NPR5h
Trump to close and renovate D.C. golf course, despite legal battle
President Trump continues his efforts to remake Washington, D.C. He wants to turn an area used by the public into a world-class golf course.
NPR5h
What does a White House press secretary do?
Katie Zacharia's short time as White House press secretary has brought renewed attention to the high-profile role.
Texas Tribune14h
Migrant found dead at Laredo ICE facility
The badge of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in El Paso is seen during an operation with migrants being transferred to a plane to be expelled under U.S. Title 42 from the United…
NPR14h
Noah Adams, longtime host of NPR's All Things Considered, has died
One of NPR's most gifted storytellers, his soft voice and vivid writing helped define the network's sound for a generation of Americans.
The Center Square17h
Third party Illinois candidates claim collusion prevented debate appearances
(The Center Square) – Third-party candidates in multiple statewide races are criticizing their leading opponents and a Chicago area PBS station after being excluded from the only debates in their…
Truthout18h
“No Kings” Shifts Focus to Midterms With Early Voting Day of Action
Organizers launched more than 2,500 No Kings events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia Saturday, this time focusing their efforts on the midterm elections. From roadside rallies to…
Reason Magazine19h
"The Supreme Court Should Not Have to Keep Trimming the Same Poison Ivy One Tiny Branch at a Time"
The broader context, from Judge VanDyke's opinion dissenting from denial of rehearing en banc in Whitfield v. Mullin, joined by Judges Patrick Bumatay and Eric Tung; the question Judge VanDyke is…
The Center Square19h
Louisiana uses overtime to tackle Baton Rouge child protection backlog
(The Center Square) – Louisiana is using 15 investigators working overtime to address overdue child protection investigations in Baton Rouge, where nearly three-quarters of the state’s backlog is…
NPR19h
If you have the scratch, they have the scares
Scary stories are more than fun, they're big business.
Reason Magazine20h
Today in Supreme Court History: October 18, 1960
10/18/1960: Gomillion v. Lightfoot argued.
Reason Magazine21h
Trump's War With Iran Pushed Him To Waive a Century-Old Shipping Law. Commerce Boomed.
America's interminable war with Iran has killed thousands, disrupted commerce that flows through the Strait of Hormuz, and raised prices on the home front.
Texas Tribune21h
In Senate race, Paxton and Talarico each promise relief from rising energy costs in Texas
A customer refuels his car at a gas station in Austin on Aug. 26, 2026.
NPR22h
With an ad aimed at Trump, this Republican exposed GOP angst about Latino voters
Rep. María Elvira Salazar filmed an ad warning the president that he's "gone too far" on immigration. It reflected concern among some Republicans that their gains with Latino voters could be at risk.
Global Voices22h
Activists push for Pakistan to recognise and support people with albinism
Pakistan keeps no data on people with albinism, leaving needs unmet in schools, healthcare, and jobs.
NPR23h
Carney says 4 service members killed and dozens injured in fire at Alberta military base
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described the incident as one of the worst peacetime tragedies for Canada's military on domestic soil.
Reason Magazine1d
Open Thread
The post Open Thread appeared first on Reason Magazine.
NPR1d
Oregon governor Tina Kotek reacts to Silver Rail Elementary school shooting
NPR's Joel Rose talks with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek about the shooting at Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Oregon.
Truthout1d
Aging Coal Plants Turn Into a Midterm Fight Over Energy Costs
Craig Unit 1, a coal-fired power plant distinguished by tall exhaust smokestacks that rise above a rolling landscape in northwestern Colorado, was scheduled to close for good at the end of 2025 amid…
Truthout1d
Organizers Are Pushing to Reach “Forgotten” Black Voters Ahead of the Midterms
Kamora Greggs returned to her college campus with voting on her mind. She’d just visited her home in Jackson, Mississippi, about three hours away, when her mom encouraged her to exercise her right…
The Center Square1d
Lawmaker criticizes $500,000 comp package for interim transit chief
(The Center Square) – Illinois state Sen. Don DeWitte is questioning the Northern Illinois Transit Authority’s decision to pay interim Executive Director Jamie Rhee $350,000 annually while she…
NPR1d
France's Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic'
Police arrested at least 1,800 people across France after violent groups clashed with officers and looted shops during nationwide demonstrations that drew hundreds of thousands of people.
