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A historical look at how the Arkansas Supreme Court torpedoed 115 years of direct democracy

From most news accounts, it was just another day on December 11 when the state Supreme Court upended 115 years of direct democracy in Arkansas by holding that the Arkansas Legislature — a Republican Legislature, at least in this instance — can amend or …

Tennessee bill similar to Arkansas measure faces lawsuit from CVS

May 27, 2026, 4:09 a.m. CT CVS Health has sued Tennessee over a new law requiring it to divest its pharmacy benefit management arm. The law's supporters claim it protects local pharmacies from anti-competitive practices by large pharmacy benefit …

Lake Okeechobee's decline a public health issue | Opinion letters

May 30, 2026, 6:02 a.m. ET Readers express concerns over environmental issues, such as pollution in Lake Okeechobee and the impact of artificial intelligence on the economy. Several letters debate the political landscape, focusing on the Trump …

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in June 2026

In June 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4,827 elections across 26 states. These include 18 statewide elections, 91 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, and two recall elections in two states. In May 2026, Ballotpedia tracked 10,104 …

Ban gas station heroin: Three headlines, one deadly drug

Three seemingly unrelated headlines dominated the news in recent weeks: NBA star Brandon Clarke passed away, the family of a teenager who died from a drug overdose after prompting by ChatGPT sued OpenAI, and the resignation of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary …

Posts claim Obama was targeted by 11 assassination attempts. We reviewed the evidence

The claim that former U.S. President Barack Obama has been the target of 11 assassination attempts is unproven. Based on court documents and news releases from the U.S. Department of Justice, Snopes found 14 convictions of men in the U.S. who'd either …

U.S. sanctions Iran's new Hormuz authority amid strait talks

May 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Treasury announced late Wednesday that it has sanctioned an Iranian entity, newly created to oversee and manage the Strait of Hormuz, as the Trump administration seeks to force Tehran to relinquish control over the vital energy …

Arkansas seeks to consolidate area workforce boards at state level

The Arkansas Workforce Development Board is moving toward asking the U.S. Department of Labor for seven waivers to federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirements. One would allow the state to consolidate its 10 workforce development …

52 All-American Summer Getaways

America’s 250th anniversary celebrations this summer provide the perfect inspiration to explore the country’s vast and diverse landscapes—from the original 13 colonies to the rugged wilderness of the West. Forbes Travel Guide recommends these …

Battle begins over Tennessee’s pharmacy benefits manager law

(The Center Square) – CVS Health followed through quickly on its promise to sue Tennessee if Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill requiring the company to divest its pharmacy benefit management arm, filing a lawsuit in federal court shortly after the bill became …

Battle begins over Tennessee's pharmacy benefits manager law

(The Center Square) – CVS Health followed through quickly on its promise to sue Tennessee if Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill requiring the company to divest its pharmacy benefit management arm, filing a lawsuit in federal court shortly after the bill became …

Republicans Are Lost in the AI Wilderness

Photo-Illustration: Intelligencer; Photo: Getty Images Going into the midterms, the bipartisan backlash against AI gives Democrats a number of politically attractive options. They can try to tap into the growing opposition to data centers, particularly in …

46 Museum Shows and Biennials to See This Summer

Spectacle in all its many forms is the big theme of the summer season, when big, glitzy projects will take over museums across the globe. Laure Prouvost has been given a wide playing field for a show about quantum physics at Paris’s Grand Palais, while …

She's the Left's golden girl tipped to crush Trump's heir... so why is AOC secretly losing her nerve?

By PHILLIP NIETO, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 16:44 EDT, 25 May 2026 | Updated: 16:52 EDT, 25 May 2026 Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is secretly getting cold feet about a 2028 White House bid, even as fellow Democrats clamor for her to seize the reins of …

'Not remotely America First': Republican hawks attack Trump's emerging Iran deal

A growing bloc of Republican hawks turned on US President Donald Trump's emerging Iran deal over the weekend, warning that the reported terms would be a "disastrous mistake" and a betrayal of the hard line Trump built his foreign policy on, …

An oyster farmer, a firefighter, a Kennedy: The Democrats taking the fight to the Republicans

Save You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Share AAA Even among the sea of first-timers, blue-bloods and downright oddball Democratic candidates hoping to rout the Republicans at this year’s US …

