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San Diego County Bars ICE Agents From Using County Training Facilities After Board Vote
The 3-2 vote ends licensing agreements with the Department of Homeland Security for firearms training centers at Miramar and San Diego Regional.
So-Called Blue State Refugees Have Helped Turn Florida Red, According to New Analysis
A study tracking migrants from traditionally Democratic states finds many are voting Republican after relocating to Florida.
The Memo: Angie Nixon's Shock Florida Win Gives Fresh Boost — And a New Test — for the Left
Progressive State Rep. Angie Nixon defeated former National Security Advisor Alexander Vindman in Florida's Democratic Senate primary, marking what some see as a turning point for left-wing politics in a traditionally conservative state.
Fairfax County Murder Suspect Was Released at Southern Border During Previous Administration
Alexis Antonio Cedillos-Campos, a 19-year-old Salvadoran national, was admitted in El Paso, Texas, in April 2024 before allegedly stabbing Carmen Lizet Puch to death.
Mamdani Sues NYC City Council Over $10,000 Teachers' Aide Bonuses
The lawsuit challenges the RESPECT Check Act, which the council unanimously approved in July, arguing it violates collective bargaining statutes.
Wide-Open Alaska Governor's Race Set as Begich Leads Pack in Primary
Alaska's ranked-choice voting system will pit the top four primary finishers against each other in November, with Begich emerging as the Democratic front-runner.
Americans Have Only Elected 3 Black Governors in U.S. History; This Year, 8 Major Party Candidates Are on the Ballot
The historic low representation of Black governors contrasts with a record number of Black candidates running for the nation's top state offices in 2026.
Florida Picks Nominees for Governor and Other Takeaways From US Primaries
Voters in Florida and several other states cast ballots in primary elections, setting the stage for key fall matchups.
Former State Rep. Tops Ranked-Choice Slugfest as Alaska Advances Nominees for Governor
Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins and Tom Begich finished first and second respectively in Tuesday's primary, advancing to the November general election alongside two more winning pairs.
Oliver Gilbert Wins Crowded Democratic Primary to Succeed Rep. Frederica Wilson in Florida's 24th District
The Miami-Dade County Commissioner's victory comes after Wilson, known for her flamboyant hat collection, endorsed Gilbert over six other Democratic challengers.