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Idaho Voters Will Pick Their State Gun on Tuesday
An advisory referendum will give Idahoans a choice of six weapons to make their state gun, though none of them are exactly linked to their state.
Trump Administration Moves to Close East Potomac Park to Begin Golf Project
The government said in a court filing that it would meet the Nov. 15 deadline set by President Trump to close East Potomac Park to build a championship golf course...
Alaska Governor Orders Criminal Investigation Into Peltola Campaign
President Trump had lashed out at Mary Peltola after The New York Times reported that her campaign and national Democrats helped recruit spoiler candidates to the race. He offered no...
Fire Breaks Out at South Carolina Nuclear Site
The fire at the Savannah River National Laboratory prompted officials to limit air traffic in the area. One person was hospitalized with minor injuries, officials said.
In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears
Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.
Five Takeaways From the New Hampshire Senate Debate
Representative Chris Pappas and former Senator John E. Sununu both stressed their willingness to buck their parties on occasion. Neither had kind words for President Trump.
Cabinet Officials on the Campaign Trail? Ethics Experts Say Some Are Breaking the Law.
As Trump officials stump for Republican candidates facing difficult races, ethics experts say they are being lax about complying with the Hatch Act, a federal anti-corruption law.
Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Bid to Set Aside California Ballots
The judge ruled that no immediate action was necessary, dealing another setback to the administration as it moves to target voting by noncitizens.
Vance Proposes Restarting Peace Talks in Outreach to Iranian Official
In his letter, the vice president suggested an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including about Iran’s nuclear program.
A Top Dartmouth Leader Steps Down Over Undisclosed A.I. Use in Writings
Santiago Schnell, who had been provost since last year, will leave after a review found that he had improperly used A.I. in published opinion articles.
In Her Final Months, Dolores Huerta Was Lauded for Revealing a Deep Secret
Ms. Huerta, a champion for workers and Latinos, revealed this year that she had been sexually assaulted by Cesar Chavez. But some women said she rebuffed their own complaints about...
Trump Officials Discussing Sanctions Relief for Russian Fund, Russia Acknowledges
A Russian official said potential relief for a state investment fund was part of talks. Russia has sought to wring economic benefits from the negotiations on ending the war with...