In August, the Trump administration issued a new rule: no Medicaid funding for most types of gender-affirming care for children. Now, a group of transgender New Hampshire girls are suing the federal government to reverse the change. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics

NH trans teens ask federal judge to pause rule banning Medicaid-funded gender-affirming care • New Hampshire Bulletin

In August, the Trump administration issued a new rule: no Medicaid funding for most types of gender-affirming care for children. Now, a group of transgender New Hampshire girls are suing the federal…

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"Rise and shine it's Monda-" "Nooooooooo" 📷 Robert Sawyer

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LIVE: Mississippi Senate ballot fight heats up www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

LIVE: Mississippi Senate ballot fight heats up

Mississippi’s Senate race is nail-bitingly close — and the legal and political battle over the count has already kicked off.

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Today’s #AutumnArrivalSpotlight shines on the Starling! Forget fireworks...Autumn’s skies come alive with magnificent murmurations: vast, swirling clouds of Starlings dancing at dusk. One of nature's greatest spectacles. 😍

Winners of more than a dozen congressional and gubernatorial races have broken longstanding barriers of race, gender and sexuality. From @arianalfigueroa.bsky.social

Midterm winners include several who made history • New Hampshire Bulletin

WASHINGTON — Winners of more than a dozen congressional and gubernatorial races have broken longstanding barriers of race, gender and sexuality.

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The “blue wave” that brought Democrats big wins in Congress and the state Legislature also flowed to the Executive Council. The 4-1 Republican majority council is set to become a 5-0 Democratically controlled council. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Democrats poised to take all five NH Executive Council seats after dramatic election night • New Hampshire Bulletin

For years, New Hampshire’s Executive Council has been controlled by Republicans in a 4-1 split, election after election. However, that changed after Tuesday’s elections.

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Democrat Stefany Shaheen defeated Republican Anthony DiLorenzo in the race for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. 📝You can explore all of the election data at nhpr.org/results.

In an election that attracted attention across the country, Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John Sununu to become New Hampshire’s next U.S. senator. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics

Pappas defeats Sununu in pivotal U.S. Senate race • New Hampshire Bulletin

In an election that attracted attention across the country, Democrat Chris Pappas defeated Republican John Sununu to become New Hampshire’s next U.S. senator.

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Democrat Rep. Chris Pappas defeated Republican John E. Sununu in the race for U.S. Senate, according to the Associated Press. 📝 You can explore all of the election data at nhpr.org/results.

Every ballot in New Hampshire today will have a question for voters: Do you want to cap your local school taxes and superintendent's administrative costs, such as salaries for curriculum directors, payroll and purchasing expenses, and legal fees? Here's what to know.

There is a school tax cap question on your ballot this year. Here's what it means.

Voters will decide next month whether to cap their school taxes to the rate of inflation.

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The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied the Trump administration’s final attempt to force California to set aside the ballots of 20,000 people it suspects are noncitizens. From @jonshorman.bsky.social

US Supreme Court rejects Trump DOJ’s attempt to freeze California vote counting • New Hampshire Bulletin

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday denied the Trump administration’s final attempt to force California to set aside the ballots of 20,000 people it suspects are noncitizens, a significant blow to…

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It’s ELECTION DAY! VOTE!

In case you missed it: @disabilityrightsnh.bsky.social has created a hotline for people with disabilities who encounter problems while attempting to cast their ballots today. From @willskipworth.bsky.social #NHPolitics newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/10/29/h...

Hotline available to help NH voters with disabilities access ballots on Election Day • New Hampshire Bulletin

Disabled New Hampshire voters can reach Disability Rights Center’s Election Day Hotline by calling 603-410-5200.

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Tomorrow. Be there. Set your reminder now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUeJ...

BREAKING: Supreme Court Delivers BOMBSHELL Blow to Trump on Election Eve Tune in at 6:30pm for this emergency livestream. www.youtube.com/watch?v=GqPT...

🚨BREAKING: In a major victory for voters, a federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from disenfranchising nearly 21,000 voters in California who it alleges are noncitizens. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

In voting rights win, judge blocks Trump administration from disenfranchising California voters

The order prevents the federal government from disenfranchising nearly 21,000 voters in California who it alleges are noncitizens.

