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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
White House Asks U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to Resign Amid Disputed Conduct Allegations
White House press secretary Katie Zacharia confirmed the request for U.S. Ambassador Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign. Allegations behind the scrutiny remain disputed, and her formal departure was not immediately confirmed.
Nebraska Sets October 14 Hearing on Girls’ School Sports Ballot Measure
Nebraska voters can attend an October 14 hearing in Lincoln on ballot Measure 442, a proposed amendment involving girls’ school sports. Hearings are also set in Kearney and Omaha.
Eight Black Governor Nominees Make History as Polls Show Different Races Ahead of November
Eight Black candidates from both parties are seeking governorships in 2026. Recent polls in Florida, Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, South Carolina and Wisconsin show sharply different contests.
New Hampshire Updates Voter-ID Guidance After Court Ruling on Student IDs
A federal judge ordered New Hampshire to allow poll workers to consider student IDs in certain identity reviews, without making those cards a universally accepted form of voter ID.
South Carolina Senate Candidates Debate Key Issues Ahead of October 19 Early Voting
Graham, Andrews and Whitener participated in an SCETV debate as South Carolina prepares to open early voting on October 19.
Erie Shooting: Coroner Identifies Gunman and Six Adult Victims; Motive Still Unknown
Erie County’s coroner identified the alleged gunman and six adult victims of the October 9 mass shooting. Two children also died; investigators have not established a motive.
Elon Musk’s Midterm Contributions Exceed $276 Million Since July, AP Reports
Musk has given more than $276 million since July to election committees backing Republicans, according to amounts confirmed to the Associated Press by a political committee spokesperson.
New York ICE Shooting: Released Videos Leave Key Questions Unanswered
The available recordings show moments before and after a federal immigration-enforcement shooting in Marble Hill, but key facts about the decision to fire remain under investigation.
Federal Judge Vacates DOJ Voter-List Policy, Citing Privacy and State Election Authority
A federal judge vacated DOJ’s nationwide voter-list data collection and maintenance policy but said states may continue lawful voter-roll maintenance.
Charlotte, NC
More Charlotte, NC →North Carolina Court Sentences Money-Laundering Courier to Nine Years in $92 Million Network Case
Shu Jun Zhen received a nine-year sentence and a nearly $23 million forfeiture order after pleading guilty in a broader $92 million money-laundering case.
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.