The Center Square1d
Miguez dominates fundraising in Louisiana House race
(The Center Square) – Republican state Sen. Blake Miguez has amassed more than $6.6 million in campaign receipts in Louisiana's 6th Congressional District race, far outpacing his opponents…
The Center Square1d
Election 2026: What is Louisiana's Amendment 5?
(The Center Square) — Louisiana voters will decide Nov. 3 whether to give state retirement systems greater flexibility in paying down billions of dollars in unfunded pension liabilities.
Truthout1d
As Trump Sabotages the ICC With Sanctions, There Are Many Ways to Fight Back
The U.S. government has long sought to incapacitate the International Criminal Court (ICC), the world’s first global court that was created to prosecute the most atrocious crimes. As the ICC seeks to…
The Center Square1d
Election 2026: Louisiana’s 5th District race centers on costs, energy
(The Center Square) – A crowded field of Republicans and Democrats is competing to represent Louisiana's newly redrawn 5th Congressional District, where rising costs, energy development and President…
NPR1d
Perspective: Midterm money madness
Campaign ad spending has topped $10 billion this election cycle, as voters struggle to afford groceries and gas.
NPR1d
Fraud, affordability and Trump policies drive friction in Minnesota Senate debate
The major party candidates for Minnesota's U.S. Senate seat faced off in an hourlong debate Friday on MPR News with fraud, affordability and fallout from the Trump administration's policies as key…
Reason Magazine1d
Today in Supreme Court History: October 17, 1862
10/17/1862: Justice David Davis takes oath.
NPR1d
Trump promised a swing district blitz. He's going to a lot of very red states
President Trump's midterm travel blitz ahead of Election Day includes several red states he won easily 2 years ago, showing the electoral landscape is more challenging for Republicans.
NPR1d
No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know
The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the…
NPR1d
Weddings are expensive. How about a grocery store cake?
About a third of couples are willing to save money on cake and dessert, according to the wedding-planning site Zola.
NPR1d
Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires
High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California. Flames engulfed expensive coastal properties and prompted thousands to evacuate.
The Center Square2d
Lombardo, Ford in statistical tie according to polling
(The Center Square) - Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic Attorney General Aaron Ford are competing neck to neck as the nation tunes in to the Nevada gubernatorial race.
The Center Square2d
Trump stumps for Collins, Jackson in Georgia
(The Center Square) – Donald Trump campaigned for U.S. Senate candidate Mike Collins and gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson in Georgia on Friday afternoon, telling the crowd he would give everyone…
The Center Square2d
Taxpayer-funded $3.2B fruit, vegetable program restarts
(The Center Square) – A taxpayer-funded $3 billion-plus program to provide food assistance recipients with fresh fruit and vegetables is back online after a $20 million cash infusion from…
The Center Square2d
Pima County may raise spending cap by 75% to $1.43 billion
(The Center Square) - Arizona’s second most populous county is considering raising its spending cap by 75%.
The Center Square2d
Seattle forecast provides little relief for mayor's proposed public safety cuts
(The Center Square) - Friday’s revenue forecast improved Seattle’s budget position through 2028, but offered little room to restore cuts to services Mayor Katie Wilson proposed to close a $175…
Reason Magazine2d
Steve Vladeck's "Hard Questions About Court Expansion"
The Center Square2d
New downtown revitalization law seeks to build more housing
(The Center Square) – A new law taking effect next year would require the state’s biggest cities to bring some life into downtowns to the tune of roughly $1.48 million to taxpayers.
Reason Magazine2d
Trump Loses Yet Another Sanctuary City Case—This Time Against New York City
Yesterday, in United States v. City of New York, yet another federal court ruled against the Trump administration in a sanctuary city case. "Sanctuary" jurisdictions are state and local governments…
The Center Square2d
Maricopa County officials spar over election security
(The Center Square) – It appears that the gloves have officially come off, again, for two of the highest-ranking elected officials in Arizona’s most populous county.
