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June 7

Florida AG defends youth social media ban amid judge's block: 'We believe we're right, and we will win on appeal'

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier reacts to a federal judge halting the state's youth social media ban and warns of the threats posed on kids.

June 5

GOP hopeful Earle-Sears unveils ‘Axe the Tax’ plan in Virginia governor’s race

Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican candidate for governor in Virginia, says conservatives in Congress should follow Virginia's lead on tax relief for working families.

June 5

Former Republican congressman-turned-Democrat launches bid for governor in push to flip red-state Florida

Democrats face an uphill battle in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial election as former Republican congressman David Jolly joins the race with a focus on the affordability crisis.

June 4

Scandal-plagued school district referred to DOJ after another transgender locker room controversy

Republican Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares refers Loudoun County schools to the Justice Department over transgender locker room policy backlash.

June 4

Top Dems claim 51K people will die annually from the 'big beautiful bill' and its Obamacare freeze

University study commissioned by Sens. Ron Wyden and Bernie Sanders alleges 51,000 Americans would die annually if GOP healthcare changes are implemented.

June 4

Mobile teaching kitchens roll out in West Virginia to fight state's high obesity rate

West Virginia launches mobile teaching kitchens and hiking trails under Gov. Morrisey's Make America Healthy Again initiative to reduce obesity and diabetes, plus promote wellness.

June 4

Could this top Trump ally break Republican's 2-decade losing streak in this key state?

As Elise Stefanik eyes a gubernatorial bid, New York's political scene heats up with Gov. Kathy Hochul facing criticism and a primary challenge from her lieutenant governor.

June 3

Dem governor ripped as 'total disgrace' after vetoing bill limiting Chinese land ownership near military bases

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed a bill preventing Chinese land purchases near Arizona's military bases, saying it would be ineffective at counterespionage.

June 3

ICE storms cartel-run nightclub, arrests 72 migrants including murder suspect

Federal immigration agents raided a South Carolina nightclub, arresting over 70 illegal migrants, including a Honduran fugitive wanted for homicide.

June 3

GOP ad war kicks off in heated battleground state primary: 'We've barely just begun'

The Arizona governor race sees early ad spending as Turning Point PAC backs Andy Biggs, while Karrin Taylor Robson also ramps up her campaign efforts.