The true cost of the 2025 Elections
The 2025 election sees massive campaign spending despite being an off-year, with gubernatorial races in New Jersey and Virginia driving massive fundraising.
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Sexual predators, drug traffickers among ICE’s ‘worst of the worst’ roundup in Virginia
Homeland Security highlights dangerous illegal immigrants arrested in Virginia last week, including offenders convicted of rape, drug trafficking and domestic violence.
Officials Say Bomb Threats Temporarily Closed NJ Polling Sites on Election Day
Voters wait in line to cast there ballots at a polling place at Rowan College in Mount Laurel, N.J., on Oct. 27, 2025. Matt Rourke/AP Photo Multiple threats were made against polling sites across New Jersey on Election Day on Tuesday, state officials said, prompting multiple polling areas to be temporarily closed. In a social
Shutdown nears record for longest in U.S. history as SNAP benefits reduced, travel snarled
As the government shutdown threatens to become the longest in U.S. history, two courts have ordered SNAP benefits to be restored, but the Trump administration says it can only pay half. Meanwhile, more flights are being canceled or delayed due to airport staffing issues as air traffic controllers are asked to work without pay. Original
Shutdown matches record for longest ever as Senate readies 14th vote
Walking to the Senate floor on Monday afternoon, Thune was asked by a reporter if he was “optimistic of the deal to open the government this week” and whether there had been “progress over the weekend.” “I’m optimistic,” Thune said. “Confident?” the reporter asked. “Don’t push it,” Thune replied, laughing. Returning from the floor, Thune
Democratic Rep Jesús ‘Chuy’ García declines to seek re-election: reports
Rep. Jesus "Chuy" Garcia reportedly won't seek re-election, leaving Democrats with multiple open congressional seats ahead of the March primary election.
Your guide to key ballot measures being voted on in California and New York City on Tuesday
California's Proposition 50 could reshape congressional districts while New York City voters will decide on election timing and affordable housing measures.