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10/01/2026 · Catoosa County
Voter Priorities Emerge Ahead of Midterm Elections, NBC News Poll Shows
An NBC News poll reveals 43% of voters want the midterm elections to signal opposition to Donald Trump. The survey examines voter sentiment towards both major parties.
Trump, Xi Meeting: Assessing Outcomes of Washington Talks
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington. Former NPR China correspondents offered perspectives on the visit's results.
09/28/2026
Chinese President Xi Arrives in Washington for State Visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington Wednesday evening for his first state visit in more than ten years. Simultaneously, a federal judge heard arguments in a lawsuit concerning media access to the White House.
09/28/2026
Supreme Court Declines Intervention in Missouri Redistricting, Postal Service Vote-by-Mail Case
The Supreme Court recently issued decisions in two cases impacting the upcoming midterm elections. These cases involved Missouri's congressional map and a U.S. Postal Service rule for vote-by-mail ballots. The Court's actions upheld outcomes that differed from positions advocated by litigants in both instances.
09/28/2026
Federal Efforts Lead to 160 Arrests in Noncitizen Voting Cases
A federal initiative focused on noncitizens on state voter rolls resulted in 1,600 identified cases. These efforts led to 160 arrests, according to a Homeland Security Investigations official.
09/28/2026
Federal Agencies Scale Back El Niño Research Efforts
Federal agencies are not intensifying research efforts for the current El Niño to the degree seen in 2015. This decision comes as El Niño conditions develop and influence weather patterns globally. The 2015 El Niño corresponded with significant weather events, including record rainfall in South Carolina.
10/01/2026
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