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Mamdani, touting RI socialist’s victory, answers question of ‘What is the Democratic Party?’

September 10, 2026

Mamdani, touting RI socialist’s victory, answers question of ‘What is the Democratic Party?’

David Morales' rent control platform powered his upset of Providence's incumbent mayor, and Zohran Mamdani says it signals a national shift.

Democratic socialist backed by Bernie Sanders ousts Providence, Rhode Island mayor

September 10, 2026

Democratic socialist backed by Bernie Sanders ousts Providence, Rhode Island mayor

Rhode Island Rep. David Morales, 27, defeated Providence Mayor Brett Smiley by 8 points after campaigning on rent stabilization and housing justice.

America's reddest state chases billion-dollar boom as others sour on massive emerging industry

September 10, 2026

America's reddest state chases billion-dollar boom as others sour on massive emerging industry

Wyoming's vast land, affordable energy and fiber optic corridors could lure billions in data center investment as other states add new taxes.

Polls close in Rhode Island as traffic drama threatens to end Dem governor's tenure

September 9, 2026

Polls close in Rhode Island as traffic drama threatens to end Dem governor's tenure

Democratic Gov. Dan McKee could become the first elected governor in 12 years to lose renomination as Rhode Island's primary centers on a bridge crisis.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces distribution of more than 7 million free eggs statewide

September 9, 2026

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces distribution of more than 7 million free eggs statewide

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced 1.7 million free eggs have reached Texas food banks, with 5.3 million more on the way from a settlement.

'Alien harboring' accusations fly as DC-area county spends taxpayer funds to blunt ICE

September 9, 2026

'Alien harboring' accusations fly as DC-area county spends taxpayer funds to blunt ICE

A Virginia county faces fire for a new policy providing taxpayer-funded grants to families of illegal immigrants whose breadwinner was deported by ICE.

Connecticut council member sounds alarm after city opens law enforcement jobs to noncitizens

September 9, 2026

Connecticut council member sounds alarm after city opens law enforcement jobs to noncitizens

Danbury City Council voted 18-2 to let lawful permanent residents and DACA recipients join its police force, sparking a fierce citizenship debate.

Virginia county to pay up to $2K to families with primary wage earner detained by ICE

September 8, 2026

Virginia county to pay up to $2K to families with primary wage earner detained by ICE

Arlington County approved $50,000 to support immigrant families whose primary wage earner has been detained amid Trump administration enforcement efforts.

Government land-grab agenda hits key Senate race as Dem backs property takeovers echoing Mamdani

September 8, 2026

Government land-grab agenda hits key Senate race as Dem backs property takeovers echoing Mamdani

Maine Senate candidate Troy Jackson suggested the state should take over mobile home parks, echoing NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's housing agenda.

Sherrill anti-ICE policy hammered after fleeing migrant driver injures Dem mayor’s wife

September 7, 2026

Sherrill anti-ICE policy hammered after fleeing migrant driver injures Dem mayor’s wife

An illegal immigrant fled ICE agents and crashed into a Democratic mayor's wife on a New Jersey highway, reigniting the sanctuary state debate.