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09/13/2026 · Cottonwood County

Supreme Court Ruling Clarifies Mail-In Ballot Regulations

The Supreme Court has issued a ruling clarifying the authority of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to regulate postage on mail-in ballots. This decision vacates an injunction that had blocked a USPS rule requiring pre-paid return postage on certain ballots, influencing ongoing legal disputes.

09/10/2026

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Politics

U.S. to Revoke Up to 200,000 Visas from Asylum Seekers

The U.S. government is preparing to revoke business and tourism visas for as many as 200,000 foreign nationals. These individuals have either applied for or currently seek asylum in the United States.

09/10/2026

Politics

Carney Describes U.S. Trade Negotiations as 'Nasty'

Mark Carney, Governor of the Bank of England, characterized ongoing U.S. trade discussions as 'nasty.' His comments followed criticism from the U.S. President directed at Canadian leadership. Carney stated Canada continued its participation in these negotiations.

09/11/2026

Politics

Federal Judge Approves Mail-In Ballot Plan Following Supreme Court Decision

A federal judge authorized President Donald Trump's administration to advance its mail-in ballot plan. This decision followed a Supreme Court ruling issued earlier Monday.

09/10/2026

Local News

Rubio Discusses Iran's Strait of Hormuz Demands with Asian Leaders

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio informed Asian leaders Wednesday about Iran's proposal to control and collect tolls in the Strait of Hormuz. Rubio stated that such actions would affect the global economy.

09/11/2026

Health

Drugstores Report Increased Prescriptions for Medicare Obesity Drug Program

A Medicare program, which started July 1, allows some beneficiaries to receive obesity drugs for $50 per month. Two major drugstore chains, CVS and Walgreens, report filling 100,000 such prescriptions each.

09/13/2026

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