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🚨BREAKING: A landmark voting rights protection that ensures the right of every American to cast their vote without fear of intimidation does not apply to federal law enforcement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a dangerous new argument. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Voter intimidation ban doesn’t apply to federal government, DOJ claims in shocking new argument

DOJ’s dangerous interpretation would give the government free rein to harass and intimidate voters it wants to keep from the polls.

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The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to require California to set aside the ballots of suspected noncitizen voters in a last-ditch appeal by the Trump administration to exert control over the state’s vote counting. From @jonshorman.bsky.social

Day before election, Trump’s DOJ asks US Supreme Court to rule in California voting case • New Hampshire Bulletin

The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to require California to set aside the ballots of suspected noncitizen voters in a last-ditch appeal by the Trump administration…

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Secretary of State David Scanlan responded to claims by some House Republicans over the security of the ballot counting machines used in the state.

As election approaches, NH Secretary of State reiterates safety of ballot counters

In a letter this week, Secretary David Scanlan responded to claims by some House Republicans over the security of the ballot counting machines used in the state.

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The Trump administration cut naturalization sharply over the past year, leading to accusations it’s holding back hundreds of thousands of people who might have voted in the midterms. From Tim Henderson newhampshirebulletin.com/2026/10/30/r...

Trump administration has slow-walked 380K potential immigrant voters • New Hampshire Bulletin

The Trump administration cut naturalization sharply over the past year, leading to accusations it’s holding back hundreds of thousands of people who might have voted in the midterms.

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NEW: Voting rights groups warned a federal judge that the Trump administration’s effort to intervene in Alaska’s U.S. Senate election rests on a fringe legal theory that could give the president extraordinary power over state-run elections. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

DOJ’s Alaska election theory could give Trump sweeping power over state elections, voting advocates warn

“Imagine that world and ask whether it is what the Framers wanted or precisely what they most feared,” the groups added.

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The White-tailed Eagle ('The Flying Door') is our Sunday-bird of the week. Have a nice Sunday! Check out Birdingplaces.com whenever you go birding and discover birdwatching areas around you and worldwide. #Birds #birdphotography #Eagle photo uploaded to Birdingplaces by Gerhard Böggemann

The New Hampshire Secretary of State David Scanlan expects 635,000 voters will cast ballots in the Nov. 3 general election. Scanlan is encouraging voters to plan ahead to make sure they exercise their right to vote.

State election official predicts record NH voter turnout, urges voters to have a plan

The state's chief election officer is encouraging voters to plan ahead to make sure they exercise their right to vote.

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🚨BREAKING: Pro-voter groups sued Donald Trump and federal agencies over their “flagrantly unlawful, chilling, eleventh-hour operation” to force Washington to set aside ballots from over 400 people the administration claims are noncitizens. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...

Trump, DOJ sued over ‘flagrantly unlawful’ demand Washington set aside 400 ballots

Pro-voter groups sued Trump and top federal agencies over their “flagrantly unlawful, chilling, eleventh-hour operation” demanding Washington set aside ballots 400 people the administration claims are...

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On Birdingplaces.com, birdwatchers from all over the world share their knowledge about great birding locations. Join in and share your favorite spots or birdpics with fellow birders. Use it, share it, and enjoy🙂 #Nature #Birds #Birdphotography Kingfisher uploaded to Birdingplaces by Jan Bauweleers

Halloween is creeping closer... and those sweet, innocent birds you thought you knew? Well... swipe if you dare. 👻

Today in Politics, Bulletin 491. Everything you need to know about what happened today in politics. open.substack.com/pub/meidasto...

Today in Politics, Bulletin 491. 10/29/26

… A star is born, as a hero showed up at the Trump rally in SC today and scored a live interview on Fox from the floor of the venue.

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🚨BREAKING: Federal Court ORDERS Department of Justice and DHS to identify, by noon tomorrow, every state they’ve sent demands to remove alleged non-citizens from the rolls, withhold mail ballots, or segregate ballots. A victory for DSCC, DCCC, DGA and the Nevada Democratic Party!