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The Untold Origins of Trump’s Plan to Sharply Restrict Mail-In Voting

ProPublica’s reporting reveals for the first time the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in […] more

Jen Fifield and Peter Elkind, ProPublica (via PoliticsPA) | 9/29/26

Hamilton County to implement vote center election model in 2027

NOBLESVILLE, Ind. -- A new voting model will be implemented in Hamilton County starting with the 2027 municipal elections. According to a news release from Hamilton County, the county's election … more

David Gay (via Fox59 Indianapolis) | 9/29/26

Mike Johnson backs voluntary regulation to ‘calm the nerves’ on AI safety

The speaker called for “external auditing” ahead of a high-level White House meeting with tech executives. more

By Mia McCarthy (via Politico Magazine) | 9/29/26

Iran’s currency hits a new record low as war erodes the country’s economic stability

Iran’s currency fell to a new record low on Tuesday, with traders in Tehran exchanging more than 2.5 million rials to the U.S. dollar in a stark reflection of how the war in the Middle East has … more

DJ Beal (via WCCB Charlotte) | 9/29/26

Senate passes ‘Protect College Sports Act’ with sweeping bipartisan vote

The bill, among its top priorities, hands the NCAA sweeping federal antitrust protection shielding it from lawsuits around the enforcement of its rules and caps the amount of money student athletes … more

Dominick Mastrangelo and The Hill (via Morgan Messanger - WV) | 9/29/26

Landry, DCFS to take part in a child protection program sponsored by BR church tainted by past abuse allegations

Sometimes you just have to wonder about Jeff Landry. On the one hand, he’s conducting alligator hunt fundraisers with the likes of Donald Trump, Jr., and FBI Director Kash Patel. On the other, … more

tomaswell (via Louisiana Voice) | 9/29/26

ICE wasted millions of taxpayer dollars in rapid push to expand detention capacity, government watchdog finds

With an unprecedented budget, ICE spent billions in a rush to expand its detention network, wasting millions in the process, the Government Accountability Office found. more

Julia Ingram (via CBS Atlanta) | 9/29/26

How to watch the Bakersfield City Council Ward 4 debate on KGET

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – Two candidates in Bakersfield’s City Council's fourth Ward race will face-off in a live debate Tuesday evening. Hosted by 17 News, incumbent Councilmember Bob Smith … more

Olivia Cohen (via KGET) | 9/29/26

Nevada’s foremost election denier makes repeat run at state’s top election job

Incumbent Democratic Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar will face election denier Republican Jim Marchant in the midterm election, with Aguilar's campaign holding a significant fundraising … more

Nevada Current (via This Is Reno) | 9/29/26

Chuck Grassley, oldest sitting senator, laments dying in office under a Dem governor

"I don't want a Democrat governor choosing my successor," Grassley said. more

Via ABC News USA | 9/29/26

Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid growing debate over safety guardrails

The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements. more

Caitlin Yilek (via CBS Los Angeles) | 9/29/26

September 29 Playbook: Stock-Trading Ads Flood Midterms

Over $117 Million Spent on TV Alone. This is the PoliticsPA Playbook. ☕ Good Morning. 35 days until the midterms. […] more

Steve Ulrich (via PoliticsPA) | 9/29/26

What Jack Smith plans to tell the Senate Judiciary Committee

The former special counsel intends to stand by his investigations into Donald Trump, which led to criminal charges. more

By Chris Marquette (via Politico Magazine) | 9/29/26

From motorcycles to booze, US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect

To punish Canada for retaliating against his tariffs, Trump decided to ban a list of Canadian products, effective 12:01 a.m. Eastern time Tuesday. more

Via KING5 | 9/29/26

A Pentagon Influencer Called Liberal Women a ‘Pestilence’ Who Will End Western Civilization

Kurt Schlichter was part of a task force rooting out so-called woke ideologies at the military’s war colleges. He has called to bar childless adults from voting. more

David Gilbert (via Wired) | 9/29/26

Election Day is Nov. 3. Here’s what you need to know about Colorado’s candidates, ballot measures and how to vote.

The Colorado Sun is here to make sure you know how to cast your vote and provide you with information on the candidates and ballot measures to help you fill out your ballot more

Jesse Paul (via The Colorado Sun) | 9/29/26

Minnesota House control runs through a fiercely contested suburban rematch

DFL Rep. Brad Tabke of Shakopee is again facing Republican Aaron Paul in a bellwether matchup. Immigration, affordability, fraud and taxes are all in the mix. more

Via Star Tribune | 9/29/26

Amendment 86: Congressional redistricting in Colorado outside the normal process would have more barriers

Amendment 86 would require public input and a court review of any mid-decade congressional redistricting — that’s redistricting that happens outside of the once-in-a-decade process handled by an … more

Jesse Paul (via The Colorado Sun) | 9/29/26

Amendment 81: Colorado police, prosecutors would be forced to alert ICE after filing certain charges

A ballot measure brought by a conservative political nonprofit would require police and prosecutors to notify the U.S. Department of Homeland Security when someone living in the U.S. illegally, or … more

Jesse Paul (via The Colorado Sun) | 9/29/26

Hailey Buzbee's family wants Amber Alerts changes after Columbus man's indictment

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – After a Columbus man was indicted in the death of a missing teenage girl from Indiana, her family is pushing for the U.S. House to advance legislation that would give law … more

Ava Boldizar (via NBC4 WCMH-TV) | 9/29/26