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Detroit Mayor Duggan, a longtime Democrat, will run for Michigan governor in 2026 as independent

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, a longtime Democrat, says he’ll run for Michigan governor in 2026 as an independent because “there are a lot of people in this country who are tired of both” the Democratic and Republican parties.

AP Race Call: Independent Angus King wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Maine

Independent Angus King wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Maine

Independent Sen. Angus King turns back 3 challengers to win in Maine

Editorial Roundup: New England

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Senators tackle gun violence anew while Feinstein’s ban on assault weapons fades into history

A new generation of senators is working on gun violence prevention legislation in the aftermath of mass shootings. The effort by Democratic Sens.

US senators seek answers from Army after reservist killed 18 in Maine

Two senators from Maine are asking the U.S. Army inspector general to provide a full accounting of interactions with a reservist before he killed 18 people at a bowling alley and bar. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins and Angus King told Lt. Gen.

Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad:

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The Federal Reserve is almost certainly going to lift the benchmark interest rate Wednesday to nearly 5.5$, a stunning rise from practically zero in March 2022.