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County GOP leader Bruce Blakeman announces run for New York governor, taking on fellow Trump ally Elise Stefanik

Tuesday, December 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Bruce Blakeman, the Republican county executive of Nassau County in New York, announced Tuesday that he will run for governor of the Empire State.His announcement sets up a potentially contentious primary against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, in a primary that now... Read More.

Trump describes Somali immigrants as ‘garbage’ amid feud with Minnesota congresswoman, governor

Wednesday, December 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump ended his Cabinet meeting on Tuesday by unleashing criticism on Somali immigrants, whom he described as "garbage," saying he doesn't want them in the United States."You know, our country's at a tipping point. We could go bad. We're at... Read More.

3 sheriff’s deputies shot in Florida, governor says

Friday, November 21 by ABC News

(INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, Fla.) -- At least three deputies were shot Friday morning in Indian River County, Florida, according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.DeSantis said officials are monitoring the incident."There is a lot going on. Just know Florida Department of Law Enforcement is engaged,... Read More.

Missing West Virginia coal miner found dead, governor says

Thursday, November 13 by ABC News

(NICHOLAS COUNTY, W. Va.) -- A missing miner trapped in a flooded West Virginia coal mine for nearly a week has been found dead, according to the West Virginia governor."At approximately 6:00 a.m. this morning, water levels inside the Rolling Thunder Mine in Nicholas... Read More.

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik announces 2026 run for New York governor, aiming to challenge NY Gov. Hochul

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, a top ally of President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill, officially launched a campaign for governor in 2026 against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday after months of hinting at the move.She has been a... Read More.

Republican leans on anti-trans rights ads in Virginia governor race

Monday, November 3 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- The Republican candidate has a familiar closing message in the Virginia gubernatorial race.Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears' campaign spent millions of dollars on ads attacking Democratic nominee and former Rep. Abigail Spanberger for her stance on transgender rights in Virginia schools.One ad... Read More.

Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches Democratic bid for governor

Wednesday, October 15 by ABC News

(TEXAS) -- One of the Texas Democrats who attempted to block Republican efforts to redraw the state's congressional maps mid-decade is looking to bring that fighting spirit to the governor’s mansion.Austin-area state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat, on Tuesday launched a bid to unseat... Read More.

Government shutdown and Trump will animate NJ governor debate

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(NEW JERSEY) -- New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates face off in their second debate, hosted by New York City's WABC-TV and Philadelphia's WPVI-TV less than a month out from Election Day. Polling shows Democratic nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot, has an edge... Read More.

Utah governor says alleged Kirk shooter not cooperating with authorities

Sunday, September 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, said Sunday that the suspect in the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities."He has not confessed to, to authorities. He is, he is, he is not cooperating, but, but, but all... Read More.

Justice Department opens criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook: Sources

Thursday, September 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, sources familiar with the matter said Thursday.Bill Pulte, the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, sent the Department of Justice two criminal referral letters last month... Read More.

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