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Where Texas governor, AG and other statewide races stand in new poll
Latino voters could decide key races in Texas. They're still weighing their options
Progressives see biggest win yet in Michigan, while Trump flexes power over GOP
El-Sayed won crucial Michigan Senate primary. Now comes the coalition test: ANALYSIS
Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primary. It's a major victory for progressive Democrats.
Trump-backed Hassan falls short in Michigan House primary to take on McDonald Rivet
Bell defeats Bush in contentious 1st Congressional District Democratic primary rematch
Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
In the race for Senate in Michigan, multiple party fights are colliding for Democrats
Michigan's GOP governor primary is getting weird
Republicans want to talk about James Talarico’s manhood. Talarico says let them.

Madison fought for years about police body cams. Leaders say things have changed.

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Francesca Hong has defined Wisconsin’s Democratic primary for governor
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez jumps to front of NH 2028 Dem primary field
A democratic socialist in Wisconsin tests how far left voters want to go in a battleground state
Mamdani wave: Lander, Valdez and Avila Chevalier win congressional primaries
NYC Democratic socialists look to ride Mamdani wave and expand ranks in Albany
Zohran Mamdani just announced NYC's 1st city-owned grocery store. Could the idea help reverse rising food prices across the U.S.?

Kalshi attacks a Wisconsin law banning election bets as 'voter suppression'

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Tornado that carved a path of destruction in Wisconsin stayed on the ground for more than 20 minutes
Tornado causes major damage in Wisconsin as severe storms leave thousands without power
‘Extremely dangerous’ tornado rips roofs off homes and knocks out power for thousands in northeast Wisconsin

Federal Reserve looks for 'secret sauce' behind a successful Wisconsin toolmaker

Will Texas' new top voting official be a 'disruptor'? Locals are preparing for it
Congressional Black Caucus presses companies in the US to oppose Republican redistricting push
NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights
Judges in Maine and Wisconsin dismiss Justice Department's attempts to force turnover of voter rolls

Judge upholds the conviction of former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan for helping immigrant evade ICE
A federal jury finds Milwaukee judge guilty of obstructing immigration agents
Trial starts for a Wisconsin judge accused of obstructing ICE

Virginia court rules in favor of Democrats in redistricting case
Republicans retool midterm strategy: Trump's policies, but less Trump
Wisconsin Republican on reelection bid: ‘I don’t really follow that’
Judge blocks Virginia from using new House maps, 1 day after redistricting vote
White House meets with disgruntled allies as midterms loom
Hakeem Jeffries says Virginia redistricting assures a 'free and fair midterm'
With Virginia vote, Democrats gain edge over Trump's national GOP redistricting push
Virginia special election could help Dems in Trump's redistricting war
Voters say they feel confused and misled on Virginia's redistricting vote
Pinwheels and the ‘lobster district’: How Virginia Democrats drew up a US House map to all but lock out Republicans
Democrat Analilia Mejia will win House special election in New Jersey, further narrowing GOP majority
In Virginia gerrymandering fight, Republicans claim Obama's with them. He isn't
Not just Trump: Redistricting race will hinge on what these state leaders did
Judge sides with Arizona election official in ruling that has implications for midterms voting
Mejia, Hathaway face off in special NJ election, setting stage for congressional midterms
We watched 2 focus groups of Georgia swing voters. They're not happy with the Iran war
Virginia joins a national effort to ensure only popular vote winners become president
The SAVE Act faces long odds in the Senate. GOP-led states are picking up the cause
As other states rush to gerrymander, Wisconsin's outgoing governor wants to ban it

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< a href="https://www.npr.org/2026/04/30/nx-s1-5746152/corpus-christi-water">Texas coastal city faces worsening water shortage due to prolonged drought
Tornado devastates Texas town on sixth straight day of severe storms
Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes
Multiday severe storm outbreak builds toward dangerous peak Monday
Why the Southeast is burning – extreme drought is only part of the reason
Georgia wildfire doubles in size, mandatory evacuations possible
A fast-growing Georgia wildfire tops 31 square miles, with evacuations possible
Georgia wildfires that destroyed more than 120 homes continue to threaten residents
Firefighters brace for 'dynamic' changes as Georgia wildfires continue to spread
Tornadoes strike in northern Oklahoma, leveling homes in Enid
Haze from South Georgia wildfires reaches Atlanta amid worsening drought
Communities launch cleanup after severe weather and tornadoes churn across Midwest
Powerful winds and reported tornadoes rip through the Midwest, leaving heavy damage but no deaths

Liberal Chris Taylor cruises to Wisconsin Supreme Court win

Wisconsin man who ordered ballots without consent found guilty of fraud and identity theft

