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No major gains projected for count of women in Congress after midterms
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Representative Jeff Crank refused to meet with constituents related to Epstein survivor, family says
Utah governor’s ‘pro-human AI’ order directs state government to use ‘responsible’ artificial intelligence
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Voting rights advocates organize volunteers to track potential intimidation at the polls
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Politics: 2026Talks - October 7, 2026
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'Banned Books Week' arrives amid proposed federal law changes
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Utah’s top election chief says Trump admin’s ‘gamesmanship’ with voting keeps her up at night
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Democrats could win majority of governor’s offices for first time in 16 years
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Politics: 2026Talks - October 6, 2026
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Wyoming property tax cuts could have unintended consequences
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After botched execution of Christa Pike, Tennessee correction chief steps down
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Immigration insights: Tears and action follow ICE raids in southwest Kansas
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South Dakota ranchers question effects of Trump beef imports
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Boulder, fossil-fuel companies face off at the Supreme Court in high-stakes climate case
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Politics: 2026Talks - October 5, 2026
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Anxiety is growing Trump may try to disrupt the midterm elections. States are prepping.
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Anti-abortion groups worry Hyde Amendment’s 50-year run could end with new congressional majority
Opponents warn about Prop. NN's impact on TABOR