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Connecticut ✔

Politics

U.S.-Iran Switzerland Talks Postponed as Vance Takes Lead Role

A planned Switzerland meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials has been put on hold. VP JD Vance has stepped forward as the face of U.S. negotiations.

◉ Connecticut · 4 weeks ago

Montana ✔

Politics

Montana Governor Pitches State Coal to South Korean Interests

Montana's governor made a case for the state's coal to South Korean representatives, the MSU Exponent reported, amid shifting energy demand.

◉ Montana · 4 weeks ago

Colorado ✔

Politics

Trump, Iran Sign Preliminary Agreement; Pakistan Also Party to Deal

President Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a memorandum of understanding Wednesday, June 18, with Pakistan's prime minister also signing.

◉ Colorado · 4 weeks ago

Utah ✔

Courts

Supreme Court Strikes Down Gun Law Used Against Marijuana User

The Supreme Court ruled June 18 that the federal law used to prosecute a marijuana user for gun possession violates the Second Amendment and is unconstitutionally vague.

◉ Utah · 4 weeks ago

Wyoming ✔

Politics

Four Wyoming US Senate Candidates Debate in Casper, Fault Lines Emerge

Four candidates vying for Wyoming's US Senate seat met in Casper on June 18, 2026, with two issues drawing the sharpest disagreements.

◉ Wyoming · 4 weeks ago

Rhode Island ✔

Politics

NPR/Marist Poll Finds Record Low Approval for Trump Heading Into Midterms

A new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll shows a record low share of Americans approve of President Trump's job performance and economic handling.

◉ Rhode Island · 4 weeks ago

Wyoming ✔

Politics

Justice Department Eyes 250 Denaturalization Cases by October

The Trump administration plans to seek revocation of U.S. citizenship for more than 250 foreign-born citizens by October, a DOJ official said.

◉ Wyoming · 4 weeks ago

North Carolina ✔

Politics

Obama Presidential Center Set for Thursday Dedication Ceremony in Chicago

The Obama Presidential Center holds its grand opening dedication Thursday, June 19, in Chicago. Its museum covers Obama's legacy but differs from a traditional presidential library.

◉ North Carolina · 4 weeks ago

Alaska ✔

Politics

Gaza Health Ministry: 1,005 Palestinians Killed Since October Ceasefire

The Gaza Health Ministry says Israeli operations have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire with Hamas was reached last October, NPR reported June 18.

◉ Alaska · 4 weeks ago

Minnesota ✔

Courts

ICE Agent Accused of Pointing Gun on Highway Seeks Federal Court Transfer

An ICE agent accused of pointing a gun at people on a highway is asking to have the case moved from state to federal court, CBS News reported.

◉ Minnesota · 4 weeks ago

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