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Democrats aim to emulate Republicans in building state power
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Federal agencies threaten to punish two Kansas school districts over gender-inclusive policies
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California attorney general: Trump can't interfere with voting
Front page of a newspaper with a headline reading "Politics" next to a pair of glasses.
Politics: 2026Talks - August 28, 2026
Concept image of a paint roller creating a four-lane road. Construction cones are at the sides.
Backers to pull Colorado road funding ballot measure after deal with state lawmakers
Hand inserting a piece of paper into a ballot box in front of the Colorado flag.
Mail ballots will go out as normal despite Supreme Court ruling, Colorado election officials say
Stethoscope on a stack of paper money
California considers penalties for high-cost hospitals
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Colorado to get $615 million in settlement over youth Facebook, Instagram addiction case
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Nebraska Supreme Court clears the way for two new Nebraska political parties
Map of the state of Oklahoma, showing portions of surrounding states
Stitt move creating Oklahoma ballot measure is illegal, critics say
Court judge's gavel resting on an election ballot.
Former DOJ lawyer calls suit over mail-in ballots unnecessary
Front page of a newspaper with a headline reading "Politics" next to a pair of glasses.
Politics: 2026Talks - August 27, 2026
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Governor Polis orders Colorado flags to half-staff honoring Dolly Parton
Two election ballots with a padlock and chain representing election security
Oklahomans add voter ID requirements to state constitution
Front page of a newspaper with a headline reading "Politics" next to a pair of glasses.
Politics: 2026Talks - August 26, 2026
Court gavel on a strike plate, with the Scales of Justice and books in the background
20 states sue Trump administration for threatening safety grants over immigration compliance
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No, Americans haven’t embraced socialism. Suffering people have given up on politics as usual.
Two election ballots with a padlock and chain representing election security
California justices seem skeptical of sheriff’s defense in ballot seizure case