After midterm rout, Republicans can still confirm a Supreme Court justice, but at what cost? ↗
If Republicans attempt to confirm a nominee, they will trigger a historic fight and hand Democrats the justification needed to reshape the high court.
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A retired Iowa National Guard veteran who served two tours in Iraq has made helping fellow veterans a personal mission through Operation Goldenhawk.
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4 Pottawattamie County election races decided by drawing names from a bowl ↗
Four local offices, including a fifth seat on the East Pottawattamie Agricultural Extension Council, were decided by drawings after write-in candidates tied during the 2026 general election.
Local political party chairs reflect on election ↗
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BC named top liberal arts college ↗
Brevard College has been named the 2026 Liberal Arts College of the Year by Education Insider.
The Latest: Efforts to impeach Pete Hegseth are blocked by House Republicans ↗
The House has turned aside a resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over his conduct in office and handling of the war against Iran, which some Republicans blame for
Democrats’ agenda will be set by their ability to organize and compromise — not by the socialist, progressive or centrist factions all claiming victory ↗
The future of the newly ascendant Democratic party has been projected onto who gets elected to lead the party in Congress. But the party’s direction and agenda is more complex
With the election over, some political campaign signs still remain ↗
RUTHERFORD COUNTY — Most of the candidates’ campaign signs used in the recent election have been removed from front lawns and public spaces.
US midterms 2026 latest: Can Pete Hegseth survive impeachment? ↗
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismisses impeachment move by fellow Republican as political theatre that harms US troops.
With 5th District race undecided, Foxx requests observers to monitor vote count ↗
With her reelection hanging in the balance, Rep. Virginia Foxx has requested election observers as officials prepare to count provisional ballots Tuesday.
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Read moreDistrict 93 state House seat appears to flip as Wallin claims win, Pickett awaits canvass ↗
BOONE — Just 228 votes separate Democrat Charlie Wallin and Republican Rep. Ray Pickett in the N.C. House District 93 race, a margin close enough for a recount and small
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Read moreProvisional ballots widen Democrats’ leads in District 5, House 93 races ↗
BOONE — Provisional ballots counted in Watauga and across the region widened Democrats’ leads in the two closest regional races and left every Watauga County outcome unchanged after the county