February 24, 2026 DHS backs off plans for new ICE facility in New Hampshire after local pushback, meeting with governor DHS Secretary Kristi Noem agreed to halt plans for a new ICE center after New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte raises community concerns during talks.
February 19, 2026 Buttigieg, Newsom, AOC top three in new 2028 poll in key presidential primary state Pete Buttigieg leads early 2028 presidential polling in New Hampshire at 20%, ahead of Gavin Newsom and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at 15% each.
February 18, 2026 After decade of GOP control, Democrats recruit challenger in key swing state Democrat Cinde Warmington launches gubernatorial campaign against Gov. Kelly Ayotte in New Hampshire, targeting affordability and Trump policies.
February 12, 2026 Newsom stop in key presidential primary state sparks more 2028 speculation California Gov. Gavin Newsom heads to New Hampshire for book tour, fueling more 2028 presidential speculation over a potential Democratic nomination run.
February 1, 2026 Trump backs former critic Sununu in high-stakes swing state Senate race President Trump endorsed former critic John Sununu over ally Scott Brown in crucial New Hampshire GOP Senate primary that could determine chamber control.
January 31, 2026 Famed filmmaker presses Democrats to put 'citizen-led' presidential primary first Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Burns urges Democrats to restore New Hampshire's first-in-the-nation primary status for 2028, calling it vital for democracy.
January 19, 2026 Episcopal bishop warns clergy to prepare for 'new era of martyrdom' after ICE shooting An Episcopal bishop warned New Hampshire clergy to prepare wills for "new era of martyrdom" after woman killed in ICE shooting, urging readiness.
December 19, 2025 Brown University, MIT shooting suspect likely died days before body found: autopsy The suspect in the deadly Brown University shooting and MIT professor killing was found dead by suicide inside a New Hampshire storage unit, ending a nearly weeklong manhunt.
December 15, 2025 Smoking and vaping may be banned at one state's most popular beaches and parks: Here's why Starting in January 2027, New Hampshire Senate Bill 596 proposes a comprehensive smoking and vaping ban at Hampton Beach State Park, with official enforcement.
December 11, 2025 New Hampshire 6-year-old tests positive for cocaine, cannabis; mother faces multiple charges New Hampshire mother Paige Goulet was charged with child endangerment after her daughter was hospitalized after eating an THC gummy and tested for drugs.