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New York Times national correspondent covering the Midwest and the Great Plains.
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Republicans Held Onto the Great Plains for Years. Now They’re Nervous.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Across the Great Plains, a region that Republicans have dominated for a generation, Democratic and independent candidates are polling well and expanding the electoral battlefield. States that seldom swing could determine control of Congress. Governorships are up for grabs. Commercial breaks during college football games have become montages of attack ads.
URBN Properties Introduces Newly Transformed Fire Mountain Residence in Oceanside
Located at 2399 Ivy Rd in Oceanside, California Thoughtful design and renovation reimagine the home’s existing footprint, improving flow, function and flexibility without adding square footage. The opportunity with Ivy was really in the footprint.” — Mitch Smith | URBN Founder OCEANSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- URBN Properties has introduced a newly transformed residence at 2399 Ivy Road in Oceanside’s Fire Mountain neighborhood.
Dispute Over Missouri’s Congressional Map Again Returns to Supreme Court
Dispute Over Missouri’s Congressional Map Again Returns to Supreme Court A federal appeals court sided with Republicans seeking to use district boundaries redrawn last year to give the G.O.P. an advantage in the upcoming midterms. The Supreme Court has twice cleared a path for Missouri to hold its general election under an older map that would likely help Democrats retain both of their congressional seats in the state. Credit...David A. Lieb/Associated Press Ann E. Marimow covers the Supreme Court.
Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map
0:33 1 hour ago 8th Circuit rules Missouri must use 2025 congressional map in November election KMBC • 1h The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday said Missouri must use its 2025 congressional map in this November's election. The ruling comes as a result of a federal lawsuit filed by State Sen. Rick Brattin and Rep. Bob Onder. The court heard arguments from both sides last Thursday.
Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map
Appeals Court Sides With Missouri Republicans on Redrawn House Map The order may have little impact because of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that blocked the congressional districts that favor Republicans. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins of Missouri, a Republican, said he believed redistricting was not eligible for a referendum.Credit...Pool photo by Liz Rymarev Sept.
Chaos, Confusion and Court Dockets: The Fight for Missouri’s House Map
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Chaos, Confusion and Court Dockets: The Fight for Missouri’s House Map After the U.S. Supreme Court blocked a congressional map used in the primary, election officials, candidates and voters are scrambling to adjust before November.
What to Know About Missouri’s High-Stakes Election Map Battle
What to Know About Missouri’s High-Stakes Election Map Battle A dizzying volley of court rulings in recent days has created widespread confusion about which congressional boundaries will be in effect in November. Secretary of State Denny Hoskins of Missouri leaving the courtroom after his contempt hearing at the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City on Thursday.Credit...Pool photo by David Carson Sept.
Missouri Supreme Court Sets Contempt Hearing in Fight Over House Map
Missouri Supreme Court Sets Contempt Hearing in Fight Over House Map Amid conflicting rulings, Missouri’s highest court ordered the secretary of state to respond to claims that he violated an order on redistricting. People opposing a congressional redistricting plan rally outside the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City, Mo., this month. They hold signs displaying the number of petition signatures that were submitted seeking a statewide vote on a new congressional map. Credit...David A.
Justice Kavanaugh Blocks Missouri Voting Map Benefiting Republicans
Politics 1 hour ago Supreme Court rejects Missouri Republicans’ request to use new congressional map NBC News - By Lawrence Hurley and Jane C. Timm • 1h Republicans rushed to the high court after the Missouri Supreme Court ruled the state couldn’t use the redrawn map, which was designed to eliminate one Democratic-held seat, this year.
Dueling Court Rulings Leave Missouri’s Congressional Races in Chaos
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Missouri Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voting Map Benefiting Republicans
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Missouri Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voting Map Benefiting Republicans
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Missouri Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voting Map Benefiting Republicans Missouri’s Supreme Court said a map redrawn to help Republicans could not be used in November and said voters should decide on the new boundaries.
Federal prosecutors charge ICE agent with lying about Minnesota shooting
By MITCH SMITH and ERNESTO LONDONO NYTimes News Service A federal grand jury has indicted an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on charges of making false statements about the nonfatal shooting of a man during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota last winter, according to a person familiar with the case who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information.
