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Voters in Texas' 18th District have had little break in a series of elections as the result of the Republican-controlled ...

In a polarized era, the center is dismissed as bland. At Newsweek, ours is different: The Courageous Center—it's not "both ...

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has ended the state’s mandatory ICE program less than one month after entering office.

North Carolina last year attracted more new residents, 84,000 people, from other parts of the country than any other state.

Team USA is gearing up for the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics. Among the Olympians representing the U.S., seven have lived in ...

Another wrinkle has surfaced in Utah’s ongoing redistricting legal battle. Two members of Utah’s all-Republican congressional delegation — Reps. Celeste Maloy and Burgess Owens — along with nearly a ...

The real stories behind how all the U.S. states got their names What’s in a state name? Place names can tell you a lot about ...

Following a complaint from a British pro-Israel legal organization and a media inquiry by The Telegraph, the Britannica Kids ...

ThatsThem reports that U.S. state seals reflect unique identities through motifs symbolizing values like resilience, liberty, ...

Looking to inject some humor into your life? Check out our list of the best joke about every US state and see if yours leaves ...

Senate Republicans face polling deficit ahead of midterm elections as GOP defends 53-47 majority. NRSC chair warns of tough ...