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Jodine Sicinski
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Eastern U.P. of Michigan, Lake Huron

“We will all profit from a more diverse, inclusive society, understanding, accommodating, even celebrating our differences, while pulling together for the common good.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg
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Cook Political Report Shifts 18 House Races Toward Democrats
Washington, DC — The Cook Political Report has shifted 18 U.S. House races in Democrats’ favor, signaling mounting challenges for Republicans as the 2026 midterm elections approach. In its latest update released Thursday, the nonpartisan election handicapper cited President Donald Trump’s weak polling numbers and Democrats’ recent success in special elections as key factors driving the changes. According to Cook analyst Erin Covey, Democrats now appear to have “more than enough opportunities” to reclaim the House majority this fall. Eight Democratic-held seats were upgraded from “likely” to “solid” blue, including districts represented by Reps. Hillary Scholten in Michigan, Chris Deluzio in Pennsylvania, and Dave Min and Raul Ruiz in California. An additional 10 races shifted one category toward Democrats, leaving Republicans defending 14 of the 18 remaining toss-up seats nationwide. Covey noted that if the election were held today, Republicans would need to win roughly three-quarters of all toss-up races to maintain control of the House. While possible, she wrote that such an outcome is becoming increasingly difficult under current political conditions. Cook now rates 36 House districts as competitive, down from 49 at a comparable point during the 2018 midterms. Several GOP-held seats, including districts in Colorado, Florida, and Tennessee, were downgraded from “solid” to “likely” Republican. Democrats currently need just three additional seats to secure a House majority, a goal analysts say is increasingly plausible given historical midterm trends and ongoing economic backlash against the Trump administration. Sources: * The Hill – MBFC Rating * Cook Political Report – MBFC Rating The post Cook Political Report Shifts 18 House Races Toward Democrats appeared first on News Facts Network.
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January 16, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Pregnant North Carolina Woman Dies After Delayed Care Amid Abortion Limits
Greensboro, North Carolina — A ProPublica investigation details the death of a 34-year-old police officer who was unable to receive timely medical care during a high-risk pregnancy, highlighting the consequences of tightened abortion restrictions and gaps in emergency treatment. Ciji Graham, a Greensboro police officer and mother of a 2-year-old son, died in November 2023 after weeks of untreated atrial fibrillation, a dangerous heart rhythm disorder that placed her at risk of stroke or heart failure. When Graham sought care, her heart rate was recorded at 192 beats per minute. In prior episodes, doctors had stabilized her condition through cardioversion, a standard procedure widely considered safe during pregnancy. This time, after a positive pregnancy test, cardioversion was delayed. Medical records show Graham was sent home multiple times without definitive treatment as her symptoms persisted. Specialists who reviewed her case told ProPublica that immediate hospital care was warranted and that delaying treatment significantly increased her risk. Graham attempted to pursue an abortion, believing it was necessary to protect her health, but new restrictions in North Carolina complicated access. State law requires in-person consent visits and limits provider availability, while hospitals often hesitate to clarify whether they perform abortions in medically complex cases. Graham waited nearly two weeks for an appointment and never received hospital-based abortion care. She died at home on Nov. 19. The medical examiner listed her cause of death as cardiac arrhythmia related to atrial fibrillation during pregnancy. Multiple maternal health experts said her death was preventable. Sources: * ProPublica – MBFC Rating * News from the States – MBFC Rating The post Pregnant North Carolina Woman Dies After Delayed Care Amid Abortion Limits appeared first on News Facts Network.
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January 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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January 9, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Write your Senators and Congressional Representatives here⬇️. It’s time to stop the terror. It’s time to stop the brutality. It’s time to stop the madness. We are not a police state. We are not a third world country!

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January 9, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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A man walks past a newspaper stand every day, picks up the paper and looks at it, but never buys it.

Finally the clerk asks "What are you looking for?"

He says, "The Obituaries."

Clerk says, "Well that's in the back pages."

He says, " Not the one I'm looking for."
January 8, 2026 at 5:59 PM
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January 7, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Check this out. The perfect rebuttal to far right hypocrisy regarding MN fraud.

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Watch @mehdirhasan prove in 60 seconds that the Right loves fraudsters, just not when they’re Somali. Subscribe to Zeteo to see more of Mehdi.
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January 7, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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Couldn’t help it.

Sound on. Tap to open full screen.
December 29, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The DOJ released this letter from Epstein referencing Trump. They also released this photo with Trump and a child.
December 23, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Why did CBS delete this promo and cancel this from airing in full?
December 22, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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I’m all for studying the cult in order to prevent regrowth and for efficient elimination. Here’s a take on the Hivemind:
December 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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December 12, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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After Marcelo Gomes da Silva was arrested by ICE on his way to volleyball practice in Milford, he made a promise to the men he shared a cell with: He’d be a voice for immigrants unfairly detained.

He's one of Boston Globe Magazine’s Bostonians of the Year.
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December 12, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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December 13, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Make America Great Again!

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December 12, 2025 at 2:11 AM
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Donald Trump just removed Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the list of free entry days at national parks.

They are being replaced with Trump’s birthday.
December 6, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Just took action to protect the Great Lakes - hope you can join me! There's a new report showing how bad Enbridge's proposed oil tunnel really is. www.oilandwaterdontmix.org/stunning_new...
Stunning New Oil Tunnel Report
The proposed oil tunnel for the Enbridge Line 5 puts Michiganders on the hook when it fails. Join me in telling @GovWhitmer to deny the tunnel permit.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:39 PM