Missouri Supreme Court Delivers Win for Democrats in Redistricting Case
5 hours ago Bartiromo was Fox Business Network’s global markets editor since joining it in 2014. Fox News said Thursday that it had parted ways with longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo, a vocal defender of President Donald Trump who hosted several financial news shows. “We thank Maria for her work over the lasts 12½ …
Missouri Supreme Court Delivers Win for Democrats in Redistricting Case
Missouri Supreme Court Delivers Win for Democrats in Redistricting Case The court said a map redrawn to benefit Republicans could not be used in November. Voters will decide whether the new boundaries ever take effect. The Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City.Credit...Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images Sept.
Federal Prosecutors Charge ICE Agent With Lying About Minnesota Shooting
Mark Carney Now Carney brushes off Lutnick’s take on what killed trade talks POLITICO - By Zi-Ann Lum • 8m President Donald Trump says the trade fight puts Canada’s economy and Carney’s leadership at risk. Prime Minister Mark Carney says there’s little value in Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s claims about why Canada walked away from trade negotiations.
ICE Agent Charged With Lying About Minnesota Shooting Original
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. ICE Agent Charged With Lying About Minnesota Shooting The charges are a rare instance of President Trump’s Justice Department accusing a federal agent of breaking the law while on the job.
Federal prosecutors charge ICE agent with lying about Minnesota shooting
A federal grand jury has indicted an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on charges of making false statements about the nonfatal shooting of a man during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minnesota last winter, according to a person familiar with the case who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive information.
An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled
An ICE Shooting, an Extradition Showdown and the Federal Case That Stalled Federal prosecutors planned to charge an immigration agent arrested in connection with a shooting in Minneapolis. Then the agent walked free. The scene where a Venezuelan immigrant was shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis in January.Credit...Jamie Kelter Davis for The New York Times Aug.
Kansas Judge Dismisses Murder Charge Against Sheriff’s Deputy The judge said prosecutors had failed to meet their burden in the case against a deputy charged in the 2025 jailhouse death of an inmate. A photo of Charles Adair at a news conference held by his family after he died last year.Credit...Heather Hollingsworth/Associated Press Aug.
ICE Agent Released From Texas Jail After Minnesota Loses Court Fight
A lot of things happened. Here are some of the things. This is TPM’s Morning Memo. The Cold Civil War The ICE agent indicted for a shooting during …
ICE Agent Released From Texas Jail After Minnesota Loses Court Fight
BROWNSVILLE, Texas — An immigration officer facing state charges in connection with a shooting in Minneapolis was released from jail Thursday after Republican officials in Texas prevailed in an extradition battle with their Democratic counterparts in Minnesota. It is unclear whether the agent will ultimately answer those charges in court.
ICE Agent Released From Texas Jail After Minnesota Loses Court Fight
ICE Agent Released From Texas Jail After Minnesota Loses Court Fight The state had sought to have the agent extradited from Texas to answer charges in Minneapolis related to an on-duty shooting that wounded an immigrant. Christian Castro was one of thousands of agents sent to Minnesota in the winter as part of the Trump administration’s deportation campaign.Credit...David Guttenfelder/The New York Times Aug.
Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent
Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent The two states have waged an unusual court battle over the agent facing charges over a shooting in Minneapolis. The agent could be released from jail on Thursday. Federal agents near the scene of a shooting during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in January. Credit...David Guttenfelder/The New York Times Aug.
Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota on Extradition of ICE Agent
Here’s what you need to know about construction coming soon to Loop 410 and U.S. Highway 281 TxDOT will host an open house to provide updates on the major highway improvement project expected to start this fall and continue through …
The Messy Dispute Over Fares That Could Cut Off Mackinac Island
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. For a place with only 600 or so permanent residents, Mackinac Island, Mich., looms large in the Upper Midwestern consciousness. The carless island in Lake Huron epitomizes the Great Lakes, and pretty much everyone in the region knows about it.
The Messy Dispute Over Fares That Could Cut Off Mackinac Island
Conservative View 17 hours ago Unearthed clip of El-Sayed revealing his 'hate' for iconic Michigan town sparks online firestorm: 'Dark heart' Fox News - Andrew Mark Miller • 17h Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed is facing pushback online over a resurfaced clip where he says he "hates" arguably the most treasured location in the state. In the documentary clip from 2020, resurfaced by The Midwesterner on Friday, El-Sayed can be seen walking through Michigan’s …
The Messy Dispute Over Fares That Could Cut Off Mackinac Island
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich. -- For a place with only 600 or so permanent residents, Mackinac Island, Michigan, the carless island in Lake Huron, looms large in the Upper Midwestern consciousness. But part of Mackinac's charm for more than a century -- the ferry ride from the mainland -- is now in doubt.
