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March 25, 2026
Judge Orders Arrest of Matt Bevin, Former Kentucky Governor, for Contempt
Seven years after leaving office, Matt Bevin, the combative ex-governor, faces charges for not providing financial records sought by his estranged son.
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March 25, 2026
Democrats Have Fundraising Edge in Virginia Redistricting Battle Ahead of April Referendum
Republicans are cautiously optimistic about a statewide referendum now at the center of the country’s gerrymandering war, but Democrats have a huge cash advantage.
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March 14, 2026
At War With Iran, U.S. Sees More Violence at Home
Several incidents, including an attack on a synagogue in Michigan, a shooting in Virginia and a thwarted explosives attack in New York, may be linked to the fighting in the Middle East.
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March 12, 2026
Attack on Synagogue Comes Amid Significant Rise in Antisemitic Incidents
The number of assaults and threats against Jews has increased in recent years, with anxiety growing further since the start of the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
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March 9, 2026
Locals in Other States Prepare for ICE With Lots of Rumors and Little Information
After the sprawling and chaotic federal immigration crackdown in Minnesota, jurisdictions in other states have been bracing for a range of scenarios.
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February 25, 2026
7 Voters React to Trump’s State of the Union Speech
With his job approval ratings ticking down, President Trump said that his second term so far was “a turnaround for the ages.” Did he persuade voters?
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February 24, 2026
Ahead of State of the Union, Cracks Appear in Trump Coalition
As the president prepares to speak to the nation, Northeastern Pennsylvania is showing discontent on the edges of the Trump coalition and an energized Democratic opposition.
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February 20, 2026
Long Before ‘The Pitt,’ There Was the Freedom House
Freedom House Ambulance Service in Pittsburgh, a pioneer in emergency care, was largely forgotten. Now, members of Congress want to honor it.
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February 4, 2026
Minneapolis Police Chief Fears Long-Term Damage From Immigration Crackdown
Brian O’Hara, who took over a troubled police force and has spent years rebuilding community trust, fears the long-term damage wrought by federal agents.
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January 27, 2026
Virginia Judge Blocks Democrats’ Efforts to Redraw Congressional Maps
Democratic leaders vowed to appeal the lower court ruling, which found that the legislative process behind the redistricting push was improper.
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January 16, 2026
Virginia Poised to Redraw House Maps That Could Set Democrats Up for a Win
A vote by the state senate on Friday could send an amendment to voters that, if approved, would allow the legislature to gerrymander the state.
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