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Marco Rubio wants to make daylight saving time permanent

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Marco Rubio wants to make daylight saving time permanent

Daylight saving time hacks to adapt to the time change Daylight saving time can be an unsettling transition. Here's how you can make it easier for yourself. Problem solved, USA TODAY United States Senator Marco Rubio is making another push to eliminate the country's clock change twice a year – a task done by residents […]

In a week's time, here's what the polls show for the U.S. Senate race in Texas

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In a week's time, here's what the polls show for the U.S. Senate race in Texas

Less than a week before the Nov. 5 general election, polls show incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz with a razor-thin lead over his Democratic challenger, U.S. Rep. Colin Allred. In the most recent Emerson College poll, Cruz received the support of 48% of likely voters, while Allred was close behind at 47%. Another New York […]

Biden's “garbage” comment is criticized by some Democrats

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Biden's “garbage” comment is criticized by some Democrats

Three key issues in the race for US Senate in Michigan Elissa Slotkin and Mike Rogers are running against each other to replace Senator Debbie Stabenow. Here's where they stand on three big issues. WASHINGTON — Two congressional Democrats running in close races in 2024 became the latest members of President Joe Biden's party on […]

Complete results from the latest Detroit News-WDIV presidential poll

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Complete results from the latest Detroit News-WDIV presidential poll

Men or women? Either gender could well decide Michigan's presidential election, which will likely determine who occupies the White House next year. That was one of the key takeaways from the latest Detroit News-WDIV-TV (Channel 4) poll on the 2024 election cycle, conducted Oct. 22-24. The statewide poll of 600 likely voters in Michigan showed […]

Can Colin Allred win against Ted Cruz in Texas? The Democrats hope so.

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Can Colin Allred win against Ted Cruz in Texas? The Democrats hope so.

Watch Colin Allred's full speech at the Democratic National Convention Rep. Colin Allred was among the speakers at the 2024 Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Will Democrats wake up to a blue miracle in a red state this November? That's the question on the party's mind as former NFL linebacker and Rep. Colin Allred takes […]

Ted Cruz's chances of losing in Texas: Current polls

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Ted Cruz's chances of losing in Texas: Current polls

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz is the favorite to win re-election ahead of his Democratic rival Colin Allred in November, although some polls suggest the race could be close. Prognosticators predict the incumbent Republican will defeat Allred in the Nov. 5 election as the congressman seeks to become the first Democrat since 1988 to win a […]

Find polling places near Austin

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Find polling places near Austin

When is Election Day 2024? When does early voting start in Texas? Austin American-Statesman addresses Election Day questions and how to stay up-to-date with Texas election coverage. Texans can now vote early in the Nov. 5 general election. The key races on the ballot include the presidential contest between former President Donald Trump and Vice […]

When do we turn back the clocks in Oregon?

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When do we turn back the clocks in Oregon?

Daylight Saving Time: When and Why We Still Use Daylight Saving Time The United States introduced daylight saving time in 1918, copying Germany and Britain's efforts to save energy during World War I. Scott L. Hall, USA TODAY Oregonians will set their clocks back an hour on Sunday, even though the state passed a law […]

The time change will take place in a week. When daylight saving time disappears

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The time change will take place in a week. When daylight saving time disappears

Summertime: Is it all bad? “Falling back” and “springing forward” could disappear if New York decides to abandon the time change. Other states have considered it, but only two have done it. Wochit Lawmakers in several states, including Florida, have been pushing for years to keep Daylight Saving Time, or “daylight saving time,” year-round. But […]

Kentucky lawmaker dies after falling into empty pool while riding lawn mower

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Kentucky lawmaker dies after falling into empty pool while riding lawn mower

In memory of Kentucky Senator Johnnie Turner Kentucky State Senator Johnnie Turner has died after a lawnmower accident. A Kentucky state senator is dead a month after suffering injuries in a lawnmower accident. Johnnie Turner, a Republican who represented a district in eastern Kentucky, died Tuesday evening after a “hard-fought battle,” Kentucky Senate President Robert […]