An Arizona campaign office for Republican senate candidate Kari Lake was forced to evacuate on Tuesday after a campaign staffer opened an envelope with a “suspicious” substance with a note that warned anthrax was present. The incident occurred at one of Lake’s Phoenix offices with a note that said “caution anthrax,” according to reports. Lake’s […]

As amazing as it is to say, there are actually other elections going on besides the presidential contest, and a lot of them at the local level will have more immediate ramifications for communities. This Washington Examiner series, All Politics Is Local, will highlight some of the most intriguing mayoral battles, district attorney races, and state legislature tussles that will be decided […]

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) signed a bill into law on Monday that recognized Diwali as an official holiday in Pennsylvania. Diwali is a Hindu holiday known as the “Festival of Lights,” which is traditionally celebrated in India and South Asia. It is a five-day holiday, with the main celebration occurring on the third day.  It […]

Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday to discuss “securing the release of all hostages and ending the conflict in Gaza.” It is Blinken’s 11th trip to the region since the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks that sparked the conflict between Israel and Hamas. “On my way […]