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09/25/2026 · Otsego County

Slotkin Asks Defense Officials to Confirm Military Will Not Intervene in Midterm Elections

Representative Elissa Slotkin has sent letters to Acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine. She asks for confirmation that the Department of Defense will not send federal troops to polls or seize election materials during the midterm elections.

09/25/2026

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National Parks Report 320 Million Annual Visitors Amid Policy Changes

National parks recorded over 320 million visitors last year. Officials discuss the parks' status amidst policy revisions and construction projects.

09/25/2026

Politics

Analysts Discuss Key Political Developments, Including Trade and Legal Battles

Political analysts David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart recently discussed significant political events. Their conversation included former President Trump's trade disputes, ongoing legal challenges regarding mail-in ballots, and public concerns surrounding artificial intelligence and data centers.

09/25/2026

Politics

Army Secretary Resigns, Adding to Pentagon Leadership Changes

The Secretary of the Army has resigned, creating another vacancy within the Pentagon's leadership. This follows previous departures from the military's central team.

09/25/2026

Politics

Nation Commemorates 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, ceremonies took place across the United States. Leaders and citizens gathered to remember the events of 2001 and honor those who died.

09/25/2026

Politics

Lutnick Addresses Funding for Trump's Proposed $5,000 Payouts

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick provided details on former President Donald Trump's proposed $5,000 dividend for U.S. adults. Lutnick stated these payments would not rely on taxpayer funds.

09/25/2026