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Harvard-Harris Poll Shows Midterm Landscape Shifting Between Democrats and Republicans Since March

A series of Harvard CAPS/Harris polls shows the 2026 congressional landscape moving from a narrow Democratic edge in March to a dead heat by April and remaining highly competitive through the summer. The polling also points to inflation, gas prices and voter views on the economy as central drivers of the shift.

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Tennessee is preparing for higher SNAP costs as new federal rules shift more of the program’s expense to states. Policy analysts say the state’s total added obligation could reach $243 million a year if payment error rates stay above federal thresholds.

Harvard-Harris Poll Shows Midterm Landscape Shifting Between Democrats and Republicans Since March

A series of Harvard CAPS/Harris polls shows the 2026 congressional landscape moving from a narrow Democratic edge in March to a dead heat by April and remaining highly competitive through the summer. The polling also points to inflation, gas prices and voter views on the economy as central drivers of the shift.

Pentagon Tells Congress the Iran War Cost $45.1 Billion and $28 Billion More Is Needed

The Pentagon told Congress on September 18 that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion so far and that another $28 billion is needed to replace munitions used in the conflict. The updated figure adds fresh pressure to budget talks as lawmakers weigh supplemental military funding.

Pennsylvania Health Code Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Government’s Powers and Privacy

A 502-page proposed rewrite of Pennsylvania’s disease-control rules has triggered a fight over how much authority state health officials should have in future outbreaks. Supporters call it a long-overdue update, while critics say the proposal raises new questions about privacy, schools and executive power.

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The Trump administration has approved a possible $24.3 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, sending the proposal to Congress despite intelligence and congressional warnings about potential Chinese access to sensitive technology. The move would deepen U.S.-Saudi defense ties while raising fresh questions about regional security and safeguards around one of Washington’s most advanced aircraft.

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President Donald Trump said September 18 that CNN, Politico and MS NOW are banned from the White House and signaled other outlets could be next. The move immediately raised constitutional questions and left key details about enforcement unresolved.

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More than 300 South Korean workers detained in last year’s immigration raid at a Hyundai-linked battery site in coastal Georgia are now challenging the U.S. government. The case is becoming an early test of how far workers and their lawyers can push back against one of the largest worksite enforcement actions in recent memory.

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Tennessee Could Face a $243 Million SNAP Bill Under New Federal Rules

Tennessee is preparing for higher SNAP costs as new federal rules shift more of the program’s expense to states. Policy analysts say the state’s total added obligation could reach $243 million a year if payment error rates stay above federal thresholds.

Harvard-Harris Poll Shows Midterm Landscape Shifting Between Democrats and Republicans Since March

A series of Harvard CAPS/Harris polls shows the 2026 congressional landscape moving from a narrow Democratic edge in March to a dead heat by April and remaining highly competitive through the summer. The polling also points to inflation, gas prices and voter views on the economy as central drivers of the shift.

Pentagon Tells Congress the Iran War Cost $45.1 Billion and $28 Billion More Is Needed

The Pentagon told Congress on September 18 that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion so far and that another $28 billion is needed to replace munitions used in the conflict. The updated figure adds fresh pressure to budget talks as lawmakers weigh supplemental military funding.

Pennsylvania Health Code Overhaul Sparks Debate Over Government’s Powers and Privacy

A 502-page proposed rewrite of Pennsylvania’s disease-control rules has triggered a fight over how much authority state health officials should have in future outbreaks. Supporters call it a long-overdue update, while critics say the proposal raises new questions about privacy, schools and executive power.

U.S. Moves Ahead With Saudi F-35 Deal Despite Warnings Over China

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Harvard-Harris Poll Shows Midterm Landscape Shifting Between Democrats and Republicans Since March

A series of Harvard CAPS/Harris polls shows the 2026 congressional landscape moving from a narrow Democratic edge in March to a dead heat by April and remaining highly competitive through the summer. The polling also points to inflation, gas prices and voter views on the economy as central drivers of the shift.

Pentagon Tells Congress the Iran War Cost $45.1 Billion and $28 Billion More Is Needed

The Pentagon told Congress on September 18 that the U.S. war with Iran has cost $45.1 billion so far and that another $28 billion is needed to replace munitions used in the conflict. The updated figure adds fresh pressure to budget talks as lawmakers weigh supplemental military funding.