Republican lawmakers complain about White House’s hemp push NBC NewsSenate funding bill seeks delay of hemp THC ban The HillTrump Seeks a Boost for Hemp That Would Benefit a Top Aide’s Family The New York TimesEdible hemp products facing nationwide ban WKYTLouisville hemp company says looming federal ban could cost more than 100 jobs WDRB
DETROIT (AP) — Abdul El-Sayed, an insurgent former public health official who harnessed Democratic frustration with the party establishment, narrowly defeated Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s U.S. Senate primary, setting up a crucial test for progressives in a key battleground state.El-Sayed will face Republican Mike Rogers, a former congressman, in November in a race that … Read more
Gann Fire: School closures Wednesday, homes burn and evacuations remain in effectCal Fire reports 10% containment lines around burn areaA Calaveras County wildfire that crews are trying to gain control over has led to school closures Wednesday as smoke is affecting nearby air quality. Evacuations also remain in effect.The Calaveras County sheriff on Tuesday also … Read more
The White House on Wednesday released declassified information claiming the FBI opened an investigation into whether President Trump was acting as an asset for Russia when he fired FBI Director James Comey, a theory an administration official said was not backed up by evidence.The official said the investigation, known as Oxferd Comma, was a subcomponent … Read more
The Democratic representative Marie Gluesenkamp Perez secured one of two spots in the state of Washington’s crowded, all-party primary, overcoming criticism from both the left and the right to advance in one of November’s most closely watched US congressional races.The two-term Democrat – known for bucking her party on key issues – heads into the … Read more
Eastern Clackamas County told to prepare to evacuate as Grasshopper Fire burns near Mount Hood Oregon Public Broadcasting – OPBOregon wildfires: Mt. Hood Meadows under ‘Go Now’ evacuations, resorts close due to smoke KPTVGrasshopper Fire puts Timberline Lodge under Level 1 evacuation notice katu.comMount Hood Meadows Evacuates as Wildfire Threat Forces Level 3 Order; Timberline … Read more
SEATTLE — The first unofficial results are in for Washington’s 2026 primary election, with early returns beginning to shape several closely watched races across the state.Washington uses a top-two primary system, meaning the two candidates who receive the most votes in each race advance to the Nov. 3 general election, regardless of party preference.3rd Congressional … Read more
LOS ANGELES — A man with weapons in his home and vehicle who appeared to be “monitoring security-planning activities” at the Los Angeles-area Trump National Golf Course was arrested days before a scheduled presidential visit, the county sheriff’s department said Tuesday.Jeanine John Taele, 38, a resident of the Los Angeles-area city of Downey, was arrested … Read more
Kansas Democrats have defied political gravity for eight years by holding the governor’s office in one of the country’s most reliably Republican states.On Tuesday, primary voters selected State Senator Cindy Holscher as the candidate to try to keep that seat in Democratic hands, according to The Associated Press. Ms. Holscher defeated a fellow lawmaker, State … Read more
Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C. has said he is dropping his bid for re-election, days after the House Ethics Committee recommended censure over sexual harassment allegations. “After much prayer and reflection, I’ve decided to withdraw from my re-election campaign. I will complete my current term,” Edwards announced early Wednesday in a post on X. “Serving Western … Read more