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1909 items · updated Oct 31, 2026, 6:10 AM ET
President Trump campaigns at a Fort Myers, Fla., stop before midterm elections to boost Rep. Byron Donalds, running for governor, and Sen. Ashley Moody, running for a full Senate term.
Source: The Hill (thehill.com)
VA SB 763 imposes a firearm and ammunition tax under the retail sales and use tax; its latest action on 2026-07-21 was continued from last session.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Virginia HB 935: a Clean Energy and Battery Storage Promotion Program was established; the latest action on 2026-07-21 is continued from last session.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
VA HB 127, on a person not free on bail, court appearance and right to counsel, was continued from last session as of 2026-07-21.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
VA SB 415 increases the kilowatt of nameplate capacity for the Brownfield & Coal Mine Renewable Energy Grant Fund; latest action (2026-07-21): continued from last session.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
Virginia HB 1409, on the Residential Landlord and Tenant Act and prohibited provisions in rental agreements, was continued from last session, latest action 2026-07-21.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
The West Virginia Attorney General's Office subpoenaed at least six environmental groups in September for records regarding climate change and public statements about coal mines and gas wells.
Source: States Newsroom (News From The States) (newsfromthestates.com)
The U.S. Department of Justice will send monitors to three Oklahoma counties for the Nov. 3 elections, monitoring compliance with federal voting rights laws including the Voting Rights Act.
Source: States Newsroom (News From The States) (newsfromthestates.com)
The Justice Department sues to block certification of the Alaska US Senate race if the Trump-backed Republican loses, claiming voter confusion about the two Dan Sullivans on the ballot.
Source: The Guardian US (theguardian.com)
Truthout reports at least 59 people have died in ICE custody since the start of Trump's second term; GEO Group announced DHS purchased two immigration jails in Adelanto, California, for $950 million.
Source: Truthout (truthout.org)
AK SB 206, relating to harassment, intimidation, or bullying in schools, parental notification of incidents and threats of suicide by students, and establishing the firearm safe storage grant fund.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
The U.S. ambassador to the U.N. says the war with Iran could last another year, but he hopes Tehran will "come to the table" sooner.
Source: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
A special edition of The Morning Meeting ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections is presented in partnership with NewsNation and The Hill as the race for control of Congress enters its final days.
Source: The Hill (thehill.com)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he has ordered a major military operation in the occupied West Bank after a shooting attack by two Palestinian men that killed two soldiers.
Source: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
The Israeli military said two soldiers and two attackers were killed as Palestinian gunmen opened fire on Israelis in the West Bank, and Netanyahu vowed a major offensive in the territory.
Source: The New York Times (nytimes.com)
President Trump defended a Ramaswamy ad and took questions on the midterms, Iran war and more before heading to a campaign stop in Florida.
Source: CBS News (cbsnews.com)
Democrats asked a federal judge to fast track a lawsuit they say would block White House threats of criminal prosecution against election officials and demands that states remove voters from rolls.
Source: Democracy Docket (news alerts) (democracydocket.com)
Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds repeatedly misgenders a transgender woman who challenges him, facing criticism for calling her sir after she corrected him.
Source: The Advocate (advocate.com)
A committee approved IA HSB 705, a bill establishing drug-free homeless service zones and providing penalties, renumbered as HF 2584.
Source: Open States API v3: recently updated state bills (openstates.org) · Status, sponsor and your legislators
States Newsroom says three North Carolina constitutional amendments are deceptive as early voting has started, and Carolina Federation says it has spoken with tens of thousands of people.
Source: States Newsroom (News From The States) (newsfromthestates.com)