Trouble throughout

Oops, my bad. I fell off of the wagon and read a tirade from one on my do not read list, so here goes! He stated that I think all of the messes we are in are the fault of dummycrats. Let’s do a little history here. Back in the ‘90s, The Slick One, the dis- …

Pressure on DNC Chair Ken Martin builds amid questions over how he handled the 2024 autopsy

The Democratic National Committee plunged into a fresh round of chaos on Thursday, after Chair Ken Martin was forced to release an autopsy report he commissioned on the failed 2024 presidential campaign. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited …

Gov. Lee signs Fair RX Act, prompting lawsuit from CVS

May 23, 2026, 12:00 p.m. ET Pharmacy giant CVS is suing the State of Tennessee, seeking to block a new law that bars pharmacy benefits managers ― such as CVS Caremark ― from managing pharmacies they own. Gov. Bill Lee signed the FAIR Rx Act, Senate Bill …

Senator Daphne Campbell Leads Community-Wide Caravan to Stop Violence and Raise Awareness Across Miami-Dade County

NORTH MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, May 30, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Community leaders, residents, bicyclists, motorists, faith-based organizations, and advocates from across Miami-Dade County are invited to participate in "A Caravan to Stop …

Five Key Moments: Working Americans Share The Personal Benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a recent Ways and Means Committee Tax Subcommittee hearing on how the Working Families Tax Cuts benefit hardworking Americans and small businesses, Republican witnesses – an adoptive father, small business owner, restaurant server, …

<p>On <b><u>Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15am ET</u></b>, the Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing ...

On Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:15am ET, the Committee on House Administration will hold a hearing titled, “Oversight of the Architect of the Capitol: Addressing Past Lessons, Present Projects, and Future Challenges.” The hearing will be held in room 1310 …

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Hearing Entitled: Oversight of Prudential Regulators

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Hearing Entitled: “Converging Criminal Enterprises: Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Cartel Financing in the U.S. ...

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Hearing Entitled: Examining Local Needs in Disaster Recovery

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Field Hearing Entitled: “Examining the Structure of the Federal Reserve System”

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Hearing Entitled: “Future of Payments: Promoting Innovation and Fair Markets”

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Hearing Entitled: “From Wall Street to Main Street: The Future of How America Invests”

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Q-CTRL Defines the Path to Quantum Battlefield Information Dominance for Core Military Problems in Promising New Outlook

AI-powered infrastructure software is key to unlocking the potential of quantum computers, enabling impact for military operations in 2027. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Q-CTRL, the global leader in quantum …

American Heritage Partners Proudly Sponsors American Revolutionary War Memorial Dedication in Beaverton

American Heritage Partners (AHP) was honored to serve as a key sponsor for the American Revolutionary War Memorial at Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park. BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Heritage Partners ( …

Ahmad Welcomes Mayor’s Housing Plan, Calls for Focus on Seniors, LGBTQ+ New Yorkers, Climate Resilience

Retired firefighter & Assembly candidate says Block by Block gets much right; leaves gaps on healthcare, aging in place, & lower Manhattan’s coastal resilience NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Furhan Ahmad …

Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Farmed Animal Sanctuary

Texas Cattle Rancher Turned Vegan Invites President Trump to Her Texas Farmed Animal Sanctuary AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A political dust-up over dietary choices in the Lone Star State has inspired a formal …

Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Joins WEDO Board of Advisors

The entrepreneur, philanthropist and House of Vanderbilt founder joins Women’s Entrepreneurship Day Organization (WEDO) as it expands its global mission NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, …

Air Force Veteran Releases Timely Booklet on Faith, Liberty, and America’s Founding Principles

As America nears its 250th anniversary, Tony Snodgrass’ God and America calls for renewed understanding of God-given rights, responsibility, ordered liberty. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As America prepares to …

May 29, 2026 Traffic Advisory

People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on the website and information on the MBTA may be found online. The MBTA advises riders to purchase …

California Latino Groups and Leaders Overwhelmingly Endorse Anna Caballero for State Treasurer

Latino Leaders Cite Caballero’s Record Fighting for Working Families and Plan to Use the Treasurer’s Office to Stop California Taxpayer Dollars from Funding ICE SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Latino groups and …

Drunk Driving Accidents Remain a Leading Cause of Serious Traffic Injuries

Traffic safety agencies continue to report serious injuries and fatalities linked to impaired driving accidents across the United States. MIAMI, FLORIDA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Legal Claim Assistant is highlighting …