Michael Smolens: November ballot asks voters for a lot of money
Numerous state and local bond and tax measures are being proposed. Councils of all sizes and political leanings say they’re financially stressed.
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Why American elections are so complicated — and secure
US elections’ complexity makes rigging a national election — as Trump has said was done to him in his speech— virtually impossible.
Maine shooting and officer’s background raise new questions about ICE’s rapid hiring
Concerns about ICE’s hiring practices and whether officers are properly vetted are in focus again after an ICE officer killed a man in Maine
China rejects Trump’s election interference claim as ‘groundless accusations’
China says it has never interfered in US elections. This comes after President Donald Trump accused Beijing of meddling in the 2020 election
Darline Graham weighs running for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
Sen. Darline Graham is serving the remaining months of her late brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term, but she’s weighing a possible run for a full term.
Trump’s envoy greeted by protests in Venice on latest stop of super yacht diplomacy tour
U.S. ambassador Tilman Fertitta’s arrival in Venice aboard his luxury yacht was greeted by protests over an unwelcome display of American wealth and influence.
Maine Democrats running to replace Platner as Senate nominee scramble to woo his voters
Democrats hoping to replace Graham Platner on the Maine Senate ballot are scrambling to woo his supporters and focus on Sen. Susan Collins.
Outrage after ICE agents tackle man at Las Vegas airport
Video footage of ICE agents tackling a man at Las Vegas airport has sparked public outrage and criticism from officials.
US strikes bridges and collapses a tower at a key port as its Iran campaign expands
The United States has expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran by hitting more bridges and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port.
Man dies from apparent gunshot wound in Valencia Park neighborhood
The shooting occurred on 58th Street about 4:50 p.m. Wednesday.