The closure of a crucial Rhode Island bridge for safety reasons in 2023, and the traffic nightmare that followed, have dogged Gov. Dan McKee in the Democratic primary.
Category: Midterm Elections (2026)
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This Governor Could Lose His Primary. A Bridge May Be to Blame.
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Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting by Mail
The New York Times – On the Runway:A judge temporarily blocked the agency from implementing a strict new rule governing mail voting. The policy could disproportionately affect Democrats and many battleground elections.
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Ed Markey Defends Transgender Athletes in Massachusetts Senate Race
The New York Times – On the Runway:Senator Ed Markey of Massachusetts has emerged as a vocal defender of transgender rights as he tries to fend off a primary challenge from Representative Seth Moulton.
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Judge Once Again Bars Postal Service From Restricting Mail-In Vote
The New York Times – On the Runway:After reviewing the agency’s final plan to comply with President Trump’s demands, a federal judge barred the Postal Service from imposing new restrictions on mail-in voting.
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Angie Nixon and the Power of Pink
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The electoral playbook has a strategic new shade.
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An Alarming New Study About Brain Injuries in Football, and How States Are Paying Millions for Rain
The New York Times – On the Runway:Plus, is the BRAT diet really the best thing for stomach bugs?
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Poll Shows Josh Shapiro Leading Pennsylvania Governor’s Race
The New York Times – On the Runway:A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.
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Supreme Court Allows Trump to Pursue Mail Voting Limits, for Now
The New York Times – On the Runway:The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.
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Trump Has Quietly Sought Control Over Postal Service to Transform U.S. Elections
The New York Times – On the Runway:That effort got new attention on Monday, when the Supreme Court allowed preparations for mail voting curbs to proceed. The justices said it is not a final determination on the order’s legality.
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Trump Threatens Even Higher Tariffs on Canadian Exports After Talks Unravel
The New York Times – Business:The president renewed his threats against Canada on Monday. The countries are quickly entering a full-blown trade war.
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AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations
The New York Times – On the Runway:The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?