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Subscribe here https://www.newsfromthestates.com/newsletter/daybreak06 May 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6w5noqks2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml6u45tp2k2qDEM RACE FOR US SENATE: Our excellent @iowacapitaldispatch.com story by Robin Opsahl on Josh Turek and Zach Wahls' debate as they compete to likely face Ashley Hinson for the Joni Ernst seat https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/05/05/democratic-u-s-senate-candidates-debate-immigration-votes-outside-money/06 May 2026 13:55 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6u45tp2k2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml6fuk52ws2bTrump-backed candidates romp to wins in Indiana Senate races https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/2026/05/05/trump-backed-candidates-romp-to-wins-in-indiana-senate-races/06 May 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6fuk52ws2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml6ftxi7dc2aJD VANCE COMES TO IOWA FOR ONE OF THE TOSSUP HOUSE RACES: “This is a contest between a party that wants to take all of your money and give it to illegal aliens and a contest between gentlemen like Zach Nunn who fight every single day for you,” Vance said. https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/05/05/j-d-vance-rallies-support-in-iowa-for-rep-zach-nunn-trump-trade-policies/06 May 2026 09:40 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6ftxi7dc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml6eimdgvk2aNEW POLL THIS MORNING FROM NONPROFIT KFF: Healthcare costs top of mind for voters as midterms approach, survey finds -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/healthcare-costs-top-mind-voters-midterms-approach-survey-finds06 May 2026 09:16 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml6eimdgvk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml5geq2dzk2sHigh-ranking Indiana Sen. Holdman knocked off by Trump-endorsed challenger https://indianacapitalchronicle.com/briefs/high-ranking-indiana-sen-holdman-knocked-off-by-trump-endorsed-challenger/06 May 2026 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5geq2dzk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml5eh7yqt22qSuspect in D.C. press dinner shooting indicted for attempt to assassinate Trump - @ashleymurray.bsky.social https://:iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/05/05/repub/suspect-in-d-c-press-dinner-shooting-indicted-for-attempt-to-assassinate-trump/ https://iowacapitaldispatch.com/2026/05/05/repub/suspect-in-d-c-press-dinner-shooting-indicted-for-attempt-to-assassinate-trump/05 May 2026 23:42 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml5eh7yqt22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml4wnxnhmc26“Typical presidents want to avoid looking arrogant by honoring themselves while in office or even after—except for their presidential libraries, starting with FDR" https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/iconic-landmarks-federal-buildings-dc-increasingly-show-fealty-trump05 May 2026 19:35 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4wnxnhmc26https://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml4oo77ges2sTRUMP, D.C.: Iconic landmarks, federal buildings in D.C. increasingly show fealty to Trump -- by David Lightman for @statesnewsroom.com DC https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/iconic-landmarks-federal-buildings-dc-increasingly-show-fealty-trump05 May 2026 17:12 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4oo77ges2shttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml4grzdhls2uUS SENATE GOP WANTS $1 billion: for security for Trump’s ballroom in immigration bill that needs no Dem votes -- by @jennifershutt.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-senate-gop-wants-1-billion-security-trumps-ballroom-immigration-bill05 May 2026 14:51 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4grzdhls2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml47pw6dv227Alabama Legislature begins special session on primary elections for court-altered districts https://alabamareflector.com/2026/05/05/alabama-legislature-begins-special-session-on-primary-elections-for-court-altered-districts/05 May 2026 12:45 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml47pw6dv227https://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml47p4vabs27Alabama Legislature’s special session draws protests in Montgomery, Birmingham https://alabamareflector.com/2026/05/05/alabama-legislatures-special-session-draws-protests-in-montgomery-birmingham/05 May 2026 12:44 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml47p4vabs27https://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml2i67xx522vPAIN AT THE PUMP: AAA clocked the average price of regular gas at $4.46 per gallon and diesel at $5.64, as Iran and the U.S. remain at a stalemate over opening the Strait of Hormuz, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC. https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/gas-prices-jump-again-trump-turns-new-plan-strait-hormuz04 May 2026 20:11 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2i67xx522vhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3ml2i3xe4tc23Federal agencies haven’t started on Trump order restricting voting by mail, DOJ says -- by @jonshorman.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/federal-agencies-havent-started-trump-order-restricting-voting-mail-doj-says04 May 2026 20:09 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml2i3xe4tc23https://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3mkzoucrjbc2fAlabama Legislature to begin special session with redistricting possible https://alabamareflector.com/2026/05/04/alabama-legislature-to-begin-special-session-with-redistricting-possible/04 May 2026 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzoucrjbc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3mky3xgjcyc22Gov. Bill Lee calls special session to redraw TN’s U.S. House map in hopes of favoring GOP 9-0 https://tennesseelookout.com/2026/05/01/gov-bill-lee-calls-special-session-to-redraw-tns-u-s-house-map-in-hopes-of-favoring-party-9-0/03 May 2026 21:27 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3mky3xgjcyc22https://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3mkxdrgrbas2rABORTION MEDICATION: Danco Laboratories & GenBioPro on Saturday asked for a an emergency ruling from the Supreme Court after the 5th Circuit blocked an FDA rule permitting prescription via telehealth and mail. Danco petition to SCOTUS here: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/25/25A1207/407852/20260502123104939_Danco%20SCOTUS%20Stay%20Application%205-2-26.pdf03 May 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkxdrgrbas2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3mkx7ukgl5s2yTRUMP IN POLLING DIVE: "Trump’s overall approval now stands at 37 percent, largely the same as the 39 percent figure in February. But his disapproval has reached 62 percent, the highest of his two terms in office." https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/05/03/trump-approval-ratings-poll/?utm_medium=referral_home&utm_source=webview&utm_campaign=rct_2406:2;tt_2510:control&no_nav=true03 May 2026 13:04 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkx7ukgl5s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3mkvrpvgtok2rTRUMP TONIGHT--via traveling press Q. Why is the US drawing down troops from Germany? “We are going to cut way down, and we’re cutting a lot further than 5,000,” POTUS said.02 May 2026 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkvrpvgtok2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3mkuzcfxoec2oGENERIC DRUGS: We have a partnership now with @medillschool.bsky.social News Service, graduate journalism students from Northwestern University, and here is a story by Zara Norman: US Supreme Court weighs case that could hinder cheaper drug manufacturing https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/us-supreme-court-weighs-case-could-hinder-cheaper-drug-manufacturing02 May 2026 16:01 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkuzcfxoec2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3mkqfe4r4o22jAT THE DC COURTHOUSE: Suspect in Washington press dinner attack to remain detained in D.C. jail, reports @ashleymurray.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/suspect-washington-press-dinner-attack-remain-detained-dc-jail30 Apr 2026 19:54 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqfe4r4o22jhttps://bsky.app/profile/janenorman.bsky.social/post/3mkqf7i3tbc2vHALF A MILLION DREAMERS AT RISK OF DEPORTATION: DOJ decision puts deportation target on Dreamers, Hispanic Caucus says--by @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social for @statesnewsroom.com DC https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/doj-decision-puts-deportation-target-dreamers-hispanic-caucus-says30 Apr 2026 19:51 +0000at://did:plc:54ojpbjzbt2hvtuyk4n77ull/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkqf7i3tbc2v