don't want to count our chickens before they hatch.” NBC News' Julie Tsirkin breaks down what Sen. Schumer said after casting his vote.
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What lessons about living can we learn from the dying?
It’s a topic that many of us would like to avoid. But it’s unavoidable. The post What lessons about living can we learn from the dying? appeared first on WAMU.
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All eyes on Texas as Paxton, Talarico make final pitches in nationally targeted Senate race
Texas has already broken turnout and spending records. Now national and international media are flooding into the state to watch.
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Listen live: Supreme Court weighs religious freedom, LGBTQ rights in Colorado case
The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear arguments in a closely watched case pitting religious freedom against LGBTQ protections in Colorado's publicly funded preschool program. Catholic preschools are challenging a state policy requiring participating schools to refrain from…
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Party control could flip state leadership across the country
While much of the national attention on today’s midterm elections has focused on control of Congress, voters across the country will also choose which party controls the levers of state power. Across the states, more than 6,000 legislative seats are up for grabs, leaving the…
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Full appeals court to rehear case on Trump administration election worker threats
The full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voted late Monday to rehear the Trump administration’s appeal of a lower court order that blocked it from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution if they do not set aside ballots suspected to have been cast by noncitizens.…
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US Supreme Court rejects Trump DOJ’s attempt to freeze California vote counting
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday, mere hours before Election Day in the midterms that will determine control of Congress, denied the Trump administration’s final attempt to force California to set aside the ballots of 20,000 people it suspects are noncitizens. The decision marked…
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AOC campaign memo frames growth from progressive firebrand to national Democratic Party force
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's campaign memo reveals how she built a nationwide movement around economic populism after Trump's 2024 election victory.
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Philip Rivers Emerges as Frontrunner for NC State Head Coaching Job
Philip Rivers has emerged as the frontrunner for the NC State job, with further discussions expected in the coming days.
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As Election Day arrives, Democrats poised to see gains and pump brakes on Trump agenda
WASHINGTON — Tens of millions of Americans have already cast a ballot in the 2026 midterm elections that will determine control of Congress and shape President Donald Trump’s remaining policy agenda. As of Monday, more than 57 million Americans had cast a vote, according to the…
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Democrat Says Social Security Could Get 'Cut to Ribbons' if GOP Wins
Murray's warning comes as Democrats seek to make Social Security a major dividing line in the midterm elections.
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Democrats' advantage on generic ballot narrow: Survey
Democrats are seeing a narrow lead as voters head to the polls Tuesday, according to a new survey. The Reuters/Ipsos poll, released Monday, found that 46 percent of registered voters said they would back Democrats in congressional races, compared with 38 percent who favored…
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As a potential Democratic wave looms, Trump’s DOJ angles for last-minute power over midterms
American democracy faces one of its biggest stress tests of the modern era, as President Donald Trump’s sprawling campaign for power over elections encounters a firewall of judges, state election workers and voting rights leaders heading into Election Day. A cascade of…
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Trump promotes Reflecting Pool renovation the day before the election
WASHINGTON — One day before his party is forecast to lose control of the U.S. House, and possibly the Senate, President Donald Trump gathered guests and press at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to tout the “magnificent” renovation of the monument — a monthslong project…
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Jayson Tatum's Frustration Boils Over During Celtics-Rockets Game
Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum lost his cool during Monday night's 109-93 loss to the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center.
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Unexpected political alliance DRAWS attention to working-class vote
RNC Chairman Joe Gruters joins Dagen McDowell to analyze working-class voters shifting toward President Donald Trump. They also discuss union endorsements and voter backlash against Kathy Hochul over high energy bills ahead of the midterms. Subscribe to Fox Business:…
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Kevin Durant Goes Viral for Tense Postgame Moment With Reporter
Houston Rockets veteran Kevin Durant had a tense postgame moment with a reporter following Monday's win over Boston.
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Ohio Supreme Court layout could change with election results
With the results of Tuesday’s general election, the Ohio Supreme Court could become a 7-0 fully Republican bench, keep the status quo of one Democratic justice, or see a slight shift with a second Democrat. Two justices are attempting to defend their seats: Republican Justice Dan…
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Illinois Midterm Election 2026: Pritzker Seeks 3rd Term, Voters To Choose Fully Elected School Board
Voters will also decide congressional and statewide races, choose Cook County officials and weigh in on ballot questions ranging from gunshot detection technology to a proposed millionaires’ tax.
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Jaylen Brown Leaves No Doubt About Who Leads the 76ers
Philadelphia 76ers new addition Jaylen Brown made it very clear who leads the team at this point in the 2026-27 season.
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It’s Election Day. Control of Congress is on the line, and what else you need to know
There are a lot of variables for how things will go today. Results will start to come in at 6 p.m. ET in Kentucky and Indiana, and then it will be off to the races. The post It’s Election Day. Control of Congress is on the line, and what else you need to know appeared first on…
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Trump says that US will stop paying Israel aid after year-end
Military aid to Israel and campaign contributions from Israel's backers to US candidates has animated political debate.
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UConn’s Dan Hurley Explains Unexpected Postgame Behavior After Milestone Win
UConn head coach Dan Hurley achieved a milestone win with the program, which led to some bizarre postgame behavior.
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DeSantis Breaks With Trump Day Before Midterm as Democrats Surge
The GOP governor said he was particularly concerned about an enthusiasm gap between the parties.
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Fox News Viewer Numbers Drop Off—Here’s What They’re Watching Instead
As Fox News acknowledges a viewership drop, data suggests there could be a personality-based pivot at play.
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What we're watching on election night for energy
There's a lot at stake for energy in the midterms, from the fate of the bipartisan permitting deal to the growing backlash against data centers and electricity prices.Why it matters: The results could spotlight which energy topics resonate with voters — and which have become…
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Giannis Doesn't Hold Back With Bold Statement on Luka Doncic
The Los Angeles Lakers took down the Miami Heat on Monday night, led by a masterful performance from Luka Doncic.
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Map Shows Where Election Day Is a State Holiday
Election Day rules vary, with some states recognizing it as a public holiday and others requiring workers to get time off to vote.
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