Politics
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More than 25 No Kings protests planned in New Hampshire. Here’s when, where
Thousands are expected to gather in cities across New England and the United States on Oct. 18 for a second round of No Kings protests. There are 28 protests in New Hampshire.
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NH Dems blast ‘reckless’ GOP shutdown, warn of rising health costs for Granite Staters
Speakers warned that a dual-income couple could face a nearly $15,000 increase in costs if Affordable Care Act tax credits expire. Democratic lawmakers and local parents warned at a virtual press conference this week that the ongoing federal government shutdown—which they repeatedly framed as a Republican-driven crisis—is already putting New Hampshire families at risk and…
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Federal judge bars NH from enforcing DEI ban on most school districts
A federal judge on Oct. 2 blocked New Hampshire’s new ban on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in public schools from taking effect, ruling that the law would prevent school districts from operating “at even a basic level.”
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Trump’s approval rating continues to slip in NH, residents worried about political violence
President Donald Trump’s approval rating in New Hampshire has fallen to its lowest point so far in his second term, according to a new poll from the University of New Hampshire Survey Center.
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Dems to infuse cash into New Hampshire elections
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) announced a cash investment to boost the party’s early organizing ahead of 2025 municipal contests and the 2026 midterms. DNC officials said the money will support hiring organizers, expand volunteer operations, and free up resources for paid communications—including direct mail, digital, and television. The infusion comes alongside what the DNC…
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Charlie Kirk’s death leads NH GOP to crack down on free speech in schools
Recently introduced “CHARLIE” Act would punish “unpatriotic” classroom speech with $10,000 lawsuits and terminations After the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, New Hampshire Republicans and local conservative media have been using the killing to their political advantage despite the killer’s motives being unclear. This is happening as they echo calls for violence against Democrats…
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How a federal shutdown would hit New Hampshire
Social Security and VA continue, but SBA loans, USDA housing, and national-forest services could stall. Pappas’s plan would protect military pay, not the wider local economy. The Republican-controlled US House of Representatives and Senate have reached an impasse about how to fund the federal government, and Congress has gone on recess, giving itself less than…
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‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.
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Inspired by Elon Musk, John Sununu believes in cutting the USPS
Critics say a profit-first model for USPS would shutter post offices and raise prices; New Hampshire’s Rep. Chris Pappas seeks guardrails. Former US Sen. John E. Sununu has for years argued that the US Postal Service (USPS) should be shut down and privatized—a stance that has resurfaced as he mulls a run for the state’s…
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.
