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Texas Water Park Modifies 'Muslim Only' Event After Gov. Abbott Threatens $530K in State Grants
Epic Waters Indoor Waterpark now says 'all are welcome' after the governor warned Grand Prairie could lose public safety funding.
Here's a Look at the 36 Races for Governor This Year
The 2026 midterm cycle features gubernatorial elections across the country as voters in dozens of states select new chief executives.
Three Indiana GOP Legislators Lose Primaries to Trump-Backed Challengers While Another Survives
The results cap roughly $12 million in advertising spending across seven contests where the president intervened against incumbents who blocked his redistricting plan.
Ramaswamy, Acton Set for Ohio Governor's Race Showdown
Republican Ramaswamy holds polling edge but faces scrutiny over lack of elected experience as Democrat Acton seeks to flip the traditionally red state.
Dem Mayor Faces Reality Check After Accusing Rival of 'Exploiting' Palisades Fire: 'Absolute Tone Deafness'
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass criticized Spencer Pratt, a former reality TV star who lost his home in the blaze, for running ads about her response to the disaster.
Seattle Mayor Faces Criticism After Viral Video of Elderly Man's Assault Sparks Policy Debate
Mayor Katie Wilson's past opposition to CCTV expansion drew scrutiny after police used street cameras to identify suspect in brutal downtown attack.
Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Seeking to Block Texas Law Allowing Cops to Arrest Illegal Migrants
The lawsuit targets four provisions of Senate Bill 4, which a federal appeals court cleared for enforcement last week after finding plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge it.
GOP Challenger Joe Kaufman to Run in Florida's 25th District; Will Face Either Moskowitz or Wasserman Schultz
The Republican nearly defeated incumbent Jared Moskowitz in 2024, losing by a slim margin in what became the closest congressional race in Florida that cycle.
NYC Mayor Mamdani Condemns ICE After Arrests During Bushwick Protest
Nine demonstrators were detained during protests over the arrest of an illegal immigrant with prior assault and drug charges, according to DHS.
Florida Grapples With Extreme Drought as Hurricane Season Approaches
Scientists say there is no scientific basis for the belief that drought conditions lead to quieter hurricane seasons, despite Gov. Ron DeSantis citing an old saying to that effect.