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Sen. Jim Justice Secures Unanimous Passage of WWII Medal of Honor Monument Act

The legislation directs a monument honoring late hero Hershel 'Woody' Williams to the National Mall after overcoming initial partisan gridlock.

By Eleanor Cross · Monday, September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Maine Senate Opponents Target Collins’ Kavanaugh Vote in Abortion-Focused Campaign

Democratic nominee Troy Jackson and reproductive rights groups link Collins’ 2018 confirmation vote to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

By James Callahan · Monday, September 7, 2026 · 3 min read
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Appeals Court Maintains Blockade on DHS Database Use for Voter Roll Checks

The ruling prevents the Department of Homeland Security from accessing state voter registration data for federal verification purposes.

By Marcus Webb · Sunday, September 6, 2026 · 3 min read
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Report: NC Dem Senate Candidate Cooper Included Former Bloods Member on Criminal Justice Task Force

The Washington Free Beacon reports that Roy Cooper's 2020 executive order created a panel including Kerwin Pittman, who served 14 years for conspiracy to commit murder.

By James Callahan · Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 3 min read
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New Hampshire GOP Senate Primary Features Two Former Senators, Bucking Anti-Establishment Trend

Former Sens. John Sununu and Scott Brown compete for the nomination in a race where President Trump's endorsement plays a minimal role.

By Eleanor Cross · Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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Supreme Court to Hear Arizona Voter Law Case as Election Groups Warn of 'Absurd' Consequences

Justices will decide if Arizona's 90-day purge rule for noncitizens violates the National Voter Registration Act, with amici arguing the lower court's ruling could prevent states from removing ineligible voters.

By James Callahan · Saturday, September 5, 2026 · 4 min read
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Tetris Company Warns White House Online Arcade Game May Infringe Copyright

The administration launched a new website featuring policy-themed games, including one that uses mechanics similar to the classic Tetris puzzle.

By James Callahan · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
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Comer Indicates McConnell Staffers Aim for Senator's Return to Senate Later This Month

The Kentucky Republican, who suffered a fall in June and was released from rehab about a month ago, has been absent from the chamber during its current recess.

By James Callahan · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 3 min read
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Vulnerable Democrats Vote to Denounce Socialism Amid Midterm Pressure

The politically risky votes come as Republicans have made anticommunism a central campaign theme in competitive districts.

By Eleanor Cross · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 4 min read
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Ted Cruz Names Socialist NYC Mayor Mamdani 'Most Powerful Democrat' in Warning About Bipartisan Paralysis

Texas senator says fear of progressive wave is blocking bipartisan work on permitting reform ahead of 2026 midterm elections.

By Diane Park · Friday, September 4, 2026 · 4 min read