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Federal Judge Tosses Trump Suit Against New York City
Oct 17, 2026
Federal Judge Tosses Trump Suit Against New York City
NEW YORK — The Trump administration lost another round in its legal fight against so-called sanctuary cities late Thursday, when federal Judge Ramón E. Reyes Jr. in Brooklyn threw out the Justice Department lawsuit aimed at striking down New York City rules that limit help for immigration agents. Reyes, who sits on the federal bench
Carney Urges Albertans to Reject Separation Path in Monday
Oct 17, 2026
Carney Urges Albertans to Reject Separation Path in Monday
EDMONTON, Alberta — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up two days of campaigning in his home province Friday night, telling a rally in the city where he was raised that a vote to leave Canada would be a reckless bet with Albertans futures. Voters head to the polls Monday. The ballot does not ask
Democrats Lean on Iran War Votes in Midterm Ad Blitz
Oct 17, 2026
Democrats Lean on Iran War Votes in Midterm Ad Blitz
WASHINGTON — With Election Day about three weeks off, Democrats and their allies are making the war with Iran a centerpiece of their closing television pitch, pairing votes on the conflict with complaints about rising household costs. Ad tracking data covering Sept. 1 through Oct. 14 shows Iran-themed spots ran in at least half of
MARTA Still Has No Date for New Trains in Atlanta
Oct 17, 2026
MARTA Still Has No Date for New Trains in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. — Riders waiting on MARTA next-generation railcars still do not have a start date. Agency chief Jonathan Hunt said during a public Atlanta City Council Transportation Committee meeting on Wednesday that the CQ400 fleet is close to service but is not ready to carry passengers yet. Councilmember Matt Westmoreland pushed for a target,
Hatley Loans Governor Bid Another $5M as Final Stretch
Oct 17, 2026
Hatley Loans Governor Bid Another $5M as Final Stretch
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Independent gubernatorial candidate David Hatley put another $5 million of his own money into the race in September, lifting his own cash infusions to $12 million with the Nov. 3 statewide election less than three weeks away, according to the latest campaign finance reports. Those filings, due Tuesday, show Hatley entered the
Lawmakers Split Over Jail Cost of Tennessee Bail Amendment
Oct 17, 2026
Lawmakers Split Over Jail Cost of Tennessee Bail Amendment
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The fight over Constitutional Amendment 1 is shifting from the crimes listed on the ballot to the bill counties could face if more defendants sit in jail before trial. The amendment would let courts refuse bail when someone is charged with a capital crime, a terrorism count, second-degree murder, the gravest rape
Trump Faults Kyiv Over Fresh Hits on Russian Fuel Plants
Oct 16, 2026
Trump Faults Kyiv Over Fresh Hits on Russian Fuel Plants
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump blasted Kyiv for restarting attacks on Russian oil and diesel plants, saying the raids lift world fuel prices after an energy pause he floated last weekend fell apart. Speaking in a Thursday television interview from the White House, Trump said Ukrainian forces have plenty of other military targets and that
Alaska Senate Rivals Trade Personal Blows in Final Debate
Oct 16, 2026
Alaska Senate Rivals Trade Personal Blows in Final Debate
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola spent Thursday night hammering each other on character and policy in the closing Debate for the State of a U.S. Senate contest that national scorekeepers call a toss-up race. They argued over household energy bills, the Iran conflict, retirement benefits, medical coverage
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