Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
In-person voting for the midterm elections is beginning, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide who will lead Congress.
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Judge isn’t swayed by government’s claims that plans for an ‘anti-weaponization fund’ are dead
A federal judge who blocked the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” for compensating President Donald Trump’s political allies isn’t swayed by a government attorney’s assurances that the concept is abandoned.
College sports bill inches ahead in the Senate even as Congress punts other issues
Congress has struggled to pass major legislation, putting off debates on spending & more, but the Senate can agree on a college sports bill.
JD Vance returns to Iowa as Senate and governor races heat up
Vice President JD Vance is heading to Iowa for the second time this year to campaign for Republican majorities in Congress.
Trump pushes his $5,000 ‘dividend’ pledge if GOP wins midterms. Republican candidates, not as much
Republicans running for Congress aren’t really campaigning on Trump’s promise to pay adult Americans $5,000 if the GOP wins midterms.
Virginia’s attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report
Virginia’s Attorney General Jay Jones says Homeland Security may have violated several state election laws following a whistleblower report.
Veterans benefits bill gets 218 signatures on discharge petition
The Major Richard Star Act has been a top priority for veterans groups.
Judge strikes down Trump policy that cut millions in teacher-training money
A federal judge struck down a 2025 order from the Trump administration that cut hundreds of millions of dollars in teacher-training money.
The next literacy challenge: Teaching students how to write
Elementary teachers say they’re up against a host of challenges.
Chicago woman shows it’s never too late to reach a goal, especially when it comes to education
“It was the big mama,” she said, laughing about her last credential.