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Nebraska's Pillen wins Republican renomination in bid for second term as governor
Republican Gov. Jim Pillen tops five challengers in Nebraska's GOP gubernatorial primary to win his party's 2026 nomination, the Associated Press reports.
Cruise passenger shows life inside Nebraska quarantine after hantavirus exposure scare
MV Hondius cruise ship passenger documents his quarantine experience at a Nebraska medical facility as officials monitor a hantavirus outbreak on board.
House GOP launches new task force, probes alleged $250B Medicaid fraud in Ohio
House Republicans launched a new Oversight task force, beginning with an investigation into alleged Medicaid fraud by Ohio home health companies.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announces another NJ Transit World Cup ticket cut days after first reduction
NJ Transit 2026 FIFA World Cup train ticket prices cut again to $98 round-trip after Gov. Mikie Sherrill revealed sponsors that helped lower costs for fans.
Republican Ricketts wins GOP Primary in Nebraska, advances to key Senate showdown
Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts wins Nebraska's GOP Senate primary, setting up an expected competitive general election against independent Dan Osborn.
Big city Democrat mayor arrested at ICE protest faces voters in re-election bid
Ras Baraka, the Newark mayor arrested at an anti-ICE protest, won re-election Tuesday with over 50% of the vote, avoiding a November runoff election.
New York Times defends controversial anti-Israel piece, 'no truth' to retraction claims
The New York Times defended columnist Nicholas Kristof's controversial piece alleging Palestinian sexual abuse amid retraction rumors and Israeli backlash.
DHS Sec Mullin points finger at Newsom over alleged Chinese infiltration of California after CCP mayor charged
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin blames Gov. Gavin Newsom's policies for leading to alleged Chinese infiltration of California after a local mayor was charged as...
Warner calls Virginia court ruling ‘outrageous’ as Kaine urges Democrats to ‘go win’
Sen. Mark Warner calls Virginia Supreme Court ruling blocking the new congressional map "outrageous" as Democrats regroup for midterm elections.
Trump expected to name ICE veteran with private detention ties as agency’s acting director
ICE senior advisor Dave Venturella is expected to be named acting director, drawing scrutiny over his past work with private prison giant Geo Group.
South Carolina Republicans defy Trump, tank redistricting, for now
Trump warned he was watching closely as South Carolina Republicans tried to redraw maps, but five GOP senators broke ranks to block the redistricting.
Fetterman warns Democrats must confront ‘rising antisemitism problem’ after clashes outside NYC synagogues
Sen. John Fetterman calls out the Democratic Party's "antisemitism problem" after a Pennsylvania Supreme Court justice says he is leaving the party over it.