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One person is dead, and at least 4 are injured during an active shooting in Washington, DC, the Midterm 'blue wave' results are set to bring major changes to Utah politics, and Massachusetts attorneys demand justice as ICE ignores courthouse protections.

The death toll stands at 8 after a building collapse in Brooklyn, New York, Big changes could be coming for reproductive rights in Texas and the nation, a commission urged to protect Colorado's 'Outstanding Waters.'

Scott Colum notches the latest victory for Democrats by winning the US Senate Race in Mississippi, Silicon Valley program shows cash, compassion prevent homelessness, Florida races to preserve Black history as erasure threatens legacy.

The GOP-led House declines to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the voting mood in farm country shifted in 2026. What happens now? An Okefenokee Refuge faces staffing shortages amid a national crisis. 

In a closed-door vote, the GOP selects Ohio's representative Jim Jordan as the next House minority leader; women veterans call for greater representation in battle for services, and Latino faith leaders in Washington get back the care they give.

Embattled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth holds a rare news conference to try to head off impeachment, rising grocery costs push Pennsylvania families into crisis, and animal groups rescue chinchillas from an Ohio commercial breeding farm.

On social media President Donald Trump raised concerns about "a rigged election," a Farm to School program supports food access and Wisconsin farmers, EPA methane proposal threatens Maine's public health and climate goals.

Amid the winds of change, the Congress returns to work today, West Virginia towns push back against air permits for chemical firm, Group warns federal changes hurt North Carolina endangered species, and despite a US-China trade deal, tariffs remain on essential baby products.

In the aftermath of the GOP midterm defeat, the House is ready to impeach Pete Hegseth, pesticide makers in Iowa celebrate 'victory' in MAHA report changes, and the RANCH Act looks to find new use for marginal SD farmland.

A federal judge halts Trump's Triumphal Arch for 14 days, a North Dakota professor offers perspective on record-low voter turnout, and Tennessee elects the first woman governor and backs 3 constitutional amendments.

Newsom says he will commute all death sentences in California, Ohio oil and gas incidents on the rise, new data shows, and the historic Michigan election finds Jewish-Muslim common ground.

Indiana carries out its first lethal injection execution in 2026, high utility bills, Big Oil profits helped drive midterm voter turnout, Iowa farmers' finances are wobbling under tariffs, and diesel prices, a Washington tort report slammed for missing child abuse focus.

Wisconsin Democrats' election wins could shift state energy policy; lawsuits, unpaid taxes plague company behind Columbia River refinery, and a philanthropist bestows $70M on New Mexico's tribal institutions.

A massive blue wave shakes MAGA's grip on power, delivering major upsets in key state and federal races, record early voting turnout could signal a lasting shift in voter behavior, and a look at efforts to expand access to nutritious meals in Missouri and mental health resources in Pennsylvania.

The Georgia Senate race was one of the first election results, with Jame Talarico heading back for another six years in the US Senate, Data centers became a decisive issue for NYS voters, Massachusetts approves Question 4 to enact Election Day voter registration.

Wisconsin voting advocates say turnout is the answer to election doubts; naturalization processing delays stifle some eligible midterm voters, a convoy challenges Congress to stop funding foreign wars.

Polls show tight Florida races, but experts say turnout will decide, Supreme Court rejects the Trump administration push to set aside thousands of California ballots, Michigan voter: Faith and the ballot box go hand in hand.

Research shows the economy is top of mind for midterm voters in Arkansas, the economy and immigration raids could sway undecided Catholic voters, and a group spurs low-income, infrequent Maryland voters to the polls.

Oil prices rise after new attacks threaten global supplies, California leaders challenge federal election interference, and North Carolina food advocates make hunger a major midterm issue.

U.S. officials warn allies about possible renewed strikes on Iran, Minnesota candidates push new federal oversight of Big Tech, and Massachusetts college students mobilize young voters ahead of the midterms.

The DOJ will keep FBI and ICE agents away from midterm polling places, new data reveals Americans value healthier models of masculinity and leadership, and Texas Latino voters shift toward Democrats as affordability and immigration drive midterm concerns.

With union support surging, Oregon labor gets out the vote, Montana group hopes to turn youth apathy into Election Day action, and Iowa will roll out new Medicaid work requirements in December.

Republicans and Democrats make their closing arguments with control of Congress at stake, residents demand the release of immigrants detained by ICE in Massachusetts and call for more support for impacted families,and lawmakers push for expanded solar tax credits to boost rooftop installations in the West. 

Attempted hack disrupts campaign finance filings, high voter registration fails to guarantee turnout, and healthcare advocates warn voters about rising costs and Medicaid changes.