Spring ice is thawing earlier in lakes. What does that mean for life below the surface?
Lakes are losing their ice to warming. That's dangerous
This community festival embraces the joys of a frozen lake — while it still has one

After quiet off-year elections, Democrats renew worries about Trump interfering in the midterms
The most exciting primaries to watch in 2026
Trump will revisit a North Carolina town, now the focus of a newly redrawn congressional district
More than 10% of Congress won't return to their seats after 2026
Obama to House Democrats: Focus on 2026 midterms, 'sort through' divides later
In a setback for Trump, Indiana lawmakers defeat redistricting plan
Redistricting fight shifts to Wisconsin, where judicial panels may pick new maps
Indiana Senate rejects GOP-drawn congressional map in a major rebuke of Trump
MyPillow founder and Trump supporter Mike Lindell says he’s running for Minnesota governor in 2026
Redistricting in Indiana was supposed to be a slam dunk. It has proven anything but
Indiana Republicans threaten to thwart Trump's redistricting onslaught
After Texas ruling, Trump and Republicans head to 2026 with a redistricting edge
A Texas GOP congressman is retiring. Trump just endorsed his identical twin to replace him.
Indiana House Republicans pass Trump-backed map, setting up high-stakes Senate fight
Are you a swing voter? We want to hear how you're feeling about politics
Supreme Court lets Texas use gerrymandered map that could give GOP 5 more House seats
Missouri's redistricting drama renews focus on direct democracy … and 'Air Bud'

Trump backer running for Wisconsin governor followed sexually explicit accounts online

The U.S. said it would burn $9.7 million of birth control. Its fate is still unclear
California considers allowing doctors to prescribe abortion drugs anonymously
Influencers criticize birth control and push 'natural' methods. Here's what to know
What's the deal with claims that birth control is dangerous?
Trump cuts threaten access to birth control for millions of women
The U.S. is destroying $9.7 million in contraceptives. Is there another option?
New Texas law aims to save lives by clarifying the state abortion ban. Will it work?
Wisconsin's 1849 law does not ban abortion, the state Supreme Court rules
A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges

'Answer the question you coward!': Anti-Trump protests hit cities and town halls
The GOP is shying away from town halls. This Missouri congressman is doing 15 of them
Bentz plans to meet with small groups on district tour instead of large town halls
At US Rep. Hoyle town hall in Eugene, attendees urge her to more strongly condemn war in Gaza
As Republicans face voters during tense town halls, it's about sticking to the script
Republican Rep. LaMalfa hammered in profanity-laced town hall
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote
Nebraska's Mike Flood got an earful from voters. He's still standing by Trump's agenda
Furious voters are flooding lawmakers’ town halls. Republicans aren’t worried.
McConnell’s legacy under attack as Kentucky GOP primary candidates vie for Trump endorsement
'Vote him out!': Town hall erupts in anger at GOP congressman
At town hall, GOP congressman booed defending Trump's tariffs

RFK Jr. called on to resign by more than 1,000 current, former HHS employees
Oregon, Washington, California form health care alliance to protect vaccine access
California pushes back on Trump's CDC with West Coast Health Alliance
Vaccine disputes and agency departures put U.S. at risk, a former CDC official says
It's been a week of chaos at the CDC. Here are 5 things to know
RFK Jr bashes US health agency after firing its chief
RFK Jr. Says CDC Needs to More Closely Align With Trump’s Agenda
Drowning prevention program comes to a halt at the CDC
CDC to disburse delayed funds for fighting fentanyl and more, staffers say
Kennedy said a ‘team’ is in Milwaukee to help with lead contamination. The city says that’s not true
'Which is it?' RFK Jr. waffles on cuts to lead poisoning prevention efforts
Diseases are spreading. The CDC isn't warning the public like it was months ago

Criminal case against Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan will move forward, court rules
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, accused of helping a man evade ICE, pleads not guilty
Grand jury indicts Milwaukee County judge after prosecutors allege she helped a man evade ICE
Wisconsin judge arrested by FBI 'stood up' for her community, state lawmaker says
The White House threatens sanctuary cities in another EO, but courts are skeptical
Judge bars Trump from denying federal funds to Portland and other ‘sanctuary’ cities
FBI arrests Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan for allegedly obstructing ICE agents, Director Kash Patel says
Milwaukee County judge charged with obstruction, accused of helping man avoid ICE
Wrong turn leads to hundreds of immigrant arrests at the Detroit-Canada border bridge

Man who faked his own death in Green Lake sentenced to 89 days in jail
A Wisconsin kayaker accused of faking his death appears in court
Wisconsin kayaker who faked his death and fled to Eastern Europe is in custody, online records show