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Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.
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Ted Nesi (via WPRI - Local News)
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10/17/26
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The new sanctions and tariffs were set to take effect in two days.
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Via ABC News USA
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10/17/26
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The coalition that once convinced Silicon Valley to police your speech now wants to use the midterm elections as a launchpad to reimpose a Trust and Safety regime on Americans.
This time, …
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American Greatness (via Tennessee Star)
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10/17/26
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WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday night exempting Russia from a new sanctions measure that Congress passed last month, offering another economic lifeline to …
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New York Times (via Honolulu Star-Advertiser)
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10/17/26
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The DOJ sued over claims the state hasn't purge noncitizens from voter rolls.
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Via ABC News USA
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10/17/26
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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that puts on hold a sanctions package targeting the Russian economy.
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Via KING5
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10/16/26
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At least 10 more Congressional offices report receiving suspicious white powder, threatening letters
Members of Congress in several states reported receiving packages containing white powder Friday.
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Via KING5
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10/16/26
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A Point Roberts woman says she never knowingly voted in a U.S. election. An immigration attorney says he's seeing an unprecedented crackdown on longtime residents.
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Via KING5
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10/16/26
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The commander-in-chief will speak in a venue with a seating capacity of up to 6,500 people, which could mean an influx of car and foot traffic in Park City.
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Carina Branson (via KSN-TV)
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10/16/26
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Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new White House press secretary, is being removed from the role after just five days on the job.
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Jennifer Jacobs (via CBS Atlanta)
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10/16/26
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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — 17 News sent the two candidates running for the Bakersfield City Council Ward 7 seat a questionnaire asking about their candidacy and what they would bring to the role …
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Sangmin Kim (via KGET)
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10/16/26
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Following allegations of racist text chains among CMPD officers, civil rights leaders are demanding full transparency and an independent federal investigation.
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Via WCNC
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10/16/26
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The lawmakers say American personnel were endangered in attacks on Ukraine.
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Via ABC News USA
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10/16/26
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With less than three weeks until the midterm elections, the 10,000 Women and Indivisible North Louisiana chapters across the state will be holding coordinated “No Kings: Vote Early rallies” in a …
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tomaswell (via Louisiana Voice)
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10/16/26
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A statewide pause on Flock cameras is nearing its end, but privacy advocates argue the review process lacked meaningful public input.
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Jusolyn Flower (via WPRI - Local News)
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10/16/26
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Trump plays a significant role in Georgia's races, with Democrats working to tie their GOP opponents to Trump’s unpopular policies on the economy and war with Iran.
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Via ABC News USA
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10/16/26
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The group 50501, which is lead organizer of the protests, said they are encouraging voters to head to the polls as soon as possible.
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Via KHOU 11 - Local News
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10/16/26
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The candidates challenged each other’s independence from their parties and split over tariffs, abortion and immigration enforcement in their only scheduled debate.
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Via Star Tribune
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10/16/26
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Democratic Gov. Maura Healey visited Fall River on Friday following the final televised debate with Republican challenger Mike Minogue, shrugging off his attacks on her record with less than three …
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Ted Nesi (via WPRI - Local News)
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10/16/26
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Richard Borman opposes Nevada's Question 7, arguing proposed photo ID requirement creates unnecessary barriers for eligible voters.
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ThisIsReno (via This Is Reno)
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10/16/26
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