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CNN Excluded Again: Why Is Real America’s Voice Providing White House Pool Coverage?
Street News Now examines the timeline, ownership and disclosed financial relationships—and asks who authorized RAV’s expanded role.
Latest Reports
Federal Judge Limits ICC-Related Sanctions Against Two U.S. Rights Groups; Broader Policy Stands
A New York judge grants targeted preliminary relief to U.S. rights advocates facing possible ICC-related sanctions; the wider executive order remains in place.
NYC Council Sets October 22 Vote on Horse-Carriage Phaseout; Driver Transition Plan Draws Criticism
A proposed June 2028 phaseout of New York City horse-drawn carriages advances toward a City Council vote, with unresolved questions about the economic transition for drivers.
Supreme Court Pauses FCC Deadline in Political Advertising Rate Dispute Ahead of Midterms
A Supreme Court order protects the FCC from a 48-hour deadline to rule on discounted political advertising rates. The justices did not decide whether the underlying FCC guidance is lawful.
Appeals Court Clears Way for Florida to Enforce Social-Media Age Restrictions While Lawsuit Continues
The 11th Circuit vacated an injunction against Florida’s social-media age restrictions, allowing enforcement while the underlying First Amendment case proceeds.
Arizona Proposition 144 Would Require Government-Issued ID for Mail Voting Starting in 2028
Arizona voters will decide November 3 whether to amend the state constitution to impose government-issued ID requirements on voting by mail and in person, beginning with elections in 2028.
Sen. Roger Marshall’s $4.2 Million Kansas Water Request Draws Questions Over Nearby Ranch
A federally funded water-management project in Kansas is drawing scrutiny after reporting on Sen. Roger Marshall’s nearby ranch holdings; his office disputes that the property would benefit.
Ohio Reports 228,470 Early Ballots Cast as November 3 Election Approaches
Ohio’s secretary of state reports 194,841 early in-person ballots and 33,629 returned absentee ballots through October 13, and reminds voters of the November 3 receipt deadline.
Judge Halts Additional East Potomac Golf Course Tree Removal Through October 26
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order halting further implementation of a National Park Service tree-removal plan at Washington’s East Potomac Golf Course through October 26.
Georgia Reports Record First-Day Early Voting for a Midterm Election
Georgia election officials report more than 188,600 in-person ballots cast on the first day of 2026 early voting, about 40% above the comparable 2022 midterm day.
Seattle, WA
More Seattle, WA →Seattle Council Approves RV Parking Permit Plan and $5 Million in Vehicle-Housing Services
Seattle approved a six-part plan for vehicle residents, with $5 million in services and new RV parking limits still awaiting mayoral action.
Ohio (State)
More Ohio (State) →Ohio Gov. DeWine Urges Ramaswamy to Withdraw Campaign Ad Featuring Acton’s Estranged Mother
Ohio Republican Gov. Mike DeWine called on gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy to remove a campaign ad featuring Democratic nominee Amy Acton's estranged mother.
St. Johns County, FL
More St. Johns County, FL →St. Johns County Mail-Ballot Requests Due by 5 p.m. Thursday; Early Voting Open at 10 Sites
St. Johns County voters face a 5 p.m. October 22 deadline to request mailed ballots; ten early-voting sites are open through October 31.
Louisiana (State)
More Louisiana (State) →Federal Prosecutors Outline Louisiana Election-Law Plan as Early Voting Continues
U.S. attorneys describe voting-rights enforcement priorities as Louisiana's early voting runs through October 27; state officials confirm key dates and absentee deadlines.
Atlanta, GA
More Atlanta, GA →FBI Offers $20,000 Reward After Incendiary Device Reported at Atlanta ICE Building
Federal agents are investigating an apparent incendiary-device incident at an Atlanta federal immigration building; no arrests have been announced.
Mesa, AZ
More Mesa, AZ →Mesa Voters to Decide $285 Million in Bond Questions, Charter Changes and District 5 Runoff
Mesa voters face two bond authorizations totaling $285 million, two city charter amendments and a District 5 council runoff in the November 3 election.
Indiana
More Indiana →Indiana Absentee-by-Mail Application Deadline Is 11:59 p.m. Thursday; Early In-Person Voting Continues
Indiana voters who qualify for absentee-by-mail voting must get applications to election officials by 11:59 p.m. Thursday, October 22; in-person early voting remains available.
Los Angeles County, CA
More Los Angeles County, CA →Los Angeles County Opens 123 Vote Centers Saturday; 523 More to Follow Before November 3
Los Angeles County will open 123 vote centers October 24, with 523 additional sites starting October 31. Eligible voters who missed regular registration may…