Abortion Foes Backed Ballot Measures in 2 Red States. Voters Said No.
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Voters in Kansas and Missouri have long filled their legislatures with Republican lawmakers who oppose abortion. Those same Kansans and Missourians, when given the choice, have also voted in favor of abortion rights.
Trump-Backed Lawmaker Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor
Republican voters selected Ty Masterson, the influential leader of the Kansas Senate, as their nominee for governor on Tuesday, The Associated Press said. Masterson, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, will have perhaps the best chance of any Republican nationally to flip a Democratic-held governorship in November. Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat with a unique political brand, is barred by law from seeking a third term.
Michigan Secretary of State Wins Democratic Nomination for Governor
Jocelyn Benson, who has cultivated a national profile during two terms as Michigan's secretary of state, on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for governor, The Associated Press said. Benson is expected to face a competitive general election race as she aims to keep the governorship in Democratic hands. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic incumbent, was barred by term limits from seeking reelection. Michigan is a closely divided swing state that is crucial in presidential races.
Trump-Backed Lawmaker Wins Republican Nomination for Michigan Governor
Rep. John James, a two-term member of Congress from suburban Detroit, on Tuesday won the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan, The Associated Press said. James, who was endorsed by President Donald Trump, is expected to face a competitive general election race as Republicans seek to flip Michigan's governorship. He will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who won the Democratic primary Tuesday, according to the AP. The Democratic incumbent, Gov.
Representative John James, a two-term congressman from suburban Detroit, on Tuesday won the Republican nomination for governor of Michigan, The Associated Press said. Mr. James, who was endorsed by President Trump, is expected to face a competitive general election race as Republicans seek to flip Michigan’s governorship. He will face Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, who won the Democratic primary on Tuesday, according to The A.P. The Democratic incumbent, Gov.
Kansas Democrats have defied political gravity for eight years by holding the governor’s office in one of the country’s most reliably Republican states. On Tuesday, primary voters selected State Senator Cindy Holscher as the candidate to try to keep that seat in Democratic hands, according to The Associated Press. Ms. Holscher defeated a fellow lawmaker, State Senator Ethan Corson, who was backed by the outgoing Democratic governor, Laura Kelly.
Jocelyn Benson, who has cultivated a national profile during two terms as Michigan’s secretary of state, on Tuesday won the Democratic nomination for governor, The Associated Press said. Ms. Benson is expected to face a competitive general election race as she aims to keep the governorship in Democratic hands. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Democratic incumbent, was barred by term limits from seeking re-election. Michigan is a closely divided swing state that is crucial in presidential races.
Trump-Backed Lawmaker Wins Kansas Republican Primary for Governor
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Republican voters selected Ty Masterson, the influential leader of the Kansas Senate, as their nominee for governor on Tuesday, The Associated Press said. Mr. Masterson, who was endorsed by President Trump, will have perhaps the best chance of any Republican nationally to flip a Democratic-held governorship in November. Gov.
Missouri Says Voters Cannot Decide on Redrawn Congressional Districts
1 hour ago On the last day to certify or reject the referendum opposing the map, Hoskins declared it insufficient, arguing that even though opponents turned in petition signatures, the entire challenge of the congressional map itself goes against Missouri law.
Missouri Says Voters Cannot Decide on Redrawn Congressional Districts Original
Missouri voters cannot weigh in on whether to keep congressional district boundaries that were redrawn to benefit Republicans, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said on Tuesday, even though opponents of the new map had gathered thousands of signatures seeking a statewide vote. The decision, which was announced on Election Day while primary voters were at the polls, was widely expected to be challenged in court.
Republicans Try to Flip a Governor’s Mansion: What to Watch in Kansas’ Primaries
Politics 6 hours ago 5 states have primary elections on Tuesday. These are the races to watch NPR - Maham Javaid , Sam Gringlas • 6h Five states hold primaries Tuesday, with competitive House and Senate races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington are all holding contests.
Republicans Try to Flip a Governor’s Mansion: What to Watch in Kansas’ Primaries
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Primary elections on Tuesday in Kansas will center on the race for the open governor’s mansion, a judicial ballot measure with consequences for abortion and L.G.B.T.Q. rights, and high-profile intraparty battles for both the U.S. House and Senate.
