Paper ballot shortages lead to a frantic Election Day effort at polling places in several states

Voters in Illinois, Kansas and Maryland reported paper ballot shortages on Tuesday, leaving some people unable to vote at first as officials worked to fix problems during the closely watched 2026 midterm elections. In Linwood, Kansas, where a competitive Senate race is underway, some voters left their polling place without casting a ballot after officials […]
Differences between Republican-leaning and Democratic-leaning states give Republicans a message that can win.

Affordability is regularly named voters’ top concern heading into the midterms, yet Republicans have not said much about it. There’s a reason: Making the case on the economy is complicated. The administration and Congress can point to positive statistics and argue that people are doing better than they were two years ago. But that message […]
Two Democratic-leaning states could change the debate over women’s sports

Two ballot measures in Washington and Colorado could put the question of who competes in girls’ sports before voters on November 3. Jennifer Sey, founder and CEO of XX-XY Athletics, said she hopes the proposals will establish clearer rules in states where she says such laws are not currently in place. “There are ballot initiatives […]
Voters in four states decide Tuesday on proposals that could change girls’ and women’s sports nationwide.

Voters in four states will decide Tuesday whether to change rules governing who can compete in girls’ and women’s sports. Some proposals would also affect access to locker rooms and other private spaces. Arizona and Nebraska already limit biological males’ participation in female sports. A yes vote in either state would strengthen or broaden those […]
Lincoln Riley has a face-to-face dispute with Ohio State’s athletic director and reads a prepared statement to reporters after USC’s major win

USC stuns Ohio State after a turbulent week for Lincoln Riley USC’s week took a remarkable turn. After a dismal loss to Wisconsin had intensified questions about Lincoln Riley’s future, the Trojans responded by beating heavily favored Ohio State at the Coliseum. The Wisconsin game had been a low point for Riley’s tenure. USC entered […]
In-N-Out burger chain head discusses expanding into three more states

In-N-Out Burger CEO Lynsi Snyder has suggested Arkansas, Mississippi and Oklahoma could be among the next states to get the California-born chain, though she stressed that expansion will remain measured. Snyder, whose grandparents founded the company in 1948, discussed the chain’s approach to growth in a recent interview with Terry Crews. For In-N-Out, she said, […]
On Election Day, residents in 13 states will determine the future of data centers in their communities.

Voters across 13 states are gearing up to make important decisions about data centers this Tuesday, marking a significant moment for the future of artificial intelligence. There are a total of 41 measures related to data centers on the ballots this November, as reported by Ballotpedia. These measures often focus on local issues, including whether […]
Minnesota Democrat states that the claims of fraud against Ilhan Omar are probably accurate

Scrutiny Surrounds Ilhan Omar as Investigation Continues A notable Minnesota Democrat, who previously served in the state’s House of Representatives, spoke out on Thursday, suggesting that he finds the federal investigation into Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., to be credible. This signals a shift in the political landscape as multiple scandals and inquiries regarding the congresswoman […]
Muslim teacher who contributed to Texas Senate candidate James Talarico states that the Quran allows husbands to physically discipline their wives.

James Talarico, a Democrat running for Senate in Texas, recently received a $3,000 donation from Nouman Ali Khan, a prominent Muslim figure who’s facing serious allegations of inappropriate conduct. Khan has been accused of grooming female fans for fake marriages and has controversially suggested that, under specific conditions, Allah might “allow” husbands to physically discipline […]
Federal agents target Minnesota companies in the latest development of the state’s extensive fraud investigation.

On Thursday, federal agents conducted raids at several autism service providers in Minnesota. This action is part of a broader investigation into allegations of significant fraud within state-funded programs, which has garnered a lot of attention recently. The FBI indicated that both federal and state agencies were engaged in “court-authorized investigative activity” in various locations […]