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Talarico Trying To Win Back Hispanics Along Texas Border Who Swung to GOP
The Democratic state representative is reaching out to border communities where recent election results show a notable shift toward Republican candidates.
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs' Campaign Burns Through $7.4 Million in Q2, Drawing GOP Criticism
The Democratic incumbent's campaign spent nearly three times what it raised during the quarter, with Republicans pointing to a 281% burn rate as evidence of weak grassroots support.
California Mayor's Hot Mic Catches Candid Exchange After Audience Sends Meeting Off Rails
Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes and Mayor Kevin McCarty were recorded discussing protester removal procedures during a contentious immigration debate that devolved into shouting and profanity.
Fox News Power Rankings Highlight Top Governor Races as 36 States Hold Contested Elections
The contests could determine which party controls governorships nationwide, with competitive races in Wisconsin, Iowa, Nevada, Kansas, and Oregon.
Man Arrested for Alleged Threat Against Nebraska Governor's Grandchildren and Catholic School
Ean Halstead, 32, faces terroristic threat and evidence tampering charges with $1 million bond after allegedly posting online threat targeting Gov. Jim Pillen's family.
Andrew And Tristan Tate Arrested in Florida on UK Rape, Child Pornography Charges
The brothers, prominent figures in the online 'manosphere' community, were taken into custody by U.S. Marshals at the request of British authorities seeking extradition.
New Texas Flood Warning Systems Show Progress, Gaps Remain After 136 Died Last Year
This week's floods killed at least two people and required hundreds of rescues in the same areas devastated by last summer's disaster, as improved alerts clashed with rural coverage challenges.
Kentucky Governor Says He Received Calls Suggesting McConnell Had Died While Hospitalized
Gov. Andy Beshear told Katie Couric he got two calls from unnamed agencies with false information about the senator's death during his extended hospitalization in June.
David Crowley to Reenter Wisconsin Governor's Race After Rodriguez Exit
Milwaukee County Executive previously suspended campaign before lieutenant governor's departure over campaign finance errors cleared the Democratic primary field.
Swing-State Lawmaker Wants a New Focus for Dems
The unnamed legislator argues that the party must shift its messaging priorities to compete more effectively in battleground states ahead of the 2028 election cycle.