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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.

The Fed meets amid persistent inflation and rate hike uncertainty, a new study says the immigration crackdown is straining families in the US, and advocates warn proposed Head Start changes could weaken early education programs.

Election watchdogs prepare thousands of poll observers nationwide ahead of Election Day, Tennessee deploys trained observers to guard against voter confusion and intimidation, and New Mexico voters consider paying state legislators a salary.

Oil prices hold near six-month highs as war strains global energy supplies, Texas abortion restrictions force doctors to weigh legal risks while providing care, and Black and Latino voters rank affordability and healthcare among their top election concerns.

Political mentors warn attacks on women leaders reveal a broader pattern, volunteer observers deploy across South Dakota to protect Native voting rights, and a new poll finds Americans increasingly view the political system as rigged.

The Justice Department seeks to halt the counting of thousands of California mail-in ballots, New York lawmakers move to permanently ban traveling animal acts, and Meta runs hundreds of ads containing child sexual abuse material.

Trump invokes the Defense Production Act to boost U.S oil production as fuel prices surge, Michigan union workers ramp up efforts to get voters to the polls, and a new federal rule makes clean-energy funding harder for Utah farmers to access.

Rural households stand to benefit the most from an expanded working familes tax credit, polls show the private sector is at fault for the housing crisis, and opposition to data centers grows with a new moratorium in a California town.

Congress urged to act as a report shows the private sector is at fault for the housing crisis, voters in Tennessee confronted with lengthy ballot questions; and child poverty rising in North Dakota as school meals face a November vote. 

US and Russian officials push to restart Ukraine peace talks, South Dakota voters weigh a Medicaid expansion amendment, and rising costs make it harder for older Oregonians to stay in their homes.

Over two dozen charged in a federal sweep of alleged noncitizen voters, ICE raids could cost Maine billions in lost economic output, and the Social Security increase raises questions about affordability.

Latinos are facing higher energy costs amid the affordability crisis, medical providers and insurers squabble over underpaid bills, and LGBTQ+ advocates say trans violence is systemic, not just individual.