New Jersey and Virginia have seen double-digit electricity rate hikes in the last year as voters in those states prepare to choose new governors.
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Politics chat: Election Day in Texas, California, New Jersey and New York City
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesOff-year elections are happening Tuesday in a number of states, with headline races in Virginia, New Jersey, and California.
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US carries out new strike in Caribbean, killing 3 alleged drug smugglers
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a roundtable on criminal cartels in the State Dining Room of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, as Defense …
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Trump threatens military action in Nigeria over Christian persecution claims
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu attends an ECOWAS meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, on June 22, 2025. Olamikan Gbemiga/AP hide caption toggle caption Olamikan Gbemiga/AP ABUJA, Nigeria — U.S. President Donald …
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In redistricting vote, some Californians fear losing out, others want to face Trump
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemocrats in Truckee, Calif., meet to discuss the ballot question Tuesday asking voters if they want the state to redraw its congressional district lines. Laura Fitzgerald/CapRadio hide caption toggle caption …
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Week in Politics: SNAP updates; Trump’s Asia trip; ACA enrollment
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesWe discuss the impact of the government shutdown, President Trump’s call to eliminate the filibuster, and assess his trip to Asia.
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As the shutdown grinds on, Trump isn’t sticking around to negotiate
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesPresident Trump has spent nearly two weeks outside of Washington, D.C., since the shutdown began on Oct. 1 SCOTT DETROW, HOST: President Trump is in Florida today. That wouldn’t be …
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GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski urges colleagues to reach deal as SNAP benefits dry up
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNPR’s Scott Detrow speaks with Sen. Lisa Murkowski about the possible loss of SNAP benefits due to the shutdown.
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Judge gives Trump administration until Monday to have a plan for SNAP benefits : NPR
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVolunteers organize donated beans, powered milk and other nonperishable items during a food drive in front of the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday in Washington, D.C. The event brought …
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A judge to weigh in on SNAP benefits. And, Trump wants to resume nuclear testing
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesGood morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. …