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Kamala Harris 2028 run undecided, focus on 2026 midterms

Noah Feldman September 23, 2026

Kamala Harris 2028 bid remains undecided as she tells a Detroit audience the 2026 midterms come first and urges voters to turn out.

Missouri congressional map heads back to U.S. Supreme Court

Benjamin Carter September 22, 2026

The Missouri congressional map dispute is poised for a third U.S. Supreme Court review, as courts split on whether to use 2022 districts or a newer map tied to the August primary.

Kennedy Center closure follows dispute over Trump name

Noah Feldman September 22, 2026

The Kennedy Center closure followed a dispute over adding Donald Trump’s name to the facade after court orders to remove it, according to officials.

Trump bans media outlets, touts arch and Greenland troop plan

Benjamin Carter September 22, 2026

Trump bans media outlets from the White House, promotes a D.C. arch with military uses, and signals a troop increase in Greenland amid political headwinds.

Trump White House media ban triggers First Amendment suit

Noah Feldman September 21, 2026

Trump’s ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico from White House grounds has prompted a lawsuit to restore access, with First Amendment advocates predicting a court loss for the administration.

College Football Playoff bracket puts three SEC teams in top four

Benjamin Carter September 21, 2026

College Football Playoff bracket based on the AP Top 25 places Texas, Georgia, Notre Dame and Mississippi as top seeds, with the SEC landing five total teams.

Michele Tafoya ICE rollout draws criticism of Noem, Minnesota

Noah Feldman September 21, 2026

Michele Tafoya criticized Minnesota leaders and Kristi Noem over what she called a poorly handled ICE rollout in the state.

Trump triumphal arch to include snipers, drones, ammo stores

Benjamin Carter September 20, 2026

Trump’s plan would turn a 250-foot D.C. monument into a “military complex” with snipers, drones, and ammunition storage, drawing legal and public pushback.

Houston site launches AI data center training for trades

Noah Feldman September 20, 2026

AI data center training expands in Houston under America’s Workforce Academy, a Meta-backed effort to prepare skilled trades for data center construction.

Brian Fitzpatrick election tests GOP distance from Trump

Benjamin Carter September 20, 2026

In Pennsylvania’s 1st District, the Brian Fitzpatrick election faces headwinds as voters weigh his breaks with Trump against national GOP dynamics.

Ohio governor and Senate races essentially tied, poll finds

Noah Feldman September 19, 2026

A new BGSU poll shows Ohio governor and Senate races effectively even. Democrats hold narrow 3-point edges among likely voters, while many expect GOP wins.

White House media ban targets CNN, MS NOW and Politico

Benjamin Carter September 19, 2026

President Trump announced a White House media ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico over what he called unfair coverage, warning more outlets could be barred.

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