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A look at the closest midterm races that could decide control of the Senate

Midterm campaigns are in full swing and both parties are vying for control over what is now an evenly-divided Senate. The 35 midterm contests this year could sway that balance of power. Jessica Taylor of the Cook Political Report with…

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Federal lawsuit challenges Oklahoma transgender bathroom law

By Sean Murphy, Associated Press

Civil rights groups have filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of three transgender Oklahoma schoolchildren against the state's new anti-transgender school bathroom bill.

5 questions about New York's new social media requirements for gun applicants

By Kenichi Serino, Justin Stabley

While written testimonies are common for gun permits across the country, requiring social media records is an added layer that has not been implemented in other places for the purposes of gun permitting.

Starbucks to rehire 7 fired Memphis workers after losing appeal

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

Starbucks says the workers violated company policy by reopening the store after closing time and inviting a television crew inside. But the National Labor Relations Board determined the company was interfering with the workers' right to organize.

New UK Prime Minister Liz Truss vows energy relief, rules out windfall tax

By Jill Lawless, Associated Press

U.K. Prime Minister Liz Truss has ruled out a windfall tax on oil companies to pay for her plans to tackle the energy crisis.

WATCH: White House says Monkeypox cases are dropping, but racial disparities are growing

By Amanda Seitz, Associated Press

The White House said Wednesday it's optimistic about a decline in monkeypox cases and an uptick in vaccinations against the infectious virus, despite worsening racial disparities in reported cases.

Trump should not run for president in 2024, majority of Americans say

By Matt Loffman

As former President Donald Trump considers launching another bid for the White House, more than six in 10 Americans do not want him to run in 2024, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.

WATCH: President Joe Biden unveils official White House portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Joe Biden on Wednesday hosted a ceremony at the White House where America’s first Black president and first lady revealed portraits with a modern vibe.

Elected officials, police officers and members of military on Oath Keepers membership list, report says

By Alanna Durkin Richer, Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press

A new report says that the names of hundreds of U.S. law enforcement officers, elected officials and military members appear on the leaked membership rolls of a far-right extremist group that's accused of playing a key role in the Jan.

Geoff Diehl wins Republican primary for Massachusetts governor

By Associated Press

Geoff Diehl, a former state representative endorsed by Trump, has won the Republican nomination for Massachusetts governor over businessman Chris Doughty, who was considered the more moderate candidate in the race.