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Bipartisan commission gets to work on upgrading 28-year-old NC elections systems

February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

North Carolina’s election technology is long overdue for an upgrade, state officials say, and now a bipartisan commission is poised to meet for the first time Tuesday to…

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FBI investigates video urging US troops to defy illegal orders

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

A video urging U.S. troops to defy “illegal orders” has led to the FBI requesting interviews with the Democratic lawmakers involved, indicating an investigation may be underway. The…

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Threats to lawmakers, state officials more than doubled in last year, Minnesota State Patrol says

October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

The number of threats against people who work in and around the Minnesota State Capitol more than doubled over the last year, a state law enforcement official told…

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Dems Shut Down Government To Protect Healthcare For Illegal Aliens

October 1, 2025October 1, 2025 · Politics

The federal government partially shut down early Wednesday after U.S. Senators failed to pass a funding stopgap Tuesday evening. Democrats withheld the votes necessary for Republicans’ Continuing Resolution…

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From Mass Firings to the Fed—Why This Government Shutdown Could Be Different

September 29, 2025September 29, 2025 · Business

A federal shutdown is looming over Washington once again—and this one could get ugly if lawmakers fail to ink yet another eleventh-hour deal to keep the government funded.…

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Summer of tragedies test the faith of Minnesotans

September 25, 2025September 25, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

Minnesotans are grappling with two high-profile cases of violence this summer. In June, former House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were the targets of a…

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Wife of man accused in deadly Minnesota lawmaker shootings files for divorce

September 10, 2025September 10, 2025 · Minneapolis, Minnesota Local News

The wife of the man charged in the deadly, politically motivated shootings of Minnesota lawmakers in June has filed for divorce, court documents show. Vance Boelter, 58, faces federal and state murder and attempted…

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Judge denies Utah lawmakers’ request to pause order tossing out congressional map

September 3, 2025September 3, 2025 · US News

Judge Dianna Gibson holds a hearing on Utah’s congressional maps process, in Salt Lake City on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. Judge Gibson previously ruled — based on a…

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Oregon Lawmakers Advance Transportation Funding Bill In Special Session – KXL

September 1, 2025September 1, 2025 · Portland, Oregon Local News

Alpha Media Library Image SALEM, Ore. – Oregon lawmakers resumed their special session Sunday and moved forward with HB 3991, a transportation funding package that passed out of…

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Redistricting battles intensify California, Texas and now Indiana

August 26, 2025August 26, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

The feud over redistricting continues across the country with new developments in Indiana, California and Texas. Multiple media outlets are reporting that Indiana state lawmakers are in Washington,…

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Should California create new safety rules for AI? The debate dividing lawmakers and tech

Should California create new safety rules for AI? The debate dividing lawmakers and tech

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

One of the biggest debates California lawmakers face in their final week of the legislative session is whether to put new safety rules in place for companies developing…

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North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime

North Carolina lawmakers push bill to ban most public mask wearing, citing crime

May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Local News

RALEIGH, N.C. — Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing forward with their plan to repeal a pandemic-era law that allowed the wearing of masks in public for…

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New York State lawmakers pass 2024-2025 budget

New York State lawmakers pass 2024-2025 budget

April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 · New York, New York Local News

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — New York lawmakers have passed the 2024-2025 state budget. The state Assembly and Senate enacted the nearly $237 billion spending plan after final deliberations…

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TikTok issues call to action against potential legislation for its nationwide ban

TikTok issues call to action against potential legislation for its nationwide ban

March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 · US News

TikTok issues call to action against potential legislation for its nationwide ban – CBS News Watch CBS News In an unprecedented move, TikTok’s call to action against potential…

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Tributes for Rosalynn Carter pour in after her death

Tributes for Rosalynn Carter pour in after her death

November 19, 2023November 20, 2023 · Breaking News

Tributes for Rosalynn Carter pour in after her death – CBS News Watch CBS News Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and other lawmakers are…

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Government shutdown looms amid GOP infighting

Government shutdown looms amid GOP infighting

September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 · Breaking News

Government shutdown looms amid GOP infighting – CBS News Watch CBS News Parts of the U.S. federal government are at risk of shutting down if lawmakers can’t strike…

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DeSantis: Founding Fathers would

DeSantis: Founding Fathers would

September 12, 2023September 12, 2023 · Breaking News

DeSantis: Founding Fathers would “probably” put age limits on elected officials if they could – CBS News Watch CBS News Florida governor and Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis…

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Israel passes judicial reform amid protests

Israel passes judicial reform amid protests

July 24, 2023July 24, 2023 · World News

Israel passes judicial reform amid protests – CBS News Watch CBS News Massive protests erupted in Israel after the country’s lawmakers voted to strip power from the Supreme…

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6/4: CBS Weekend News

6/4: CBS Weekend News

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 · Breaking News

6/4: CBS Weekend News – CBS News Watch CBS News China defends close encounter with American warship; “Yellowstone” star helps children of fallen soldiers Be the first to…

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Lawmakers concerned about growing tensions with China

Lawmakers concerned about growing tensions with China

June 4, 2023June 4, 2023 · Politics

Lawmakers concerned about growing tensions with China – CBS News Watch CBS News Several lawmakers have expressed concern over the growing strains between the U.S. and China. Top…

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