Maya Thompson, Midwest Bureau Reporter

Midwest Bureau Reporter for The Update Desk. Specializing in US news and in-depth analysis.
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Sweet Scare: How Rising Candy Costs Are Shaping This Year’s Halloween Celebrations

Halloween lovers brace themselves as the price of candy – the cornerstone…

Federal Judge Names Independent Investigator in Trump Golf Course Legal Dispute

A federal judge has appointed an independent special master to examine whether…

FBI’s Comey Faces Fresh Legal Scrutiny as Prosecutors Hint at Expanded Charges

WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors signalled this week that they may pursue additional…

Immigrant Families View Voting as a Gateway to Community Belonging

Why the Vote Means More Than Numbers Across the heartland of the…

Democrats Target Republican Majority in State Legislatures as Power Struggle Intensifies

The GOP's legislative advantage faces a determined challenge In a move that…

Justice Democrats Poised to Redefine the Democratic Congress as Candidate Wins Multiply

The Justice Democrats, the progressive faction that propelled Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez into the…

Federal Appeals Panel Upholds California, Blocks Trump Bid to Seize 20,000+ Mail‑in Ballots

Court Upholds California, Blocks Trump Bid to Seize 20,000+ Mail‑in Ballots In…

Alaska Senate Race Under Fire as Governor Launches Spoiler Probe Amid Military Shake-Up

The political landscape in Alaska has taken a dramatic turn as Governor…

How a Cheesecake Factory Joke Ignited a Cross‑Party Clash Ahead of the Midterms

Former President Barack Obama’s off‑hand comment about the Cheesecake Factory has ignited…

Crossing the Aisle: Inside NPR’s Year with the Voters Who Flipped from Biden to Trump

The numbers alone never tell the full story. Behind every percentage point…

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