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Former Governor Andrew Cuomo considering bid for NYC mayor
Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly considering running for mayor of New York City, just three years after he resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Cuomo hasn't formally entered ...NBC News - Feb. 26 -
Rep. Byron Donalds, backed by Trump, announces run for Florida governor
Rep. Byron Donalds has announced that he's entering the race to succeed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Federal layoffs shake up Virginia ahead of 2025 governor's race
ARLINGTON, Va. — Virginia could be one of the states most affected by President Donald Trump's moves to shrink the federal workforce — and this year’s race for governor will test whether the ...NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Iowa Governor Signs Bill Ending Transgender Civil Rights Protections
The Republican-backed bill passed both legislative chambers by large margins despite warnings from Democrats that the measure could lead to discrimination and harassment.The New York Times - 6d -
GOP governors rush to Trump's defense after ‘jarring’ spat with Zelensky
Red state governors were quick to throw their support behind President Trump following a tense back-and-forth with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office Friday afternoon, citing ...The Hill - 5d -
South Africa’s central bank governor sounds alarm on ‘rightwing populism’
Lesetja Kganyago warns institutions are increasingly a target as the principle of independence comes under attackFinancial Times - 4d -
Bipartisan congressional duo encourages governors to ban DeepSeek on government devices
Growing concerns around the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek have led a pair of congressional lawmakers to encourage governors around the country to ban the app on government devices.NBC News - 3d -
Texas lt. governor pushes to rebrand New York strip steak
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is pushing for the name change of the New York strip steak to the Texas strip steak to give credit to the state's cattlemen and promote the Texas brand.The Hill - 2d -
Mullin hits 'governor' Trudeau while defending tariffs against Canada
Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) on Tuesday referred to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as “governor,” as the senator defended President Trump’s tariffs against the neighbor to the north. In ...The Hill - 1d -
Wildfire state of emergency in Carolinas
South Carolina governor declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes. At one point, more than 175 ...NBC News - 3d -
DOGE Is the Deep State
A shadowy group of unelected figures reshaping the federal government to their own benefit from the inside? Sounds familiar!Wired - 5h -
How Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada will sweep across the U.S., state by state
From Maine to Montana to New Mexico, states across the U.S. will face significant economic issues from President Donald Trump's trade war on Mexico and Canada.CNBC - Feb. 25 -
Europe must trim its welfare state to build a warfare state
There is no way of defending the continent without cuts to social spendingFinancial Times - 1d -
Breaking down the state of education in the U.S.
Two major reports released in the past month show the nation's fourth and eighth graders overall have declined in math and reading since 2019. But, surprisingly adults aren't doing much better. Nat ...CBS News - Feb. 25 -
The deteriorating state of US relations with Ukraine
Also in today’s newsletter, farmers sound off about how tariffs will impact their industryFinancial Times - 10h -
Trump backs Rep. Byron Donalds in his likely run for Florida governor in 2026
President Donald Trump on Thursday publicly supported Republican Rep. Byron Donalds' likely bid for Florida governor in 2026.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
Tense moments between Trump, Maine governor on transgender executive order, reporters say
Reporters covering President Trump's working session with U.S. governors are noting his tense exchange involving Maine Gov. Janet Mills regarding the executive order on transgender athletes. CBS ...CBS News - Feb. 21 -
'See you in court': Trump and Maine governor clash over trans athlete order
President Trump called out Maine Gov. Janet Mills at a meeting of governors at the White House over her state not complying with his executive order to ban transgender athletes from women's sports.NBC News - Feb. 21 -
DOGE for Ohio? Vivek Ramaswamy enters governor's race pushing cuts and merit pay
CLEVELAND — Biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, who will declare his candidacy for governor of Ohio on Monday, wants to reshape public schools, cut regulations and slash spending.NBC News - Feb. 23 -
DeSantis promotes his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife Casey DeSantisABC News - Feb. 24 -
Iowa governor signs nation's first bill removing transgender civil rights protections
Iowa became the first state to strike anti-discrimination protections for transgender people from its civil rights code on Friday after the state’s Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds signed hotly ...The Hill - 6d -
Ohio governor's race poll: Ramaswamy a favorite, Sherrod Brown has strong backing
Former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy appears to be an early GOP favorite in the 2026 Ohio governor’s race, while former Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) leads among Democrats, according to ...The Hill - 2d -
Bank of England governor says risks to UK, global economy from trade wars ‘substantial’ – as it happened
Andrew Bailey says ‘essential that we don’t abandon multilateralism;’ European stock markets, euro rally after Germany announces fiscal ‘bazooka’. German stock markets are surging while the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Weakening UK demand could help bear down on inflation, says BoE governor
Andrew Bailey plays down risks of self-reinforcing acceleration in price growthFinancial Times - 1d -
Firing squad could become Idaho’s main execution method if governor signs bill
State senate passes bill as its sponsor suggests shooting someone is more effective and humane than other methods. Death by firing squad could become Idaho ’s primary method of execution under a ...The Guardian - 1d -
Elon Musk and Texas governor celebrate firing of worker over pronouns in email signature
Billionaire Trump ally and Greg Abbot tweet about Frank Zamora, who was let go after refusing to remove pronouns. The Texas governor, Greg Abbott , and, later, Elon Musk showed support on ...The Guardian - 5h -
Map shows drug overdose death trends by state
Data shows overdose deaths decreased by 4% between 2022 and 2023. The trend continued into 2024.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Cleveland State defeats Detroit Mercy 73-65
Led by Tahj Staveskie's 22 points, the Cleveland State Vikings defeated the Detroit Mercy Titans 73-65ABC News - Feb. 21 -
Alabama State hosts Matthews and Florida A&M
Florida A&M Rattlers (12-12, 9-4 SWAC) at Alabama State Hornets (12-14, 8-5 SWAC) Montgomery, Alabama; Saturday, 4:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Hornets -4.5; over/under is 145.5 BOTTOM ...ABC News - Feb. 22 -
Sources: Fresno State subject of betting inquiry
Fresno State has removed one player from the men's basketball team and suspended two others as the school has drawn scrutiny for potential ties to sports gambling, sources confirmed to ESPN prior ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Golden State Was a Mess. Jimmy Butler Changed Everything.
It’s clear that Butler’s presence has helped Stephen Curry and Draymond Green. But his impact goes far beyond aiding the Warriors’ superstars.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Davis and Southern Illinois host Illinois State
Southern Illinois hosts the Illinois State Redbirds after Kennard Davis scored 21 points in Southern Illinois' 83-79 loss to the Valparaiso BeaconsABC News - Feb. 25 -
King Charles invites Trump to UK for a state visit
King Charles III has invited President Trump for a state visit to the United Kingdom, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer told the president during their meeting Thursday in Washington. Starmer ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
DOGE's ripple effects in the states: From the Politics Desk
Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s initiative to dramatically slash the federal workforce is increasingly having a political ripple effect at the state level.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Alcorn State hosts Bush and Prairie View A&M
Prairie View A&M visits the Alcorn State Braves after Braelon Bush scored 24 points in the Panthers' 64-56 victory against the Mississippi Valley State Delta DevilsABC News - 5d -
Saturday Sessions: Michael Marcagi performs "Flyover State"
Michael Marcagi broke into the music scene in 2024 with his debut EP "American Romance." His vocals and knack for storytelling connecting with fans and led to his single "Scared to Start" going ...CBS News - 5d -
South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency
Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.NBC News - 4d -
Belmont takes down Murray State 70-60
Led by Carter Whitt's 18 points, the Belmont Bruins defeated the Murray State Racers 70-60ABC News - 4d