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Arizona voter law fight reaches SCOTUS as election groups warn ‘absurd’ consequence could ensue

September 5, 2026

Arizona voter law fight reaches SCOTUS as election groups warn ‘absurd’ consequence could ensue

Election experts warn the Supreme Court that the 9th Circuit's ruling could make it impossible to ever remove noncitizens from state voter rolls.

Former Trump Cabinet official had 'inappropriately close' relationship with bodyguard, IG finds

September 4, 2026

Former Trump Cabinet official had 'inappropriately close' relationship with bodyguard, IG finds

Lori Chavez-DeRemer allegedly ordered a security agent to throw cash at a stripper during an Oregon trip, a Department of Labor OIG report says.

Maryland sheriff torches Democrats over law he says puts illegal immigrants first

September 4, 2026

Maryland sheriff torches Democrats over law he says puts illegal immigrants first

Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler warns Maryland's Community Trust Act could force jails to release dangerous illegal immigrants flagged by ICE back onto streets.

Talarico’s ideas are not what Texas wants: Attorney General Ken Paxton

September 3, 2026

Talarico’s ideas are not what Texas wants: Attorney General Ken Paxton

Texas Attorney General and GOP U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton discusses his race against Democratic rival James Talarico and criticizes his opponent’s policies on ‘The Ingraham Angle.’

Mamdani gives influencers special access as Signal use raises records-law questions

September 3, 2026

Mamdani gives influencers special access as Signal use raises records-law questions

Zohran Mamdani's City Hall uses a Signal group chat to feed talking points to 200-plus social media influencers, raising record-keeping concerns.

GOP mail-in voting proposal could impact millions of Americans ahead of midterms

September 3, 2026

GOP mail-in voting proposal could impact millions of Americans ahead of midterms

President Donald Trump's allies unveil a bill requiring mail-in ballots be received by Election Day, citing Florida's system as proof it works.

Convicted predators face lifetime barrier under GOP lawmaker’s sweeping victim protection bill

September 3, 2026

Convicted predators face lifetime barrier under GOP lawmaker’s sweeping victim protection bill

Rep. Abe Hamadeh's, R-Ariz., Kayleigh's Law passed the House unanimously, requiring lifetime no-contact orders for convicted sex crime and violent felony offenders.

This is really a fork in the road for America: Vivek Ramaswamy

September 2, 2026

This is really a fork in the road for America: Vivek Ramaswamy

Ohio GOP gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses the influence of democratic socialists and calls out Democratic opponent Amy Acton for not committing to a debate on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

Sheriff suing Maryland says sanctuary laws ignore lessons of 9/11: ‘Stupidity at its best’

September 2, 2026

Sheriff suing Maryland says sanctuary laws ignore lessons of 9/11: ‘Stupidity at its best’

Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler told Congress that Maryland's sanctuary law blocks his deputies from cooperating with ICE on detainer requests.

Obama-appointed judge ripped for blocking Trump mail-ballot rule: 'Run out the clock'

September 2, 2026

Obama-appointed judge ripped for blocking Trump mail-ballot rule: 'Run out the clock'

Judge Indira Talwani blocked new USPS mail-ballot rules just days before North Carolina begins mailing absentee ballots for 2026 midterms.