Missouri Says Voters Cannot Decide on Redrawn Congressional Districts
Missouri voters cannot weigh in on whether to keep congressional district boundaries that were redrawn to benefit Republicans, Secretary of State Denny Hoskins said Tuesday, even though opponents of the new map had gathered thousands of signatures seeking a statewide vote. The decision, which was announced on Election Day while primary voters were at the polls, was widely expected to be challenged in court.
Republicans Try to Flip a Governor's Mansion: What to Watch in Kansas' Primaries
Primary elections Tuesday in Kansas will center on the race for the open governor's mansion, a judicial ballot measure with consequences for abortion and LGBTQ+ rights, and high-profile intraparty battles for both the U.S. House and Senate. Here's what to watch: The Republican primary for governor will test the strength of President Donald Trump's endorsement.
Kansas Democrats Are Split on How to Keep the Governor’s Office
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Kansas Democrats are used to losing. No Democrat has carried the state in a presidential election since the 1960s. Nearly a century has passed since a Kansas Democrat won a U.S. Senate election. And not only are far more Republican voters registered in Kansas than Democrats, Democrats are also outnumbered by voters with no party affiliation at all.
What Kind of Democrat Does It Take to Win in Conservative Kansas?
JUNCTION CITY, Kan. -- Kansas Democrats are used to losing. No Democrat has carried the state in a presidential election since the 1960s. Nearly a century has passed since a Kansas Democrat won a U.S. Senate election. And not only are far more Republican voters registered in Kansas than Democrats, Democrats are also outnumbered by voters with no party affiliation at all. Still, something unusual happens when Kansans elect a governor: They often pick a Democrat. With a two-term incumbent, Gov.
Chicago’s Mayoral Race Is Taking Shape. But What About the Incumbent?
Chicago Bears Moving to Indiana? Here's What Kalshi Market Says From the Chicago Bears to the Indiana Bears? Kalshi says a move out of Illinois isn't likely, yet Indiana's price stays within striking …
Chicago’s Mayoral Race Is Taking Shape. But What About the Incumbent?
Well-known Democrats are lining up to run for mayor of Chicago. There is Mike Quigley, the North Side congressman. There is Susana Mendoza, the state comptroller. And as of Sunday, there is Alexi Giannoulias, the Illinois secretary of state, who entered the race with a large trove of campaign funds. Yet the growing field, which includes several other candidates with varying levels of fame and funding, remains in limbo.
Chicago's Mayoral Race Is Taking Shape. But What About the Incumbent?
CHICAGO -- Well-known Democrats are lining up to run for mayor of Chicago. There is Mike Quigley, the North Side congressman. There is Susana Mendoza, the state comptroller. And as of Sunday, there is Alexi Giannoulias, the Illinois secretary of state, who entered the race with a large trove of campaign funds. Yet the growing field, which includes several other candidates with varying levels of fame and funding, remains in limbo.
Chicago's Mayoral Race Is Taking Shape. But What About the Incumbent?
CHICAGO -- Well-known Democrats are lining up to run for mayor of Chicago. There is Mike Quigley, the North Side congressman. There is Susana Mendoza, the state comptroller. And as of Sunday, there is Alexi Giannoulias, the Illinois secretary of state, who entered the race with a large trove of campaign funds. Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose approval ratings have plummeted, has not said whether he plans to seek a second term. And until he does, the contours of the election in February will not be clear.
Wisconsin Democratic Primary for Governor Narrows as Candidate Exits
0:59 1 hour ago Mandela Barnes isn't sure Democrats can beat Tom Tiffany for governor Journal Sentinel • 1h Mandela Barnes, then still a candidate for Wisconsin governor, questioned at the Journal Sentinel's Data Center Town Hall on July 29 whether the Democratic nominee could defeat Tom Tiffany. 1 hour ago Francesca Hong ‘undecided’ on seeking endorsement from Mandela Barnes after he suspends campaign YouTube • 1h Gubernatorial candidate state Rep.
Mandela Barnes, the former lieutenant governor of Wisconsin, abandoned his campaign for the Democratic nomination for governor on Thursday. His exit came as State Representative Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist, has built a broad base of support and polled well ahead of Mr. Barnes and other more moderate candidates.
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