LND topic: senator-mary-edlyallen page 1

senator mary edlyallen

Republicans Gain Big Midterm Advantage After Supreme Court Ruling

July 1, 2026

The Supreme Court’s latest decision gives Republican parties a fresh way to pour money into elections. The ruling says that limits on how much party groups can spend with candidates are unconstitutional, so parties can now coordinate ads and get cheaper rates. For years Republicans were stuck with

politics

Casino Lobbyists Help Draft Maryland Letter to Federal Regulators

July 1, 2026

Maryland’s gaming agency sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) last year that pushed for a ban on sports‑prediction markets. The agency’s own records show the letter was almost identical to a draft supplied by the American Gaming Association (AGA), the lobby group for com

politics

City Residents Decide Which Services Shrink

July 1, 2026

The city of Des Moines has opened an online survey to let people choose which services might be cut. The goal is to save $12 million for the 2028 budget year that starts on July 1, 2027. The city says state tax law changes have limited how much money it can raise, so it must reduce spending. City o

sports

Deschamps: A Basque Story of Football, Faith and Identity

July 1, 2026

Didier Deschamps grew up in Bayonne, a small town tucked into the French side of the Basque region. The area is famous for its tight‑knit families, proud traditions and a love of sport that runs deep. From a young age he tried many games – rugby, handball, running – but at eleven he chose football a

politics

Political campaigns are now experimenting with AI-generated content to grab attention

July 1, 2026

Politicians have always tweaked images to sway voters, but now artificial intelligence is taking political messaging to a new level. In Illinois, Republican candidate Darren Bailey and his running mate Aaron Del Mar have turned AI into a regular tool in their campaign playbook. Instead of spending b

opinion

Future of Alaska’s Science Stars Hinges on Federal Funds

July 1, 2026

Alaska’s science students often get their start in research through unexpected chances. One professor recalls learning astronomy not from fancy labs but from a small Texas college’s radio telescope project. This tool, funded by the National Science Foundation, wasn’t just a piece of equipment—it ope

politics

Republican infighting leaves key bills stuck as lawmakers head for early break

July 1, 2026

The House of Representatives wrapped up its week early on Tuesday after a group of Republicans blocked plans to move forward with major bills. Instead of voting on important issues like defense funding and budget plans, lawmakers packed up and left for a longer-than-usual summer break starting soone

politics

Political storms and unexpected shifts in Washington

July 1, 2026

A senator from the Democratic side now faces serious trouble as federal investigators look into claims that campaign money was used for personal luxuries instead of political work. Meanwhile, a Republican senator openly challenged Trump, breaking the usual pattern of party loyalty. This public disag

politics

How Crypto Exchanges Help Countries Get Around Sanctions

June 30, 2026

A recent report highlighted how Iran has been quietly moving billions through cryptocurrency, bypassing traditional financial restrictions. The Wall Street Journal found that CoinEx, a global exchange, played a key role in these transactions. Over the past seven years, wallets linked to CoinEx proce

politics

Senate Ethics Clears Gallego of Misconduct and Campaign Violation Claims

June 30, 2026

A recent Senate Ethics Committee review found no proof that Senator Ruben Gallego from Arizona broke any rules. The complaint came from a Republican colleague who claimed Gallego had engaged in misconduct and possibly violated campaign finance laws. The committee looked at statements, financial repo