The Center Square2d
Election 2026: Shreveport Mayoral, DA races lead Caddo Parish's ballot
(The Center Square) - From who will lead Shreveport City Hall to who will serve as Caddo Parish's district attorney, voters will decide several major local races when they head to the polls Nov. 3.
CalMatters2d
California presenta su demanda número 100 contra Trump, esta vez por el caso del ICE en los juzgados
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CalMatters2d
Trump demanda a California por acusaciones de que personas no ciudadanas se registran para votar
This article is also available in English. Read it here.
The Center Square2d
Brooks raises more than all Pennsylvania congressional candidates in Q3
(The Center Square) – Democrat Bob Brooks raised more than all of the candidates running for Congress in Pennsylvania during the third quarter, while tripling Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Mackenzie’s…
The Center Square2d
Record 19 million registered to vote in Texas, registration backlog cleared
(The Center Square) – A record 19 million Texans are registered to vote this election cycle ahead of the midterm elections.
Ballotpedia News2d
2026 ballot titles required 17 years of education to read, down from a record 21 in 2025
In 2026, 164 statewide ballot measures were certified for the ballot in 40 states. The average FKGL for ballot titles, also known as ballot questions, was 17, which corresponds with a first-year…
Texas Tribune2d
19 million Texans are registered to vote, breaking record
Voter registration applications hang in a holder inside of the Elections Office in Fredericksburg on March 5, 2024.
NPR2d
Katie Zacharia is out as press secretary, White House says
Katie Zacharia is "transitioning out" of her role as press secretary, according to a White House official not authorized to speak on the record, marking a stunning turn of events for the spokeswoman.
Reason Magazine2d
Nobody Wants To Be the Pro-Tech Candidate in This New York Race That Could Flip the House
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) candidates running for the House of Representatives and endorsed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani are all but guaranteed to win their general elections this…
Mississippi Today2d
Colom out-raises Hyde-Smith, but incumbent has more cash on hand
Scott Colom, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, raised almost twice as much money as his Republican opponent over the last three months, according to federal campaign finance reports.
Ballotpedia News2d
Weekly Brew: October 16, 2026
Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Weekly Brew. Each week, we’ll bring you a collection of the most-viewed stories from the Daily Brew, condensed, along with other content from across Ballotpedia that we think…
The Center Square2d
Election vitriol: Republican policies 'expensive,' Democrats' plans 'socialist'
(The Center Square) – Less than three weeks out from Election Day, Democrats are ramping up their rhetorical attacks on Republicans, tapping into U.S. voters’ affordability concerns.
The Center Square2d
Lawmakers urge more nonprofit security funding after threat
(The Center Square) – Some legislators are calling for more taxpayer funding of nonprofit security grants after a potential mass shooting was averted in the Chicago suburbs.
Texas Tribune2d
How Gina Hinojosa went from progressive to populist, emerging as Greg Abbott’s most formidable challenger
Democratic nominee for governor Gina Hinojosa speaks to supporters during a “proposed debate” outside of the Governor’s Mansion in Austin on Oct. 15, 2026.
Reason Magazine2d
Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal
Please enjoy the latest edition of Short Circuit, a weekly feature written by a bunch of people at the Institute for Justice.
The Center Square2d
NCAA sues DeWine over eligibility executive order
(The Center Square) – The NCAA on Friday sued Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in federal court after the governor issued an executive order earlier this week giving Ohio colleges and universities the option to…
The Center Square2d
Pritzker says housing supply, affordability plan may be delayed
(The Center Square) – Leaders in Illinois are suggesting a package of legislation aimed at increasing housing affordability and supply in the state may be kicked further down the road, after…
The Center Square2d
New White House press secretary is out
(The Center Square) – Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary, a White House official confirmed to The Center Square Friday.
Texas Tribune2d
Texas discovers more backlogged voter registration records days before early voting begins
A voter registration card at a registration drive in Austin on Oct 11, 2022.